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21 October 2019
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21 October 2019
Ski Safaris with Collett’s – Dolomites
If you fancy something different this winter, why not try a ski safari with Collett’s. Ski in a small guided group (from 8-10 people) on a series of sensational itineraries, overnighting in mountain huts or mountain hotels. Includes – Instructor/Guide, 7 Nights Half Board Accommodation, Airport Transfers, Luggage Transfers between huts/hotels, Skipass & Collett’s Host. Explore the hidden corners of Dolomiti Superski –... Read more
21 October 2019
Late & Special Offers
Winter Availability in the DolomitesArabba, Badia & Corvara More snow is forecast in the Dolomites over the next two days. We currently have the following offers in February and March including one apartment in Arabba at Half Term. Snow conditions have improved greatly with a couple of heavy snowfalls over the last few weeks. So if you... Read more
21 October 2019
Winter 2015 Testimonials
Thank you letters and testimonials from Winter 2015 To see all of our latest reviews and testimonials click here. We have enjoyed a fantastic start to this winter season. Thank you for the many photographs and letters you have sent to our office in Saffron Walden and to all the resort teams. If you would like to update... Read more
21 October 2019
Late & Special Offers for Skiing & Snowshoeing
We have enjoyed a fantastic start to this winter season. We still await major snowfall at village level but only for the aesthetic reasons! Thanks to low temperatures and amazing snow making facilities at all levels, skiing conditions on lower slopes are excellent. Higher up everything is snow covered and pistes (and views!) are normal from a skiing perspective. We... Read more
16 October 2019
Flower Holidays in the Picos de Europa
The power of a flower holiday in the Picos de Europa In Summer 2018, I hosted walks for walkers on flower holidays in the Picos de Europa with Collett’s Mountain Holidays. When I got there in mid-May there was snow up high and the valleys were warm and arid with an unusual scarcity of flora. This was a problem, as May in... Read more
30 July 2019
Cycling the Dolomites
I’ve just got back from a week at Haus Valentin in Badia and was lucky enough to spend the whole week road cycling in glorious weather. We went on a family holiday with Collett’s in Corvara a couple of years ago, but this time I went on my own, rented a car at Venice Marco Polo and a bike for... Read more
27 June 2019
Dales Challenge for our Tuscan Guests
While Florence basked in temperatures as high as 43°, its inhabitants ventured to the Yorkshire Dales which threw at them forecasts as low as -8° in the wind chill above 700 m! Were they deterred? Not at all! This stoic bunch never failed to walk on their scheduled days remaining a little lower than we had planned but nonetheless getting... Read more
11 June 2019
Mountain Heaven in the Picos de Europa
“I wonder if there is any better way to spend a week of a what is a short life than wandering at a gentle pace in warm, sunny weather through acres of alpine meadows filled with spring flowers and framed by snow capped mountains?” Add to that a background sound track of jays, chiff-chaffs, cuckoos and cow bells and some very... Read more
13 May 2019
Family Walking Holiday Discounts
With Up to 70% Discount for children at our chalet hotels* in August and Free Airport Transfers for children with fare paying adults, a summer walking holiday to the Dolomites is a perfect choice for a family walking holiday. A vibrant atmosphere throughout August with so much to see and do for families – active or not – and landscapes... Read more
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