
7 day Cogne Ski Holiday
Use the code VIP200 for a AUD $200 discount if booked before May 31, 2025
With our 7 day Cogne Ski Holiday you will find yourself staying in the heart of historic Cogne, with it’s cobble stone streets, and staying in the most romantic of hotel. On day 6 we do a short transfer to Saint Barthelemy a very small village nestled into the alps at 1900m, where it is ideally suited to access the nearby ski trails. Both hotels are situated in the Valle di Aosta, in the Italian Alps, and I believe you will have a ski holiday like no other. Just imagine coming in after a day of skiing and then slipping into the spa to rejuvenate. Both hotels enable direct access to 40kms of nordic ski trails in the valley. The breadth and depth of the variety of restaurants in Cogne, with it mix of French and Italian cuisines, is simply breath taking.
What’s covered in this trip?
Six nights of 3 and +3 star accommodation, all taxes, all breakfasts, four dinners, transport in private minibus from Milan and return, ski trail passes, ski instruction and guiding. See detailed itinerary below. If you prefer to spend your down time in the very best accommodation in Cogne, then this can certainly be arranged. Alternately if you want to spend more money on skiing and less on accommodation, please contact me for a quote on either of these two options.
- Departs February 3 2026 - from AUD $3900 pp (Use the coupon VIP200 to access the early bird special)
- Departs February 11 2026 - from AUD $3900 pp (Use the coupon VIP200 to access the early bird special)








Itinerary for the 7 day Cogne Ski Holiday
Please see the itinerary below. Every effort has been made to represent this trip accurately. However, environmental conditions, snow or the lack of it, road closures, and third party contractors my impact the trip. Upon booking a detailed itinerary and other information will be sent to all guests. Please see Booking Terms and Conditions for more detail.
I greet you early at Milan/Turin’s Central Station and drive north west to Cogne situated in the Aosta Valley. After we settle into our hotel, there will be time to take a walk around this picture book town, or we can go for a quick ski on the village meadow. Our hotel is conveniently placed to the ski trails.
Today we find our ski legs and focus on developing our ski technique. Skiing on and around the Village meadow is the likely terrain of choice for today.
We ski out to Valnontey today. A delightful village situated on the Valnontey River, where numerous options abound of various ski trails to explore.
A stunning ski up to the very quaint village of Lillaz. Options abound for skiing, snow walks to frozen waterfalls and amazing food, accompanied by views of the mountains.
A short drive west towards France, where we ski above Courmayeur, in the small town of Entreves. Absolutely incredible views of the Italian Alps as they tower above us as we ski to a rifugio for lunch.
A drive across the Valle di Aosta to our new lodging at Saint Barthelemyy at 1900m above sea level nestled up in the alps over looking Valle di Aosta. After checking in, we head out for a ski at this local ski resort. There is the option of a 10 km ski into the rifugio/cafe, with stunning alpine views along the way. Lunch is available at the rifugio, though not included in the package.
There is time for a quick and last ski after breakfast, before we head off to Milan. I drop you off at the Centrale Railway Station of Milano, where we say arrivederci, and your next adventure awaits you. Grazie mille and ciao.
An Optional Extra - at no extra cost!
Hut to Hut overnight ski trip – a highlight of all our Valle di Aosta visits
Saint Barthelemy: As an alternative to staying in the village of St Barthellemy, there is an option to ski in 10 kms to a beautiful 2-star B&B rifugio (dinner and breakfast included) and stay overnight, nestled into the Italian Alps at 2000m. All the trails are groomed, and you can either classic or skate with just a light day pack. This option is available on Days 6 and 7, or another day can be possibly added to the package. If this option is of interest, please contact me.

A map of our Cogne Ski Holiday
A Google map representation of the venues where we will be skiing is below. To use the interactive mechanism, press the square on the right, “view larger map” will display when you hover over the square. Press on the skier and venue icons for more information and photos.
Pricing
Use the code VIP200 for a AUD $200 discount if booked before May 31, 2025
2026 SEASON
6 PERSON TRIP
Low season: AUD $3,900 p.p. All February 2026 departures.
High Season: AUD $4,300 p.p.
4 PERSON TRIP
Low season: AUD $4,900 p.p. All February 2026 departures.
High Season: AUD $5,300 p.p.
All prices are based on double/twin share rooms, no penalties for travelling single.
Your package includes: all accommodation, VAT and city taxes, transport and transfers in private minibus, all breakfasts, 4 dinners, all cross-country ski passes, ski guide and ski instruction. See FAQ for more information.
Minimum number of four (4) people is required for the trip to proceed. Do not book your airfares until the trip is confirmed.
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 detail.
A video of skiing to Lillaz, during the Cogne Ski Holiday
Why book a trip 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. 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.

David Weightman19 March 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Peter was an exceptional cross country skiing teacher. He was very patient with novices, knew their strengths, limitations, and ability and taught really well accordingly. He would explain instructions one step at a time and made it easy to understand. He was always happy to clarify more if needed. Peter was super supportive of me and others when working was us. Whenever we would achieve something or make an improvement, regardless of how big, he would congratulate us. This was very motivating and really made us want to keep trying and further improve our ability. He really had time for each and every one of us. He was always interested in and asked us about our lives in general which was the icing on the cake of our time working under Peter. I highly recommend Peter and hope our paths cross again soon, especially in cross country skiing. Thank you Peter!!! From David Cassidy Davies6 March 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Pete was very patient and accomodating with my varied skiing ability and skills. We loved our experience! marietta bylhouwer2 March 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I cannot recommend Nordic Ski Adventures highly enough. We were a small group of 6 XC skiers, most of whom had never met, with varying levels of expertise (from beginners to advanced), aged from 40 to early 70. Pete, an expert XC skier himself, managed to provide bespoke skiing experience to us all, including some ski lessons. The entire trip was excellent and super-well organised. Pete provided us all with a wonderful holiday, great skiing locations, excellent accommodation, food, and all kinds of assistance, including some walking routes when a shoulder injury stopped me from skiing for a few days. Pete is very knowledgeable, and knows his way around this part of the world. Going on one of these trips is a wonderful opportunity to ski to your hearts' content, ski in the company of others or alone (whatever suits) in another and absolutely gorgeous country, without the stress of having to do all the hard work of organising this yourself. The trip was so good, that I am going back for another dose!!!! Thank you so much Pete, I had the best time, (apart from my shoulder injury, which even you, could not have prevented!!). Marietta Paul Fredheim27 February 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Nordic Ski Adventures is the "go to" destination for English speakers wanting a guided XC experience in the beautiful Italian Alps where all the pesky details like travel, trail passes, hotels and eating options are taken care of. Recommended!! Roland Baltutis23 February 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Well run and adapted to suit all abilities. The constant changing of skiing locations kept the wow factor going and I would recommend this company to everyone. Steven smith23 February 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I was not sure how the trip would go but it was the best skiing experience I had. I have been skiing for over 33 years and what Peter offered me was a trip of a lifetime. I would do it again anytime. Thanks Pete Jimmy17 February 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This trip was superb, taking in Italy's most iconic Nordic ski destinations including Livigno and the Dolomites. It ran very smoothly with Peter providing exceptional guiding and support Definitely a must do for skinny ski enthusiasts. Tonya & John Hackett14 February 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My son & I had a great time on the 15-day Italy XC ski trip Jan-Feb 2025. Peter Holmes provided opportunities to ski in varied terrain, always with beautiful scenery. Each evening he clearly outlined the next day's plans. When we were on the trails, he gave us excellent technique advice, leading to great improvements in our skiing performance. We chose to do a day's downhill skiiing at each of Livigno & Val Gardena, which was also excellent. Socially the trip was fun, the accommodation was perfect, and the meals were always tasty. Millicent Gunner31 January 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Nordic Ski Adventures did an incredible job at guiding us through an unforgettable ski tour and showcasing what the Italian Alps have to offer. The trip was full of fun, comfortable accomodation, delicious food and a variety of undulating cross country ski trails. Would highly recommend!
EXCELLENT Based on 15 reviews Malachy O2024-02-26Verified Nordic Ski Adventures put on the holiday of a lifetime. What a great ski holiday Nordic Ski Adventures put on for us. We turned up in Milan and Pete took care of the rest of the trip, travel, hotels, ski hire, lift tickets and even some of the evening meals. The two lodges we stayed in were just fabulous. I am so glad you took the time to find them for us. The ski days were catered to our level of expertise while pushing us to work hard and improve our skiing. Pete had a great knowledge of the resorts which made the trip even better. So thanks again Pete and I would not hesitate recommend Nordic Ski Adventures to anybody looking for great downhill skiing holiday. Add in fabulous scenery, all while immersed in the Italian culture and history. Thanks Pete. Malachy Deb M2024-02-25Verified Nordic Ski Adventures Italian Italian XC Ski experience Our Italian XC Ski experience with Nordic Ski Adventures was fantastic. The tour was well planned, itinerary with beautiful scenery, charming accommodation and great food.Pete our enthusiastic guide was very knowledgeable, organised, timely and easy going. He ensured all parties safety and continued enjoyment when Covid struck.Nordic Ski Adventures is highly recommended. Joe G2024-02-18Verified Dolomites ski adventure We loved our Italian ski experience with Nordic Ski Adventures.Fantastic snow and incredible scenery!Pete looked after us so well and took us to ski locations we would never have found on our own.Highly recommend the experience! Elizabeth P2024-02-13Verified Authentic, fun, spectacular ski trip. On my bucket list for years and Nordic Ski Adventures did not disappoint in realising the drwam. Incredible skiing (alpine and some x-c), long runs, great snow, amazing postcard (insta-worthy) scenery everywhere. Peter made it all easy, organised transfer, tickets, characterful authentic chalet/hotels to stay in, knowledgeable about local culture and restaurants. We had a ball. Highly recommended and worth every cent. Rob H2024-02-05Verified A Fantastic Ski Trip It was a fantastic ski trip. 1) Dolomites and Monterosa are great locations with high-quality snow and epic scenes; 2) the itinerary was very well arranged and executed; 3) Peter is a very experienced and caring leader and always ready to help. I highly recommend this company, Nordic Ski Adventures, to anyone who wants to have a remarkable ski trip in the Alpes. Donna M2023-04-23Verified Ski Italy Jump on board. This was an amazing trip. Well organised. Hotels, trails, best skiing, spectacular scenery, had so much fun. I’m doing it again this year. Can’t wait. Jody C2023-03-05Verified Amazing Nth Italy Ski trip with Nordic Ski Adventure I joined a group ski holiday in northern Italy, and loved every minute of it! The snow, trails, scenery and weather was amazing! Equally enjoyable was the fact that all of the research, planning and booking was done for me! The best ski locations, accommodation options, transport to a variety of locations - it was all provided. Pete, our guide was very knowledgeable about every aspect of our trip and offered lots of helpful advice. The skiing was like nothing I have experienced in Australia, and so it was great to have a whole new learning experience. I would totally recommend this trip, or any other customized trip, to anyone who loves to ski and experience life! Tim P2023-02-27Verified Love to do it again! Great skiing, great accommodation, great food, great host. I would do it all again. Pete knows his stuff and is happy to keep some flexibility in the itinerary. amanda s2023-02-07Verified Cross-country skiing in the Dolomites, Italy 11 days of exceptional skiing on well groomed trails, in a variety of ski areas including Livigno, Val Mustair (in Switzerland), Dobbiaco and St Cristina, stunning Dolomite scenery and a very well organised trip.Peter, from Nordic Ski Adventures, is a great guide with a thorough knowledge of the ski trail networks. He was able to provide advice on the best trails to ski for the varying skiing abilities within the group, the time available, the individuals choice of skis - skate or classic, rest stops along the way (ideal spots for lunch or a hot drink), public bus options for reaching new ski trails or ski out/bus back options and whether you wanted a big day of skiing or a more restful sight seeing day.I highly recommend Nordic Ski Adventures for a skiing holiday in the Dolomites. jennya9992023-01-23Verified Cross Country Skiers Dream Holiday I cannot recommend Nordic Ski Adventures highly enough! With a busy lifestyle it was a relief to be able to schedule a holiday and leave the logistics to Peter. Once we landed in Italy we didn’t have to worry about transport, finding the best ski trails or restaurants as Peter had this all under control as well as tips about where to eat and shop, leaving us more time to enjoy the magnificent skiing.We took the 12 day itinerary which was an excellent way to sample numerous resorts and terrain. Peter was always on top of the conditions and was flexible enough to offer alternatives if the intended resort didn’t have perfect conditions.With a diverse range of skiers in our group we didn’t always ski together and Peter always made sure that everyone had the information they needed to have a great day.Cross country skiing in Italy was incredible! No day was the same, every day we skied different trails with breathtaking scenery.Just do it - you won’t be disappointed!Verified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. 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