Ski Vacations In Italy

Forget the resorts of Switzerland or the vast expanses of the slopes of North America. Italy is the place to enjoy ski vacations! Long overlooked in favor of her more popular Alpine neighbors, in particularly the resorts of nearby Switzerland. However, the Italian slopes offer some excellent skiing coupled with an atmosphere that is unlike any other in Europe. Skiing in the beautiful Dolomite mountain range is a real treat. Add to this the excellent nightlife, top accommodation and of course, a great Italian atmosphere, and it is hard not to see why the Italian resorts are rivaling the Alpine Mountains ones as a good alternative. The Dolomite Mountain are certainly less explored than the Alps, and those who book a ski package in Italy will benefit from pristine landscapes, uncrowded resorts and a fabulous time when skiing in Italy. It is home to the Dolomites Superski area, which boasts the largest number of runs in Europe.

Beginners are well catered for in Italy, with plenty of gentle slopes in the region that are great for those just starting out. These resorts include the small settlement of Zoldo Alto as well as the easily accessible Sondrio resort. The Ortler Ski Arena is also good for beginners and offers a great choice of over 120 different runs. Those with more experience can head to the slopes with more challenging twists and turns, including the expert slopes at Torgnon and Valle Isarco. The area known as the "Milky Way" boasts plenty of fabulous skiing, with resorts such as Cesana and Sestriere offering some great nightlife and facilities. The Dolomites Ski Area also has plenty of great facilities and offers brilliant skiing at the resorts such as Cortina d'Ampezzo and Alleghe, as well as Arraba.

Finding good ski packages to Italy can be tricky, as it is not so catered to package vacations as the more popular locations in Switzerland or Austria. However, with the help of the Internet it is actually possible to find plenty of great package deals that offer many extras in a bid to attract visitors to the region. Vacation packages often include return flights to one of the nearby airports, return transfers to the resort, accommodation and perhaps half board. Those looking to source the best prices and added extras for their holiday will not be disappointed, and a little searching on-line can unveil a good number of package deals at excellent prices, with a few benefits. Such benefits may include 2-for-1 deals on lift passes or ski hire, free places for children and extra nights, as well as ski passes for those who book the packages early.

Before the start of the peak season tourists planning ski vacations to Italy have chance to find the most convenient deals. There are ski resorts that offering package deals including 2-for-1 area lift pass offers or free snowboarding lessons. Other great vacation deals include hotels that offer free child lift passes or little touches such as free après-ski activities. Winter sports enthusiasts can also look for special deals and search by different interests, so that groups, couples, singles and those with children will find the very best ski packages to Italy on offer.

Book Vacation Packages To Italy

In the left widget you can book vacation packages to hotels and ski resorts in Italy comprising flights + hotel accommodation (select the proper option top right). There can be also booked only stays at hotels in Italy or airplane tickets, and rented cars.

Note: in order to benefit on the latest ski deals to Italy, you are advised to enter the desired traveling dates in the booking widget and perform a search. On the results page will be displayed the bonuses offered by each hotel. However, be aware on the fact that promotions are valid for a short timeframe and are changing frequently, so when you find a convenient vacation package deal take the opportunity and book it immediately.

Map of Italy - Ski Resorts

Map legend: on the yellow marker is the link to hotels in Italy, the skier markers represent the most popular ski resorts in Italy and other countries, while on the airplane marker is the link to local/international flights (zoom out the map).

Disclaimer: the location of the hotels & ski resorts on the map is approximate.