Combine some of the most fantastic skiing in the world with fine dining on incredible Italian cuisine. This fabulous Ski Safari will take you on some of the best slopes in Val Badia, the Marmolada Glacier, Val di Fassa, Val Gardena & Alpe di Siusi. Experience exceptional cuisine and epic skiing in the Land of Gourmet flavors!
Please note: Ski safaris require a minimum ability of intermediate to advanced skiing.
This ski trip offers much more than classic resort skiing: in addition to descending beautiful ski terrain as we move from valley-to-valley on skis/snowboards, enjoying a variety of accommodations. Each evening you’ll experience the welcoming atmosphere of incredible hand-picked hotels and rifugios, alpine inns set high atop the mountains, where you can savor the excellent culture and cuisine unique to the region. Unwind for 4 nights in hand-selected hotels in Val Badia & Val Gardena and 2 nights in cozy, traditional rifugios.
Indulge yourselves and enjoy memorable times in the spa, designed to deliver maximum relaxation and sense of wellbeing after a ski day on the mountain.
Our guides will not only show us the way, but will provide general coaching and tips to help you improve your skiing style. Plus, you’ll enjoy the advantage of lift-service pistes to help move from place to place, so you can focus on enjoying your downhill turns!
Day 1 & 2/ Travel-Arrive in Venice, Italy
Arrive in Venice after an overnight flight. We will be transferred by water taxi to our hotel in Venice. Our four-star superior hotel enjoys a strategic position, nestled in Venice heart nearby St. Mark’s Square. It evokes a truly charming atmosphere being partly a 14th century palace, thanks to its unique Venetian style.
Day 2/ Explore Venice today!
DAY 3 / ARRIVE IN ALTA BADIA, THE DOLOMITES
The transfer from Venice to Alta Badia is a three hour drive through beautiful scenery as we enter the Dolomite area.
Alta Badia is located between 4,593-8,858 feet above sea level, an altitude that ensures optimal ski conditions throughout the winter, as well as offers breathtaking views of the most beautiful peaks of the Dolomites!
Fast and comfortable ski lift connections, miles of wide, well-groomed slopes (81 miles), and the spaciousness of the ski area allow you to enjoy pleasant and safe skiing days.
DAY 4 / SKI IN ALTA BADIA
Today, we will have the opportunity to venture on the famous World Cup slope of Gran Risa or on the more relaxed slopes of Piz La Villa, Gardenaccia, and Santa Croce.
In the evening, you will have the pleasure of indulging in a gourmet dinner and wine, featuring refined dishes in an elegant and memorable setting.
DAY 5 / SKI TO THE MARMOLADA GLACIER
Today is a long day on the slopes, which means an early start. Start by skiing part of the Sellaronda ski-tour, to Alta Badia and to the town of Arabba, where we’ll take the Porta Vescovo cable car. From here, continue on the slopes and lifts to Malga Ciapela, where you’ll board the first of three cable cars leading up to the Marmolada Glacier. Known as the “Queen of the Dolomites,” Marmolada is the highest peak and the only glacier in these mountains.
The highest point of the ski area is Punta Rocca Station, the starting point of one of the most beautiful ski runs in the Alps. This long, wide, and consistent piste is La Bellunese, the longest in the Dolomites, stretching 7 miles with a vertical descent 5,981 feet.
Reach our cozy rifugio for the night.
DAY 6 / SKI IN CIVETTA AND PASSO SAN PELLEGRINO SKI AREAS
In the morning take a short transfer to Alleghe. Surrounded by plenty of uncontaminated views and majestic peaks, the valleys of Alleghe, Selva di Cadore, Zoldo, and Palafavera of Monte Civetta are rich in history and tradition.
In the afternoon, take a private transfer to Passo San Pellegrino, where we’ll spend the rest of the day skiing this beautiful terrain. As the day winds down, a snowmobile will pick us up at the pass and head to our rifugio for the night. Nestled among a cluster of historic mountain huts, this charming retreat is surrounded by the peaceful expanse of a wide, silent valley, with stunning views of the Pale di San Martino .
The real highlight, however, is the rifugio’s renowned restaurant, which features an evocative wine cellar and serves exquisite local specialties from the Trentino region.
DAY 7/ SKI IN VAL DI FASSA
Today, continue to explore the ski area of Val di Fassa. Val di Fassa, or the Fassa Valley, stretches over 12 miles, and is surrounded by some of the Dolomites’ most famous peaks. Towering above them all is Marmolada, the highest peak in the Dolomites, and home to its largest remaining glacier.
From Alba ride the cableway up to Ciampac, a natural viewpoint in the Sassolungo Group looking south towards the Sella Massif and over towards the Marmolada.
In the afternoon ski towards Val Gardena before dinner at the hotel’s restaurant.
DAY 8/ VAL GARDENA – ALPE DI SIUSI SKI AREA
Today we’ll enjoy the slopes of the Val Gardena / Alpe di Siusi Ski Resort. This marvelous region invites all winter sports enthusiasts to explore its innumerable pistes and descents.
The wide, generous and gentle slopes of the highest Alp in Europe, Alpe di Siusi, are a veritable paradise for beginners and families with children. A front row seat facing the Dolomites, and snowy paradise.
Enjoy your last dinner in a 1-star Michelin restaurant in Val Gardena.
Day 9/ Departure back to Venice
Since we have an early departure flight, we’ll stay on the mainland, but have the option of visiting Venice for one last evening.
Day 10/ Return flights home today.
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