16 day Austria and Italy Ski Holiday
Explore the breath taking snowscapes of Austria and Italy with our Austria-Dolomite-Livigno ski holiday package. During your trip, our experienced ski guide will show you the very best of local cuisine, cafes and of cross-country ski venues in both countries.
Our 16 day ski package of Austria-Dolomite starts in Venice where we head north into Austria, staying in Hopfgarten and skiing places like St Jakobs and Obertillach. After three days exploring the trails of Austria we head back into Italy where our accommodation is located conveniently in San Martino and in neighbouring valleys with ski trails out the door. After five nights we head into the heart of the Dolomites, where we have the opportunity to ski both the plateau of Alpi di Suisi and the beautiful valley of Vallunga. Our last stop is the village of Livigno, tucked under the Swiss Alps. We are staying in one of the best hotels in Livigno. This four star accommodation will delight any traveller with their attention to detail and their personal and heart warming service. Additionally and more importantly for some, the snow cover in Livigno is exceptional due to it’s lower temperatures and high elevation. See the itinerary below for more details
- 13 day trip, departs Venice February 2, 2026. FULL
- 13 day trip, departs Venice February 19 2026. FULL
- 16 day trip, departs Venice January 19, 2027 from AUD $8,550. Guaranteed departure
- 16 day trip, departs Milan February 5, 2027 from AUD $8,600 pp
16 Day Austria-Italy Ski Holiday Itinerary
 Please see below an exemplar itinerary for our 16 day trip. 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. Please see Booking Terms and Conditions for more detail.
Buongiorno, after checking into our hotel in beautiful Venice, we catch up over dinner and you meet the other guests on the trip. A brief about tomorrow and the trip ahead occurs over dinner in the most romantic of cities.
This morning we head directly north into the stunning Austrian Alps. On route we will sample some great cross county skiing as we pop into one of the many cross country resorts in Italy, before arriving at our hotel in Austria.
Our hotel is conveniently located to access several nordic ski trails as part of the Dolomiti Nordic Super Pass. Today will see us heading up the valley to St Jakobs skiing this delightful valley at 1500m above sea level.
Depending on snow cover we have several options available to us, including a ski into Italy over the Passo di Stalle and a delightful apple strudel overlooking Lake Obersee at 1950m.Â
A short transfer to our hotel in Val Casies, with our last ski in Austria in Obertillach. A sensational day, and yes more apple strudel to try.
A short drive to Plato Piazza Platzwiese, a plateau situated at 2000m in the heart of the Dolomites. With it’s gentle undulating trails, they are a delight to ski on and the views from the mountain rifugio are stunning.
A short transfer takes us to Alpe di Luson a beautiful plateau at 1900m, with 50 kms of trails starting straight out the door of our hotel. Enroute we ski in the village of San Viglio, before heading up the mountains to our hotel,
Skiing the beautiful trails straight out of our hotel door on Alpe di Luson. Exploring the local trails and rifugios for a hot chocolate and lunch.
Another day of skiing the beautiful trails straight out of our hotel door on the plateau of Alpe di Luson.Â
As we transfer to Santa Christina, we drop in for a lunch time ski at Alta Badia along route to our hotel.
Today we will explore some of the local trails, either at Vallunga or Monte Pana.
Skiing the beautiful cross country trails on the amazing high plateau of Alpe di Suisi. The highest plateau in Europe is the ideal choice, with its diversity of trails (80 kms) and vistas.
We transfer via Switzerland, where we have a lunchtime ski in Fuldera. After some amazing soup of the day in the local cafe, it’s a quick drive through the Swiss Alps to our hotel in Livigno.
We explore the 33 kms of trails available. One option is to ski up the valley towards Switzerland. Or perhaps it is time to go for a down hill ski. The nearest chair lift to our hotel is but 50m from the front door.
We continue to explore the 33 kms up the valley towards Switzerland.Â
An early morning ski or a sleep in, before we depart for Milano Centrale, where we say arrivederci. Grazie
OPTIONS : 3 nights in Livigno – three or four star, your choice
The alpine village of Livigno, at an altitude of 1800m provides an excellent and reliable areas for all skiers, nordic or downhill. We can arrange 3 star or 4 star accommodation. The February 5 departure is quoted with 3 star accommodation.
Pricing for 2027
6 PERSON TRIP
January 19 departure AUD $ 8,550 p.p. (a 4 star option)
February 5 departure AUD $ 8,600 p.p. (three star option in the high season)
4 PERSON TRIP
January 19 departure AUD $ 9,900 p.p. (a 4 star option)
February 5 departure AUD $ 9,950 p.p. (three star option in the high season)
All prices are based on double/twin share rooms. Single supplements apply for all departures, ask for details.
Your package includes: 15 nights accommodation, VAT and city taxes for all accommodation, all transport/transfers Venice to Milan, all breakfasts, 10 dinners, all ski passes, ski waxing service, and ski guide.
See FAQÂ for more information.
All trips are subject to a minimum of 4 persons to proceed. Do not book your airline tickets before you have confirmation that the trip will proceed.
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 det
A Map of our 16 Day Austria-Dolomite-Livigno Ski Holiday
A Google map representation of the route and venues we will be visiting and skiing is below. It is an interactive map, just hover over the skier symbols and letters. More information of each of the venues will be revealed. Click on the square at the top right to enlarge the map.
A video of your ski trip in the Dolomites
Why book your ski trip with Nordic Ski Adventures?
We offer bespoke guided small ski holidays to the best cross country ski areas in Italy and Austria, including Obertillach, and the Dolomites. You will be guided by me, Peter Holmes, founder and owner of Nordic Ski Adventures. 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 this includes: cross country skiing, good coffee, Italian cuisine, and basically all things Italiano! Come with me on a unique experience this winter. To find out more about who we are, click here.
