ski italy 2012 DOLOMITES MOUNTAINS

g Gourmet food & wine

26 years in the g Spectacular scenery Ski Italy business g Modern infrastructure

g Traditional atmosphere

g Guided & independent weeks

g Adventurous ski safaris

450 lifts, 45 ski resorts, 12 valleys – 1 lift pass! www.dolomitesskitours.com.au The world’s largest skiing region BOLZANO

VAL GARDENA

SELVA

SELLA RONDA ROUTE (45–75km) CAMPITELLO

CANAZEI

MARMOLADA (glacier)

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The extraordinary Dolomites Mountains are simply irresistible. including the most comfortable gondolas Millions of years ago ancient coral Let us reveal this beauty to you on and covered chairs, all on a single and reefs were forced through the tops of one of our unique skiing adventures. With affordable lift pass. mountains creating the breathtaking over 26 years of experience successfully Over 1,200km of runs, not to mention spires and cliffs that dominate the guiding tours in this spectacular region, countless off-piste options, make this a Dolomites Mountains of northern Italy. we have the local knowledge and skier’s paradise, regardless of ability. Today, the spectacular natural beauty experience required to make your visit Yet despite the abundance of state- of the Dolomites provides the perfect memorable and enjoyable. of-the-art infrastructure, the region’s backdrop for the ultimate skiing charming, small-village ambience and holiday. World-class facilities… age-old traditions remain. With a seemingly endless network of old-world charm Nestled in the valleys and towns, finely groomed trails, charming local The Dolomites is the largest centuries-old buildings surround village villages and a rich cultural and culinary interconnected ski region in the world. piazzas (squares), and chickens can still heritage to discover, the Dolomites Nowhere else will you find 450 lifts, be seen roaming the cobble-stoned CORVARA

CORTINA

ARABBA

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alleyways as cablecars full of skiers pass Let us take care of you Around the famous Sella Ronda route quietly overhead to the peaks beyond. Dolomites Ski Tours’ packages are we ski anything from 45–75km in a day Italy’s traditional culinary delights, as designed to make your trip one you’ll without catching the same lift twice! well as its coffee and wine, are renowned. never forget. From our base in the We aim to take the hassles out of Restaurants abound, and the same high- classic mountain village of Campitello, your holiday – all transfers, lift tickets, quality food found in the towns and you’ll have easy access to neighbouring accommodation and resort hosts are villages is also available in the many villages and facilities. Each day we included! All you have to do is enjoy the on-mountain restaurants. explore new mountains and ski areas. skiing, views and delights for which the When you’re not quite ready for lunch, Our resort hosts will find the best snow region is so famous. but need a break, why not pause on one and conditions in any weather, be it In Italian they call it “la bella vita” of the many sundecks and take in the the 12km glacier run of the Marmolada, – the beautiful life. Come and find out never-ending vistas over a hot chocolate the sanctuary of Vigo’s tree-lined slopes how they live it, and experience a taste and home-made pastry? It’s the little things or the eye-watering scream of the Val of it for yourself! that make the Dolomites special. Gardena Downhill Course. www.dolomitesskitours.com.au CAMPITELLO — SKI WEEKS & SKI GUIDING

CAMPITELLO INDEPENDENT 4-STAR LUXURY IN CAMPITELLO CAMPITELLO SKI WEEKS The Hotel Villa Kofler is a new 4-Star Bed & The heart of The Dolomites A weekly package in the village of Campitello Breakfast establishment. It is situated in the centre Campitello di Fassa (1,442m) is a typical includes your accommodation, 6-day ski pass, return of Campitello, near the main square (piazza). alpine resort village in the Fassa Valley, in the transfers from Bolzano and the expert services of our The hotel has 12 suite rooms ranging in size heart of the Dolomites. From here we have ac- resort hosts and guides. Such services include being from 32–55m2. Each suite’s designer furnishings are cess to everything the Dolomites has to offer. A met on arrival and escorted to your accommodation based on a separately themed city from around the new 125-person cablecar takes us 1,000 vertical and assistance with purchases of ski hire and ski world, including New York, Monte Carlo, Milan and metres to the Sella Ronda ski region with 200 school lessons. Tokyo. Two of the suites have a kitchenette. Some lifts. Campitello has kept its original charm and You’ll receive a detailed Information Kit on arrival suites are on two levels. ambience but still offers the facilities and luxuries to help enhance your stay. During the week there of a modern ski resort: excellent hotels, pensiones are fun après ski get-togethers. Our resort hosts and apartments, restaurants, cafes and shops. are there to ensure you have a great ski holiday. There are a number of specialty shops, in- All accommodation bookings are backed up with cluding a supermarket, bank (ATM) and a variety detailed information on Campitello and connection of ski shops and boutiques. Enjoy the afternoon and transfer details. sun at one of the many outdoor cafes and join us in the evenings at Bar Tobia. ‘FIVE VALLEYS’ SKI TOUR Nightlife revolves around several village bars December 17—March 10, 2012 and a range of restaurants, with other choices in Our fully guided weeks are the ideal ski holiday The new villages just minutes up or down the valley. in the Dolomites – ask anyone who’s been there! 4-Star Hotel The groups average six skiers per guide and Villa Kofler Ski Facts we ski at the comfort level of the group. We head Elevation: Top 2,950m. Base 1,450m. off from Campitello each day to discover new runs, Vertical: 1,500m. Longest run 7km. spectacular peaks and beautiful valleys. Our guides will Lifts (Fassa Valley): Including 5 cablecars, show you the best runs and mountain restaurants to 4 gondolas and 15 quad chairs. ensure you enjoy your week to the fullest! Slopes: Beginner 20%, Int. 45%, Adv. 35% Highlights of the week include the day-long Sella Ski Hire: Skis, boots, poles from $110/week Ronda route (45–75km), skiing past a 16th century Lessons (private): $52 an hour. castle in Val Gardena, the downhill course at St Cristina, Most suites have a spa bath, two-person sauna, the challenging runs of Arabba, the Marmolada Glacier spacious bathroom, lounge furniture, satellite TV and and a special silver service lunch in Corvara. balcony. A hot buffet breakfast is provided. Skier Ability: Strong intermediate – skiing The Della Villa Restaurant is on the ground floor. confidently on most runs. This new restaurant provides modern Italian cuisine Inclusions: 6 days’ guiding with Australian/Ital- with a mountain influence. ian-speaking ski guide/s. Ski five different ski areas Prices start from $1788 per person in December (and hundreds of runs) plus the Sella Ronda. 2010, which includes 7 nights’ accommodation, buffet Price: $620 (Dec 17–Mar 10). breakfast, 6-day ski pass, return transfers from Simply add this to any accommodation in Bolzano. Campitello/Canazei (see price table over page). See our website for more details. CANAZEI — SKI WEEKS & SKI GUIDING

DOLOMITES SKI SAFARIS ABOUT OUR SKI HOSTS… (2 days – Wednesday & Thursday) Dolomites Ski Tours has long appreciated the CANAZEI Dolomites Ski Safaris offer a unique skiing benefits of knowledgeable and fun-loving ski hosts. Canazei (1,460m) is in the Fassa Valley experience. The overnight tour takes in some of the The company understands that a good ski guide can and just a few kilometres up the road from most spectacular scenery and skiing in The Dolomites make or break a holiday in an area as vast as the Campitello. It is a larger village, with more – and we know all the great places to visit. Dolomites. After all, it’s the guides’ job to ensure you restaurants, cafes, good shopping and relaxing From Campitello we ski towards Cortina and the have a great time in this unique destination. wine bars. high-altitude mountain rifugio (lodge) at Lagazuoi Australian Mario Longhitano is the manager and Accommodation is modern and ranges from (2,752m), a trip of about 50km! From here we head guide of Dolomites Ski Tours. Having been there bed-and-breakfasts, hotels and apartments to ski the Col Gallina and Cinque Torri (Five Towers) since the ski company’s inception 26 years ago, Mario 4-star hotels. Access to the mountain is on ski areas above Cortina, with uncrowded runs and has never missed a season. What he doesn’t know a high-speed, 15-person gondola that moves wonderful scenery. about the mountains, resorts, villages, restaurants is 2,400 skiers per hour. At the end of the day we relax over drinks and probably unknown by most! This lift links into the famous Sella Ronda watch the sun set over the majestic Dolomites from Guides such as region. Canazei has a home ski trail that our accommodation at Rifugio Lagazuoi, arguably Peter Wells and arrives on the edge of the historic part of the most spectacular view in the Dolomites. Later Rod “Rocket” the village. we enjoy a hearty, three-course meal and some of Stevenson are the local wines. long-serving guides, Ski Facts After breakfast the next morning, we are the first while Anthony Elevation: Top 2,950m. Base 1,460m. to ski the 12km down through the Lagazuoi Valley, Elias, Greg Collings, Vertical: 1,500m. Longest run 7km. past frozen waterfalls. We then take, a horse-drawn Brian Trinder and Lifts (Fassa Valley): Including 5 cable- “rope tow” across the valley. Diana Trinder are cars, 4 gondolas and 15 quad chairs. From here we explore the expansive skiing around also Dolomites Ski Slopes: Beginner 20%, Int. 45%, Adv. 35% Alta Badia, including the leg-testing World Cup GS Tours’ guides with Ski Hire: Skis, boots, poles from $120/week Course at La Villa. many years of Lessons (private): $55 an hour. By day’s end we return to Campitello via a experience. different route, either through Val Gardena or Arabba, Their experience depending on the best skiing conditions. and knowledge goes way beyond the mountains to encompass Italian culture, language Skier Ability: Advanced intermediate; a skier who and history. Using our versatile guides we are able skis comfortably on most runs. to cater for different levels of skiing ability so that Inclusions: everyone gets the • Overnight twin-share accommodation most out of their • Dinner and breakfast holiday. • 2 days’ expert guiding. • Breathtaking views Ski guides (L-R) Sally, Nick, Karl and Martina Call Mario on (02) 9997 2475 Price: $240 on Guided Ski Week; $445 on www.dolomitesskitours.com.au ‘Campitello Ski Week’. CAMPITELLO — SKI WEEKS & SKI GUIDING

‘FIVE VALLEYS’ SKI TOUR VILLAGE ACCOMMODATION ʻGuided Ski Weeksʼ – add $620.00 to prices in columns CAMPITELLO SKI WEEKS w Kamerloy Apartments at right. Guided Weeks run Dec 17 – Mar 10. Kamerloy Apartments $ $ $ $ (1 & 2 bedrooms) 1 bedroom 2 bedroom Central location, 1&2 bedrooms, bathroom, DOLOMITES SKI SAFARI 2 share 3 share 4 share 5 share kitchenette, living area, TV, balcony, From Campitello (2 days) Wed & Thur. 3 Dec – 24 Dec 1272 1130 1155 1092 wireless internet, laundry and car parking. On ʻGuided Ski Weeksʼ add $240 to prices at right. 24 Dec – 7 Jan ** 2596 2177 2148 1994 Popular pizzeria restaurant. downstairs. On ʻCampitello Ski Weeksʼ add $445 to prices at right. 7 Jan – 28 Jan 1306 1164 1188 1126 28 Jan – 7 Apr 1410 1252 1294 1220 Monti Pallidi Apartments CAMPITELLO INCLUSIONS **14 nights, 13 days lifts Chalet-style apartments in a quiet but All rates: per person, 7 nights, Saturday–Saturday. Monti Pallidi Apartments 2 bedroom 3 bedroom central location. Each unit has 2 or 3 - 7 nights' accommodation, meals as stated, 6-day (2 & 3 bdrm, 2 bthrm) 3 shr 4 shr 5 shr 6 shr bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, TV and multi-area ski pass and ski locker at lift station* 3 Dec –17 Dec 1228 1106 1115 1060 living area. - Transfers to Campitello from Bolzano return** 17 Dec – 26 Dec 1395 1230 1521 1235 26 Dec – 2 Jan 1750 1558 1521 1445 w - Resort host services, information kit, met on arrival, 2 Jan – 8 Jan 1492 1328 1366 1298 Garni Letizia (2-Star B&B) après ski, assistance in resort. 8 Jan – 14 Jan 1247 1110 1168 1110 Attractively presented pensione close to *adjustments will be made for Senior and Junior ski passes 14 Jan – 28 Jan 1317 1172 1221 1160 centre of village and cable car. Rooms with **adjustments will be made for transfers from other locations or 28 Jan – 4 Feb 1350 1202 1217 1156 ensuite bathroom, hairdryer, TV, safe and transfer not required 4 Feb – 17 Mar 1463 1302 1335 1268 balcony. Friendly, family-run atmosphere. Breakfast included. HOTEL LEGEND Garni Letizia (2-Star, B&B) 2 Share 3 Share 3 Dec – 24 Dec 1258 1208 1. Hotel Medil 5. Kamerloy Apartments s Hotel Villa Kofler 2. Hotel Alpi 6. Garni Letizia 24 Dec – 7 Jan 1574 1510 7 Jan – 4 Feb 1291 1239 (4-Star, B&B) 3. Hotel Tobia 7. Hotel Villa Kofler 4 Feb – 10 Mar 1398 1342 Relatively new 4-Star hotel situated in the 4. Monti Pallidi Apartmts 10 Mar – 14 Apr 1291 1239 centre of Campitello. 12 suite rooms of Single supplement +$132 per week various sizes and styles, most with spa Hotel Villa Kofler (4-Star,B&B) A B C bath, 2-person sauna, lounge, satellite TV 4 Dec – 25 Dec 1788 1980 2159 and balcony. Hot buffet breakfast provided. 25 Dec – 8 Jan 2126 2485 2722 Modern Italian restaurant on ground floor. 8 Jan – 5 Feb 1835 2014 2192 5 Feb – 11 Mar 2007 2185 2365 w Hotel Alpi (3-Star, DB&B) 11 Mar – 15 Apr 1835 2014 2192 A quality hotel centrally located. Lounge, * Sunday to Sunday weeks for most rooms, all rates 2 share restaurant, sauna, Turkish bath and popular bar. Rooms have ensuites, TV, wireless Hotel Alpi (3-Star, DB&B) 1 Share 2 Share 3 Share 17 Dec – 24 Dec 1842 1562 1510 internet, safe & balcony. Buffet breakfast & 24 Dec – 31 Dec 2188 1908 1844 dinner. Single, double, triple rooms. 31 Dec – 7 Jan 2291 2011 1944 7 Jan – 4 Feb 1876 1596 1542 sHotel Medil (4-Star, DB&B) 4 Feb – 11 Feb 1994 1714 1656 An excellent hotel near the cablecar. 11 Feb – 4 Mar 2052 1772 1713 Lounge, restaurant with extensive wine 4 Mar – 15 Apr 1994 1714 1656 list, piano bar, pool, sauna, spa and games Hotel Medil (4-Star, DB&B) 1 Share 2 Share 3 Share room. Rooms have ensuite bathrooms, 1 Dec – 26 Dec 2212 1770 1628 TV, safe and balcony. Buffet breakfast 26 Dec – 2 Jan 3450 2760 2539 and dinner. 2 Jan – 8 Jan 2932 2346 2158 8 Jan – 14 Jan 2598 2081 1915 14 Jan – 4 Feb 2494 1995 1835 Scale 4 Feb – 11 Feb 2608 2086 1919 11 Feb – 25 Feb 2748 2198 2022 50 metres 25 Feb – 10 Mar 2608 2086 1919 10 Mar – 9 Apr 2388 1870 1720 Call Mario on (02) 9997 2475 www.dolomitesskitours.com.au CANAZEI & CORTINA — SKI WEEKS & GUIDING

CANAZEI SKI WEEKS s Niki Apartments (Canazei) CORTINA SKI WEEKS All rates: per person, 7 nights, Saturday–Saturday. Newly renovated 1- and 2-bedroom (two bathrooms) apartments in the All rates are per person, 7 nights, Saturday–Saturday. 7 nights' accommodation, meals as stated, 6-day multi-area ski pass, transfers from Venice return. 6-day and multi-area ski pass*. centre of Canazei. They have kitchen with cook top and microwave oven, Transfers to Canazei from Bolzano return** Hotel Villa Neve (3-Star, B&B) Resort host services, information kit, met on arrival, dishwasher, satellite TV, balcony 2 Share 3 Share and laundry facilities. The owners 10 - 17 Dec 1155 1120 assistance in resort. live on the premises. * adjustments will be made for Senior and Junior ski passes 17 Dec - 24 Dec 1272 1257 **adjustments will be made for transfers from other locations or 24 Dec – 31 Dec 1780 1653 transfers not required 31 Dec - 7 Jan 1911 1638 $ CORTINA 7 Jan – 4 Feb 1239 1170 Hotel Croce Bianca (4-Star, DB&B) 2 Share 4 Feb – 17 Mar 1498 1397 17 Dec – 24 Dec 1981 As Italy’s most fashionable resort, Cortina Single-room price on request. 24 Dec – 7 Jan 3181 boasts an international ambience. 7 Jan – 28 Jan 2068 Hotel Cortina (4-Star, DB&B) 2 Share 28 Jan – 11 Feb 2175 “Cortina d’Ampezzo”, as it is known locally, is 3 Dec – 24 Dec 1780 11 Feb – 3 Mar 2450 set in a wide valley surrounded by magnificent 24 Dec - 1 Jan upon request 3 Mar – 10 Mar 2328 1 Jan - 8 Jan 3110 towering mountains and is perhaps one of the 8 Jan - 22 Jan 2092 Hotel International (2-Star, B&B) 2 Share 3 Share most dramatic of ski towns. It’s no wonder that 22 Jan - 12 Feb 2298 4 Dec – 24 Dec 1318 1252 several James Bond films and Sylvester Stallone’s 12 Feb – 12 Mar 2788 24 Dec – 7 Jan 1562 1483 12 Mar – 27 Mar 2092 7 Jan – 4 Feb 1426 1354 ‘Cliffhanger’ were filmed in this area. 4 Feb – 10 Mar 1536 1459 The main street of Cortina is the Corso 10 Mar – 14 Apr 1426 1355 Italia. This pedestrian-only street is lined with Niki Apartments the most fashionable of shops, hotels, restau- (1 & 2 bedrooms) 1 bedroom 2 bedroom rants and cafes. In the afternoons after skiing 2 share 4 share 17 Dec – 24 Dec 1426 1205 it comes alive with people promenading (the 24 Dec – 31 Dec 1518 1296 “passeggiata”), window-shopping and people- 31 Dec – 7 Jan 1848 1480 7 Jan – 11 Feb 1462 1241 watching. 11 Feb – 3 Mar 1620 1347 There are five ski areas that make up the 3 Mar – 16 Mar 1564 1324 Cortina, from great long cruisey runs up to the World Cup downhill course. w Hotel Croce Bianca Elevation: Top 2,930m. Base 1,224m. (4-Star DB&B) Vertical: 1,706m. Longest run 11km. An excellent, family run hotel in the centre Slopes: Beginner 25%, Int. 40%, Adv. 35% of Canazei. Has several categories of rooms, with ensuite, satellite TV, safe, wireless Hotel Villa Neve internet, non-smoking rooms. Lounge bar (3-Star, B&B) with open fireplace, wine bar, wellness A small, family run hotel located close centre. Breakfast & dinner inclusive. to the main piazza and cablecar. s Hotel International Rooms have ensuites, telephone & TV. Breakfast included. (2-Star B&B) Located in the historical part of Hotel Cortina (4-Star, DB&B) Canazei. Close to home trail into One of the best hotels in Cortina. village and also to the gondola lift. Located on the main pedestrian The family-run hotel has a cafe with strip. Recently renovated rooms and an outdoor terrace. Serves some of suites, plus internet, laundry service, the best ice cream in Canazei. babysitting and wellness centre. Call Mario on (02) 9997 2475 www.dolomitesskitours.com.au SKIING THE DOLOMITES – THE FACTS

WHY GO WITH DOLOMITES SKI TOURS? Dolomites Ski Tours has been successfully running ski holidays in Italy for 26 years. The people you deal with in Australia are the ones who meet and ski with you in the Dolomites. Dolomites Ski Tours specialises in Italy and is probably the only group that has skied all the major Italian resorts. We know everything about skiing in Italy! Our staff can help you with any aspect of skiing, travelling, shopping, eating – even Trains run from these cities to the moun- down to advice on local attractions such tain towns of Trento and Bolzano. From as the Ice-Man Museum in Bolzano. We there, bus services leave for the resorts of back our bookings with travel tips, resort Campitello, Corvara and Val Gardena. There maps, connection timetables and more. are also flights from Rome to Bolzano. Dolomites Ski Tours offers group transfers to Campitello and Canazei from Bolzano and Venice. Cortina transfers depart from Venice Airport. ROME, VENICE, FLORENCE… No trip to Italy is complete without a visit to at least some of these cities. Romantic Venice is just a short trip from the Dolo- mites. Florence has some of Europe’s best HERE! SKI street markets and art galleries. Rome is OU SKIING IN ITALY everything you’ve heard about and more. Y The Italian approach to skiing is a relaxed and friendly one. Skiing is only SOLO TRAVELLERS part of the experience; food, wine, lunch If you’re travelling alone and wish to and friends are equally important. ski, why not join one of our Guided Ski The mountain restaurants (rifugi) are Weeks in Campitello? This is the ideal ski highlights for most Australians and there holiday for solo travellers. Join a ski group are lots of them around the mountains. and enjoy the best of the Dolomites in the Most offer excellent food, atmosphere and company of other skiers. Single rooms are value. Choose from a wide variety of tra- available in Campitello hotels. ditional mountain dishes and superb local valley wines. And of course, there’s always WHITE CHRISTMAS the great coffee and a spread of pastries Christmas and New Year are delightful to tempt you between runs. times to be in the mountains. Imagine No other European country offers quite taking the kids skiing Christmas morning the same alpine mix as Italy. and stopping for lunch at a mountain “rifugio”. Join your fellow skiers for drinks GETTING THERE on Christmas night in a welcoming village Reaching the Dolomites can be a bar, or enjoy a horse-drawn sleigh ride wondrous journey. Apart from Rome, the through the forest. Witness traditional gateway cities to the Dolomites are Inns- Christmas pageants and fireworks in the bruck (Austria), Verona, Venice and Milan. village piazza (square) on New Year’s Eve.

DOLOMITES SKI TOURS P/L ABN 11 065 528 458 21 Emma St (PO Box 839), Mona Vale NSW 2103 Tel (02) 9997 2475. Fax (02) 9979 4401 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.dolomitesskitours.com.au

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