SKI PACKAGES IN THE ALPS: customised ski holidays

“How spend a week on the best Italian ski resorts and combine a visit at Venice or Milan” …. now is possible!

This proposal, part of my ski packages, is a perfect line of ski trip, from south to north, for the discovering the best ski resorts of the central Alps.
Starting with the western Dolomites, that are famous for the Madonna di Campiglio ski resort (Dolomites of Brenta), we will continue in nomadic form, with a sequence from south to north of others 3-5 ski resorts.
The following modular and customised ski packages are characterised of a continue changing of mountains panoramas, we begin with the great western Dolomites and then we continue in a typical high elevation granite mountains with extended glaciers.
The Focal point of this program to skiing in the Italian Alps, is that is easy combinable with others “high touristic targets” of north Italy, as Venice the Como Lake and Milan. In fase of planning of your travel is possible to mix these two components of interesting to obtain a unforgettable ski holiday.

With this ski packages you can access with your rental car directly from both airports of Milan, or arrive by train in Bolzano and start from here with my car. 

Localise the interested area on the “green area” on the map here below and then ask me more logistical info about the possible combinations of these ski packages.

Read below (in 10 minutes of your time) the details of this very interesting proposal!

These are starting points—now begin planning your ski trip

Localising the ski areas and understanding the geography of the Alpine region is the essential first step when planning a ski trip in the Alps.

Study the simple overview map below, which shows the distribution of the main ski areas across the Alps as well as the most convenient arrival airports. This will help you visualise distances, connections, and realistic travel combinations.

Once you’ve done this, choose your preferred programme below and contact me directly with your specific questions by email or Skype.

Getting to Bolzano, the starting point

Bolzano is well connected and easy to reach. Detailed travel information, including flight, train, and rental car combinations, can be found in the right-hand sidebar and on the logistical maps below.

Bolzano lies on the Brenner railway line, one of Europe’s most important north–south rail corridors, connecting Northern Europe with the Mediterranean region. The number of daily train connections varies by season, but there are generally 7–8 trains per day.

To ensure a smooth journey, I’m happy to advise you on the best airport transfers and travel combinations. Simply email me your arrival airport and landing times, and I will take care of the rest. If you prefer, I can also collect your group directly from the airport (up to 4 people with my car; larger groups via a minibus service).

A smooth journey is the best way to begin your Ski Safari Dolomites. Everything starts with your travel plan.

A great customised combination of ski packages in the Italian central Alps

Read below the possible combinations of days and write me your preferences in fact of ski areas and number of days.
Annex me some others info as:
– the number of possible participants
– the level of skiers
– if your travel in Europe is long: the part before and after of your ski tour. I can give you more finalised logistical info to combine at best your transfers.

Your arrival at Bolzano - The day before

Most guests arrive in Bolzano by train, followed by a short 15-minute walk to Villa Anita, where we’ll stay the night before the Ski Safari begins.

In the evening, we’ll have an initial briefing to check equipment and review the general organisation of the Ski Safari Dolomites. This hotel will serve as your base camp, and the friendly staff will store any extra luggage you won’t need during the ski days.

Your Dolomites experience officially begins with dinner at the traditional Hopfen Restaurant, well known for its homemade beer and bread—an excellent way to start the journey.

Skiing in the Italian Alps – module 1

Madonna di Campiglio – Brenta Dolomites (1-2 days)

The first of the combinable ski packages is logically in Madonna di Campiglio (Brenta – western Dolomites), a mandatory target for every international skier!

We start from Bolzano and drive to the Marilleva ski area (1,5 hrs) where we begin the exploration of the Madonna di Campiglio ski slopes, on the afternoon we arrive at our hotel. Madonna di Campiglio is the most famous and exclusive mountain town of the western Dolomites, a high class atmosphere with traditional “Trentiner” style and gourmet complete our first approach on the central Alps.

The second day is complete dedicated at the famous main ski area of Madonna di Campiglio, right and left sides of the valley, in a fantastic and panoramic surrondings. In the evening we have the transfer to our Hotel of Ponte di Legno (1,5 hrs)

Skiing in the Italian Alps – module 2

Ponte di Legno and Tonale Pass (1-2 days)

Ponte di Legno is a typical Lombardy mountain town, where a northern italian cousine, and a more quiete allocation are the connotations of this nice little town.

On the ski areas of Ponte di Legno we enter in a different dimension, from the high elevation of the glacier of Presena (3089 m.) to the town (1256 m.) we skiing on slopes of a total of 1833 m. of vertical step…. No Bad! In the evening we have the transfer to our Hotel in Bormio (1 hrs)

Skiing in the Italian Alps – module 3

Bormio & Livigno ski resorts (2 days)

Bormio is the last and highest town of the Valtellina, the old part of the town have very characteristic architetture typical of the high elevation mountain towns. Here we can enjoy the local specialities of this mountain area.

This day is completely dedicated at the Bormio ski area that is not particularly extended but have a fantastic ski slopes and panorama on the Ortles big peak (3905 m.) and at the near glaciers. In the evening we have the transfer to our Hotel of Livigno (1 hrs)

On the last day on the ski we cross the slopes of the Livigno Ski area that are characterised of a large and wide sides of the mountains near the border with Switzerland. When the cableways closed we take shopping in Livigno and then go back to Bolzano (2 hrs) where we have dinner at the Hopfen restaurant, a local people “trattoria” with home-made beer and home-made bread, no bad….. Livigno is a high quote town (1806 m) that have a particular history, it’s a duty free area in the heart of the europeans Alps. In the central route are many shops where you can buy a “extreme” large selections of duty free products with “extreme” low prices. 

Overnight by Hotel Figl on the heart of the old town of Bolzano.

Skiing in the Swiss Alps – module 4

St. Moritz and the Engadin valley ski resorts (2 days)

Is possibile extended this tour with 2 adjuntive days at the Engadin valley. In this case we drive to Samedan (1,5 hrs) where we stay at the historical Grand Hotel Bernina (founded at 1860) and ski at the two ski resort of Corvatsch and Diavolezza.

Variant of this extension

St Moritz – Engadin valley: the best Cross Country Ski resort of the Alps

Or in alternative, with a good fitness, this two last days is possibile rent the cross-country ski and go along the fantastic 80 km cross-country ski slope of the valley:

First day: from the Maloja pass to Samedan.

Second day: from Samedan to Zernez

More info at my dedicated webpage (days 4 and 5)

Current prices for the winter season 2025/2026

Below you’ll find the current prices for the Ski Safari Dolomites winter season 2025/2026.

Prices vary depending on:

• number of days

• group size

• level of customisation

All Ski Safari Dolomites itineraries are private and tailor-made, and prices are calculated accordingly. For a precise quotation, please contact me with your preferred dates and group details.

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