Destination -
Dolomites
A luxury ski safari through the most beautiful mountains in the world – where each day combines iconic skiing, legendary alpine villages, and extraordinary Italian food and wine.
This is not merely a ski trip. It is an immersion in one of the world’s great mountain cultures — Ladin, Italian, and Tyrolean all at once — expressed through extraordinary terrain, extraordinary food, and extraordinary hospitality. THIS is Destination – Dolomites
Dolomiti superski
Unlock over 1,200 kilometers of immaculately groomed pistes, 450 modern lifts, and 45 alpine villages — all seamlessly connected, all stunningly beautiful. Skiing through the Dolomites is scenic and exploratory, where every valley has its own culture and cuisine. Lunches become destination experiences, and this trip will feel cinematic and distinctly Italian.
Each day, we will ski outward from Alta Badia into a different section of the mountains crossing dramatic mountain passes, linking villages via lifts and pistes, and stopping for unforgettable mountain lunches. We will end each ski day back in Alta Badia for cocktails, wine, and fine dining.
alta badia
Alta Badia is known for its impressive 4,000 feet of vertical and 6 charming base villages. The Pralongià plateau above Corvara is the heart of the local skiing — wide, sun-drenched, confidence-inspiring cruising runs with panoramic views of the Sella massif. It’s the kind of terrain where you can arc long GS turns all morning and feel like a champion.
The Gran Risa is considered one of the top three most demanding and prestigious giant slalom courses on the World Cup circuit, and can be found here in Alta Badia.
Arabba-Marmolada
Arabba — a village that insiders whisper about and serious skiers make pilgrimages to. Unspoilt, uncommercial and unassuming, Arabba is a real “skier’s resort,” offering direct access to the vast array of runs on the Sella Ronda circuit.
Arabba is where the Dolomites grow serious. Arabba-Marmolada has the best snow quality and quantity of all the Dolomites ski resorts, the highest lifted point in the Dolomites, with Marmolada — the “Queen of the Dolomites” sitting at 3,342 metres, the longest ski run, the best piste trail variety, and the only glacier skiing in the region.
The Porta Vescovo sector offers some of the steepest on-piste terrain in the Alps and recognized as some of the most beautiful slopes in the Dolomiti Superski.
Val gardena
At the center of the Dolomites lies Val Gardena — a spectacular alpine valley where dramatic limestone peaks rise above some of the most scenic skiing in the world.
Connected directly into the legendary Sella Ronda circuit, Val Gardena offers the quintessential Dolomites ski experience: long rolling descents, soaring mountain passes, sunlit alpine terraces, and storybook villages woven seamlessly into the mountains. It is also home of the legendary Saslong World Cup downhill course. The skiing in Val Gardena is cinematic and expansive.
Val Gardena has been ranked by the World Ski Awards as the best ski resort in Italy, and also won the category of “Mountain Restaurants” – the flavors of a culture that sits beautifully between the Italian and the Austrian, producing something entirely its own.
San cassiano
Within Alta Badia, San Cassiano feels quiet and exclusive, and the Pralongià plateau offers wide, forgiving cruisers, with breathtaking views, ending with one of the most beloved day trips in all of Dolomiti skiing: the Hidden Valley – a stunning, car-free descent through a valley of unparalleled beauty, ending with the legendary Armentarola run back to the lifts — one of the most photographed moments in alpine skiing.
San Cassiano is the gastronomic epicenter of the Dolomites — and arguably of all the Alps. The valley has earned a reputation as the culinary epicenter of the Alps, a pathway forged by the acclaimed chef Norbert Niederkofler, who earned three Michelin stars (as well as a Michelin Green Star for sustainability) for St. Hubertus restaurant at the Rosa Alpina Hotel. A lunch reservation at St. Hubertus is among the most coveted tables in Italy, and the food — rooted in the local alpine landscape, deeply seasonal, profoundly Italian — represents the absolute pinnacle of mountain cuisine.
The Experience
In addition to taking your skiing to the next level, this camp is about culture, beauty, and living well in the mountains. We’ll explore the Dolomiti Superski, one of the great interconnected ski networks on earth. Each day brings a new iconic village, a celebratory lunch at a mountain rifugio, and the rich flavors of Ladin cuisine — where Italian passion and Alpine tradition meet in something entirely their own. Each evening, enjoy the warmth, elegance, and Michelin-starred dining of Hotel La Perla, or venture into Corvara to explore the dozens of restaurants just minutes away.
Come ready for adventure, discovery, great food, and unforgettable skiing — because the Dolomites deliver all of it.
Accommodations
Hotel La Perla, Corvara
Hotel La Perla is a 5-star ski-in/ski-out mountain retreat in the charming, walkable alpine village of Corvara. Hotel La Perla is internationally known for its Michelin-starred restaurant, one of Europe’s great mountain wine cellars, a deep culinary identity, authentic Ladin hospitality, and long-standing reputation among luxury ski travelers where the warmth of tradition meets Tyrolean elegance.
Corvara, a small, charming mountain village is lined with boutiques, wine bars, and the kind of unhurried alpine warmth that the Italians do better than anyone.
After skiing, guests can relax in the newly expanded Spa that includes Saunas, Steam bath, pool and a full menu of massage and treatments.
And with 4 restaurants on-site (one being Michelin-starred) and countless more restaurants in town, we are perfectly positioned to capture all the culinary delights of the region.
Dates, Schedule & Pricing
2027 dolomites, italy
Camp Dates: March 5-12, 2027
Daily Itinerary
– March 5th – depart the US for Venice, Italy (VCE)
– March 6th – arrive in Venice, Italy, and join our private shuttle (or book your own transportation ) to Corvara in Badia, IT and check into Hotel La Perla after 4pm. Evening cocktail welcome reception.
– March 7th – 11th
- 8am – Breakfast at Hotel La Perla
- 9:30 am – 4:00pm – On-Snow for 5 full days of guided skiing and coaching around the various ski villages of the Dolomites. Specific schedule to be determined on site, based on weather and snow conditions.
We will stop for lunch at various on-mountain locations throughout the week, included.
- On-Snow coaching will be based on participants needs and wishes, but will include:
- Exploring the mountain! Enjoying the beauty and vastness of skiing in the Dolomites
- Developing tactics and confidence in crud, bumps, powder, and steeps.
- Learning skills in all terrain types and turn sizes and shapes with feedback suited to each participant.
- Technical aspects of stance, dynamic balance, turning mechanics, edging, managing pressure, and creating flow.
- Leveraging the power of CARV Digital Ski Coach in your skiing and skill development
- After skiing – there are plenty of ways to relax and reflect on the ski day.
- Relax in the indoor pool, soak in the Turkish bath, or sweat it out in the sauna.
- Treat yourself to a massage or indulge in one of the Spa’s many specialty treatments.
- Hit up the fitness center for a post-ski workout.
- Head into the village of Corvara for an Aprés cocktail.
- For Dinner, the hotel features 4 restaurants, each with its own culinary flair.
- La Stua de Michil-Simon Cantafio – Discover a generous and inventive menu where Italian specialities blend with Alpine influences. The meals served at La Stüa de Michil are made up of ingredients, nature, and memories which will ultimately transform into a mesmerising culinary experience, in harmony with our values of beauty and kindness.
- Les Stues –An intimate and deeply authentic experience. Open for dinner only, Les Stües welcomes guests into traditional Ladin stube, where aged wood and soft lighting create a sense of warmth and quiet intimacy. The cuisine expresses Italy with elegance, with seasonal ingredients, essential flavours, and refined technique in service of simplicity. A place where time slows down, ideal for a romantic dinner or for those seeking an intimate gastronomic experience in a Ladin atmosphere.
- Restaurant Ladina – A true expression of Alpine culture. Ristorante Ladinia offers a journey through the flavours of the Alps, in a setting that feels both welcoming and deeply rooted in mountain tradition. Recipes reflect diverse territories and heritage, with local and seasonal ingredients handled with care and a contemporary touch. A warm, genuine experience that captures the true spirit of the Dolomites.
- Bistrot & Music Club – A space where energy meets elegance, effortlessly. Open for lunch and dinner, the Bistrot & Music Club offers international cuisine designed for sharing and convivial moments. Flavours are fresh, immediate, and carefully crafted, complemented by a refined and creative cocktail selection. In the evening, live music shapes the atmosphere. Ideal for those who enjoy a vibrant, contemporary atmosphere, perfect to begin or extend the evening with music and cocktails, always in the distinctive style of La Perla.
- Or head into the Italian village of Corvara and enjoy the spectacular food scene just steps from the Hotel
– March 12th – Day 6. We will ski most of the day, then mid-afternoon we will head back to VCE for 1 night at an airport hotel (hotel cost not included)
– March 13th – Depart VCE for the flight home. Arrive back in the US the same day.
Pricing
Dolomites – March 5-12, 2027
Total Price includes:
- Private roundtrip shuttle to/from VCE airport
- Evening cocktail welcome reception on March 6th.
- 6 days of skiing and lift tickets
- World Class Coaching with video review & analysis of your skiing
- 6 days of Breakfasts and on-mountain Lunches.
- 6 nights of lodging in Hotel La Perla in the Comfort Room, 323 sq ft – Double Occupancy.
– Spacious and bright, these were the first rooms ever built in the Casa. Some of the rooms’ ceilings belonged to original 17th century stuben, while other rooms are an elegant hymn to South Tyrolean style. A fairy-tale setting if there ever was one. Composed of a European King (70”W x 80”L), or 2 Single Beds. We will attempt to pair you with another participant (same gender.) Please advise if there is a specific participant with whom you would like to share a room. If a roommate is not available, your lodging will default to a Single occupancy and the price will adjust accordingly.
Total Cost: $10,495 if you have an IKON Pass, $10,995 if you do not have an IKON Pass
*IKON Pass grants 7 days of lift access throughout Dolomiti Superski. IKON Base Pass grants 5 days of lift access. IKON Session Pass is not accepted in Dolomiti Superski. If you have an IKON Base Pass, you will need to purchase a lift ticket for our final ski day, approximately $85. This can be done once we are on-site.
Upgraded lodging options available (total price):
- Single Room – 194 sq ft, single sized bed
- Single Occupancy. $10,995 with IKON Pass / $11,495 without IKON Pass
- Comfort Room – 323 sq ft, Balcony
- Single Occupancy $13,995 with IKON Pass / $14,495 without IKON Pass
- Comfort Room Dolomites – 323 sq ft, Dolomites view.
- Double Occupancy $10,995 with IKON Pass / $11,495 without IKON Pass
- Single Occupancy $14,995 with IKON Pass / $15,495 without IKON Pass
-These were the first rooms ever built in the Casa. Some of the rooms’ ceilings belonged to original 17th century stuben, while other rooms are an elegant hymn to South Tyrolean style. A fairy-tale setting if there ever was one. Composed of a European King (70”W x 80”L), or 2 Single Beds.
*For double occupancy, we will attempt to pair you with another participant (same gender.) Please advise if there is a specific participant with whom you would like to share a room. If a roommate is unavailable, your lodging will default to Single occupancy and the price will adjust accordingly.
*In the comfort and single rooms, music can be heard from the piano bar until 10:30pm
- Romantik Room – 484 sq ft, Balcony
- Double Occupancy $11,495 with IKON Pass / $11,995 without IKON Pass
- Romantik Room Dolomites– 484 sq ft, Balcony, view of Sassongher Peak
- Double Occupancy. $11,995 with IKON Pass / $12,495 without IKON Pass
-Each room boasts an airy ambience thanks to the natural sunlight filtering through the window, washing over the Swiss pine floorboards and panels and their sweet scent. The Romantik rooms give that feeling of welcome intimacy combined with sublime elegance. With a balcony, these spacious rooms are where cherished memories and heartfelt emotions come to life. It consists of a European King (70”W x 80”L), or 2 Single Beds.
*For double occupancy, we will attempt to pair you with another participant (same gender.) Please advise if there is a specific participant with whom you would like to share a room. If a roommate is unavailable, your lodging will default to Single occupancy and the price will adjust accordingly.
- Ernesto Suite– 775 sq ft – Mountain view. Double Occupancy. $11,995 w IKON Pass / $12,495 without IKON Pass
–The Ernesto Suite, a 72-square-metre sanctuary of light and intimacy, invites guests into spacious, thoughtfully designed interiors—featuring an elegant living room, an intimate bedroom, and a private sauna for moments of pure relaxation.
Natural wood, warm textiles, and local details make this suite a heartfelt homage to the man who believed in the beauty of this valley and the timeless value of genuine hospitality.
*For double occupancy, we will attempt to pair you with another participant (same gender.) Please advise if there is a specific participant with whom you would like to share a room. If a roommate is unavailable, your lodging will default to Single occupancy and the price will adjust accordingly.
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Space is Limited! Let us know you’re coming by making a deposit and completing the short form below.
Once your deposit is paid, your spot is secure.
We will send you an invoice with your balance, due by Jan 5, 2027
Once you have paid your deposit, We will send you an invoice showing your balance and due date.
Book your airfare
- Our Private Shuttle to Alta Badia will depart VCE at 1pm on March 6, 2027. If you will not be arriving in time to join our shuttle, please let us know. We will provide a list of transportation companies you can book with.
Cancellation Policy:
All payments are non-refundable even in the event of sudden illness or injury to you or your family. We recommend that you purchase trip cancellation insurance available through most travel or insurance agencies.
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Additional Items
Complete and submit the Release, Medical Form, and Skier Questionnaire below
SKI CAMP RELEASE OF LIABILITY
Please Read Carefully. This is a release of liability and waiver of certain legal rights.
The below named participant (“Participant”) understands that skiing, and other snow sliding and snow play sports (“Skiing”) can be hazardous and that injuries are common. Participant accepts and assumes the risks associated with Skiing, including, but not limited to, changing weather conditions, variations and steepness in terrain, snow/ice conditions, avalanches, surface or subsurface conditions, bare spots, creeks and gullies, forest growth, rocks, stumps, course design and maintenance, terrain feature design and maintenance, the use of lifts, collisions with natural or manmade objects or other persons, defective Skiing equipment, grooming and snowmobile equipment, lift towers and other structures and their components, falling, loss of control, selection of terrain, and exceeding one’s ability. Participant is the sole judge of his/her ability to negotiate any terrain or perform any maneuver whether or not directed by someone else. Participant hereby expressly assumes all risk of injury and death associated with Skiing.
Participant also understands that all other activities (“Other Activities”) available at or through “Eric Lipton Ski Training, LLC” DBA Destination Ski Camps, can be dangerous and that injuries are common. Other Activities may take place on or off “Eric Lipton Ski Training, LLC” premises. Participant is the sole judge of his/her ability to participate in any Other Activities whether or not directed by someone else. Participant hereby expressly assumes all risk of injury and death associated with Other Activities.
In consideration for the use of any facilities, services, equipment, transportation, and premises, Participant hereby agrees to release and indemnify, defend, and hold harmless to the extent allowed by law, “Eric Lipton Ski Training, LLC”, and its/their owners, employees, partners, directors, officers, contractors, agents, and affiliated companies from all claims by or on behalf of Participant against “Eric Lipton Ski Training, LLC” arising directly or indirectly out of Participant’s participation in Skiing, Other Activities, and/or the use of any “Eric Lipton Ski Training, LLC” facilities, services, transportation, equipment, or premises. This release includes claims arising from any cause whatsoever, including, but not limited to, negligence on the part of “Eric Lipton Ski Training, LLC”. If Participant is a minor, the parent or guardian agrees to indemnify (including costs and attorney fees) “Eric Lipton Ski Training, LLC” for any claim brought on behalf of any minor named below.
Questions?
If you have any questions at all about Destination Ski Camps, please contact us. Whether it’s to chat to get an overview of what we offer, or to answer specific questions, we’d love to hear from you. You will talk to someone who knows all the details.
Medical Insurance:
Please provide copies of your insurance card (front and back). Please email to: eric@destinationskicamps.com
Travel Insurance:
Our insurance carrier requires all participants to carry an Emergency Medical Travel Insurance Policy. We also highly recommend you purchase a Trip Cancellation Insurance policy. These types of policies are available through many providers.*
*There are many medical insurance providers. Make sure risks associated with ski training are covered. For our coaches, we use Seven Corners with coverage under the “Travel Medical Insurance” policy for a cost of less than $100. Please note this is not an endorsement or recommendation.