Ski Accommodation in Italy
Skiing Italy has long been the choice of those seeking winter holidays
with sun and style but often overlooked as a ski destination compared
to neighbouring France, Switzerland and Austria. Italy offers great ski
domains, picturesque alpine villages and sophisticated skiing. In fact
the Dolomites Superski area has got the most runs of any domain anywhere
in Europe. Ski accommodation in Italy is traditional, cosy and often in
traditional village houses or some grand historic hotel. Above all ski
accommodation in Italy is great value. Find out what makes ski accommodation
in Italy unique.
Travel
Flight times are a little longer compared with other Alpine countries.
Milan, Turin and Bergamo can be reached within two hours, Venice and Brescia
take a little longer. However transfer distances to most ski resorts so
you can still reach your ski accommodation in less than 5 - 6 hours from
the UK. Ski
transfer services are readily available at all airports. In most cases
(unless you drive to Courmayeur), driving will be a less convenient option.
Car journey times can be as long as 14 - 16 hours depending on your ski
destination in Italy.
Ski Accommodation in Italy
Italy has always been known for excellent catered accommodation and good
food. In fact Italy there is a good mix of hotels and ski chalets and
some apartments. There are almost no purpose-build blocks and you will
mostly require a short walk or a ski bus to get to ski lift and ski slopes.
Italy is also blessed with great historic hotels, many boasting large
terraces for you to enjoy your lunch or après-ski in the sun. Many
of the so-called Pensions (larger B&Bs) recently upgraded to hotel
standard, adding wellness facilities on the way. Catered ski accommodation
in Italy more often than not comes with great cuisine. Italian food and
in particular the many pasta dishes are an ideal skiing diet.
Skiing
There are many famous ski resorts in Italy and some very large interconnected
ski domains such as the Milky Way comprising Cesana, Claviere, Sansicario,
Sauze d'Oulx and Sestriere and offering 400km of piste. The Dolomites
Super Ski Area comprising Selva Val Gardena, Val Di Fassa, Folgarida,
Madonna di Campiglio, Alta Badia, Arraba, Alleghe and Cortina has over
1200 kms of pistes, but not all interlinked. Whether you're a skiing beginner
or an experienced skier, you will almost certainly find slopes to cater
for your needs.
Ski Accommodation Cost
Ski accommodation in Italy is generally good value and mostly less expensive
than neighbouring France, Austria and Switzerland. The lowest cost option
is often one of the many traditional private B&Bs and Pensions offering
half-board deals. Eating out is not expensive and good Italian food is
readily available in many of the traditional restaurants and mountain
refuges. If you dine out in the evening you have to budget £15 for
dinner, £4 for a pint and £2 for a soft drink.
Use Ski Accommodation Finder to find your ski accommodation in Italy. You complete on single, short request form, Your requirement is shared with all relevant and registered ski accommodation providers. Individual ski apartment and chalet owners can submit a quote and you can pick the one that does suit you. Even if it is not ski accommodation in Italy.
Please also try our sister site Ski Transfer Finder. Helps you find Cheap
Ski Transfers and get Ski Transfer Enquiries in the same way Ski Accommodation
Finder does.
Ski Accommodation Finder is the only site that allows you share
your ski accommodation requirements with all registered owners and ski
accommodation providers. There are no middlemen and there is no commission
to pay. This should enable you to get the cheapest ski accommodation possible.
