Skiing & Snowshoeing Holidays in the Italian Dolomites ~ Snowshoeing between Corvara and Pedraces

a collett's winter holiday

Wonderful Winter Holidays for snowshoers, winter walkers & skiers

In winter, Collett's is based in Arabba, Corvara and Pedraces Badia, three charming and sought-after resorts at the heart of the central Dolomites. With their stunning mountain backdrops, they are superb springboards for anyone wanting to explore the outstanding natural beauty of this winter wonderland with its unrivalled opportunities for winter holidaymakers. Snowshoers, skiers and winter walkers are sure to thrive here.

Spectacular views can be found either walking, snowshoeing or skiing ~ Click for larger imageSpectacular views can be found either walking, snowshoeing or skiing ~ Click for larger imageWalking through the woods between Corvara & Pedraces
Pedraces - Haus Valentin is a superb centre for snowshoeing and skiing
Chalet Verena, Corvara, prime village location, just a few yards from the piste
Chalet Heidi, Arabba, a gem for parties
of 6 or 8 people
Taking a well earned rest at Rifugio Valparola, above San Cassiano ~ Click for larger image
Taking a well earned rest at Rifugio Valparola

Your time in the resort is as important as your experience in the mountains. Enjoy the relaxing 'home from home' atmosphere of our delightful hosted chalets - delicious food, warm yet unassuming hospitality and the good company of friends, family and like-minded guests. We also offer hosted apartments, self catering and hotel options. Choose from an excellent range of accommodation in three idyllic alpine villages at the heart of the Dolomites.

Once here, do exactly as you please. We offer organised days out from all three of our villages, which you are more than welcome to join. We understand if you prefer to be independent and left to your own devices. We can provide you with what you need to gather many interesting ideas and create a succession of enjoyable winter days out, whatever your interests.

Snowshoeing on the Sella Shelf above Arabba
Snowshoeing above Arabba

Snowshoeing and Winter Walking

This area is not the exclusive terrain of skiers. Away from the ski fields, a separate winter paradise unfolds for walkers, snowshoers and cross-country skiers. Delightful trails meander alongside rivers and streams, through woodland and across winter meadows between enchanting Tyrolean hamlets and villages, which huddle around the spires of their picturesque churches.

Higher up, snowshoers experience the exhilaration of virgin snow on a labyrinth of waymarked routes, traversing the hidden snowfields, which undulate between a seemingly unbroken rim of spectacular peaks. Here, you could hear a pin drop, but for the vocal appreciation that persists amongst walkers and is the inevitable result of such an inspirational situation.

Skiing the Hidden Valley from Passo Falzarego ~ Click for larger imageWinter Holidays at Haus Valentin in Pedraces ~ Click for larger imageTaking a well earned rest at Rifugio Santa Croce, above Pedraces ~ Click for larger image
Arriving at Rifugio Scotoni for lunch
after skiing the Hidden Valley
Haus Valentin - amazing views, warm hospitality, 15 en suite rooms
Rifugio Santa Croce above Pedraces

Downhill Skiing

The skiing here is outstanding: varied, extensive, spectacular and largely queue-less. At the heart of this area, four beautiful valleys wend their way to their terminus at the foot of Monte Sella, a vast and glorious massif, which towers above the Val Badia and Arabba. It gives its name to the world-renowned Sella Ronda, an awe-inspiring 46km circumnavigation of this immense mountain and one of several breathtaking local ski itineraries which will stay with you forever.

The Superski Dolomiti pass covers the Alta Badia, with it's World Cup runs, the Marmolada Glacier, Cortina, the Val Gardena and much much more - in fact this ski region claims to be Europe's largest with 1220kms of piste! But what really sets the Dolomites apart from other ski areas is a lack of queues and the ability to ski for miles and miles and miles on different pistes, village to village, valley to valley.

Winter Walking on the Ru de Pisciadu near Corvara in the Alta Badia - Click for larger imageSnowshoeing on the Pralongia Plateau ~ Click for larger imageSki from village to village, valley to valley on one of the worlds largest ski networks
Winter Walking on the Ru de Pisciadu
near Corvara in the Alta Badia
Snowshoeing on the Pralongia Plateau above Corvara, La Villa & Pedraces
Ski from village to village, valley to valley on one of the worlds largest ski networks

in a nutshell....
a collett's winter holiday in the italian dolomites

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Collett's is Bonded with ABTA and AITO

Collett's is a regulated, independent holiday specialist committed to the highest levels of personal care and attention to detail. Abroad, we respect the people, character and local customs of our featured destinations. We are a member of the Association of Independent Tour Operators abiding to its Quality Charter and encouraging high standards of quality and service. Finally, Collett's is bonded through ABTA and guarantees the protection of all holiday payments. Collett's Ltd. is registered in England No. 3467538 @ Rae House, Dane Street, Bishop's Stortford, Herts, CM23 3BT Directors: T.J.E Collett & P.Melia.

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