explore magical winter landscapesStepping into a pair of snowshoes might feelstrange at first, but it will allow you to walkto parts of this snowbound wonderland thatare normally reserved for mountaineers andextreme skiers.Unlike many winter destinations, theDolomites are not the exclusive terrain ofskiers. The domain of the snowshoer andwalker is vast, majestic and largelyunaffected by the presence of skiers. Away from the ski fields, tracks meanderalongside rivers, through woodland andacross winter pastures between alpinehamlets and villages, which huddle aroundthe spires of picturesque churches. Higher up, snowshoers experience theinvigoration and solitude of remotewaymarked trails that wend their way acrosshigh and silent snowfields, where it is not"Young, jagged and imposing, the Dolomites are perhapsthe most striking mountains in Europe. Although they are a stunning location for summer hiking, they are at their most sublime in winter. " uncommon to see arctic hares, chamois,golden eagles and silver foxes. Many trailsventure into the rocky reaches themselvesand here snowshoers negotiate amazing rockformations, towered over by Dolomitemassifs with their rose pink hues standingout against deep blue skies and brilliantwhite snow. In summer, walkers aremesmerised by the intense colours ofwildflower meadows, and yet in winter,when landscapes succumb to the brilliantwhite of heavy snowfall, the effect is quitespellbinding. This unique combination of the enchantingand the inspirational will punctuate everyday out, whether strolling between villagestrails or snowshoeing in the wilderness ofsecluded snowfields. Either way, a deep joyprevails when you set off in good companyto spend the day in the crisp winter air withfresh snow underfoot, wrapped up warm, aflask and a packed lunch in your rucksack.Snowshoeing & Winter WalkingFresh Snow, Crisp Winter Air, Awe-inspiring Panoramasdays out with collett'sCollett's guests staying in Corvara andPedraces Badia can join snowshoeingitineraries five days a week and free ofcharge. Winter walking (which mightoccasionally be replaced by crosscountry skiing if there is demand) is alsoavailable in these two villages. If youprefer to go out independently on a self-guided basis, we will be happy to makesuggestions at Office Hour, where youcan also browse our Ideas & InformationFiles and our Route Laminates. From Collett's guest, Steve Watkins' book 'Unforgettable walks to take before you die'.59

Skiing the Hidden ValleyRifugio Scotoni, the Hidden Valleydownhill skiing with collett'sFive days a week you can set off with us onmemorable ski days, venturing into the vastterrain of Dolomiti Superski. We will takeyou from valley to valley on one of severalmajestic itineraries, such as the HiddenValley, where horses tow skiers from thevalley back to the lift system; or theMarmolada (highest peak in the Dolomites)with its thrilling 12km descent or the muchcelebrated Sella Ronda, which you can doclockwise one day and anti-clockwise thenext. All of these days take place in milesand miles of overwhelming winterlandscapes.skipasses, ski schoolski & boot hireWe appreciate the importance of being freeto ski as soon as possible after your arrival inresort and so rest assured that on yourarrival we will address your needsconcerning skipass, equipment and ski schoolwith speed and efficiency.We work closely with local ski schools, so ifyou know your tuition requirements (skischool or private), whilst it can all bearranged in resort, please contact us withdetails prior to your holiday as it maximisesour chances of booking our favouredinstructors for you. prices & other detailsSkipasses - There is no need to pre-bookskipasses. Committed downhill skiers shouldbuy the 6 day Dolomiti Superski pass, thecost of which varies depending on when youtravel. Across the season an adult 6 day passaverages out at about ?215, whilst childrenborn after 26.11.95 pay on average about?150. Seniors born before 26.11.46 pay onaverage about ?190. Full details atwww.colletts.co.uk Ski School - The full ski school package is 4mornings plus an all day ski tour. Prices areapproximately ?115 for 3 days, ?130 for 4days and ?170 for 5 days. We can book youprivate instruction at approx. ?40 per hourplus ?10 per extra person. Full details atwww.colletts.co.ukSki & Boot Hire - Approx. prices as follows:6 DaysStandard Skis - ?80 / Superior Skis - ?1256 DaysSki Boots - ?40 / Snowboard - ?85 Full details at www.colletts.co.uk60