Cavalese
Snow Range
1000-2250m
a typically Italian resort offering great value for first time skiers
The typically Italian resort of Cavalese is a great choice for beginners and families. The cobbled streets of the old village centre are charming and offer several pubs and pizzerie. The ski area of Alpi di Cermis has north-facing slopes meaning Cavalese has an excellent snow record. Speak to your Crystal rep about trips to nearby Val di Fassa which gives access to the huge Dolomiti Superski area with 1220km of piste.
- the experience
- the slopes
- lift passes and tuition
- ski/board equipment
The experience
Après Ski
Evenings are low-key and very Italian in Cavalese · Look out for the Pub Canton and Pub Polansky
Activities
· Ice skating rink · Free entrance to swimming pool with lift pass · Cross-country skiing · snowshoeing
Eating out
Cavalese has a great range of restaurants serving local and national Italian dishes. Pizzas and pasta from approx. €7, 3-course meals from €20. Try the Restaurant Costa Salici serving local specialities or the La Salera. For mouth-watering pizzas there's El Calderon and Al Cantuccio.
Transfer time
Verona 2 hrs
The slopes
Beginners
The nursery slopes are situated at the top of the gondola at Dos dei Laresi, easily accessible from the rest of the ski area. This means that Cavalese is an excellent resort for groups of mixed abilities or for families with children skiing for the first time. The friendly ski instructors make learning to ski lots of fun.
Intermediates
The Alpe Cermis ski area offers some great skiing for intermediates and with virtually every run covered by snow-making facilities, the quality of the snow is always the best it can be. Views of some of the most beautiful mountains in the Dolomites from the top of the Cermis are stunning.
Advanced
The Cavalese ski area is relatively limited for advanced skiers but the Olimpia piste is a black run 7.2kms long with a vertical drop of 1350m. Winding throught the trees it has some challenging walls and curves. There's always the chance of going further afield, to Obereggen and Pampeago or even to the Dolomiti Superski area, and putting some kilometres under your skis.
Snowboarding
The gentle slopes of Cavalese are a great place to learn to board. Terrain for intermediates, however is a bit limited. Just up the road in the Latemar ski area there is a snowpark and half pipe.
Slope facts
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Total kms of piste
21.5kms (Val di Fiemme 102kms)
Piste Type No. of Runs Easy 7 Intermediate 4 Difficult 2 -
Number of lifts
8 (46 in Val di Fiemme) 3 gondolas, 3 chairlifts, 2 drag lifts
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Direction of slopes
N, N/W, N/E
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Snow cannons
on all but one run
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Longest run
7.2kms
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Mountain restaurants
5
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Cross-country trails
150kms in Val di Fiemme
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Snow Range
1000-2250m
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Village Height:
1000m (3,281ft)
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Highest Ski Lift
2267m (7,438ft)
Lift passes and tuition
Lift Pass
| 6 Days | Adult | Child* | Senior |
| Lift pass (low) | £136 | £97 | £123 |
| Lift pass (high) | £154 | £110 | £140 |
* For children born after 28/11/92
Low season: 03/01-30/01 & 21/03-28/03
High season: 20/12-02/01 & 31/01-20/03
Photo required for lift pass? No
Lift pass coverage: Lift pass covers all lifts in the Val di Fiemme and Obereggen area
Ski/Board Tuition
| 6 Days | Adult | Child* |
| Ski tuition beginners | £79 | £79 |
| 5 Days | ||
| Ski tuition intermediate/advanced | £79 | £79 |
| Snowboard tuition† | £70 | £70 |
Low season: 10/01-30/01, 14/03-03/04
High season: 20/12-09/01, 31/01-13/03
Usual hours of instruction: Beginners: Sun 1430-1530, Mon & Fri 1000-1300, Tue, Wed & Thu 1100-1300.
Intermediates: Mon & Fri 1000-1300, Tue, Wed & Thu 1100-1300. Snowboard tuition: Mon-Fri 1330-1530
Times can vary depending on numbers
† Subject to minimum numbers
First Time Skiing / Boarding
| Adult | Child* | |
| First Time - ski (low) | £226 | £175 |
| First Time - ski (high) | £244 | £187 |
| First Time - board† (low) | £235 | £195 |
| First Time - board† (high) | £252 | £208 |
Includes 6 days ski/board hire, boots, tuition (snowboard 5 days) and beginners lift pass
* First Time - ski for children aged 6-11 yrs incl.
First Time - board for children aged 10-11 yrs incl.
† Subject to minimum numbers
the savings
- FREE lift pass for child born after 25/11/98 when accompanying adult buys same pass
- Discounted lift pass available for adults born before 28/11/48
Ski/board equipment
Ski/Board Equipment
| 6 Days | Adult | Child* |
| Skis/sticks | £43 | £21 |
| Boots | £19 | £19 |
| Superior skis | £64 | - |
| Snowboard | £48 | £48 |
| Snowboard boots | £19 | £19 |
| Helmet | £11 | Free |
Children's helmet free when skis and boots hired.
the savings
- FREE lift pass for child born after 25/11/98 when accompanying adult buys same pass
- Discounted lift pass available for adults born before 28/11/48
