We are delighted that we can now offer Arabba as a winter destination. It is a 90 minute ski from our original resort Pedraces to Arabba. When people ski from Pedraces to Arabba, they follow a vast network of pistes that span the Val Badia culminating at the Campolongo Pass, one of the famous Four Passes on the Sella Ronda and also the point where you pass from the South Tyrol into the Veneto, giving Arabba a slightly more Italian character than Pedraces.

From the pass, you make a dramatic descent into Arabba under the sheer walls of the south eastern flanks of the Sella massif. Halfway down, the village comes into view, first the spire of the church and then the village itself clustered around it. However often you make this descent (and for people staying in Arabba, it is often the last run of the day), this view remains one of the most heartwarming and exhilarating ways of appreciating this cosy alpine village, nestled under the Sella's awesome walls and a chain of other impressive peaks. From these massifs a series of thrilling pistes, each one obvious to the eye by its brilliant white manicured snow, wend their way down from 2500m, high above the tree line (and then through it), eventually spilling their more-than-satisfied skiers into the various lift stations that await them in this classic ski resort.

Descending into Arabba	Arabba	Arabba's Nursery Slopes

In downhill skiing terms, Arabba is a centre of excellence and arguably the best ski resort in the Dolomites. It satisfies the advanced, intermediate and novice skier. It is the highest of the villages on the Sella Ronda ski circuit and has its own exciting network of challenging north facing slopes, which more or less guarantee superb snow conditions well into April, as does its proximity to the area's highest peak, the Marmolada (3300m), Queen of the Dolomites, which rises impressively just to the south of the village. You can ski from the Marmolada's summit on a breathtaking 12km descent to the valley bottom.

Yet Arabba is perfectly placed for exploring the whole region, so if you choose not to ski locally, you can leave the village in whatever direction you please and explore either the Val di Fassa (Canazei, Campitello), the Val Gardena (Selva, Santa Cristina) or the Val Badia (Pedraces, Corvara, La Villa, Colfosco, San Cassiano), using the Sella Ronda as a sort of orbital freeway and then veering off into whichever valley takes your fancy, each one an extensive and attractive ski region in its own right.

Not surprisingly, in Arabba Collett's focuses on downhill skiing and so five days a week we offer you the choice of two ski tours. Soon after breakfast we set off from the village and we aim to impress you, exploring the area to the full and showing you places you might not otherwise find. Usually, one itinerary would be more extensive than the other, although we can tailor the routes to suit the majority of our guests. These are stimulating days out and you will ski in good company for miles and miles in overwhelming winter landscapes.
*We also offer two days snowshoeing and cross country skiing for anyone who would like to try something different. These are provided on a first come - first served basis, as transport for larger parties cannot always be guaranteed. If there is lots of interest we can book extra transport and the cost is shared accross the party.

Pedraces itself is ideal for beginners and intermediates with wide and gentle nursery slopes, which come right down to the village and make for a delightfully fun atmosphere for families and beginners. Pedraces is also home to the Val Badia's longest piste, whilst being a good springboard for anyone wanting to venture off into other areas of the Superski Dolomiti area.