Pinzolo School Ski Trips | Val Rendena in Italian Alps

Pinzolo School Ski Trips
Situated in the Northern Italian Alps

The beautiful village of Pinzolo is situated in Val Rendena in the Northern Italian Alps and is surrounded by the Dolomites of Brenta group, Adamello and Presanella mountains. It’s been a well-known tourist resort since it was first developed in the 1960s.

Skiing in Pinzolo
There are a number of pistes (19 in total) in Pinzolo offering great variety for all skiing abilities and are all served by modern lift systems. The 5 blue runs, while being of medium difficulty are also suitable for beginners, while the more demanding skiers will find the 4 black and 10 red slopes helpful for improving their technique. An extended lift pass will allow you to connect to the famous resort of Madonna di Campiglio, increasing the ski area to 100km. A further extension known as the Superskirama Pass will allow you to continue skiing in to the Val di Sole regions of Marilleva & Folgarida. This offers a combined total of 150kms of slopes all connected from your nearby lift in Pinzolo.

Pinzolo Resort Facts

Vertical Drop 1,300m
Highest Lift 2,100m
No. of Lifts 10
No. of Runs 18
Easy Runs 30%
Medium Runs 60%
Difficult Runs 10%
Kilometres of Piste 35
Inclusive Lift Pass Yes

Coach Transfer Time 16hrs fro Calais
Transfer times: Verona – 2hrs 30min, Milan & Venice – 3hrs & 30min, Bergamo – 3hrs

Sample Itinerary

Day 1

Pick up from school, coach to airport (If UK transfers included)
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Check into your flight
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Flight from one of our nominated airports
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Meet driver and transfer by coach to resort
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Delicious evening meal to start your week off with a bang!
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Welcome meeting with Tour Representative

Day 2

Breakfast ready for the day ahead
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Ski and boot fit session
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2 hours of ski lessons
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Lunch to recharge the batteries
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Afternoon session of ski lessons (2 hours)
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Ski drop off ready for the next day
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Dinner, time to replenish missing calories!
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Apres ski activities. All resorts/hotels have different offerings/activities so we’ll discuss the options at the planning stage and ensure we put together the most suitable programme for your group.

Day 3-5

Breakfast ready for the day ahead
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2 hours of ski lessons
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Lunch to recharge the batteries
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Afternoon session of ski lessons (2 hours)
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Ski drop off ready for the next day
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Dinner, time to replenish missing calories!
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Apres ski activities. All resorts/hotels have different offerings/activities so we’ll discuss the options at the planning stage and ensure we put together the most suitable programme for your group.

Day 6

Breakfast ready for the day ahead
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2 hours of ski lessons
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Lunch to recharge the batteries
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Afternoon session of ski lessons (2 hours)
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Return of ski equipment
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Ski school presentation with certificates to students
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Dinner, time to replenish missing calories!
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Final evening disco and send off party
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Pack ready to head off the following morning

Day 7

Breakfast and collection of packed lunches
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Hotel check-out, time for goodbyes
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Transfer by coach to airport
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Flight back to one of our nominated airports
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Bag collection and transfer back to school filled with wonderful memories and an eagerness for next year’s trip!

Accommodation

Chalet Fiocco di Neve ****

The 3 star Chalet Fiocco di Neve lies in a quiet position in walking distance from the lifts. It’s only 400 metres from the centre of the village. There are 23 rooms here, all of which are en suite, providing 50-55 beds and therefore making it ideal for groups preferring sole occupancy accommodation.

Facilities

Bar and restaurant
Doorstep skiing
Ski storage
Sauna
Shuttle service

Olympic Palace Hotel *****

Located in Pinzolo town centre and only 200 yards from the Pinzolo cable car, Olympic Palace Hotel offers rooms with a mountain-view balcony and a free wellness area.

Featuring free Wi-Fi, the rooms at the Olympic Palace come with a satellite TV, minibar and carpeted floors. A buffet breakfast consists of sweet and savoury food such as croissants, homemade cakes, and eggs and bacon. Open for lunch and dinner, the restaurant provides local specialities.

You can unwind in the hotel’s wellness area, including a pool, sauna and Turkish bath. Set on the first floor, the sun terrace is furbished with deckchairs and parasols.

Facilities