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Winter in the Dolomites:
The ideal Hotel for skiers:
A fun-packed skiing holiday in TrentinoA white blanket replaces the green meadows and woods. In the winter a soft blanket of snow covers the fields and the ski slopes. Those who love the snow will find the Ciarnadoi hotel the ideal place to stay at for skiing in Val di Fassa during your winter in the Dolomites. Whether it’s for a skiing holiday in Trentino or a weekend on the slopes the Ciarnadoi Hotel is in a really strategic position in the heart of Val di Fassa. You can forget the car here you are already on the ski slopes. The hotel shuttle buses take you to the cable car in Ciampedie in 2 minutes and the one in Bufaure in 5 minutes which is the gateway to the Sella Ronda ski area. Ski buses going to the Carezza Ski Area stop in front of the hotel.
Skiing in Val di Fassa allows you to enjoy the breath-taking scenery in one of the most beautiful areas in the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Skiing holidayHere's what you'll find at Ciarnadoi:
- Free private shuttle with a timetable for the cable car in Catinaccio.
- Discounted ski hire.
- A Ski room with heated cabinets.
- Ski maps available and advice on tours.
A fantastic choice of slopes that are all easy to reach in a maximum of 12 minutes. The following ski areas are in and around the Ciarnadoi: Catinaccio, Bufaure-Sella Ronda (Canazei-Arabba-Val Badia-Gardena), Lusia-Bellamonte-San Pellegrino-Falcade, Latemar-Pampeago-Obereggen, Carezza
Leisure and relaxation for non-skiersWalk along well-trodden roads, guided walks with snowshoes, rides on horse-drawn carriages, visits to the churches and museums of the valley, ice skating, sledding or complete relaxation in the hotel spa, are just some of the activities that await non-skiers.
- Snowshoe excursions
- Excursions on a horse-drawn carriage with Filippo from Campitello to Canazei or Fuchiade
- A guided tour of the city of Bolzano (meeting point piazza Walther)
- The Spa: every afternoon. Book your favourite massage from 15.00 to 19.30.
- Sun terrace
Christmas markets in Val di FassaDuring the Christmas period, the streets of the Val di Fassa are filled with a truly magical atmosphere that will make you experience Christmas to the full. Christmas cottages adorned with twinkling lights and traditional decorations will welcome you and amaze you with something unique! Visit the markets in the Val di Fassa:
- Christmas Market in Vigo di Fassa: it starts the first weekend of December, from December 6th to 8th, returns the following weekend, from December 13th to 15th, and then opens daily from December 21st to January 5th, from 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm (closed on December 25th and January 1st)
- Itinerant Nativity Scene Tour in Vigo di Fassa: The charming handcrafted nativity scenes set up along the alleys of Vigo di Fassa can be visited daily from December 5th to January 6th. The most magical time to admire them is at sunset, when the lights come on, creating an enchanted atmosphere. Every Friday, from December 6th to January 3rd, at 5:00 pm, you can also join a guided tour with a host, followed by an aperitif at the end of the walk (reservation required at the tourist office, €10 for adults, €5 for children)
- Christmas Market in Moena: From Friday, December 6th to Sunday, December 8th, then from Friday, December 13th to Sunday, December 15th, and finally from Friday, December 20th to Sunday, January 5th, daily from 11:00 am to 6:30 pm (closed on Christmas Day)
- Christmas Market in Campitello: The market in Campitello awaits you on December 7th and 8th, December 14th and 15th, and daily from December 21st to January 5th, from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
Here, you can find the perfect gifts for your loved ones, from local handicrafts to traditional Christmas gifts. You can enjoy culinary delicacies typical of the region and enjoy warm mulled wine!
Off-piste Skiing
Val di Fassa, surrounded by 5 mountain groups - Latemar, Catinaccio, Sassolungo-Sasso Piatto, Sella, Marmolada and Monzoni - has an excellent variety of off-piste skiing trails. We will give you all the details on how and where to access the trails. Bruno, our Alpine Guide and Ski instructor takes guests of the Ciarnadoi to out of the ordinary places, along some of the most beautiful off-piste trails in the world. You don’t have to be an expert skier but you must have a good basic technique to ski with immense satisfaction on light powdery knee-length snow. Val Mesdì, the Pordoi fork, Val Lasties, in the Sella group, Via Lidia in Marmolada or after a descent on skins (equipment can be hired), Forcia Rossa, Lake Antermoia, Sasso Piatto, or the arduous Valacia fork (only for experts) and many more itineraries in the Dolomites in Val di Fassa.
Cross-country skiing
For those who enjoy peace, quiet, the woods and for those that want to enjoy solitude and think deep thoughts there are cross-country skiing trails that wind along the Val di Fassa, both for skating and classic cross-country from Marcialonga to Canazei and back to Predazzo, as well as around the rings of Fraine and the Carezza Pass.
Ice-skating
Ice-skating races have been popular in northern Europe for a very long time. Even in the Alps this sport was very common on frozen lakes. In Val di Fassa there are no lakes that are suitable for skating but there is the Gianni Scola ice-skating rink in Alba.
Walks on the snow on well-trodden paths and snowshoeing
Val di Fassa is the only valley in the Dolomites that can boast of as many as twelve side valleys. Many paths used in the summer are also accessible in the winter too. You can't imagine how peaceful it is to walk in this season, towards Vael, Gardeccia, Val di Dona, Duron, Contrin, Fuciade, Monzoni and San Nicolò. In Val Duron you can sit near the mountain lodge and listen to the soft gurgling of the stream that runs nearby among the ice and snow. In winter the sounds are completely different from the summer, when the water seems to be alive, chirpy and cheerful. Try it for yourself.
Snowshoes and crampons are available to use in the hotel. At the reception you can find all the information and advice you need on where to go, on the conditions of the trails and the snow. Twice a week there are outings to the Ciampedie area organised in collaboration with the Catinaccio cable car, with a difficulty level to suit the participants. More challenging excursions (including transport for an additional fee) are organised to passo Carezza, Gardeccia, Vajolet, Val san Nicolò and Val Monzoni and Contrin valley. You will be spoilt for choice.
Sun terrace
Ice-skating races have been popular in northern Europe for a very long time. Even in the Alps this sport was very common on frozen lakes. In Val di Fassa there are no lakes that are suitable for skating but there is the Gianni Scola ice-skating rink in Alba.
Men's Alpine Skiing Europa Cup
The Val di Fassa hosts numerous competitive skiing events during the winter. The first event of the season will be the Men's Slalom Europa Cup, scheduled for Sunday, December 15th, at the Aloch Ski Stadium in Pozza, a training center hosting both the Italian national team and international teams. With a 27% incline and a 220-meter vertical drop, the slope is perfect for preparing for World Cup competitions such as Alta Badia and Madonna di Campiglio. Young talents aiming to climb the European rankings will also participate.
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