Excursions in Val Gardena

This is a really Italian resort, with off-snow activities just as important as the skiing.
Our staff will be glad to arrange for our clients the following activities and excursions. Every night by our hospitality desk at all the hotels we will be ready to provide you with information and reservation of your favorite off-snow or skiing excursion.
LOCAL ACTIVITIES
Snowshoeing : 40 €
Snowshoeing needs no hard-learned technique or particular physical prerequisites, and this is perhaps the reason for its steadily increasing popularity. One thing is true though: walking with snowshoes can at first feel awkward and cumbersome, but one soon gets used to these wide and very special “foot extensions”. A word of warning: alpine experience is absolutely fundamental on some itineraries, as they cross varying types of snow and slopes.
hiking runs from mid-November thru mid-April  (depending on weather and snow conditions).  All hikes include transportation to and from the trailhead, a professional guide, snowshoes and trekking poles.  Our professional and knowledgeable guides will educate you on the surrounding trees, wildlife and Cortina history. Snowshoeing is the fastest growing winter sport.  Anyone can do it!  If you can walk you can snowshoe!

Iceskating : 25 € p.p.
An artificially refrigerated ice-rink (30x60 m) is open both in winter and in summer. There are: a bar, ice-skating instructors, a solarium, and a playground for the children. 
Once a week it is possible to skate late in the evening with the "Ice Disco Dance", a sort of on-ice disco where one can dance-skate while listening to the latest hits.

Curling ; 40 € p.p.
During the Winter season, the Val Gardena Curling Club organizes on the new curling facility, courses, lesson or games for tourists.
The Val Gardena Curling Club will provide you with all the equipment you need and their lesson are held by qualified instructors of the Italian ice Sports Federation. During these two hours the instructor will give a preliminary explanation of the rules of the game (about 15 minutes) and will then supervise the subsequent game.
EXCURSIONS (Only for groups)
Wine tasting : 25 € p.p. Operated on Mondays
The Prosecco di Conegliano is a sparkling wine and is one of the most typical products of these lands. The vine origins are uncertain, but it probably comes from the Venezia Giulia area or far more eastern areas. What is certain is that Prosecco was produced back in Roman times and found those soil and climatic conditions in the Treviso hills that allow its qualities to develop to the full. 
The main feature of Prosecco is its marked versatility: its aroma and its freshness are unmistakeable whether tranquilla; (still) or “frizzante” and “spumante” (sparkling).
The Tour:
Our private bus will pick you up at 08.00am. We will take you to Conegliano, the kingdom of the sparkling wine by private bus and guide. In the morning we will visit the medieval city centre and the beautiful castle. Later before lunch we will move to the winery to start the tour of the winery. You will be welcome by Franco, the head manager who will be proud of showing you his winery including all the 3 floors and the cellars where his production of the best wines are stored. After the tour you will be offered a snack  (Local ham and cheese)and a 4 types wine tasting with a knowledgeable explanation of each wine. Return back to Cortina at 05.00pm c.a.

Venice : 100 € p.p. Operated on Tuesdays
Founded in the 5th century and spread over 118 small islands, Venice became a major maritime power in the 10th century. The whole city is an extraordinary architectural masterpiece in which even the smallest building contains works by some of the world's greatest artists such as Giorgione, Titian, Tintoretto, Veronese and others.
To celebrate your beginning or the end of your ski vacation on the waters blessed by centuries of history and art is an unforgettable way to enrich your personal experiences. Venice is, of course, what you may not missed!
Get the chance to discover this miracle on the water together with the knowledge of our private guides and been on a gondola tour. We offer you to enjoy to be captivated by the glamour and elegance of such incredible experiences. This is the best way to soak up the atmosphere and feel part of this unique city.
The Tour:
Our private bus will pick you up at 06.30am. Full day escorted and guided tour to Venice with our staff. Upon arrival in Venice we will meet our fully licensed local guides to start the tour first boarding on a private boat to tour the Lagoon to reach St. Mark's Square. Our local guides will explain you all the secrets of this miracle on the water and its treasures. The tour will end with a private glass blowing demonstration at one of the oldest glass factories in Venice. In the early afternoon optional tour on a gondola. Meet your guide back on the boat to get on our bus to Val Gardena at 04.00 pm c.a.

Bolzano, the Icemana: 68 € p.p. Operated on Thursdays
Departure from Val Gardena at 8.30am. Guided visit of Bolzano, which is the main commercial and industrial centre of the Alto Adige. The town is very attractive. It has an interesting Archaeological Museum with its exhibit, “Otzi”, the ICEMAN, 5300 years old, found on the Similaun glacier.
Euro 68,00 per person including: private coach transport, motorway and parking fees, full day English-speaking escort, guided visit of Bolzano with local English speaking guide, entrance and visit of the Archaeological Museum.
16.30pm departure from Bolzano to be back in Cortina around 7.00pm.

Sella Ronda : 20 € p.p. Operated on Thursdays
Ski mountaineering in the Dolomites is usually a demanding enterprise and certainly not for beginners. But the Dolomites offer a ski touring experience with a difference that everyone can enjoy – the famous Sella Ronda, a circular ski route leading round the mighty Sella massif and offering 26 km of downhill trails in a single day. The ascents are no problem – with modern lifts and cableways and the convenience of a Skipass Dolomiti Superski
The departure from your hotel will be operated at 08.00 am to start this great tour from the Ciampinoi main lift in Selva. This tour will be managed by our guides who will lead groups composed of max 10 pax each. This tour is just for Intermediate and advanced skiers.
We will be back in Val Gardena around 04.30pm c.a.

Innsbruck : 65 € p.p. Operated on Fridays
Innsbruck is a city in western Austria, and the capital of the federal state of Tyrol. It is located in the Inn valley at the junction with the Wipptal (Sill River) which provides access to the Brennerpass, some 30 km south of Innsbruck. Located in the broad valley between high mountains, the Nordkette (Hafelekar, 2,334 m) in the north, Patscherkofel (2,246 m) and Serles (2,718 m) in the south, it is an internationally renowned winter sports centre. The name translated means the bridge over the Inn (Brücke=bridge).
We depart Salzburg this morning and travel to the beautiful town of Innsbruck. Innsbruck, the capital of Tirol, is an alpine ski village and a progressive city. Innsbruck is nestled in a narrow valley right below lofty mountain peaks, is marked by historic churches and buildings, interesting monuments, rich museums and galleries, and active commerce which make the place an interesting sports-plus-culture attraction. The city is famous for the scenic beauty, winter sports and landmark, the Goldene Dachl.
The main Sights to visit are: the Golden Roof , Kaiserliche Hofburg (Imperial Court) , Bergiselschanze, designed by Zaha Hadid, The tomb of Emperor Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor, Altes Landhaus (old federal state palriament), Altstadt (Old Town), Annasäule, Helblinghaus, Maria-Theresien-Straße (Main Street), Tiroler Landestheater Innsbruck (Theatre) , Triumphpforte.
The Tour:

ur private bus will pick you up at the hotel at 08.00 am We will go straight to the capital of Tyrol with 1 stop on the way. Upon arrival we will meet our local guide for starting the bus and walking tour of the city. Following this tour, we take you to the Swarovski Crystal Worlds. Free time for lunch and shopping before taking our private bus back to Val Gardena . Estimated arrival at your hotel in Val Gardena at 06.30 pm.