Italy Ski Holiday: 15 Day Dolomites to Alps
This fully guided Italy ski holiday: 15 day Dolomites to Alps Adventure, showcases the entire breadth of Northern Italy; skiing from the Dolomites to the Italian Alps in the west.
Your Italian Ski Holiday starts in Milan. We drive north to the village of Livigno, tucked under the Swiss Alps. Snow abounds here, as it is known locally as “Little Tibet”. Next, we head east stopping in Switzerland for a quick ski and then to the heart of the Dolomites, staying in Dobbiaco/Val Casies. With over 1200km of trails to explore, we visit the quaint villages of Sesto & Moso.
Then it is off to Seiser Alm and St. Christina. Our last stop is in Cogne. Situated in the north west of Italy, we ski at Cogne and Courmayeur under Mont Blanc. You will experience both the Germanic and French influenced cuisines and cultures as we ski the very best of both the Dolomites to the Alps. All accommodation, transfers, on ground transport, skiing costs and most meals are included in the package. Click here for more details.
As in all our trips, we can mix and match the venues, the mix of downhill and cross country skiing and length of trip. Happy to discuss possibilities, so please contact me. Please see below for an exemplar itinerary.
Itinerary - 15 Day Dolomites to Alps Adventure
Please see an exemplar itinerary below. Press on each day/ski symbol to get a detailed look into the itinerary. Every effort has been made to represent the trip accurately. However, environmental conditions, snow, or lack of snow, road and hotel closures may impact the trip. Any changes to the itinerary will be communicated as soon as details come to hand. A Google map representation of the itinerary and venues we will be skiing is found below.
Buongiorno! Check into our hotel, a five minute walk from Milan Train Station. Meet up with the other guests and myself for a wonderful and authentic dinner at a local ristorante. A pre dinner drink and dinner is included in the itinerary. A brief about tomorrow and the trip ahead occurs over dinner and drinks.
After breakfast we drive to the beautiful northern village of Livigno. On route we drop into a small cross country resort for a lunchtime ski and to find our ski legs again. We spend the three nights in Livigno, skiing the available 33 kms of trails right up against the Swiss border. Livigno has a great vibe, with great restaurants to try out and excellent duty free shopping.
Today we continue to ski the trails near the village of Livigno and up the valley towards Switzerland. Spend the afternoon/evening walking the picturesque laneways of Livigno.
Another great ski up or down the valley. For those that are keen there is a great ski up towards the pass. The best part is that it’s all downhill back to the hotel at 1816m above sea level. Why not try the local beer, made in the valley called simply 1816.
Enroute will see us travelling through Switzerland, where we will be stopping off for lunch and a ski in Val Mustair. After a delicious bowl of homemade soup, we head back into Italy. Your hotel is conveniently located for a sneaky ski out if you are keen and you cannot wait to get out on the white stuff. Alternately soak up the atmosphere of San Martino as you stroll around the town and check out the fascinating cemetery behind the church.
A possible ski south towards Lake Landro, and Cortina d’ Ampezzo, with lunch stops along the way at several ristorantes, with views of Tre Zinnen.
We have a couple of options today. Perhaps a snow ski at 2000m on the high plateau of Prato Piazzo.
We drive to Val Gardena/Santa Christina today, with options of a 10-16 km ski with a gentle descent along the valley floor of Val Casies down to the village of Welsberg. I meet you there with your luggage and we continue onto Santa Christina/Val Gardena.
Our hotel is ideally situated to access all three cross country ski trails and Col Raiser the local downhill ski resort with links to the Sellaronda. Our options today include Vallunga or Monte Pana. Guests have voted that the very best of Apple Strudel can be found on the trail at Vallunga. Perhaps you have to try it for yourself. Made locally by a family of Ladin descent.
Today we ski on many see as one of the highlights of the trip. We ski on Alpe di Siusi, a high plateau of 1800m, giving you amazing views and excellent quality of snow and trails.
We transfer across northern Italy to the beautiful village of Cogne in the Italian Alps. Our hotel is situated just 50m from the village ski tracks. So, either a pleasant walk around this stunning village of cobblestone streets and laneways waiting to be discovered, or a quick ski to burn off some energy.
Lots of options today as we ski towards Valnontey and further into the Gran Paradiso National Park. For those that are feeling fit there is an extra 5 km (3 mile) loop following the Valnontey River upstream.
A drive up the Val di’ Aosta to Courmayeur. An amazing ski into the Italian Alps, were one gets up close to the mountain of Mount Bianco (Mont Blanc) as we ski towards a rifugio for lunch at the head of the valley.
A drive up the Aosta Valley to ski at St Barthelemy. With over 40kms of trails to ski. The views over Aosta Valley are magnificent as you ski under the Swiss Alps. It the option of an overnight ski trip is taken; our accommodation tonight is in the rifugio Magia at the head of the valley. Please see the information below regarding the optional ski tour into the rifugio, at St Barthelemy, along the 10km of groomed trails.
Time for an morning ski at Saint Barthelemy or Cogne. Then it’s off to Milan, where I drop you at the Central Railway Station and we say arrivederci. Grazie mille.
Pricing for 2028 season
All prices are in Australian Dollars (AUD)
January, 6-20 2028, Milan departure. Book now and save with 2027 prices.
4 PERSON TRIP
AUD $9,700 p.p. based on a group of 4 people.
6 PERSON TRIP
AUD $8,500 p.p. based on a group of 6 people.
All prices are based on a double/twin shared room. Single supplements apply for all departures, ask for details when booking.
Your package includes: all transport and internal transfers, all accommodation, and accommodation taxes (VAT & city tax), all breakfasts, nine dinners, ski guide, ski waxes and all ski passes/trail fees. For more detail, please click here.
All trips are subject to a minimum of 4 persons to proceed. Do not book your airfares until the trip is confirmed.
BOOKING INFORMATION
- Use the green “book here” button below
- A non-refundable 20% deposit is required to secure your booking, based on the cost of the 4 person trip,
- The remaining costs of the ski holiday package will be payable 60 days before departure,
- Upon booking you will receive a detailed itinerary and a information booklet. This booklet accompanied with YouTube videos will assist you to organize your trip before departure and how to get to your hotel for day one of the trip easily, even when you are travelling with a bag of skis from Milan’s Malpensa Airport.
TRAVEL INSURANCE
Travel insurance is mandatory for all guests travelling with us. You are strongly encouraged to take out this cover immediately upon paying your deposit. Your travel insurance must provide cover against personal accident, death, medical expenses, snow sports, emergency repatriation, cancellation, curtailment and loss of personal effects. You will be required to show proof of your travel insurance, including a Snowsports endorsement before joining the trip. Please see Booking terms and conditions for more details
Options and extras
Four star accommodation options
If you are interested in Four Star options in various villages, please use the contact form, email or call to discuss.
Hut to Hut overnight ski trip at no extra cost
Saint Barthelemy: We ski in 10 kms (6miles) to a B&B rifugio and stay overnight, nestled into the Italian Alps at 1900m. All the trails are groomed, and you can either classic or skate with just a light day pack. This option is available on Days 14 and 15.
Downhill Skiing
A downhill or telemark ski option is available at Livigno and Val Gardena. Prices vary, but approximately 83,00 euros for a day ticket (2027 prices)
For all options please contact me via phone or email.
A ski from Val Fiscalina on our Dolomites to the Alps ski trip
Why book with Nordic Ski Adventures?
We offer bespoke small group Italian ski holidays to the best cross country ski areas in Northern Italy. You will be guided by me, Peter Holmes, founder and owner of Nordic Ski Adventures. I hold the highest qualification in Nordic Ski Instruction in Australia and also a qualified telemark and back country ski guide here in Australia. You will find yourself skiing on beautiful plateaus with amazing vistas staying in unique and family run hotels. I am passionate about a few things and these include: nordic skiing, good coffee, Italian food and basically all things Italiano! Come with me on a unique experience this winter. To find out more about who we are, click here.
