SKI - Selva Val Gardena, Italy
March 7 - 20, 2025
ONE Double Room OPEN for TWO Persons +
ONE opening for Male to share with another Male
TOUR – Verona, Emiia Romagna, Parma, La Spezia, Santa Margherita Ligure, Portofino,
Cinque Terre & Milan, Italy
TRIP LEADER: Kathryn Hardage 407-341-3796 EMAIL: hardage.kathryn@gmail.com
Assistant Trip Leader: Robin Beckman 386-717-3106 EMAIL: robinbeckman101@hotmail.com
Experience skiing in the highest point of the Dolomites, part of the Italian Alps, one of the starting points for the world-famous Sellaronda ski tour. It is known as Winter Paradise, located at the heart of a beautiful natural landscape, a picturesque valley surrounded by the Dolomite Mountain range, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Easy walk fr hotel to access one starting point, then free ski bus to two close by villages for other starting points. VG is a quintessential alps village, very European, full of charm, with street cafes, handcrafted shops and bars. Staying 7 nights at the Oswald Hotel since 1896 (pictured below), elegant with old world charm and centrally located. Spacious carved wood appointed rooms. Includes full breakfast buffet daily and 6 dinners; whirlpool, steam bath, sauna & massages. Will also include full day guided ski tours at a drastically discounted price. Multiple equip rental stores nearby, ski storage in hotel.
POST SKI TOUR - Sunday 15th, moving to Verona for a guided tour & overnight stay. Continuing to LaSpezia for three nights with stops in Emilia Romagna (land of motors) and Parma (prosciutto tasting). Next day, full day guided tour of Cinque Terre by train, a five-cliff coastal fishing village w/brightly painted homes on the Ligurian sea, part of the Med. This is a world-famous natural hiking area, another UNESCO site. Another full day guided tour of Santa Margherita Ligure & Portofino. Then wrapping up in Milan with a guided tour and overnight at the Sheraton airport hotel
PERSONAL TESTIMONY: best European skiing I’ve experienced, groomed, wide, long runs. Certainly, with options of more challenging runs higher up. It’s possible to ski a week or more without doing the same run twice, it is gigantic with walkable starting point options from VG & free/easy ski bus to two other nearby villages each with multiple entry points per village. The villages are small yet full of charm. Oswald Hotel is quite lovely, with a large glassed-in balcony bar area overlooking town for gathering. Convenient ski storage rm, elegant Dining Room with delicious meals. Indeed, it is mostly a SKI town, yet even as a skier I could be happy hanging out in the many cafes, gazing up at the amazing views. Plus, lower trail areas for hiking & snow shoeing. The food is fabulous & served with flare. And dogs, dogs, dogs everywhere for lots of loving!
Day trips for non-skiers will be offered, tbd.
Example of the wide ski slopes and the Cinque Terre
TOUR PRICE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING FEATURES:
*VG 7 nights in 4* Oswald Hotel with Spa & Wellness Center, restaurant, bar. Centrally located.
*Discounted daily ski guides, 15€ pp. (based on 2024 season)
*Verona Hotel 1 night
*Hotel CDH LA SPEZIA 3 nights in 4* www.hotelcdh.com
*Sheraton Milan Malpensa Airport Hotel 1 night. near our USA departure area.
*Round Trip AIR into Munich, depart from Milan.
*All ground transportation; (7) city stops w/(4) guided tours.
*Pre- trip party.
*Full Breakfast buffet daily X 12; Six Dinners @ Oswald; FSC Gala Party with live cultural show; OSTC Happy Hours. All details taken care of for you!
Day trips for non-skiers will be offered, tbd.
LIFT TIX PRICES: Amazing Average $70-90 daily (price based on 2024 pricing / accepts IKON Pass)
RESERVATIONS: click here to joining OSTC Membership. OSTC membership, a deposit, and a completed online registration form are required to reserve space on this trip. Parties of 2 or more must each register separately with their own email login.
Payments can be made on-line by credit card (requires full payment), or by check payable to Orlando Ski and Travel Club & mailed to Kathryn Hardage, 1112 Wilkinson Street, Orlando, FL 32803.
Trip insurance is HIGHLY recommended. OSTC does NOT endorse any Insurance provider; yet, we list a few on our website. Shop carriers & read the small print, we encourage a minimum of Medical coverage with BED REST option.
| Trip Pricing Information |
Price |
| DOUBLE Room - TWO occupants |
$5075.00 |
| Standard SINGLE room - ONLY ONE occupant, no exceptions. |
$5870.00 |
Early Bird Discount - $100 Discount off price for the first 21 signups by 7/11/24
FLIGHT SCHEDULES – MCO>Toronto>Munich Return – Milan>Montreal>MCO
(Both Airline & Schedules are subject to change at any time)
NOTE: Airline will not permit skis or boards in baggage. Best to rent there anyway. Lots of options on stores w/good equipment. Boots can be accommodated as baggage. One FREE bag up to 50 lbs per person & one FREE carry-on pp.
PAYMENT SCHEDULE:
Full Payment if paying by Credit Card upon Registration
$ 700.00 per person – AIR & GROUND- Deposit due upon registration
$ 700.00 per person - Sept 6, 2024 - 2nd PAYMENT
BALANCE DUE – Dec 31, 2024 FINAL AIR & GROUND
CANCELLATIONS: All cancellations must be received by Trip Leader for Orlando Ski and Travel Club in writing.
No penalty if cancellation received prior to July 31, 2024; $100 per person cancellation fee if cancellation is received Aug 1, 2024 - Nov 22, 2024; $700 per person cancellation fee if receeived Nov 23-Dec 31, 2014. No refunds after Dec 31, 2024.
PLUS, ANY OTHER NON-REFUNDABLE CHARGES FOR AIRLINES, HOTELS AND SUPPLIERS
NO REFUNDS FOR UNUSED ACCOMMODATIONS OR SERVICES
(Thus, highly recommend investing in Trip Cancellation/interruption insurance)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: All U. S. Citizens participating in this tour program are required to have a U. S. Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the return date of the tour (September 30, 2025), with atleast two blank pages. The Airlines will not let you board the aircraft if your passport is EXPIRED OR WILL BE EXPIRING WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF YOUR SCHEDULED RETURN FLIGHT.
