Canazei in Val di Fassa is in the province of Trento: Canazei is a town of just under 2,000 inhabitants, located amongst important Dolomite groups and surrounded by the peaks of the Marmolada, Gruppo del Sella, and Sassolungo.

A renowned tourist destination and world heritage site, in summer and winter it offers a variety of activities.

In Canazei you can practice skiing and snowboarding,in the beautiful ski areas of Alba Ciampac and Canazei Belvedere, all surrounded by the Dolomites: you can reach important passes like the Pordoi or the Sella, or you can enjoy a spectacular view of the Marmolada glacier.

Tourists from all over the world come right here to enjoy the largest skiing district in the Alps, directly linked with the Sellaronda Skitour, Canazei is part of the Dolomiti Superski: four skiing and snowboarding areas within comfortable reach of the town.

If you are not able to ski and don’t feel like walking around on snowshoes, you can still reach the Sass Pordoi by cableway, walking from the centre of the town: just think, it is known as the Terrace of the Dolomites because of its 3,000 meter elevation.  If you are just happy to relax, you can also stay at the hotel and enjoy the luxurious swimming pool and sauna area.

Val di Fassa, ITALY - March 7-14

After leaving Val di Fassa we will be transferred by motorcoach to Venice, where we will be staying right on the Grand Canal at the Best Western Premier Commodore.

Friday, March 7^th -      Fly from USA to Venice, Italy

Saturday, March 8^th – Arrive in Venice and travel by bus to Val di Fassa (ca. 2.5 hours) and check into the hotel.  Snacks will be available upon arrival.

Sunday, March 9^th – Friday March 14^th - Breakfast and dinner at the hotel with skiing and signtseeing each day. Additional options to be announced as they become available.

VENICE, ITALY - March 15-18

After leaving Val di Fassa we will be transferred by motorcoach to Venice, where we will be staying right on the Grand Canal at the Best Western Premier Commodore.

Saturday March 15^th – travel to Venice (ca. 2.5 hours) and check into hotel.

Sunday March 16^th – breakfast at the hotel and walking tour.

Monday March 17^th – breakfast at the hotel and optional food tour (planning in the works – too early to provide details).

Tuesday March 18^th – return to Venice to fly back to the US.

Trip Details

What is included:

·      Flights from Austin to Venice (15 seats available and if we have a higher demand, we will be looking to get additional seats if possible).

·      Transfer from Venice airport to Val di Fassa by motorcoach

·      7 nights lodging at the Hotel Cristallo Canazei Val di Fassa (https://www.hotelcristallo.net/en)

·      Welcome drink

·      6 nights dinners and 7 breakfasts at the hotel.  The first night will be a variety of snacks due to the fact that we arrive after dinner.

·      3 nights hotel at the Best Western Premier Continental (https://www.hotelcontinentalvenice.com/en/)

·      3 breakfasts in Venice.

·      Return airport transfers

·      Tips and portage

Itinerary (does not yet include the schedule for many of the optional tours as these are still in the process of being arranged).

Please note that there are special rules in Italy!  Everyone will be required to purchase 3^rd party liability insurance to ski.  This is estimated to be ca. 3€/day and can be bought locally.  We will be getting all the details on this and assisting the group as we get closer to the trip.  There is also a helmet requirement for all skiers under 18 and it is illegal to ski or snowboard under the influence of alcohol.