Dolomites Hotel-to-Hotel Ski Safari | Winter 2026

In 2026, global attention will turn to Italy as the Winter Olympics take place in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo. While Cortina remains one of Europe’s most storied alpine destinations—celebrated for its heritage, boutiques, and social cachet—the Olympic period brings heightened activity and complexity. For discerning travellers seeking privacy, fluidity, and depth of experience, the Dolomites’ high-altitude sanctuaries and quieter valleys offer a more meaningful and immersive encounter with this UNESCO World Heritage landscape.

We recommend beginning your private journey with two or three nights in Venice, allowing guests to transition gently into Italy’s cultural rhythm before ascending into the mountains. Venice provides a graceful prelude—its art, architecture, and gastronomy offering a sense of contrast that heightens the purity and stillness of the alpine experience to come. From Venice, a private transfer carries our guests north, where waterways give way to forests and peaks, and the seven-night hotel-to-hotel Dolomites ski safari begins.

This bespoke winter journey has been meticulously designed to move effortlessly through Northern Italy’s most compelling alpine regions. Every element—private transfers, luggage handling, curated skiing, snowshoeing, winter hiking, wellness rituals, and gastronomic experiences—is orchestrated with discretion and precision, allowing guests to focus entirely on immersion, movement, and restoration.

The safari begins with two nights at Forestis, perched at 1,800 metres on the sun-drenched southern slope of the Plose Mountain. A sanctuary defined by refined simplicity, Forestis draws its essence from the surrounding forest and mountains. Minimalist timber architecture, panoramic Dolomites views, and restorative wellness practices create an immediate sense of calm. Guests may ski directly on the Plose, explore silent forest trails on snowshoes, or hike through pristine winter landscapes, all supported by bespoke guidance and seamless logistics. The purity of the environment—expressed through spring water flowing throughout the property and an ever-present connection to nature—sets the tone for the journey ahead.

From Plose, a private transfer leads to Aman Rosa Alpina in San Cassiano, Alta Badia, where three nights unfold at a more expansive alpine scale. Set at the heart of one of the Dolomites’ most celebrated ski regions, the property combines generations of South Tyrolean hospitality with Aman’s signature restraint and refinement. Guests enjoy access to the iconic Sellaronda ski circuit, along with world-class terrain for both skiing and winter hiking. Between alpine pursuits, the property’s serene spa, considered interiors, and exceptional dining provide a deeply restorative counterbalance to the exhilaration of the mountains.

The journey concludes with two nights at Gardena Grödnerhof Hotel & Spa in Ortisei, a property renowned for its Michelin-starred cuisine, generous contemporary rooms, and one of the Dolomites’ most accomplished wellness facilities. From this vantage point, guests may enjoy further skiing or winter walks in the surrounding mountains, while the cultural charm of Ortisei offers a refined sense of place—an elegant finale to the safari.

Throughout the journey, every logistical detail is managed with care and discretion. Private transfers and luggage handling ensure seamless transitions between destinations, while each hotel has been selected not only for its exceptional service and location, but for its ability to deliver truly bespoke experiences—from guided winter hikes and snowshoeing adventures to curated culinary moments and deeply restorative spa rituals.

This itinerary is designed for travellers who seek more than a ski holiday. It is a journey of connection, balance, and refined adventure—moving gracefully through some of the Dolomites’ most breathtaking landscapes and distinguished alpine properties. For a deeper immersion into one of the highlights of this safari, including bespoke wellness, immersive design, and exclusive mountain experiences, we invite you to take the first step in crafting a truly personalised experience.