Itinerary
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!
Note that tour date Jan 5-12 2021 is a relaxed 'Scenic tour' with the same basic itinerary, but longer lunches & more coffee stops!
DAY 1: Arrival & Welcome
A 90min transfer from Innsbruck airport (other transfers available on request) through the wonderful Brenner Pass to your 4✩ base hotel in Castelrotto. 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: Val Gardena Ski Safari
Hotel pick-up & fit ski equipment. Following your ski fitting and full Ski Safari Briefing, journey through the famous Val Gardena including, Seceda, St. Cristina, Ciampinoi, lunch, & Monte Pana. It is all about getting your ski equipment right & your ski-legs working! Return to the hotel for an evening of dinner & Back-Packing!
HIGHLIGHTS: ★Val Gardena Ski Resort ★Ski under the Sassolungo ★Pistes = Seceda, Seceda Black option
STATISTICS: 13+ Lifts | 22k+ skied | 4,000m+ vertical
ACCOMMODATION: Hotel Cavallino d'Oro, Castelrotto Hotel
DAY 3: Alpe di Siusi to Buffaure
Hotel pick-up & 10min drive to ski lift. Ski through Europe's highest, largest plateau Alpe di Siusi. Jump aboard the amazing 'Off-Road Ski Bus' to Monte Pana. Through Plan di Gralba and the Citta dei Sassi stopping at Col Rodella for a rather tasty lunch. After lunch ski across Belvedere towards Ciampac & the Buffaure ski area to descend to your first night on the mountain.
HIGHLIGHTS: ★Alpe di Siusi ★Off-Road Ski Bus ★Sauna on the Terrace ★Pistes = Citta dei Sassi, Col Rodella
STATISTICS: 17 Lifts | 36k+ skied | >6,000m vertical
ACCOMMODATION: Rifugio Baita Cuz, Val di Fassa, Dolomites | 2,213m ASL
DAY 4: Curves & Corners
Fresh Tracks on Buffaure followed by a real thigh-warmer down Vulcano!! A 10min taxi to Vigo for more Curves & Corners like Thöni and ‘Tomba' (black - optional) & the craziest blue run that you ever did ski. Return to Buffuare to squeeze a second run down that lovely Vulcano and then Ciampac, 1,000m vertical, a good proportion of which is black (optional). A late lunch before you crest the final ridge and your next rifugio.
HIGHLIGHTS: ★Curves & Corners ★Val di Fassa Ski Resort ★Pistes = Thöni, Thomba, Vulcano, Ciampac
STATISTICS: 16 lifts | 40k+ skied | >7,000m vertical
ACCOMMODATION: Rifugio Passo Fedaia, Marmolada, Dolomites | 2,057M ASL
DAY 5: Your Marmolada Morning
Fresh Tracks on your Marmolada Morning. This world class, 12k ski trail offers 1,810m vertical, wide slopes and just amazing skiing! You can try at least 2 circuits, maybe 3 or maybe 4 - an achievement completed by a handful of guests - 48km & 7,200 vertical meters by 11:00!
A 15min private taxi transfer to Alleghe & the Civetta ski area. An afternoon of free skiing & then a 20min bus transfer to the Passo Giau.
HIGHLIGHTS: ★Serrai ★Arabba-Marmolada Ski Resort &Civetta Ski Resort ★Pistes = Marmolada
STATISTICS: 15 lifts | 40k+ skied | >7,750m vertical
ACCOMMODATION: Rifugio Averau, 5 Torri, Cortina d'Ampezzo, Dolomites | 2,413m ASL
DAY 6: Dolomites Ski Safari in Cortina d'Ampezzo
Fresh Tracks on 5 Torri. A 10min ski bus to the Tofane & a welcome to this wonderful ski area. Conquer Olympia, the Tofana Bus & the Forcella Rossa before taking the ski bus (10mins) through Cortina to Faloria & Cristallo. End of day ski bus to Passo Falzarego.
HIGHLIGHTS: ★Cortina Ski Resort ★Pistes = Olympia, Tofana Bus, Forcella Rossa, James Bond Run
STATISTICS: 14 lifts | 30k+ skied | >4,750m vertical
ACCOMMODATION: Rifugio Lagazuoi, Monte Lagazuoi, Cortina d'Ampezzo | 2,752m ASL
DAY 7: Fresh Tracks: The Dolomites Hidden Valley
Fresh Tracks along The Hidden Valley. One of the world’s great ski slopes finishes with a memorable Horse Tow. Ski through San Cassiano & Corvara back towards Selva Gardena and St. Cristina. Today those who have the energy can conquer the Saslong, the Men's World Cup Downhill & Gran Risa, the Men's World Cup Slalom course before ending the day with a 10.5km slope into Ortisei!
HIGHLIGHTS: ★Horse Tow ★Alta Badia Ski Resort ★Pistes = Hidden Valley, Gran Risa, Saslong, La Longia
STATISTICS: 15 lifts | 40k+ skied | >4,500m vertical
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 Tyrol village. Your transfer to Innsbruck is only 90min.
HIGHLIGHT: Breakfast with memories of a fantastic ski safari with your new friends!