Itinerary
A key to the delight in this tour is staying up in the mountains for 5 nights, rather than descending to the valleys. As the other skiers drop back into their valleys and return to their hotels, you can pull up a chair, order a drink & allow the mountain tranquillity to wash over you. Watch the sun slide behind the mountain opposite, because, more than likely, you'll be skiing it tomorrow!
DAY 1: Arrival & Welcome
Transfer from Innsbruck (or other preferred arrival point) via Ortisei & ski equipment fitting (if required). Onward to Kastelruth (Castelrotto) village for welcome drinks at the hotel & briefing with your ski leader/host. Kastelruth is one of the ancient villages of the Sudtirol and your base hotel is one of the oldest buildings in the village. Appropriately it is an old coaching house where travelers stayed whilst horses were changed for the onward journey.
HIGHLIGHTS: ★Arrival in the amazing Dolomites at the Cavallino d'Oro ★Welcome Drinks ★Meet your Ski Leader/Host ★Explore the village & enjoy your first night in the Dolomites
ACCOMMODATION: Hotel Cavallino d'Oro, Castelrotto/Kastelruth
DAY 2: Tre Valli
On ski, by ski lift and ground transport, journey through 3 valleys from Val Gardena to Val Pusteria via the Val Badia. The skiing takes the group from near the hotel at Alpe di Siusi all the way to the famous Kronplatz ski area and its commanding position in the northernmost valley of the Dolomiti Superski area, above the city of Brunico.
HIGHLIGHTS: ★The pistes of Alpe di Siusi, Selva Gardena, Badia valley and arrival at Kronplatz ★First night in a rifugio
STATISTICS: 8,573m vert | 95.22km travelled
ACCOMMODATION: Rifugio Cai, Kronplatz
DAY 3: Begin with a Black
Kronplatz is frequently voted as one of the top ski destinations in the Alps and today you’ll discover why. 5 wonderful long black runs and a Christmas pudding-shaped mountain with slopes running off its crown in every direction - carving heaven!! Toward the end of the day the group moves to 3-Peaks ski resort, taking the ski train directly from the lift base, and then skiing down into the accommodation in Sesto/Sexten from the summit of Helm.
HIGHLIGHTS: ★The black runs - Piculin, Erta, Sylvetser & Herwegg ★Ski train to Sesto
STATISTICS: 8,612m vert | 82.7km+ travelled
ACCOMMODATION: Rif Albergo Panorama, Sesto/Sexten
DAY 4: Austrian Border Country
You can all but throw a stone over the border to Sillian in Austria, you will be that close! Sesto/Sexten is a gem of a ski area and the highlight, the Skiweg UNESCO is a remarkable run through the border wilderness and is just one of the 115 km of perfectly prepared pistes. End of day a minibus ride takes the group to the snowmobile pick-up point, for a thrilling over-snow journey up to Rif Faloria.
HIGHLIGHTS: ★SkiWeg UNESCO and lots of long, perfect slopes ★Snowmobile ride to Faloria
STATISTICS: 6,639m vert | 80.77km+ travelled
ACCOMMODATION: Rif Faloria, Cortina d'Ampezzo
DAY 5: Cortina
Fresh tracks on Faloria and a quick look at Cristallo before hitting the main event - Tofana! The Forcella, Canalone, and much more. This stunning ski area will captivate you! The day ends with a cable car ride to the very top of the Lagazuoi, where you will be spending the night.
HIGHLIGHTS: ★Women’s World Cup Run ★1956 & 2026 Olympic Ski Slopes ★Forcella Rossa ★Sunset views from Lagazuoi
STATISTICS: 7,597m vert | 70km+ travelled
ACCOMMODATION: Rifugio Lagazuoi, above Passo Falzarego
DAY 6: 101
No Dolomites Ski Safari is complete without the Hidden Valley and today is that day. To give it the official name, Armentarola 101 pretty much describes the skiing but not the scenery and setting - truly dramatic! Ski the picturesque slopes of Alta Badia to get to Arabba, where lifts and pistes take you across to Passo Fedaia on the flanks of Marmolada.
HIGHLIGHTS: ★Horse Tow out of Hidden Valley ★Ski journey from Alta Badia to Marmolada
STATISTICS: 6,175m vert | 66.65km+ travelled
ACCOMMODATION: Rifugio Fedaia, Marmolada
DAY 7: The Marmolada Morning
To find yourself at 3,265m at 9:00am with the sun casting shadows over a perfectly groomed 12km long, 1,800m vertical piste is a skier's heaven. So much so that some experienced skiers have been brought to tears on this run. How it will affect you? tears of utter joy, or a few tears of pain as your thighs scream at you. From Marmolada, the ski safari goes all the way back to Val Gardena skiing some absolute classics along the way, before indulging in an aperitif to celebrate the completion of an epic ski journey.
HIGHLIGHTS: ★Sunrise ★Marmolada ★Ski-runs Saslong & La Longia
STATISTICS: 8,168m vert | 67km+ travelled
ACCOMMODATION: Cavallino d'Oro, Castelrotto
DAY 8: Departure
Wake to the bells of the village tower, take breakfast, and leave your ski boots to recover. You’re headed home or perhaps somewhere else to ski, but will it meet expectations now after these remarkable 7 nights in the Dolomites? Try to take the time to enjoy your Cavallino d'Oro breakfast. If time allows, take a wander around this wonderful South Tyrol village. Your transfer to Innsbruck is only 90min.
HIGHLIGHT: Breakfast with memories of a fantastic ski safari with your new friends!