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Italy
Falcade | Passo Tonale | Folgaria
Falcade - 1150m-2550m
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SKI CHECK
Bottom Station: 1150m
Top Station: 2550m
Number of Skilifts: 27
Marked Runs: 100km
Longest Run: 8km
Snowmaking: Yes
Liftpass Photo required: No
Closest Glacier:
Marmolada Glacier 3269m
1 hour
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RESORT CHECK
Doctor: Canale d’Agordo
X-ray: Canale d’Agordo
Hospital: Canale d’Agordo
Bank: Canale d’Agordo
Post Office: Canale d’Agordo
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JOURNEY CHECK
Coach:
Calais 16 hours via
France-Switzerland-Austria-Italy
Air:
Verona 3 hours
Venice 4 hours
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The traditional Italian village of Falcade has become a firm favourite with Ardmore groups, offering an excellent range of skiing and a warm, friendly welcome that brings groups back year after year. Falcade lies in the Valle di Biois, in the heart of the Dolomites and enjoys access not only to the impressive Falcade area, but also to the enormous Dolomiti Superski Region, with over 1100km of piste! Our accommodations are located in the village of Canale d’Agordo, just 4 km from the skilifts at Falcade and Caviola, just 2 km from the lifts.
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Falcade, Canale d’Agordo and the neighbouring villages in the Valle di Biois have plenty to offer for an evening activity programme. In addition to the many shops, bars, restaurants, pizzerias and cafes in Falcade and Canale d’Agordo, there are many possible activities close at hand, such as curling, ice-skating, indoor swimming and snowshoewalking, whilst the Ski-school prize-giving takes place on your last evening.. |
| The great aspect of Falcade’s skiing, is that whatever ski pass you choose, there is plenty of skiing for everyone, from beginners in their first stages of learning, to the most experienced expert, whose search for new thrills and challenges is unending. As elsewhere in the Dolomiti Superski Region, the Falcade lift system is modern and well designed and the pistes perfectly groomed. Beginner skiers and boarders will particularly enjoy the excellent facilities for those just starting out, including the gentle descents on the summit, whilst the ski area offers plenty of mileage and challenges for intermediates and experts, with a wide range of testing reds and blacks. With 27 lifts and 100km of Piste with the pass that covers Falcade-Passo Valles-San Pelligrino, Moena- Bellamonte and Alpe di Luisa, plus 1100 km of piste in the Dolomiti Superski Region, Falcade truly has something for everyone. |
| The liftpass included in tour prices covers all 27 skilifts and 100km of piste of Falcade-Passo Valles-San Pelligrino, Moena-Bellamonte Alpe di Lusia as well as the skibus. Supplements payable by Older Students and Adults are shown in the Price List. |
A. DOLOMITI SUPERSKIPASS:
Covers a massive 450 skilifts serving some 1100km of piste throughout the entire Dolomiti Superski Region |
Accommodation
HOTEL COSTA (CANALE D’AGORDO) 3 star
Offering high standards of comfort and cuisine, the lovely Hotel Costa is beautifully furnished throughout and is situated on the site of one of the earliest breweries in Italy-in fact beer is still brewed here and can be sampled in the hotel’s beer cellar! Evening meals are served in the Ristorante Costa, renowned for its authentic Italian specialities, including pizzas! With all the village amenities of Canale d’Agordo nearby and lying only 4 km from the skilifts at Falcade, the Costa is an excellent choice.
Facilities: Large breakfast room, lounge with television, ski room, beer cellar
Meals: Extended continental breakfast and three course evening meal
Sleeps: Up to 51 in 2, 3, 4, and 5 bedded rooms, all with private facilities |
HOTEL VAL GARES (CANALE D’AGORDO) 3 star
The rustic Hotel Val Gares has become a firm favourite with our groups. Centrally situated in Canale d’Agordo, the Val Gares is a short walk from the village amenities and just 4km from the skilifts. A great location, combined with very comfortable accommodation and a very warm welcome from the De Dea family mean that this hotel comes highly recommended.
Facilities: Lift, dining room, bar, lounge area, games room and heated ski room
Meals: Extended continental breakfast, three course evening meal
Sleeps: Up to 74 in 2, 3 and 4 bedded rooms, all with private facilities and many with balcony |
HOTEL SAYONARA (CAVIOLA) 2 star
Situated in the small village of Caviola just outside Falcade and only 2km from the lifts at Falcade, the Hotel Sayonara offers a very warm welcome in comfortable and attractively furnished accommodation
Facilities: Lift, large dining room, lounge, bar and ski room.
Meals: Buffet breakfast, three course evening meals
Sleeps: Up to 57 in 2, 3, 4 and 5 bedded rooms, all with private facilities |
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Passo Tonale - 1260m-3016m
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SKI CHECK
Bottom Station: 1260m
Top Station: 3016m
Number of Skilifts: 30
Marked Runs: 90km
Longest Run: 7km
Snowmaking: Yes
Liftpass Photo required: Yes
Closest Glacier:
Tonale Glacier 3016m
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RESORT CHECK
Doctor: Passo Tonale
X-ray: Passo Tonale
Hospital: Edole 20km
Bank: Passo Tonale
Post Office: Passo Tonale
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JOURNEY CHECK
Coach:
Calais 16 hours via
France-Switzerland-Italy
Air:
Verona 3 hours
Milan 4 hours
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The village of Passo Tonale lies at a high altitude of 1880m and enjoys virtually guaranteed snow cover in the village all season long. Passo Tonale offers 90km of magnificent skiing, and for school groups, this resort is hard to fault. Expansive and excellent beginner’s slopes flank the village and students will develop their skills and confidence quickly, before tackling the enormous variety predominantly intermediate skiing that makes up this fabulous area. Our accommodations are situated in the resort of Passo Tonale itself and in the village of Temu, linked to the ski area and just 10 km from Passo Tonale.
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Passo Tonale and the neighbouring village of Ponte di Legno offer a fine array of evening activities, with ice-skating, indoor swimming, bars, restaurants and discos to enjoy. No ski holiday to Italy would ever be complete without a pizza evening and the Ski-school race and presentation is the perfect finish to an awesome trip. |
Together with great facilities for beginner’s and superb terrain
for the advanced, Passo Tonale is an intermediate skier’s paradise, with 90km of well-groomed runs served by a modern lift system, which makes queuing virtually unheard even in high season, whilst the high altitude ensures fantastic snow conditions all year round. |
| The liftpass included in tour prices covers all 30 skilifts and 90km of piste at Passo Tonale (including the Presena Glacier) and Ponte di Legno. Supplements payable by older students and adults are as shown in the Price List. |
Accommodation
HOTEL ADAMELLO 3 star
(DOORSTEP SKIING)
Close to the centre of Passo Tonale and just a few minutes walk from the nearest skilift, the Adamello provides very comfortable accommodation and has been recently refurbished in a traditional style.
Facilities: Lift, large attractive dining room, lounge, bar, ski-room and games room, with table tennis and table football
Meals: Buffet breakfast, threecourse evening meal
Sleeps: Up to 98 in 2, 3 and 4 bedded rooms, all with private facilities |
HOTEL SCIATORI
(TEMU) 3 star
Attractively furnished throughout, the Hotel Sciatori is centrally located in the village of Temu, which lies just 3km from Ponte di Legno and 10km from Passo Tonale.
Facilities: Large, attractive dining room, tv-lounge, bar, games room and room for private disco
Meals: Buffet breakfast, threecourse evening meal
Sleeps: Up to 98 in 2, 3 and 4 bedded rooms, all with private facilities |
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Folgaria - 1200m-2007m
Folgaria is a typical, bustling Italian resort, full of character and charm. Folgaria has a lovely atmospheric old-town centre, packed with cafes, bars, pizzerias, clubs and discos, and is well-known for its breathtaking scenery. The town boasts extensive leisure facilities and the skiing is based on the 100km of piste afforded by the Folgaria-Lavarone-Luserna ski area.
Accommodation
HOTEL ROMANDA (CHIESA) 3 star
Completely renovated in 2004, the family-run Romanda is a lovely hotel in traditional style, situated in the village of Chiesa, overlooking the beautiful Lake Lavarone. The Romanda is just 2km from the skilifts at Lavarone and 12km from the Folgaria lifts. Facilities: Lift, spacious lounge, bar, attractive dining room and ski storage
Meals: Buffet breakfast, three course evening meal
Sleeps: Up to 51 in 2, 3 and 4 bedded rooms, all with private facilities and many with balcony |
PARK HOTEL MIRAMONTI (FOLGARIA) 3 star
In a quiet setting on the edge of Folgaria, the excellent Park Hotel Miramonti is a very attractive hotel, built in a modern yet traditional style and beautifully furnished throughout. The centre of Folgaria is just 300m walk away, whilst the Francolini chairlift is only a 1km bus ride away. This is an attractive and comfortable hotel and comes highly recommended!
Facilities: Restaurant, lounge, bars, lift, sauna, solarium and large sun-terrace
Meals: Buffet breakfast, three course evening meals
Sleeps: Up to 98, in 2, 3 and 4 bedded rooms with private facilities and many with balconies |
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