News Dolomiti Superski

 

Lifts renewed and slopes even more fit for fun and … safe!

One of the fundamental standards which distinguishes the Dolomiti Superski philosophy is the constant research and investment in modernising lift systems and slopes, with safety and comfort uppermost in mind. In consequence the aim is not to open up new ski areas but to improve the existing ones, paying attention to all details and rationalising connections for easy access and enjoyable days on the slopes. Much attention is dedicated to the daily preparation of the slopes with more than 300 snowcats being allocated to the job so as to guarantee perfect conditions for all skiers and snowboarders.
In summer / autumn  2011 considerable investment has been made in new connections between ski areas and in the renewing or replacement of lift systems. In Valle Isarco, the ski areas of Jochtal and Gitschberg will be connected by the new cabin lift “Gaisjoch”, whilst at Kronplatz a new cabin lift “Ried” with an adjoining slope will connect the extensive summit area with the railway at Perca. Nine lift systems in the areas of Cortina d’Ampezzo, Kronplatz, Alta Badia, Val Gardena/Alpe di Siusi, Arabba/Marmolada, Valle Isarco and Civetta have been replaced. These are just some examples to illustrate the efforts of Dolomiti Superski to satisfy the wishes and the needs of skiers and snowboarders.  

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Ski Hire in Dolomites

 

Ski equipment hire in Dolomites

This year we have teamed up with Ski-Set to offer our clients discounted ski hire in all resorts.

For almost 20 years SkiSet have been equipping skiers, thanks to its teams of professionals in the Italian ski resorts. Hiring ski equipment is quick and easy.

>> Book now your ski hire in Dolomites >>

Choose your closest SkiSet shop within the Skiset network in: Alleghe, Alpe di Siusi, Aprica, Artesina, Bardonecchia, Bormio, Brunico – Riscone, Campitello – Val di Fassa, Canazei – Val di Fassa, Castelrotto-Kastelruth, Cerreto Laghi, Cervinia, Champoluc – Monterosa Ski, Cogolo, Colere, Cortina d’Ampezzo, Corvara, Courmayeur – Plan, Chécrouit, Falcade, Folgaria, Folgarida, Gressoney Stafal Monterosaski, Gressoney Weissmatten Mont.ski, La Thuile, Limone Piemonte – 1400, Livigno, Madesimo, Madonna di Campiglio, Mezzana, Moena – Val di Fiemme, Monte Bondone (Vaneze), Monte Bondone (Vason), Ortisei, Pampeago – Val di Fiemme, Passo Costalunga – P. Carezza, Peio Terme, Pinzolo, Pozza di Fassa, Prato Nevoso, Predazzo – Val di Fiemme, San Cassiano, San Martino di Castrozza, San Sicario – Cesana , San Vigilio di Marebbe, Santa Caterina Valfurva, Santa Cristina, Sappada, Sauze d’Oulx, Selva Gardena – Wolkenstein, Sestrière, Solda-Sulden, Torgnon, Valtournenche, Vigo di Fassa, Vipiteno, Alagna – Monterosa Ski, Alta Badia – La Villa, Andalo, Aosta, Arabba, Cesana Torinese, Chiesa in Valmalenco, Crevacol, Fai della Paganella, Monginevro, Mont.ski Gressoney Tschoarde, Passo Tonale, Pila, Roccaraso, Saint Rhémy en bosses, San Vito di Cadore, Selva di Cadore, Tesero – Val di Fiemme, Trento, Valdaora (BZ), Zoldo Alto

Benefit from well prepared, top of the range equipment and conveniently located shops – that’s SkiSet’s commitment to you.

Cheaper ski rentals
Winter holidays approaching? Don’t delay, hire your skis online!

You wills save up to 40% on in-resort prices, depending on your dates. For each resort, a detailed map will indicate precisely where the SkiSet shops are located. Trust in the professionals for the rental of your ski equipment and get onto the slopes without a fuss.

State of the art equipment and personalized service

At SkiSet you will be welcomed by professionals who are passionate about the mountains. Renowned skiers or instructors, our advisors are best able to advise you according to your preferences, your level and also the snow conditions in resort. Located in the most convenient areas of the resorts, our shops are dedicated to the enjoyment of skiing. Depending on the range of equipment you choose to hire, you may also change your skis or try a snowboard during your stay, without any additional charge.

Ski Hire in Dolomites

Skirama Dolomiti Adamello – Brenta

 

PEJO3000: New for winter in Val di Sole

New in Peio: a cable lift with two cable cars, each with a carrying capacity of 100 people, that from the Tarlenta area (at an elevation of 2000 meters) reaches the ruins of what was once the “Mantova” mountain hut located at 3000 meters. A modern and capacious lift system that goes all the way up to Valle della Mite, giving skiers the chance to plunge down an amazing and thrilling 8 km descent to Peio Fonti.
Peio is the oldest tourist resort in Val di Sole, located in the heart of one of the historic Italian National parks, the Stelvio National Park, created more than 70 years ago to protect this vast area. A truly natural heritage that surrounds this location and a perfect destination point for families, becoming even more fascinating when immersed within the winter atmosphere. The Peio ski area is located on the slopes of Mount Viòz, offering skiers state of the art ski lifts like the Peio – Tarlenta cabin lift. In addition to admiring the natural surroundings of the Stelvio National Park from the numerous slopes, including the long slope that descends from the ruins of the “Mantova” mountain hut and from the “Doss dei Gembri” mountain hut, where it is often possible to catch a glimpse of chamois and deer, you can also go snowshoeing on your own or with a “Park Guide” by following one of the many itineraries that lead to mountain shelters or enter into the wood. Tourism in the Peio mountain resort began as early as 1650 due to the well-known therapeutic properties of its three mineral water springs. Today, Peio is still a first-class thermal center. It is possible to “revitalize” oneself, also during the winter season from Christmas to Easter, in the new thermal spa center with specialized treatments that use the beneficial properties of the Peio mineral springs and the beauty treatments of the new wellness center. The Health Center and the Wellness Center are definitely the perfect places to relax after a day on the slopes.

Technical details:

Start elevation: 2000 m  a.s.l.
Arrival elevation: 3000 m  a.s.l.
Carrying capacity: 100 people
Travel time: 5, 8 min.

Skirama Dolomiti Adamello – Brenta

Skiing Italy News and Offers – Ski Holidays in Dolomites

 

Great news, new connection linking Pinzolo – Madonna Di Campiglio – Marilleva – Folgarida opening this season – 150km of slopes !!

Skiing Italy News and Offers – Ski Holidays in Dolomites

Magical Mountain Huts

 

The experience of reaching a mountain hutby snowmobile, on snowshoes or even on foot, surrounded by silence is unforgettable. Savour the striking atmospheres of an evening spent on the mountains, sitting in front of a fireplace and enjoying the flavours of Trentino’s dishes, before perhaps taking a thrilling sled ride back down by torchlight.

Dinner in a Trentino mountain hut is a unique experience. A voyage of discovery among a myriad of flavours, giving guests a chance to taste dishes such as grilled polenta with cheese or mushrooms, strangolapreti, orzotto and game as well as traditional cold cuts, salamis and cheeses, and taste the much cherished deserts and grappas that traditionally bring a mountain meal to a close.

In winter, dinner is served in mountain huts throughout Trentino’s skiing districts, with guests travelling up the slopes on snowmobiles or snow-cats – and in some cases even making their way back down on sleds or using snowshoes.

Evenings in Val di Fassa at the Baita Ciampié in Val San Nicolò – a branch valley of the Val di Fassa – and at the Rifugio Fuchiade in Passo San Pellegrino are truly extraordinary, as are those in Val di Fiemme, at the Baita Caserina on the Alpe di Pampeago, the Baita Ciamp de le Strie on the Alpe di Lusia or at the Capanna Cervino in Passo Rolle.

In Val di Sole, wonderful evenings can also be enjoyed at the Rifugio Orso Bruno, at the Rifugio Solander or at the Malga Panciana in Marilleva as well as at the Chalet degli Angeli  in Folgarida and the Rifugio Scoiattolo and Doss dei Gembri in Peio.

The Cascina Zeledria, Malga Ritorto, Malga Montagnoli and the restaurant Boch and the Stoppani Grosté in Madonna di Campiglio can be reached on snow-cats in the evenings.

In Paganella, visitors can spend the evening at Baita Pineta, Casina Bruniol and La Tana dell’Ermellino – which also provides horse-drawn sleighs for transport. The Stella d’Italia mountain hut is open in Folgaria, as well as the Rifugio Baita Tonda (Serrada) and the restaurant Malga Ortesino, while in Lavarone it’s possibe to dine at the  restaurant refuge Tana Incantata on Mount Tablat.

Magical Mountain Huts @ http://www.visittrentino.it

Dolomites: useful info | Best for eating

 

Best for eating

In the Val Gardena area there is plenty to choose from with Anna Stuben (www.annastuben.com), which is a Michelin-starred restaurant in the Spa Hotel Gardena Grödnerhof in Ortisei; or Sophie Hütte (seceda.com) on the Seceda Mountain in Val Gardena is the best place in the area to go for spare ribs; meanwhile, Baita Daniel has a tasty and varied wine list as well as a terrace with spectacular views of the Dolomites.

On to Alta Badia and you’ll find that this one valley is home to three Michelin-starred restaurants: St Hubertus, La Stüa di Michil (which can be reached directly on skis) and La Siriola. You can dine on fresh oysters at Rifugio Col Alto as you overlook the village of Corvara in the valley below; Ütia Saraghes offers the
best carpaccio (finely sliced beef meat served with rocket and cheese) on the slopes; and Jimmy Hütte in Alta Badia has the best grappa on the slopes of the Dolomiti Superski, varieties include a home-made hay grappa.

Over in Kronplatz local ingredients are used wherever possible at Restaurant Schöneck (www.schoeneck.it). The restaurant at the Design Hotel Feldmilla (www.feldmilla.com) offers traditional South Tyrolean cuisine with a blend of Mediterranean and traditional Alpine fayre and Herman’s offers sushi and Asian cuisine in a building that is more than 700 years old.

And dating back to 1680, Oberegger Alm on the descent to Valdora/Olang offers the best Knödeln (traditional dumplings) on the slopes.

Dolomites: useful info | Fall-Line Skiing

Special offer Free Ski in Tre Valli, Falcade – ski pass included in the price.

Tre Valli ski resort consists of three parts: San Pellegrino Pass, Moena – Alpe di Lusia and Falcade, it belongs to The Dolomiti Superski Area and offers over 100 km of perfectly prepared ski trails (altitude 1100 m – 2500 m). Tre Valli is one of the widest, most exciting and best equipped ski areas in the Dolomites. There are 27 lifts, a programmed artificial snowing network which is one of the best in Europe, able to cover 100% of slopes.

Take in the breathtaking views of the Trentino and Veneto Dolomites: the Pale di San Martino Group, the Monzoni, the Catinaccio and the Marmolada. "A Tour full of Emotion" is a great day trip on your skis which, thanks to an efficient connecting system of runs and lifts, can be done in a day. Make Trevalli your choice and you will not regret it for a moment – a winter jewel where modern style combines with the magic of yesterday to give you an experience to remember.

Dates: 11.12.-18.12.2010 | 19.03.-26.03.2011 | 26.03.-02.04.2011   

Special offer Free Ski in Tre Valli, Falcade – ski pass included in the price.

For more information please visit SkiingItaly.net

Special offer Free Ski in Moena – Val Di Fassa, Dolomites – Italy.

FREE SKI in Moena, Val Di Fassa
including Dolomiti Superski or Tre Valli ski pass

Dates:
11.12.-18.12.2010
19.03.-26.03.2011  
26.03.-02.04.2011
02.04.-09.04.2011 

Moena is included in the vast circuit of the " Dolomiti Superski" and of the "Ski Tre valli Area". In the Fassa Valley you can move from village to village and reach a different ski-area very easily, without taking your car. You can use the ski bus for free, all day every day and move easily without  needing to find a car park. The cross-country skiing here is ideal thanks to the facilities in the valley and  the panoramic tracks at the highest elevations.

Special offer Free Ski in Moena – Val Di Fassa, Dolomites – Italy.

For more offers please visit SkiingItaly.net

Night skiing

Skiing down a well-lit piste on a calm, moonlit evening is an unforgettable experience. There are numerous floodlit pistes in Trentino, which allow visitors to savour this experience.

The first ski area to offer this experience was Madonna di Campiglio. Since 1998, its 3-Tre piste has been lit, so that Skiing World Cup slalom competitions could be held at night. The final part of this famous piste – the Canalone Miramonti – is equipped for night skiing

You can also enjoy a night out on your skis under the stars in other locations, such as on the Biancaneve piste in Marilleva and on the black section of the Stadio dello Slalom in Folgaria (the last 400 m).

In Pozza di Fassa the Fis Aloch piste is very popular.  A 5 km section of the Ciancoal ring is also lit at night for cross-country skiers, as is the cross-country ski centre Lago di Tesero.

At San Martino di Castrozza, an innovative lighting system using balls has been installed on 2 km of the Col Verde piste, with extremely pleasing results.  A 3 km section of the Andalo cross-country ring is also illuminated at night as it winds its way through the woods near the lake.

 

Source:  VisitTrebtino.it

Nordic skiing

Nordic skiing A fascinating sport of ancient origin, Nordic skiing in Trentino is exceptional, both because of the area’s unique landscape as well as because of its avant-garde centres. Not coincidentally, some of the most important Nordic skiing events in the world are held in these mountains, including the Marcialonga, the International Championships and the Nordic Combined World Cup.

SUPERNORDICSKIPASS
Trentino boasts numerous cross-country skiing tracks of different lengths and different levels of difficulty. Scattered throughout its territory, they unfurl among its valleys and skiing districts. The SuperNordicSkipass has been specifically designed for cross-country aficionados. With a single card, users can take advantage of more than 1200 km of pistes in 19 different cross-country skiing centres. 10 centres are found in Trentino, while the remainder are in Veneto and Emilia-Romagna. The centres in question feature quality structures and services, such as ski schools, refreshment areas and waxing. Furthermore, all boast programmed snow systems as well as guaranteed daily piste maintenance.
Advantage card: skipasses are free for children up to 10 and provide family discounts. They also include a number of other advantages, such as free entry to one of the best museums of Trentino.

Val di Fiemme and Val di Fassa Centro del Fondo Lago di Tesero
Val di Fiemme is internationally renowned as the cross-country skiing heartland of Italy. The centre boasts 18 km of pistes with guaranteed snow and was the seat of the world championships in both 1991 and 2003.

Passo Lavazè – Centro Fondo
The centre is a point of reference among Nordic skiers in Val di Fiemme. Its 80 km of pistes are prepared by a group of professionals while its many itineraries have been designed to meet every skiing need and desire.

Centro Fondo Alochet – San Pellegrino Pass
This fully equipped cross-country skiing centre sits among Alochet’s clearings and is found right before Passo San Pellegrino in Val di Fassa. The centre is approximately 10 km away from Moena, at 1800 m on average.

Folgaria Lavarone and Luserna plateaux Passo Coe
Passo Coe is a large tableland on the Folgaria, Lavarone and Luserna plateaux, located at 1600 m. It plays host to an eponymous Centro Sci Fondo featuring a number of tracks which meet FISI standards for national and international competitions as well as every possible need.

Lavarone – Centro Fondo Millegrobbe
A cross-country skiing centre surrounded by strikingly beautiful landscapes. Millegrobbe is located at the point in which the Veneto and Trentino plateaux meet and is one of the most important international long distance cross-country skiing centres in Europe.

San Martino di Castrozza and Primiero  Centro Fondo Passo Cereda
Enjoy top quality Nordic skiing at Passo Cereda (10 km from Fiera di Primiero), with rings of different lengths and difficulties – including a few very challenging ones – and pistes meeting both national and international racing standards.

Centro Fondo Prà delle Nasse (San Martino di Castrozza)
The cross-country skiing centre has three rings that unfold amidst the area’s mountain forests and icy brooks. The centre features a simple piste for beginners, a mid-level piste on ample, sunny meadows, and a more challenging one that winds its way through a thick forest of firs.

Val Rendena and Val di Sole Centro Fondo Campo Carlo Magno (Madonna di Campiglio)
The centre boasts 4 itineraries immersed within the Adamello Brenta Nature Park which meet FISI standards, are suitable for different skiing levels, and are ideal for both skating and classical techniques.

Centro Fondo Vermiglio
The pistes of the cross-country skiing centre of Vermiglio unfurl amidst the striking landscapes of the Val di Sole, with its conifer woods and traditional alpine farmhouses as well as its mountain ranges.

Trento Monte Bondone Centro Fondo Viote
The Centro del Fondo Viote gives cross-country skiers the chance to ski inside the sunny basin found at the foot of Monte Bondone’s Tre Cime and is easy to reach from Trento.

Source: ViisitTrentino.it