The Vacation Station brings you the jagged peaks of the Italian Alps, from the Valle D’Aosta, the highest valley in Europe rising around Cervinia and Courmayeur, across to the magnificent Dolomites bordering Austria.

Italy offers more than just a ski vacation. Add its natural charm, the exuberance of its people, its centuries old history and culture, the magic of its cuisine, to its ultra modern snowmaking and ski facilities and you have a complete European ski experience.

                                    DESTINATIONS

CORTINA                                                        COURMAYEUR

MADONNA DI CAMPIGLIO                            CERVINIA

SESTRIERE                                                     VAL GARDENA

VAL DI FASSA                                                 BORMIO

SKI & SPA - SOUTH TIROL       

                                   IMPORTANT NOTES

Our Ski Italy packages are priced per person, in Canadian dollars, and include:

• Return airfare from Toronto to the nearest Italian gateway city, flying Alitalia or Lufthansa. • Return bus transfers by scheduled service to and from resort (or optional rental car). • 7 nights hotel accommodation based on double occupancy. • Local hotel service charges and taxes. • 6 day ski pass. • Meal plan as offered per hotel ie. breakfast only or half-board (breakfast & dinner) Note:

* No meals included in condo's.

* Airport fees, fuel surcharges and departure taxes are extra.

Link to 2009 Super Special Weeks in Italy!

WE ALSO HAVE GREAT VALUE SKI VACATIONS IN THE FOLLOWING ITALIAN RESORTS. CONTACT US FOR MORE DETAILS.

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CORTINA                                                                       

The most cosmopolitan of the Italian ski resorts, Cortina is a large centre yet cosy, bustling and sophisticated. Played host to the Winter Olympics in 1956 and to numerous movies sets since, ie. Sylvester Stallone's "Cliffhanger" and the James Bond "On her Majesty's Secret Service".

Cortina has excellent facilities for all types of skier or snowboarder, with the Dolomiti Superski pass linking it to other nearby resorts such as Corvara and S. Cassiano.
Rated as one of the top resorts in Europe, Cortina is also renowned for its après ski. With over 40 restaurants in town, plus 25 mountain huts, and numerous bars, cafes, and disco’s, Cortina will satisfy the most ardent of night owls.

Resort Statistics Town Altitude: 1295m                    Highest Peak: 3175m Vertical Drop: 1880m                      No. of lifts: 54 Longest Run: 9 km                         No. of snow canons: over 40 Kms. Of Piste: 140km, with over 1180km in total Dolomiti Superski area Halfpipe & Terrain Park        Lodging in Cortina    Hotels • 3 star, B & B, from $1940 p.p. double occ. • 3 star, Half-board, from $2280 p.p. double occ. • 4 star, Half-board, from $2390 p.p. double occ.

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COURMAYEUR                      

Snuggled at the base of Mont Blanc in the Valle d’Aosta, Courmayeur has both Italian flair and a touch of French “joie de vivre”, with skiing on both sides of the border possible through the cable car link to Chamonix.

Ski as you like, with lots of easy stuff for cruisers, and high mountain extreme for better skiers! With over 80 % of the skiable terrain covered by snow canons, snow here is guaranteed.

Resort Statistics    Town Altitude: 1300m                      Highest Peak: 2920m Vertical Drop: 1620m                         No. of lifts: 34 Longest Run: 20 km                         No. of snow canons: over 360 Kms. Of Piste: 100km                        Halfpipe & Terrain Park      Lodging in Courmayeur    Hotels • 3 star, Half-board, from $1980 p.p. • 4 star, Half-board, from $2390 p.p. • Condo's from $1850 p.p. quad occupancy

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CERVINIA                                  

The beautiful and spectacular Breuil-Cervinia region at the foot of the Matterhorn offers the best skiing you'll find in Europe with miles and miles of runs for experts and beginners. The Italian name for the Matterhorn is Monte Cervino, which at 4484m, quite simply dominates the village.

The slopes of Cervinia are linked to nearby Valtournenche, and the famous Swiss resort of Zermatt, offering one of the largest circuits on the Alps. Cervinia also offers some of the best snowboard facilities to be found anywhere.
Cervinia after dark is varied, lively, and informal with no shortage of bars, cafes, and restaurants to while away the hours with Europe’s finest!

Resort Statistics    Town Altitude: 2225m                         Highest Peak: 3705m Vertical Drop: 1550m                          No. of lifts: 37 Longest Run: 8 km                             Kms. Of Piste: 130km Halfpipe & Terrain Park      Lodging in Cervinia Hotels • 3 star, Half-board, from $2150 p.p. double occ. • 4 star, Half-board, from $2690 p.p. double occ. • Condo's from $1750 p.p. quad occupancy

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VAL DI FASSA (Moena & Pozza di Fassa)          

Located in Northeast Trentino, in the heart of the Dolomites, this valley is surrounded by the most spectacular and imposing mountains of the Dolomites. Enjoy the pleasure of discovering a different ski area, over a dozen interlinked towns, and hundreds and hundreds of kilometers of slopes, day after day!

Among its skiing attractions is the famous “Sella Ronda”, a tour around the Sella Mountain. The most modern of snow making systems ensures excellent snow, even during the warmest of winters. This area is Italy’s best kept secret for visiting skiers but it won’t last long, so visit now and enjoy an exceptional ski vacation!

Resort Statistics    Town Altitude: 1295m                          Highest Peak: 3284m Vertical Drop: 2059m (6,800 ft !! )         No. of lifts: 89 No. of snow canons: over 400!              Longest Run: 6 km Kms. Of Piste: 350km                           Cross-country trails: 90km Halfpipe & Terrain Park   Lodging in Val Di Fassa    Hotels

• 3 star Hotel, half-board, from $1950 p.p. double occupancy

• 4 star Hotel, half-board, from $2250 p.p. double occupancy
• Condo's from $1695 quad occupancy

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Link to our exclusive 2009 Escorted tour in Val di Fassa!

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MADONNA DI CAMPIGLIO              

This 100 year old town has emerged as one of Europe’s most popular ski resorts, and for good reason. A mix of spectacular mountains, royal history, regular snow, and first class accommodation, Madonna di Campiglio will deliver a truly Italian ski vacation. The slopes are always well covered with an excellent quality of snow and an efficient lift system serves an extensive, varied ski area, connecting Madonna di Campiglio with the nearby resorts of Folgarida and Marilleva.

The resort boasts a skating rink, an Olympic size swimming pool, numerous smart shops, restaurants, pizzerias, stylish bars and cafes. Madonna di Campiglio is highly recommended to all those who like entertainment, sport and at the same time, if desired, quiet relaxation. Its location in the Brenta Dolomites offers the opportunity to extend your stay in either Venice or Milan, adding to your Italian experience.

Resort Statistics    Town Altitude: 1540m                       Highest Peak: 2580m Vertical Drop: 1690m                        No. of lifts: 59 Snow Making: 150 km                       Longest Run: 4 km Kms. Of Piste: 150km                        Halfpipe & Terrain Park   Lodging in Madonna Di Campiglio    Hotels • 3 star, Halfboard, from $2290 p.p. double occupancy • 4 star, Halfboard, from $2495 p.p. double occupancy • Condo's from $1695 quad occupancy        GET A QUOTE

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BORMIO                                

Nestled in the Rhaetian Alps near the Swiss and Austrian borders is the medieval town of Bormio . This storybook little town gives skiers and boarders a chance to enjoy first rate skiing while not suffering through the high prices, high attitude, and pretentious surroundings that often abound in other European resorts.

The problem with many ski towns is that they feel and look like...well, ski towns. Ubiquitous condos and snobby hotels often overrun the areas. Not here. Bormio offers the opportunity to walk through cobblestone streets, explore churches, admire clock towers, and browse through small shops without feeling like a tourist.

Although people use cars, the town is best seen on foot. Take an opportunity to wander the old town, with its 17th-century town center and narrow streets. With few sidewalks, it remains a challenge to avoid the small cars that dart around corners. Strolling through town will provide a glimpse of small town daily life—locals carting around fresh loaves of bread, kids walking home from school, people actually greeting each other as they pass. Tuck the camera away and dress “normally,” and the chance exists to actually blend in.

If the urge to be a tourist strikes, visitors will discover that souvenir shops and hotels do exist in the “new town” or the “mountain side.” Bormio looks and feels like a quaint European town, with zig-zag streets and small cafés. Don't expect this area to feel and look like an Aspen , Mammoth, or St. Moritz . Here, people grab a fresh croissant from a local bakery and walk to the slopes. Bormio is considered one of Italy 's more affordable ski destinations, so it's possible to eat many croissants and buy many inexpensive lift tickets.

Being a small town does have its disadvantages as far as mega discos, fancy clubs, and bustling nightlife. The town does not go completely dark at night. Most locals head to the various pubs and cafés, and there's even a disco for those who want to boogie. The Bormio experience revolves around meeting the people, hanging out with the people, skiing/snowboarding with the people, and enjoying the powder while escaping the big resort ruckus.

Resort Statistics     Town Altitude: 1240m                          Highest Peak: 2990m Vertical Drop: 1775m (5850 ft!!)            No. of lifts: 28 Snow Making: 8 km                             Longest Run: 6 km Kms. Of Piste: 85 km                           Halfpipe & two Terrain Parks          Lodging in Bormio    Hotels • 3 star Halfboard from $1925, double occupancy • 4 star Halfboard from $2575, double occupancy • Condo's from $1550 per person, quad occupancy

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SESTRIERE (Milky Way)                                   

Tucked in-between the sunny Susa and Chisone valleys, Sestriere is a friendly town with only a hint of the pretense of a rich Italian ski village left in the air. It is now a mix of young Italians and families coming to enjoy over 400 kilometers (249 miles) of pistes connected to the Milky Way. As host to many of the Alpine events of the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin , Sestriere will receive a much needed boost into the international limelight.

Unfortunately, the town isn't as charming as its inhabitants, as it didn't escape the massive building blocks of the 60s and 70s. Yet it does host one mark of architectural genius—the circular hotel tower designed by Giovanni Agnelli in 1930 when Sestriere began its history as one of the major ski resorts in Italy .

Sestriere has much to offer both on and off the slopes, the greatest being local culinary delights. One of the best things about skiing Sestriere is that you are in Italy . Your skier's appetite will be well satisfied by Piedmont specialties and all the Italian favorites.

In the entire Milky Way, there are three gondolas, four high speed quads, nine quads, three three-person chairs, 13 two-person chairs, a one-person chair, and 54 drag lifts. A quarter of the chair lifts are detachable, and the total uphill capacity is 100,000 per hour!

Resort Statistics

Town Altitude: 2035m                          Highest Peak: 2823m
Vertical Drop: 1466m                           No. of lifts: 94 (Milky Way)
Snow Making: 65 km                            Longest Run: 5 km
Kms. Of Piste: 400 km (Milky Way)

Lodging in Sestriere

Hotels

• 3 star halfboard from $2090 p.p. double occupancy.

• 4 star halfboard from $2325 p.p. double occupancy.
• Condo/apartments from $1695 p.p. quad occupancy.

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VAL GARDENA                                            

Val Gardena (Selva) is situated in the middle the famous South Tyrol . This is an area unlike any other with its spectacular vista's and quaint villages. Although the Dolomites have stood for millions of years, their legendary jagged mountains and peaks are definitely something to see and experience.

The Sella Ronda is an amazing circular network of lifts and trails taking you around the spectacular Gruppo Sella - a mighty limestone massif with villages scattered around it, the biggest of them being Selva (or Selva / Wolkenstien, to give the resort its alternative German form). Ortisei and St Christina offer alternative choices for accommodation.

As well as this impressive main circuit, there are major lift systems leading off it at four main points. In overall scale, the network rivals the famed Trois Vallées in France .

If you are a ski enthusiast, you will want to test your skills on the famous ‘Saslonch” or the unique “Sella Ronda”. And the Superski lift ticket covers dozens of other resorts reachable by road. So there's plenty to keep you busy Val Gardena is a skiers paradise, offering something for everyone.

Resort Statistics    Town Altitude: 1563m                            Highest Peak: 2950m Vertical Drop: 885m to 1521m                  No. of lifts: 450 (Dolomiti) Longest Run: 9 km                                 Artificial Snow:  78km Total Runs: 175km                                 Halfpipe & Terrain Pipe   Lodging in Val Gardena    Hotels

• 3 star Halfboard hotels from $1990, double occupancy
• Condo's from $1690 per person

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SKI & SPA - SOUTH TIROL                                                      

The Sud Tirol offers a wonderful blend of Austrian and Italian culture, set in one of the sunniest and snow sure regions of the Alps. Just 45 minutes from Innsbruck, the towns and resorts of the Sud Tirol are highly recommended for families, beginner, intermediate, and cross-country skiers, plus those searching for great value in the spectacular Dolomites.

Our partnership with the superb Falkensteiner Hotels & Resorts enable us to offer a selection of well run Spa & Wellness hotels, set amongst excellent skiing, in beautiful surroundings.

Ski Area Glitschberg-Jochtal   - view trail map

*  located near Vals/Meransen, in the Puster Valley

*  18 modern lifts

*  44 km of groomed piste

*  35 km of cross-country trail

*  2 childrens parks    

Ski Area Kronplatz   - view trail map

*  located near Bruneck, in the Puster Valley    

*  31 lifts

*  over 100km of groomed piste, including 4 runs over 5km in length

*  entirely coverd by snowmaking cannons

Ski Area Plose  - view trail map

*  located near Brixen, in the Eisack Valley

*  9 modern lifts

*  40 km of ski piste to suit all abilities, including one 9km long!

*  Boarders Fun Park

*  high altitude cross-country trails

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