Ski Safari in the Dolomites

[bawc]

I am considering a ski safari in the Dolomites in January. I have 2 options:
Plan de Corones, Alta Badia, Sellaronda, Passo S. Pellegrino, Cinque Torri area- 2 nights in San Lorenzo Mountain Lodge, 2 nights in refugios (1 in Giau Pass, 1 San Pellegrino Pass), 1 in San Cassiano
OR
Dolomiti di Brenda area- 1 night in Andalo, 2 nights in Madonna di Campiglio, 2 nights in Pinzolo (Lefay). I don't know anything about the skiing in either of these areas.

I was in Alta Badia (Corvara) this summer hiking, and it is all gorgeous. I am tempted to see different parts in option 2. Anyone have any insights or knowledge of these areas? Also concerned that some of the refugios are a bit high -one is over 7700 ft, and I do feel altitude...

 

[Cyprissa]

Hi! I’m based in Italy. I haven’t skied all of those mountains yet but I’d go with Option 1 and do the Sella and Cinque Torri which are amazing ski circuits. We ski Plan de Corones/Kronplatz every year and it’s got a bit of everything...bumps, super steep world cup blacks, etc. it’s one of my favorite mountains and really under the radar and relaxed.

 

[Cyprissa]

Oh and about the altitude, try to get there a couple days early just to acclimate and make sure you drink a lot of water.

 

[bawc]

Thank you, I will go with your suggestion. Unfortunately, I can't go early, this is a work trip, and I have been invited with a group of travel advisors that specialize in adventure and family travel.

 

[VickiK]

Sounds wonderful! Can I go?

 

[marzNC]

I am considering a ski safari in the Dolomites in January. I have 2 options: . . .

Have you picked a tour? May have to work a little to read it but wanted to note that the NY Times just posted a very detailed trip report about a 5-night guided ski safari in the Dolomites, presumably from last season. The author/skier is over 50 and an intermediate skier. Did end up with an unplanned "adventure run" on the first morning before she met up with a guide. Overall, she had a great time.

Nov. 25, 2019, NY Times
Hut Skiing in the Dolomites: Storybook Scenery and Grappa Included
The writer was looking for an alpine adventure. Then, she heard something wild — a “ski safari,” with multi-resort ski days and stays in family-run inns in the Italian Alps.

 

[bawc]

Thank you! Not sure it is going to happen now-not enough people signed up :-(

 

[santacruz skier]

Have you picked a tour? May have to work a little to read it but wanted to note that the NY Times just posted a very detailed trip report about a 5-night guided ski safari in the Dolomites, presumably from last season. The author/skier is over 50 and an intermediate skier. Did end up with an unplanned "adventure run" on the first morning before she met up with a guide. Overall, she had a great time.

Nov. 25, 2019, NY Times
Hut Skiing in the Dolomites: Storybook Scenery and Grappa Included
The writer was looking for an alpine adventure. Then, she heard something wild — a “ski safari,” with multi-resort ski days and stays in family-run inns in the Italian Alps.

Nice article....... think would be a good trip if traveling alone......

 

[SkiGAP]

Good luck getting the participation to keep the trip on!