Itinerary for SPECIAL Dolomites Ski Safari
There is something magical about staying on the mountain. 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 tranquility 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. Evening welcome drinks & briefing with your ski leader/host.
HIGHLIGHTS: ★ Arrival at the Cavallino d'Oro ★ Welcome Drinks ★ Meet your Ski Leader/Host
ACCOMMODATION: Hotel Cavallino d'Oro, Castelrotto
DAY 2: Santa's Balls & the Lovers Piste
Transfer from Castelrotto by private taxi to Obereggen. Ski Obereggen to Predazzo, Latemar - Predazzo transfer to San Pellegrino. Ski San Pellegrino. Snowmobile transfer to Rifugio Fuciade.
HIGHLIGHTS: ★Ski-Doo Transfer ★Rif. Fuciade ★Pistes = Santas Balls, Innamorati
STATISTICS: 18 lifts | 5,581m vert | 25.90km+ skied
ACCOMMODATION: Rifugio Fuciade, Passo San Pellegrino | Dolomites
DAY 3: The SPECIAL Dolomites Ski Safari | Marmolada Morning
Start with a ski-doo transfer to blow out the morning cobwebs! Then the short helicopter transfer to the Marmolada ski area and 'Fresh-Tracks' on your Marmolada Morning. This world class, 12km ski trail offers 1,810m vertical, wide slopes and just amazing skiing!
HIGHLIGHTS: ★Serrai ★Civetta Ski Area ★Pistes = Marmolada
STATISTICS: 11 lifts | 6,714m vert | 33.80km+ skied
ACCOMMODATION: Rifugio Averau, 5 Torri, Cortina d'Ampezzo
DAY 4: Cortina d'Ampezzo Ski Safari
Ski Cortina d’Ampezzo. The 10 min ski bus to the Tofane ski area and a welcome to this wonderful ski area. Conquer Olympia, the Tofana Bus and the Forcella Rossa before taking the ski bus (10min) through town to Faloria & Cristallo. End of day taxi to 5 Torri..
HIGHLIGHTS: ★Cortina ★Pistes = Olympia, Tofana Bus, Forcella Rossa, James Bond Run
STATISTICS: 18 lifts | 5,251m vert | 26.50km+ skied
ACCOMMODATION: Rifugio Averau, 5 Torri, Cortina d'Ampezzo
DAY 5: St. Croce Pilgrimage via The Hidden Valley
Ski through the 5 Torri and Lagazuoi backcountry before taking the Lagazuoi cable car. Fresh tracks along the Hidden Valley, at its quiet best. Take your time. Lunch is a highlight today at Ütia La Crusc (2.045 m) at the foot of ‘Sas dla Crusc’ in the most beautiful, scenic location. Taxi to Piculin. And just when you think its all over tackle the piste ERTA - the new Women's World Cup Slalom run!
HIGHLIGHTS: ★Horse Tow ★Pistes = Hidden Valley, St Croce, ERTA - Women's World Cup Slalom
STATISTICS: 19 lifts | 4,561m vert | 29.50km+ skied
ACCOMMODATION: Rifugio Kronplatz | Kronplatz
DAY 6: The Longest Ski Safari Day
Slip by the Kronplatz bell on the way to Ried. The network of ski slopes corkscrews this Christmas pudding of a ski mountain. If the ski lift is 5.8k imagine the length of the piste! The Piculin black tests the thighs. Return to Alta Badia and a memorable lunch - wine & a steak? Don't overdo it, there is still a long way to go.
HIGHLIGHTS: ★Kronplatz Bell ★Lunch ★Pistes = Reid, Piculin black (optional)
STATISTICS: 24 lifts | 7,240m vert | 38.00km+ skied
ACCOMMODATION: Rifugio Baita Cuz, Val di Fassa
DAY 7: Curves & Corners & a Home Run
We are on our way home but we're out on a boomer day! There are too many corking ski slopes to challenge you today! Buffaure 1, Vulcano, Thöni, Tomba, Pera, Ciampac, Lupo Bianco, Charlie, Florian.
HIGHLIGHTS: ★Sunrise ★Pistes = as above...!
STATISTICS: 19 lifts | 5,992m vert | 29.8km skied
ACCOMMODATION: Cavallino d'Oro, Castelrotto
DAY 8: Departure
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!