Dolomites Ski Safari Holiday
Explore one magical ski destination after anotheron this unique guided skiing holiday in the Dolomites
Our Ski Safaris showcase the beauty of a vast winter paradise, combining big ski days for good skiers with unique places to stay, where you eat and sleep well.
Introduced to these adventures 15 years ago by our friend and guide, Mario Delmonego, this holiday epitomises the splendour of skiing in the Dolomites. Prepare to clock up miles, as you ski the hidden corners and must-do runs of a vast and scenically remarkable skiing region.
Guided by Mario or a colleague, you ski one new region each day, perhaps more, enjoying sociable lunches on the mountain, while your bags are transferred to your next accommodation, unless you are returning to the same accommodation on that day. Either way, your accommodation is often a mountain lodge (aka rifugio), and occasionally a small hotel on a mountain pass near the slopes. After a good night’s sleep, fuel up at the breakfast buffet and off you go again onto freshly-bashed pistes.
The maximum group size is 10. If you have a party of 6 or more, why not consider a Collett’s Private Ski Safari, which you can tailor to your grade of skiing, length of stay, and other criteria, such as luxury or gourmet mountain lodges.
At a Glance
Dates
16 – 23 January 2027
23 – 30 January 2027
30 Jan – 06 February 2027
06 – 13 February 2027
20 – 27 February 2027
27 Feb – 06 March 2027
06 – 13 March 2027
Groups are limited to 10 skiers
Price
£2975
Grade
Experienced & Advanced Skiers
You are expected to be an upper intermediate/experienced skier with a good level of ski fitness. Being comfortable on black runs is essential, even if most days are dominated by reds and blues. You must also be prepared for 6 consecutive and full days of skiing between 9am and 5pm each day. That said, each day includes a relaxed rifugio lunch and occasional breaks for coffees etc.
What’s included
7 Nights Half-Board – breakfast & dinner
Return Airport Transfers – from/to Venice Marco Polo
Dolomiti Superski Skipass – including all 1250kms of piste!
Ski Guiding – daily, from the first run of the day, to the last
Baggage Transfers – between each overnight stop
Baggage Storage – if required for excess bags during your trip
Travel
We recommend flying to Venice Marco Polo. You can then choose between a Collett’s Scheduled Coach Transfer (2hrs, included but must be pre-booked), or a private transfer (at a supplement). Details are as follows :
Collett’s Scheduled Coach Transfers
Outbound Departure – 1400
Return Departure – an early start of 0745 – for flights taking off after 1200
Ski Carriage – must be pre-booked at £15 return per set.
Some waiting time at the airport is inevitable unless you book a private transfer.
Please note that our transfers cannot wait for delayed flights. Please see our Need to Knows below for more information.
Private Transfers
Our scheduled airport transfers are not personal taxis. You can therefore minimise airport waiting times, or risks posed by flight delays, by booking a private transfer. In particular, this can work well for groups of 4 or more. Contact us for prices and book early.
Your Itinerary
Sat
Arrival & Welcome BriefingMake your own way to Venice Marco Polo Airport. Unless you have booked a private transfer, meet the Collett’s scheduled transfer which departs at 1400 for the 2-hour journey to Albergo Alle Codole. Your guide (and host for the week) will meet you at around 1700, allowing you time to settle in. Time permitting, guests hiring ski equipment will visit a nearby ski shop, while lift passes will be handed out and excess baggage storage arranged as needed. Your guide will then give a short welcome briefing before a three-course dinner. This small hotel is more a high-end restaurant with rooms – its fabulous food might be a challenge after a day in transit, but the Italians insist on feeding you well! It only has a small bar area, so you may choose to wander into the village before or after dinner for a drink.
Accommodation: Albergo Alle Codole (half-board)
Sun
Tre ValliToday we ski the Tre Valli area. Col Margherita (2513m) provides amazing views of the Marmolada’s colossal southern wall, whilst from Cima Uomo, you will be bewitched by views of the Pale di San Martino and the Civetta mountains. This stunning ski network provides 65km of pistes between 1190m and 2513m, interspersed with cosy mountain huts. The two main resorts are San Pellegrino and Falcade, and tonight we have a relaxing half-board stay between the two.
Accommodation: Rifugio Chalet Cima Uomo (half-board)
Mon
LusiaToday you can marvel at the monumental massifs of Latemar, Catinaccio and the Pale di San Martino. You can also ski the area’s steepest black slope, the Piavac. We ski primarily above the treeline between 2340m and 1367m in a beautiful corner of Dolomiti Superski that takes in Moena in the Val di Fassa and Bellamonte in the Val di Fiemme. Another evening of good cuisine, glorious views and relaxation awaits us at Rifugio Chalet Cima Uomo.
Accommodation: Rifugio Chalet Cima Uoma (half-board)
Tue
Val di FassaToday we ski in the Val di Fassa, a valley of attractive ski resorts that terminates at the startling walls of the Sella and the flanks of Marmolada, Queen of the Dolomites at 3313m. From Pozza di Fassa (famed for Alberto Tomba), we ski on off-the-beaten track treasures all the way to Alba via Campitello and Canazei – and including Ciampac and Buffaure. For our 4th night’s accommodation, we converge on a traditional piste-side mountain rifugio called Baita Cuz.
Accommodation: Rifugio Baita Cuz (or similar) (half-board)
Wed
Alta BadiaToday we use part of the Sellaronda to access the enchanting Alta Badia, ultimately skiing to its northern tip at the iconic Santa Croce chapel below the staggering walls of the Fanes, with the Austrian Alps looming to the north. The Alta Badia’s rifugios feature exceptional food, often prepared in the traditional Ladin way. At lunch, you can try ‘turtres’ (fried pastries filled with spinach), ‘panicia’ (barley soup), ‘bales da ciocie’ (bacon dumplings ) or the classic Tyrolean dessert, Kaiserschmarrn.
Accommodation: Ciasa Vervei (half-board)
Thu
CortinaToday you wake up on the doorstep of wondrous Cortina, ‘Pearl of the Dolomites.’ There are endless exciting ways to spend our day exploring this iconic skier’s paradise, but we will surely include the ‘Olimpia’ famed for the Ladies World Cup downhill. We will also take the ‘Freccia nel Cielo’ (Arrow in the Sky) cable car to a once-in-a-lifetime viewpoint before making the long and thrilling descent. In the late afternoon, we will return to Ciasa Vervei.
Accommodation: Ciasa Vervei (half-board)
Fri
CivettaOur final day is another beauty! Civetta (3220m) is arguably the most striking of all the Dolomite giants with its 7km wide west-facing wall dominating the pretty resort of Alleghe. Here, we have 80kms of glorious descents to explore, some of the quieter ones dropping into the glorious Val di Zoldo. Tonight you will be back where you started, so ski hard today, as Albergo alle Codole is a great place to be hungry in! Your dinner will be another gastronomic delight and a fitting end to a special winter experience. You should certainly sleep well. Zzzz…
Accommodation: Albergo alle Codole (half-board)Sat
DepartExpect an early start, your return transfer to Venice Marco Polo will leave at 0745 prompt. This transfer caters for flights taking off after 1200. If you would prefer to leave later, then please contact us for details of a private transfer.
Sat
Arrival & Welcome BriefingMake your own way to Venice Marco Polo Airport. Unless you have booked a private transfer, meet the Collett’s scheduled transfer which departs at 1400 for the 2-hour journey to Albergo Alle Codole. Your guide (and host for the week) will meet you at around 1700, allowing you time to settle in. Time permitting, guests hiring ski equipment will visit a nearby ski shop, while lift passes will be handed out and excess baggage storage arranged as needed. Your guide will then give a short welcome briefing before a three-course dinner. This small hotel is more a high-end restaurant with rooms – its fabulous food might be a challenge after a day in transit, but the Italians insist on feeding you well! It only has a small bar area, so you may choose to wander into the village before or after dinner for a drink.
Accommodation: Albergo Alle Codole (half-board)Sun
Tre ValliToday we ski the Tre Valli area. Col Margherita (2513m) provides amazing views of the Marmolada’s colossal southern wall, whilst from Cima Uomo, you will be bewitched by views of the Pale di San Martino and the Civetta mountains. This stunning ski network provides 65km of pistes between 1190m and 2513m, interspersed with cosy mountain huts. The two main resorts are San Pellegrino and Falcade, and tonight we have a relaxing half-board stay between the two.
Accommodation: Rifugio Chalet Cima Uomo (half-board)Mon
LusiaToday you can marvel at the monumental massifs of Latemar, Catinaccio and the Pale di San Martino. You can also ski the area’s steepest black slope, the Piavac. We ski primarily above the treeline between 2340m and 1367m in a beautiful corner of Dolomiti Superski that takes in Moena in the Val di Fassa and Bellamonte in the Val di Fiemme. Another evening of good cuisine, glorious views and relaxation awaits us at Rifugio Chalet Cima Uomo.
Accommodation: Rifugio Chalet Cima Uoma (half-board)
Tue
Val di FassaToday you will ski in the Val di Fassa, a valley of attractive ski resorts that eventually terminates under the startling flanks of the Sella and Marmolada. You will be enthralled by several off-the-beaten-track treasures, stretching from Pozza di Fassa (made famous by Alberto Tomba) all the way to Alba via Campitello and Canazei – and including Ciampac and Buffaure. A late afternoon transfer takes us to Hotel Castel Latemar on the Great Dolomites Road built in 1909 to link Bolzano with Cortina.
Accommodation: Castel Latemar (half-board)
Wed
CarezzaNo need to pack your bags this morning, as we return to Castel Latemar this again this evening after a day when you will be absorbed at every turn in the spellbinding backdrops of the Rosengarten and Latemar massifs. Today, we explore the two smaller Dolomites ski regions of Carezza (41kms of piste) and Obereggen (48kms), one of the most scenically evocative corners of Dolomiti Superski. On a sunny day, you might be rewarded with an ‘enrosadira’ experience, when the mountains glow an intense fiery-red colour as the sun sets.
Accommodation: Castel Latemar (half-board)
Thu
SellarondaAnother overdose of scenery awaits you today on the renowned Sellaronda circuit that comprises Val di Fassa, Val Gardena, Val Badia, and Arabba. At 3152m, Monte Sella is a colossal natural plinth that dominates central Dolomiti Superski, flanked by picturesque ski resorts, each one an accomplished destination. In the late afternoon, a short transfer takes you to one of the highlights of the week at Passo Falzarego.
Accommodation: Rifugio Lagazuoi (half-board)
Fri
CivettaOur final day is another beauty! Civetta (3220m) is arguably the most striking of all the Dolomite giants with its 7km wide west-facing wall dominating the pretty resort of Alleghe. Here, we have 80kms of glorious descents to explore, some of the quieter ones dropping into the glorious Val di Zoldo. Tonight you will be back where you started, so ski hard, as Albergo alle Codole is a great place to be hungry in! Your dinner will be another gastronomic delight and a fitting end to a special winter experience.
Accommodation: Albergo alle Codole (half-board)Sat
DepartExpect an early start, your return transfer to Venice Marco Polo will leave at 0745 prompt. This transfer caters for flights taking off after 1200. If you would prefer to leave later, then please contact us for details of a private transfer.
Sat
Arrival & Welcome BriefingMake your own way to Venice Marco Polo Airport. Unless you have booked a private transfer, meet the Collett’s scheduled transfer which departs at 1400 for the 2-hour journey to Albergo Alle Codole. Your guide (and host for the week) will meet you at around 1700, allowing you time to settle in. Time permitting, guests hiring ski equipment will visit a nearby ski shop, while lift passes will be handed out and excess baggage storage arranged as needed. Your guide will then give a short welcome briefing before a three-course dinner. This small hotel is more a high-end restaurant with rooms – its fabulous food might be a challenge after a day in transit, but the Italians insist on feeding you well! It only has a small bar area, so you may choose to wander into the village before or after dinner for a drink.
Accommodation: Albergo Alle Codole (half-board)Sun
CivettaToday we make the short transfer to the magnificence of Civetta (3220m), one of the 7 great Dolomite peaks and perhaps the most striking of all, with its 7km wide west-facing wall dominating the pretty resort of Alleghe, from where we launch our exploration of 80kms of glorious descents, many of which drop into the Val di Zoldo on fabulously quiet runs. A short transfer in the late afternoon takes us to our overnight accommodation in front of the monumental Monte Pelmo.
Accommodation: Rifugio Staulanza (half-board)
Mon
Cortina - TofanaToday we venture to wondrous Cortina, ‘Pearl of the Dolomites,’ where we have 2 days of exhilaration in an iconic skier’s paradise with 150km of piste. Our first day is spent on the Tofana side and includes the famed Ladies World Cup downhill run (The Olympia). We will also take the ‘Freccia nel Cielo’ (Arrow in the Sky) cable car to a once-in-a-lifetime viewpoint before making the long and thrilling descent. One of the best 360 panoramas in the Dolomites awaits us at tonight’s accommodation.
Accommodation: Rifugio Lagazuoi (half-board)Tue
Cortina - Faloria & CristalloNo need to pack our bags this morning, as we have the bonus of another night in one of the Dolomites’ most celebrated rifugios. Today we ski Faloria/Cristallo on the eastern side of Cortina, a heady mix of perhaps the world’s most scenic open-bowl skiing and forest adventure on tree-lined pistes that, like white ribbons, swirl spectacularly to the valley bottom.
Accommodation: Rifugio Lagazuoi (half board)Wed
Alta BadiaWhat a start to the day! From Rifugio Lagazuoi you descend the celebrated Hidden Valley, undoubtedly one of the most scenic runs in the world! You are then towed 1km or so by horses along the valley floor by means of accessing the enchanting Alta Badia, a Dolomites treasure, comprised of 5 picture-postcard resorts – Corvara, Colfosco, San Cassiano, La Villa & Badia. We will venture to the northern-most reaches of Alta Badia to the iconic Santa Croce chapel and rifugio at 2045m under the staggering walls of the Fanes. A late afternoon transfer connects us to Kronplatz and a night spent in a real guest favourite.
Accommodation: Rifugio Panorama (half-board)
Thu
KronplatzWelcome to Kronplatz, one of the biggest and most-northerly ski regions in Dolomiti Superski. No need to pack your bags this morning, as we will be back again this evening. This panoramic mountain (2275 m) boasts the peace bell, ‘Concordia 2000,’ the second largest in the Alps. It is an exhilarating ski area, featuring fabulous long runs, some of them quite challenging – two of its black runs were recently featured in Italy’s Top 10!
Accommodation: Rifugio Panorama (half-board)
Fri
MarmoladaToday we ski a black run to the resort of Piccolino, where a 15-minute transfer returns us to Alta Badia, from where we ski to Arabba with its labyrinth of steep north-facing slopes. Arabba is also gateway to the ‘Queen of the Dolomites,’ aka the Marmolada (3313m), our highest peak, from which a 12km classic, called ‘La Bellunese,’ drops us down almost 2000m from the ‘top of the world’ to Malga Ciapela with unrivalled views over the Sella massif. It is a truly awe-inspiring way to finish your week! A 20-minute transfer returns us to our where it all started – our restaurant with rooms in Canale d’Agordo.
Accommodation: Albergo alle Codole (half-board)Sat
DepartExpect an early start, your return transfer to Venice Marco Polo will leave at 0745 prompt. This transfer caters for flights taking off after 1200. If you would prefer to leave later, then please contact us for details of a private transfer.
Accommodation
The Italian word rifugio means shelter, or in the mountain context, hut. Whilst we might refer to a Ski Safari as a hut-to-hut adventure (even if stays in hotels, or 2-night stays in the same accommodation are quite common), the reality is that the huts or rifugios boast levels of comfort and service that might surprise you.
Some might be more traditional than others, but you can rest assured that your accommodation on a Collett’s Ski Safari is more hotel than hut! Expect to eat and drink well in charming surroundings, before a good night’s sleep in a warm en suite bedroom.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A Collett’s Ski Safari holiday is a guided skiing experience in the Dolomites that links together multiple ski resorts, indeed areas, within the vast Dolomiti Superski network, one of the largest in Europe. Designed for good/advanced skiers, it effectively allows you to ski on a continuous point-to-point tour without repeating the same runs. On a single skipass you can venture for miles across arguably the world’s most dramatic winter landscapes, assisted by one of the world’s most modern lift systems (and the occasional skibus ride). Skiers ski in groups of 10 or less in the company of a knowledgeable guide, who is friendly and attentive.
Our Dolomites Ski Safari is designed specifically for experienced skiers who are confident skiing a wide variety of red runs and steeper terrain, and who are comfortable maintaining a good pace throughout long ski days. The route takes in iconic areas such as Tre Valli, Val di Fassa and the Sellaronda, linking multiple valleys and resorts, often far from the main bases, so strong all-round ability and stamina are essential. This holiday is ideal for skiers who love covering serious distance, exploring different ski areas in one trip and skiing continuously from place to place rather than repeating the same runs. It is not suitable for beginners or cautious intermediates, but perfect for those who want a challenging, immersive way to experience the very best of the Italian Dolomites.
Unlike a traditional ski holiday based in one resort, a Ski Safari focuses on touring and variety, giving it a feel of exploration and discovery. Experiencing multiple ski areas in one trip confirms the immense and wondrous beauty of Dolomiti Superski. Crossing on regular occasions between the Austrian-influenced South Tyrol and the more Italian Veneto, the holiday also provides a fascinating cultural and gastronomic insight to a region where Germanic meets Latin. It’s ideal for skiers who want more than just lift-to-piste skiing within a single resort.
No. Each day, whilst you are venturing out on skis into mindboggling landscapes, your main bag is taken to your next overnight stop, leaving you to ski with a small day pack containing the essentials.
Yes, our Ski Safaris include a 6 Day Dolomiti Superski Pass. If you have your own skipass/IKON pass, we can reduce the cost of the holiday accordingly.
Need to Knows
Helmets – These are now compulsory, regardless of your age. As of 1 November 2025, a CE-certified helmet must be worn by skiers, snowboarders, sledders and tobogganers. Contravention can result in a €200 fine plus suspension of skipass for up to 3 days.
Insurance – All skiers must, by law, have third-party liability insurance. This is not included in your skipass. Most travel insurance policies include it, but it is your responsibility to check this. If your existing policy does not include it, you can add it from as little as €3/day here.
Luggage – 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.
Good Level of Skiing – A Collett’s Ski Safari is for good skiers with positive energy, both 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 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 ski as many runs as possible by keeping up a certain speed, between occasional comfort breaks and a rifugio lunch. Naturally, as with any group holiday, there is a convivial dimension that suits easy-going, sociable people.
Flight Delays – We are not responsible for the repercussions of delayed flights or other travel arrangements. If you are delayed and miss our scheduled coach transfer, you will need to make your way independently to join the group. Any expenses caused by such a delay will hopefully be covered by your insurance, so keep any relevant receipts.
Accommodation Amendments & Rifugios – Occasionally, accommodation is subject to change, and a local alternative is used. We 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. Thereafter, you either stay in rifugios, which are mountain lodges, transformed from alpine huts to surprisingly salubrious accommodation, some very stylish, others more traditional; or you might occasionally be accommodated in a hotel on a mountain pass. Depending on the strategic location of your accommodation, you might have 2 consecutive nights at the same place. Breakfast and a good 3 course dinner (excluding drinks) are included – and taken at a communal table. Drinks and lunches on the mountain whilst skiing are at your expense. 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 across a range of personal preferences: duration, skiing ambitions, rifugio category (luxury, gourmet 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? Pre-holiday, we provide packing suggestions. As for baggage, we recommend one larger rucksack (or soft shell kit bag) and a small ‘day’ rucksack. You are requested not to bring suitcases. The larger bag will be transported each day between your overnight accommodation, while you 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 are occasionally used to link 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 late-2026. 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.
