9 day Downhill Italian Ski Holiday
We are offering a downhill alpine ski holiday to the Dolomites and the Italian Alps. You will be skiing amazing terrain at resorts like Val Gardena, Canazei, Arabba, Corvara and Marmolada. This trips covers the breath of Northern Italy, from the Dolomites in the East to Gressoney-Champoluc in the West.
Whilst in the Dolomites we have the opportunity to ski the “Sellaronda”. This ski experience takes you around the Massif di Sella. A 3000m dolomite peak that is surrounded by five ski resorts. One lift ticket to access these five resorts. To circle the Massif di Sella on skis is truly a high light of any Italian ski holiday. The last four days of your trip, we head west towards France and ski at Gressoney. Here you will experience French inspired cuisine and hospitality. Our accommodation is on the mountain at 2000 metres, with ski in access in a renovated 550 year old farm house. See the detailed itinerary below for more information.
- Departs Milan February 27, 2025 from AUD $4800
- Departs Venice February 3, 2026 from AUD $5500
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. Please see Booking Terms and Conditions for more detail.
Buongiorno, welcome to Italy. We meet you in Milan/Venice, where the hotel is only a 5 minute walk from the Central Station. Welcome drinks and dinner whilst we get to know each other and get ready for a departure tomorrow.
We drive north to the beautiful village of Val Gardena. Your three star hotel is conveniently located to get organized for our days ahead, hire skis if you need or go for a stroll and soak up the atmosphere of Val Gardena. Dinner tonight is included in your package.
Finding our ski legs today as we ski the various resorts, starting with the Sassolonga Gondola in Val Gardena.
Weather dependent, we ski the Sellaronda. We can either ski clockwise or anti-clockwise in direction.
Today we get to ski our favourite runs amongst the five resorts that surround the Sellaronda.
We transfer to Champoluc in the Valle di Aosta. A day to rest our ski legs. After arriving in Champoluc we hop onto the Gondola, and take our ride up the mountain to our hotel at 2000m at Soussun. Our hosts, Linda and Sergio will welcome you in this restored farmhouse that has been is Sergio’s family for generations.
Today we ski at Gressoney and Champoluc. All the dinner whilst at Soussun are included in your package. Linda’s & Sergio’s chef is amazing and great company over a beer after a day of skiing.
Today we can explore further at Monterosa Resort. Over to Alagna and Gressoney-Saint Jean is an option.
Our last full day on the slopes. Time to revisit your favorite slopes. Tonight’s special meal will be served on crockery that is 450 year old.
A ski off the hill down to Champoluc. We depart for Milan Central Station, where we say arrivederci in the early afternoon.
A Map of our Downhill Italian Ski Holiday
A Google map representation of the route and venues we will be visiting and skiing is below. It is an interactive map, use either the left hand or right hand boxes in the top bar to navigate and see more details.
Pricing
2025
6 PERSON TRIP
AUD $4,800 p.p.
4 PERSON TRIP
AUD $5,800 p.p.
2026
6 PERSON TRIP
AUD $5,500 p.p.
4 PERSON TRIP
AUD $6,500 p.p.
All prices are based on double/twin share rooms. Single supplements apply for all departures, ask for details.
Your package includes: all accommodation, VAT and city taxes, transport, all breakfasts, 6 dinners, all ski passes, ski guide and ski instruction.
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 our clients. Your travel insurance must provide cover against personal accident, death, medical expenses, snowsports and emergency repatriation, cancellation, curtailment, and loss of personal effects. You will be required to show proof of your travel insurance before joining our trip. Please see Booking Terms and Conditions for more detail.
Why book a Downhill Ski Trip with Nordic Ski Adventures?
We offer bespoke small group Italian ski holidays to the best downhill resorts, Val Gardena and Gressoney 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 runs with amazing vistas staying in unique and family run hotels. I am passionate about a few things and these include: 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.
