THE FASCINATION OF THE DOLOMITES WINTER, VAL DI FASSA Welcome to the Dolomites, the Sports enthusiasts, romantics most famous mountains in the and children will fall in love with world. In winter, surrounded by a Val di Fassa along with all those white paradise covering these who want to experience its col- splendid peaks, you are invited to ours, flavours and the fascination get to know this fantastic world full of its traditions. of surprises. Let the adventure begin... THE FASCINATION OF THE DOLOMITES SNOWBOARDSKI AND CHAMPIONSSNOW FOR FORSPECIALLY KIDS OUTTO FIND MORE The most thrilling pistes and Along with the home athletes, Fun on the snow and special Information and further details itineraries, for skiers of all surrounded by these absolu- events for all our younger on how to get the most from levels, to discover Val di Fassa. tely unique panoramas... friends. your winter holiday. SUMMARY PISTES, SKITOURSSKI-LIFTS AND SKIING...NOT ONLY TRADITIONCULTURE AND PREVIEWSUMMER Snow-covered pistes, brand ... but also excursions on the Culture, craft-work, food and Preview of the activities plan- new ski-lifts and numerous ski snow, ice skating, lots of events wine, performances and lots ned to enchant the summer in carousels for up to 220 km of and winter activities for every- of fun at high altitude. Val di Fassa. guaranteed fun. body! SKIS ON, THEN GO! It's pure emotion descending the perfectly snow-covered slopes in the Val di Fassa and Dolomiti Superski ski areas, especially when trained and guided by real ski professionals! schoolsSki and snowboard CANAZEI Canazei Marmolada Ski School Tel. +39 0462 601211 www.scuolascicanazei.com Snowboard School Val di Fassa Tel. +39 0462 600304 www.xse.it CAMPITELLO SKI AND SNOWBOARD Campitello Ski School Tel. +39 0462 750350 www.scuolascicampitello.it POZZA DI FASSA Vajolet Ski School Tel. +39 0462 763309 www.vajolet.it VIGO DI FASSA Vigo di Fassa Ski School Tel. +39 0462 763125 www.scuolascivigo.com MOENA Moena Dolomiti Ski School Tel. +39 0462 573770 www.scuolascimoena.it Moena Association of Ski Instructors Tel. +39 0462 573741 www.maestriscimoenalusia.it ON THE SLOPES WITH YOUR SNOWBOARD! Val di Fassa offers various entertaining opportunities for snowboarding enthu- siasts. All their dreams captured in the board that thrills and gives a great sense of freedom. THE VAL DI FASSA SNOWPARKS Belvedere Canazei Snow Park Col Rodella Campitello Snow Park San Pellegrino Snow Park Lusia Snow Park all equipped with boarders, rails and jumps. VAL DI FASSA SKIAND CHAMPIONS THE ITALIAN OFTHE THE SILENCE SNOW AND AT NIGHT... The unique Dolomites sceneries to- Routes to follow with your skis far ...the magic of skiing at the Aloch gether with the variety of its slopes and from the pistes and surrounded Ski stadium in Pozza di Fassa, or a carousel of fast, modern ski lifts have by the most solitary and unspoilt the Christomannos piste at Ca- made Val di Fassa the perfect location nature: this is ski mountainee- rezza, open and illuminated for the training of the Italian national Ski ring. And in these spectacular some evenings a week, to enjoy Team, especially welcomed by Chiara surroundings two of the most the charm of the Dolomites under Costazza and Cristian Deville, the two famous international competi- the starry night sky. home athletes. tions take place, the Sellaronda Skimarathon (www.sellaronda.it ) and the Pizolada delle Dolomiti ().www.lapizolada.it SNOW FOR CHAMPIONS LEGENDARY SKIINGCROSS-COUNTRY THE MARCIALONGA The valley offers a wide choice of The “Ciancoal” circuit in Pozza di This historic competition, one of routes and circuits of varying diffi- Fassa, illuminated at night, is par- the classics among long-distance culty, set in breathtaking scenery ticularly enchanting. cross-country races, is an impor- for a total of 51 km of pistes (up tant sporting event which takes to 70 km including the Marcia- CROSS-COUNTRY place every year on the last Sun- longa route). Furthermore the SKI SCHOOLS day of January. Ciampac circuit and the Alochet CANAZEI Info: www.marcialonga.it cross-country ski centre at San Fassa Cross-country Ski School Pellegrino Pass, situated at high Canazei - Tel. +39 0462 601409 altitude, guarantee excellent skiing c/o Vajolet Ski School - Pozza right up to the end of the season. c/o Vigo di Fassa Ski School NOT ONLY SKIING NOT ONLY SKIING... ... but also excursions along snowy paths and forest routes, either on foot or using “ciaspole” snow shoes, techni- cally challenging ascents up frozen waterfalls, or adventurous off pistes routes under the watchful eye of experts in complete safety. Then there's ice skating on the natural open air rinks at Campitello and Moena or at the Ice Stadium in Alba di Canazei. Info: www.fassa.com You don't like skiing and don't fancy getting boots on and shouldering your skis? Take a look at the programme of excursions with guided visits to the towns and villages in Val di Fassa and the main museums in the surrounding areas. Info: www.culturamontagnaesport.com A MOUNTAIN OF THRILLS! Ever tried snowtubing? To round off a great day's skiing in Val di Fassa you can try out a thrilling descent on a brightly coloured rubber ring, down spe- cially equipped pistes, great fun! Info: www.slidepark.it And for those who are looking for even greater thrills, why not try the breath- taking adventure of a flight on a two- person hang-glider, to enjoy the unique scenery of Val di Fassa from above? Info: www.dolomitihighfly.com CAREZZAVAL DI FASSA/ TRE VALLI 59 ski lifts 27 ski lifts 120 km of slopes 100 km of slopes 110 km of slopes with snow 90 km of slopes with snow making machines making machines 1 slope enlightened at night SKI AREAS www.DolomitiSuperski.com 220 KM OF GUARANTEED FUN SELLARONDA PANORAMA SKIEMOTIONS TOUR 28 ski lifts 14 ski lifts Moena-Lusia 26 km of slopes 25 km of slopes San Pellegrino Pass with access to: Falcade 205 ski lifts 510 km of slopes SKIGREAT TOUR WAR SKITOURS 25/41 km of slopes covered in a minimum of 7 and a maximum of 8 hours DOLOMITI SUPERKIDS Accommodation, skipass and ski/snow- board course at special prices for children up to 12 years on stays of at least 7 nights. Info: www.fassa.com SKIING AND ENTERTAINMENT IN THE WARMTH OF… ...Kinderland - 1465 m Canazei Canazei Marmolada Ski School Tel.+39 0462 601211 SPECIALLY FOR KIDS www.scuolascicanazei.com A WORLD OF PLAYGROUNDS! TananaiMiniclub - 2100 m Ciampac - Alba di Canazei Tel.+39 335 5607671 www.tananai.com Fantaski - 1465 m Canazei Canazei Marmolada Ski School Tel.+39 0462 601211 www.scuolascicanazei.com Park Bimbo Neve - 1320 m Pozza di Fassa Vajolet Ski School Tel.+39 0462 763309 www.vajolet.it Kinderpark Ciampedie - 2000 m Ciampedie Vigo di Fassa Ski School Tel.+39 0462 763125 www.scuolascivigo.com Babylandia - 1820 m Lusia Valbona Moena Dolomiti Ski School Tel.+39 0462 573770 www.scuolascimoena.it Snowkinder - 2000 m Cima Uomo San Pellegrino Pass Tel.+39 347 1609670 MUSEUMLADIN CARNIVALTHE LADIN The intense activity carried out In over 600 sq.m of exhibition The sounds and colours of the by the Ladin Cultural Institute space, as well as hosting different carnival are overwhelming, espe- has been extremely important in ethnographic collections, the cially thanks to the “facères” safeguarding and recovering Museum provides visitors with the which are wonderfully carved expressions of the linguistic, opportunity to watch various wooden masks with peculiar fea- cultural and artistic heritage of themed films with original sound- tures created by the valley's the local Ladin population. This tracks and subtitles in various craftsmen. activity has included both the languages using a multimedia The burlesque performances of promotion of the teaching of the support system which extends this carnival, which takes place Ladin language in local schools throughout the museum. in January and February, are cal- and additions to the collections Info: www.istladin.net led “Mascherèdes” and feature of the "Museo Ladin de Fascia". a light-hearted, joking tone. CULTURE AND TRADITION andSAN NICOLthe krampus OFTHE TIMES FLAVOURS GONE BY... Every year, on December the their prayers and good inten- A holiday in Val di Fassa cannot 6th, the feast of San Nicola, an tions, he brings little gifts and be considered complete if you ancient tradition takes place in sweets for them. haven't been tempted by the tradi- all the villages of the valley, In the days before San Nicolò's tional Ladin cooking, enhanced by which is awaited with anxiety by arrival, especially in the evening, the excellent Trentino wines. Ladin the local children. there is a hunt for the “krampus” cuisine is also the star of the Accompanied by two angels, who like to frighten and chase gastronomic event “Dinner with San Nicolò roams the streets of the people they meet, playing King Laurino” which takes place every village to free them of the tricks on them and worse! every year in March in Moena, “krampus”, scary diabolical also home to the “Puzzone”, a creatures. Upon entering the typical cheese with an intense homes of the children to hear aroma and a strong flavour. DOLOMITI SUPERSKIPREMI RE ONGETTING THE SKIBUS AROUND FLY SKI Start of season promotion. Transfers in Val di Fassa are now The Fly & Ski service provides A 4-day stay, 4-day skipass and 4 even easier thanks to the skibus important connections to and private ski/snowboard lessons at service. As well as offering a from Verona and Venice airports the price of 3. convenient transfer service to and Val di Fassa.