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Guided & Independent Weeks 32 years in the ski Italy business
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CAMPITELLO
ARABBA
CANAZEI
MARMOLADA
(glacier)
Solo travellers
O solo youo? Non problemo. If youre travelling alone
and wish to ski in the Dolomites, why not join one of
our Guided Ski Weeks in Campitello? Join a ski group
and enjoy the best of the Dolomites in the company
of other skiers. Single rooms are available in the
Campitello hotels.
Val Gardena
GUIDED SKI WEEKS INDEPENDENT SKI WEEKS
December 23 - March 16 2018 (Campitello)
These weeks are the ultimate way to A weekly package in the village of Campitello
experience everything great about the includes your accommodation, 6-day ski pass,
Dolomites just ask anyone whos been return transfers from Bolzano and the expert
on one! services of our resort hosts. Such services
Based in our village of Campitello, we head include being met on arrival and escorted to
off each day to explore different areas within your accommodation, and assistance with
the closest five valleys. We discover new resorts, arrangements for ski hire, ski lockers and ski
spectacular mountains, beautiful valleys and a school lessons.
seemingly endless number of groomed runs. Youll receive a detailed Information Kit upon
The groups average six skiers per guide and arrival to help enhance your stay. During the
we ski at a comfort level to suit the group. week there are fun aprs ski get-togethers.
Groups can be mixed and matched after each Our resort hosts are there to ensure you
day, as required or as desired. have a great ski holiday day or night. All
Our guides will show you the best areas (for accommodation bookings are backed up
the prevailing weather) and locations, plus with detailed information on Campitello and
many mountain or village restaurants to ensure connection and transfer details.
you enjoy your week to the fullest.
Highlights of the week include the day-long
Sella Ronda route (4575km), skiing past a CAMPITELLO
16th century castle in Val Gardena, the thrilling The heart of The Dolomites
Ski Facts
downhill course at St Cristina, the gentle runs Campitello di Fassa (1,450m) is our Italian
headquarters. Most of our clients stay in this village. Elevation: Top 2,950m. Base 1,450m.
of Corvara, the steeper runs of Arabba, views of
Its a typical alpine resort of the Fassa Valley, in the heart Vertical: 1,500m. Longest run 7km.
the inspiring Marmolada Glacier of the Dolomites. It provides access to everything the
and special morning and lunch stops no Dolomites has to offer. A 125-person cablecar takes Lifts (Fassa Valley): Including 5 cablecars,
matter the location. us 1,000 vertical metres to the Sella Ronda ski region 4 gondolas and 15 quad chairs.
Skier Ability: and its 200 lifts. Campitello retains its original charm Slopes: Beginner 20%, Int. 45%, Adv. 35%
and ambience but still offers the facilities and luxuries
Strong intermediate skiing confidently Ski Hire: Skis, boots, poles from $110/week
of a modern ski resort: excellent hotels, apartments,
on most runs. restaurants, cafes and shops. Lessons: (private) $55 an hour.
Inclusions: There are a number of specialty shops, including a
6 days guiding with Australian ski guides. supermarket, bank/ATM and a variety of ski shops and
Ski different ski areas and hundreds of runs, boutiques. Enjoy the afternoon sun at one of the many
including the Sella Ronda circuit. outdoor cafes and join us for evenings at the Tobia Bar.
Price: $660 (Dec 25Mar 10). Nightlife revolves around several village bars and a
Simply add this to any accommodation in range of restaurants, with other choices in villages just
minutes up or down the valley.
Campitello/Canazei (see price table over page).
ABOUT OUR SKI HOSTS
Dolomites Ski Tours has long appreciated the
benefits of its knowledgeable and fun-loving
ski hosts. We know a good ski guide can make or
break a holiday in a region as vast as the Dolomites.
After all, its the guides job to ensure you have a
great time in this stunning and unique destination.
Australian Mario Longhitano is the manager
and head guide. Having been there since the ski
companys inception over 32 years ago, Mario has
never missed a season. What he doesnt know
about the mountains, resorts and restaurants is
probably unknown to most!
Other guides include Rocket Stevenson, Anthony
Elias, Graham Eddie, Dave Minster for Lunch Auert,
Paul Toesy Hunt, Phil Doyle, James Price, Glen
DOLOMITES SKI SAFARIS Matthews and Martin & Helen Longhitano, some
(2 days, 1 NIGHT Wednesday & Thursday) of whom are long-serving Dolomites guides with
Dolomites Ski Safaris offer a unique skiing many years of experience.
experience. The overnight tour takes in Their experience and knowledge goes way beyond
some of the most spectacular scenery the mountains to encompass most aspects of
and skiing in The Dolomites and we village life and culture. Using our versatile guides
know all the great places to visit. we are able to cater for different skiing abilities so
From Campitello we ski towards Cortina and that everyone gets the most from their holiday.
the high-altitude mountain rifugio (lodge) at
Lagazuoi (2,752m), a trip of about 50km! From
here we can ski the Col Gallina and Cinque CANAZEI
Torri (Five Towers) ski areas above Cortina, with Canazei (1,460m) is in the Fassa Valley and just a few Ski Facts
uncrowded runs and wonderful scenery. kilometres up the road from Campitello. Its another Elevation: Top 2,950m. Base 1,460m.
At the end of the day we relax over drinks classic village with restaurants, cafes, good shopping
and relaxing wine bars. Vertical: 1,500m. Longest run 7km.
and watch the sun set over the majestic
Accommodation is modern and ranges from bed-and- Lifts: (Fassa Valley): Including 5 cablecars,
Dolomites from our accommodation at Rifugio
breakfasts, hotels and apartments to 4-star hotels. 4 gondolas and 15 quad chairs.
Lagazuoi, arguably the most spectacular view Access to the mountain is on a high-speed, 15-person Slopes: Beginner 20%, Int. 45%, Adv. 35%
in the Dolomites. Later we enjoy a hearty, gondola that moves 2,400 skiers per hour.
three-course meal and some of the local wines. Ski Hire: Skis, boots, poles from $110/week
This lift links into the famous Sella Ronda region.
After breakfast the next morning, we are the Canazei has a home ski trail that arrives on the edge of Lessons: (private): $55 an hour.
first to ski the 12km down the Lagazuoi Valley, the historic part of the village.
past frozen waterfalls. We then take a horse-
drawn rope tow across the valley.
From here we explore the expansive skiing
around Alta Badia, including the leg-testing CORTINA
World Cup GS Course at La Villa. As Italys most fashionable resort, Cortina exudes Ski Facts
By days end we return to Campitello via an international vibe. Cortina dAmpezzo, as it is known Elevation: Top 2,930m. Base 1,224m.
locally, is set in a wide valley surrounded by magnificent
a different route, either through Val Gardena towering mountains and is perhaps one of the most Vertical: 1,706m. Longest run 11km.
or Arabba, depending on the best skiing dramatic of ski towns. Its no wonder that several James Slopes: Beginner 25%, Int. 40%, Adv. 35%
conditions. Bond films and Sylvester Stallones Cliffhanger were
Skier Ability: Advanced intermediate; a skier filmed in this area.
who skis comfortably on most runs. The main street of Cortina is the Corso Italia. This
Inclusions: pedestrian-only street is lined with the most fashionable
of shops, hotels, restaurants and cafes.
Overnight twin-share accommodation In the afternoons after skiing it comes alive with people
Dinner and breakfast promenading (the passeggiata), window-shopping
2 days expert guiding. and people-watching.
Breathtaking views There are five ski areas that make up Cortina,
Price: from long cruisey runs up to the World Cup
$240 on Guided Ski Week; Downhill Course.
$460 on Campitello Ski Week.
Campitello
CAMPITELLO INCLUSIONS
CANAZEI INCLUSIONS
All rates: per person, 7 nights, SaturdaySaturday, unless stated
7 nights accommodation, meals as stated
6-day multi area ski pass
Direct return transfers from Bolzano
Resort host services and assistance, information folder, met on arrival.