SKI ITALY2010 DOLOMITES MOUNTAINS The world’s largest skiing region! 24 years in the Ski Italy business! www.dolomitesskitours.com.au e 450 lifts, 45 ski resorts, 12 valleys, 1 lift pass! e Gourmet food & wine e Spectacular scenery e Modern infrastructure e Traditional atmosphere BOLZANO VAL GARDENA SELVA SELLA RONDA ROUTE (45–75km) CAMPITELLO CANAZEI MARMOLADA (glacier) SIMPLY THE WORLD’S LARGEST SKI REGION 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 24 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 SIMPLY THE WORLD’S LARGEST SKI REGION 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 – our base in the Dolomites 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, includ- All accommodation bookings are backed up with ing a supermarket, banks (ATMs) 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 12—March 06, 2010 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 Ronda route (45–75km), skiing past a 16th century $140/week castle in Val Gardena, the downhill course at St Cristina, Most suites have a spa bath, two-person sauna, Lessons (private): $60 an hour. 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. The Della Villa Restaurant is on the ground floor. Skier Ability: Strong intermediate – skiing This new restaurant provides modern Italian cuisine confidently on most runs. with a mountain influence. Inclusions: 6 days’ guiding with Australian/Ital- Prices start from $2150 per person in January ian-speaking ski guide/s. Ski five different ski areas 2010, which includes 7 nights’ accommodation, (and hundreds of runs) plus the Sella Ronda. buffet breakfast, 6-day skipass, return transfers from Call Mario on (02) 9997 2475 Price: $590 (Dec 12–Mar 06). www.dolomitesskitours.com.au Simply add this to any accommodation in Bolzano. Campitello/Canazei (see price table over page). See our website for other details and prices. 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 guide Mario Longhitano is the manager Accommodation is modern and ranges (2,752m), a trip of about 50km! From here we and head guide of DST. Having been there since the ski from brand new bed-and-breakfasts, hotels ski the Col Gallina and Cinque Torri (Five Towers) company’s inception and apartments to 4-star hotels. Access to ski areas above Cortina, with uncrowded runs and 24 years ago, Mario the mountain is on a high-speed, 15-person wonderful scenery. has never missed gondola that moves 2,400 skiers per hour. At the end of the day we relax over drinks and a season. What he This lift links into the famous Sella Ronda watch the sun set over the majestic Dolomites from doesn’t know about region. Canazei has a home ski trail that our accommodation at Rifugio Lagazuoi, arguably the mountains and arrives on the edge of the historic part of the most spectacular view in the Dolomites. Later villages is probably the village. we enjoy a hearty home-cooked meal and some of unknown by most! the local wines. Guides such as Ski Facts After breakfast the next morning, we are the first Peter Wells and Elevation: Top 2,950m.