Skiare Gold Package Sample Itinerary

The following itinerary is designed to show how a week-long package with Skiare would look, however it will ultimately be determined by weather and the best conditions each day.

Day 1 – Arrival Day
Welcome to Alta Badia. Prepare to go skiing.

• Transfer to Accommodation: Guests are met at their nominated pick up point: Venice Airport, Bolzano, Innsbrcuk etc, and transferred to Alta Badia in a comfortable 9-seater Mercedes van (or equivalent).
• Check In and Lunch: After checking into your accommodation and making yourself comfortable, a Skiare Ski Tour team member will meet you and escort you to the ski rental shop for assistance with ski rental equipment and any purchases that maybe necessary.
• Ski Passes & Skiing Next Morning: Once ski hire has been completed the Skiare Ski Tours team member will provide you with your ski passes and discuss the plans, weather, snow conditions, meeting point etc. for the next morning and your first day skiing on the mountain. This is a great time to ask any questions or discuss any expectations you might have for the coming week, i.e. helicopter rides, special occasions and more.

Day 2 – Introduction to the ski area & finding your ski legs

• Meet with your Ski Instructor: Meet with your ski instructor at the nominated point (could be at your hotel or at the top of a gondola point).
• Finding your Ski Legs: The first morning skiing is a great chance to find your comfort zone and familiarise yourself with your equipment. With your ski instructor giving you as much or as little instruction as you like, begin to discover the area of Alta Badia. Your instructor is also your local guide so expect to learn some interesting cultural, historical, sporting and geographical facts and info.
• Lunch & Afternoon Ski: Lunch is always a highlight and carefully chosen and booked by your ski instructor. Enjoy a great afternoon of skiing, including the Alta Badia villages of San Cassiano, Corvara, La Villa and even Colfosco if you are keen.

Day 3 – Sella Ronda

• Explore the Neighbouring Valleys: Depending on weather and conditions, your ski instructor will guide you around the Sella Mountain group clockwise or anti-clockwise through 4 different valleys. Skiing and distances certainly step up a notch and with many of the runs being well over 4-5km long, lunch is a welcomed rest for weary legs.
• Lunch and Ski Back to Alta Badia: After a hearty lunch with a good Italian vino, continue to explore the surrounding terrain and perhaps test your skills on the Men’s World Cup Downhill race track in Val Gardena. Return to Alta Badia before the lifts close and enjoy an après ski glühwein or two. 

Day 4 – Discover Lagazuoi and the front line of WW1

• Lagazuoi and the Cinque Torri: Start your day with a warm up ski around Alta Badia before heading to the village of San Cassiano. From here you will take a 20min vehicle transfer to the area of Lagazuoi and the Cinque Torri (5 Towers). The skiing and views towards Cortina and Venice are simply stunning, with a real birds eye view of the Dolomites. Handmade pasta is on the menu for lunch along with plenty of delicious Italian desserts - prosecco cake being a popular choice.
• WW1 & the Hidden Valley: Take the Lagazuoi cable car right into the middle of the Dolomites and the front line of WW1. See the tunnels which were built by the Austrian and Italian soldiers as they battled for 18 long months and often in sub zero temperatures. After taking in the history and views, enjoy one of the Dolomites longest one way ski runs down through one of the most picturesque places winter has to offer. Stop for a schnapps or BBQ grill at the Scotoni Hut before skiing past frozen water falls and down onto the dry river bed. From here you will take one of skiing oldest forms of ski lifts: the horse and cart. Join fellow skiers as you are rope towed behind a traditional horse and cart before returning to Armentorala and Alta Badia. Lagazuoi and the Cinque Torri are always a highlight of any skiing week and will live in your memories forever.

Day 5 – Explore the Val Gardena

• Ski past a 15th century castle and the longest run in the Dolomites: Heading over the Gardena Pass and into Selva, make your way to St. Cristina where you will ski past the fairytale Fischburg Castle. Take a fun mountain subway train connecting you to the Col Raiser ski area. From the top of Seceda a 10km run awaits you on your way to lunch in a 16th century farm house. By the time you’ve returned to Alta Badia you would have skied close to 45km and that is without extra runs. 

• Cortina d’Ampezzo: Enjoy a private vehicle transfer across the Falzarego Pass to Cortina. In Cortina you can ski some of the steepest runs the Dolomites have to offer. Follow the ski tracks of past Olympians or find your inner James Bond and relieve some of the scenes from ‘For your Eyes Only’. At the end of your skiing day you can switch your skiing boots for your designer walking shoes to join the parade through the beautiful town centre and pedestrianised Corso Italia.

Day 7 – Experience the Tre Cime Tour

• Ski – road – train – fly: Nothing like finishing on a high note. This tour will take you to Kronplatz, a favourite destination for many of our guests with its long winding ski runs. Take the run down to Ried where you will then take the train to your next destination of 3 Peaks Dolomites ski area. With 93km of groomed skiing terrain 3 Peaks Dolomites is also home of the steepest groomed ski run in Italy. Lunch is enjoyed at the Henn Stoll hut which is filled with plenty of atmosphere and great food. For those who are keen why not test your skiing skills and courage on the ‘Holzwiese’, the steepest ski run in Italy (71% gradient/700m long/300m vertical). Once you have your breath back it is time for the VIP transfer to Alta Badia. Your 20 min helicopter ride will take you past some of the Dolomites most iconic peaks: Tre Cime, Cristallo, Tofana, Cinque Torri and Lagazuoi before landing back in Alta Badia.

Day 8 – Departure day and Arrivederci Dolomiti

• Transfer to your next destination: After many fond farewells we never say goodbye to our guests but rather see you again next year. You are driven to your nominated drop-off destination: Venice Airport, Bolzano etc, in a comfortable 9-seater Mercedes Van (or equivalent).

Accommodation Options

The GOLD packages are fully customisable enabling you tailor a tour to your budget and group/family needs.

Following is a sample of properties at 4 different standards however there are many more properties & types to choose from. Skiare staff will assist you in finding the perfect lodging to suit your needs.

Hotel La Perla (5-Star) Let yourself be charmed by the warm and cosy atmosphere of Hotel La Perla. With a nostalgic flavour of bygone times that you discover as soon as you enter, Hotel La Perla is perfectly situated in the township of Corvara with direct ski-in-ski-out access. The refined yet rustic décor provides guests a sense of warmth, along with the use of soft colours, rich fabrics and the perfect mix of modern yet traditional South Tyrolean style. Home to one of Alta Badia’s three Michelin Star Restaurants, La Stüa de Michil is the perfect place for a special occasion.

Hotel Christiania (4-Star Superior) With a warm and inviting atmosphere, the privately owned Hotel Christiania is the ideal choice for couples and families. The beautifully appointed open fire and lounge areas allows for privacy or socialising, while the indoor panoramic pool and deluxe wellness centre is a treat for revitalising tired muscles. Located in the village of La Villa and at the foot of the World Cup Gran Risa ski run, Hotel Christiania surpasses every expectation.

Hotel Ciasa Soliel (3-Star Superior) Hotel Ciasa Soleil is a newly renovated family owned hotel located in the township of La Villa. This boutique style property offers you ideal access to more than 800km of groomed terrain without having to use a car. The hotel owners and their staff are always welcoming and the in-house chef ensures every meal is a local sensation. With 30 beautifully appointed rooms offering spectacular views of the surrounding Dolomites, the outdoor heated Jacuzzi is a very popular place for a prosecco or two.

Apartment Sport Tony (3-Star) Apartment Sport Tony is the perfect mountain home away from home. Beautifully styled with rustic yet modern Tyrolean charm, these apartments provide direct access to the Gardenaccia ski lift. The ski-in-ski-out location in La Villa is ideal for families as the Gardenaccia slope is home to many of the local and visiting children. With a popular ski & snow retail store and supermarket located on the street side of Apartment Sport Tony, everything is literally at your fingertips.

Rates & Inclusions

Package Rates

Rates are per person in EUR
Standard		# Sharing	Meals	Peak *24 Dec-8 Jan	High *28 Jan-12 Feb	Shoulder *Jan 9-Jan 28 *Feb 13-Mar 19	Low *Before Dec 24 *After Mar 19
5-Star		2	Breakfast & Dinner	5,400	4,700	4,340	3,727
4-Star Superior		2	Breakfast & Dinner	4,456	4,120	3,819	3,636
3-Star Superior		2	Breakfast & Dinner	3,800	3,407	3,225	3,148
3-Star Apartments		4	None	2,244	2,080	1,990	1,950

Notes about rates: 

• Rate is per person
• * Season dates & prices vary from one property to another so these prices and dates are approximate only. Enquire for firm price for your dates
• Base/invoice currency is in EUR, USD or AUD - please nominate your preference
• Convert to your currency here

Inclusions

• 7 nights accommodation (hotel & apartment options)
• Half-board - all breakfasts and dinners (for hotel packages only)
• 6 day Dolomiti Superski Pass
• 6 days private guiding / ski instruction
• Airport transfers from/to Venice or Innsbruck and hotel.
• Private transport between ski resorts
• Tours to other ski resorts including Cortina d"Ampezzo

Add-ons

• Discounted ski and snowboard rental
• Helicopter tours
• Off piste ski touring
• Sightseeing tours
• Activities - ice climbing, snow-shoeing and sleigh rides
• Overnight in a mountain hut (rifugio)

Not Included

• Flights to Venice or Innsbruck - Get the best flight deals here
• Travel Insurance - Get the most comprehensive travel insurance for skiing here
• Lunches, snacks and drinks

Skiare Terms & Conditions

Accommodation Only Bookings - If you require assistance with booking accommodation only i.e. a hotel room or an apartment (not a package holiday) with Skiare, then a flat Booking Fee of AUD300.00 per booking or family will apply. For other privileges such as discounted ski hire, assistance with ski hire, recommendations and discounts on the purchasing of skiing equipment, pre-purchase of lift passes and other guest service related to your holiday (i.e. medical visits, shopping, restaurant recommendations and reservations etc.) an additional flat Service Fee of AUD250.00 per person will apply. If at any stage during your holiday you wish to join a Skiare Group a charge of EUR145.00 per person per day or EUR480.00 per group (min. 4 persons) per day applies.

Deposit
A non-refundable deposit of AUD1,000.00 per person is required within 7 days of the confirmation of the booking. All rates shown are per person and in AUD unless specified.

Balance
Balance is due in full 60 days prior to the ski tour date. Booking made within this period must be fully paid upon confirmation. A reservation will be cancelled automatically if full payment is not received by the due date.

Cancellation Refunds
Notice of cancellations must be received in writing. A cancellations fee of AUD800.00 per person will be made plus any changes levied by ground operators, hotels or lift company. Any refund due cannot be processed until the relevant fund have been returned by suppliers to Skiare. Insurance covering cancellation is strongly advised as some cancellation penalties are strict (100%). No refund is given in whole or in part for unused days, transportation and sightseeing excursions. Skiare reserves the right to cancel any of their ski tours at any time. Full refunds will be given in this case.

Amendments
Notice of amendments must be received in writing. A minimum amendment fee of AUD100.00 per change to confirmed arrangements. Within 45 days of the tour the cancellation conditions will apply in full. No payments will be carried over to future season.

Acceptance of Bookings
Bookings are accepted subject to the services or accommodation being available. Skiare and/or it's agent reserve the right to decline to accept or refuse any person as a member of any party at any time.

Prices
All prices quoted are based on current rates and accordingly are subject to change without notice. Any verbal quote is an estimate only of the price which will be subject to a written advice on confirmation of the reservation.

Insurance
It is highly advisable for everyone undertaking this tour and services to insure themselves against medical expenses, personal accident, loss of deposit and cancellations and also any damage against baggage, loss, theft, etc.

Meals
Where meals are included, i.e. half board basis, menus are available from the hotels set menu. No refunds for unused menu services.

Children
It is impossible to publish accurate children costs, as it depends on ages and whether accommodation is shared with parents. Therefore enquire with Skiare and they can discuss various possibilities with you.

Ski Rental and Equipment
Skiing equipment may be rented from various outlets in La Villa and surrounding villages. A 10% discount is offered to all Skiare guests when hire and purchases made with Alta Badia Rental, Sport Tony and Sport Posch.