Dolomites Ski Safari Holiday

Need to Knows

Flight Delays – Unfortunately, we cannot be responsible for repercussions concerning delayed flights or other travel arrangements. If you are delayed, our coach transfer will still depart as scheduled at 1400, as our drivers are subject to time limits. If you miss the coach, the only realistic option is to make your own way to Canale d’Agordo by airport taxi, which will be at your expense.

Luggage – Please note that suitcases are not permitted, only rucksacks or soft shell kit bags. Whilst there is no weight limit, these should be no bigger than 95 litres.

Insurance – All skiers must, by law, have third party liability insurance. Please note that this insurance is not included in your ski pass. Most travel insurance policies include this cover, but it is your responsibility to check that you are adequately covered.

Good Level of Skiing – A Collett’s Ski Safari is for good skiers with positive energy, physical and mental. It is characterised by a healthy degree of thrills on the slopes. Only book this holiday if you are a fit and accomplished skier with an appetite for steep and challenging runs, even if many of the pistes are intermediate. This holiday is not suitable for slow skiers, even if they are technically capable, as the general approach is to get as many runs under the belt as possible by keeping up a certain speed and clocking up the miles between the odd comfort break and a rifugio lunch. It goes without saying, as this is a group holiday, it has a convivial dimension to it that inevitably suits easy-going, sociable people.

Accommodation Amendments & Rifugios – Occasionally, accommodation is subject to change and a local alternative will be provided. We will only contact you in this regard if we deem it necessary. There is a night at each end in the gastronomically-renowned Albergo delle Codole near Falcade. After that you stay in rifugios, mountain lodges that have transformed from basic alpine huts to fabulous accommodation, some very stylish, others more traditional, but all providing fabulous food and a comfortable bedroom. Breakfast and a 3 course dinner are included – and taken at a communal table – whilst you pay for drinks and lunches on the mountain. Some rifugios are piste-side, whilst others might be on a pass or perhaps in the woods near the ski fields, accessed by a quick shuttle.

Your Guide, Skipass & Equipment Hire – Your host will be an engaging and knowledgeable qualified guide, who is English-speaking. Your skipass is included and will be issued on your arrival. Equipment hire is paid for locally by you and arranged on the afternoon of your arrival, or first thing the following morning, if there are travel delays.

Group Sizes – The maximum group size will be 10. If you have a party of 6 or more, consider booking a Collett’s Private Ski Safari which can be tailored to your skiing ambitions and other criteria, such as luxury and gourmet rifugios, private transfers, mix of rifugios and hotels etc.

Odd Numbers & Single Travellers – This is a region of Austrian Double/Twin beds whereby two single duvets are laid on two single beds either in a double bed frame (not separable) or free-standing, so that the beds can be separated. Naturally, where single people sharing are concerned, we endeavour to provide the latter. If you are travelling alone (or in a group with an odd number), you (or someone in your party) will be expected to share a room with someone they are not necessarily travelling with.

What to Pack? We recommend you travel with a larger rucksack and a small ‘day’ rucksack. The larger bag will be transported each day between your overnight accommodation, whilst you will ski with the small rucksack, carrying water, sun cream, phone etc. As a rule, travel as light as possible.

Bus Transfers & Shuttles – Short bus transfers might be used to link you from the bottom of a piste to a nearby lift station that opens up the next ski area. If so, they are included on your skipass. Any other shuttle transport at the start or end of the day is free of charge.

ETIAS – The European Travel Information and Authorisation System is not due to be introduced until mid-2025. Currently there is not an exact date as to when it will come into force. This means you do not need to have a ETIAS for travel to Europe at the moment. For more information read our blog article here

Booking Conditions – be sure to read our full terms and conditions here before booking.

At Your Own Risk – please read the important notes here.

Travel Advice – check your government’s travel advisory for up-to-date information and advice about your destination. For UK citizens, check the latest Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advice here.

Passport & Visa –  any questions should be directed to the relevant embassy of your destination country; find out more here. It is your responsibility to be in possession of a full passport, valid for your chosen destination.

Travel Insurance – having adequate and valid travel insurance is a condition of booking with us. Details of our insurance partner, Campbell Irvine, are here.

Health Information – You should carry either an European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) or a Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC)  Neither is an alternative to adequate travel insurance. For more information visit https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice and https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/

ABTA – Independent travel advice and help is always available from ABTA by calling 020 3117 0599 or visiting www.abta.com.