Adventure · Italy
Ski Cortina - Italy
20 Mar 2027 – 27 Mar 2027 7 nights from £1,369pp
Italy's Cortina d'Ampezzo hosted the 1956 & 2026 Winter Olympics
Located east of the Sellaronda circuit, it’s not called the 'Queen of the Dolomites' for nothing. It has 140 kilometres of skiable terrain that stretches up to a incredible 2,939 metres. It’s renowned for the excellent selection of skiing as well as superb accommodation, bars, restaurants and shopping.
The main skiing areas are the Cortina Cube (Socrepes, Faloria and Mietres), Tofana, and Lagazuoi - 5 Torri, with plenty of challenging runs as well as some of the most amazing views. The areas are either linked by the impressive network of lifts or local ski buses and in Winter 2021 saw a number of new and improved lifts cutting down queues and CO2 emissions. The Tofana area has a women's downhill World Cup run, which Cortina hosts each January and, in February 2021, held the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships, inviting some of the world's best skiers for an unmissable event.
Availability and pricing
| Option | Price | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Ski Cortina - Italy Accommodation | ||
| Place in a twin share room | No supplement | 16 places left |
| Place in a sole occupancy room | £249.00 | 3 places left |
| Ski Cortina - Italy | ||
| London Gatwick | £1369.00 | 7 places left |
| Birmingham | £1388.00 | 5 places left |
| Edinburgh | £1398.00 | 2 places left |
| Manchester | £1398.00 | 5 places left |
| Gatwick Ski Carriage | £52.00 | 3 places left |
| Birmingham Ski Carriage | £84.00 | 2 places left |
| Edinburgh Ski Carriage | £84.00 | 1 place left |
| Manchester Ski Carriage | £84.00 | 2 places left |
| Blue Ski Only | £94.00 | 9 places left |
| Red Ski Only | £115.00 | 17 places left |
| Blue Ski and Boot Hire | £143.00 | 11 places left |
| Black Ski Only | £157.00 | 10 places left |
| Red Ski and Boot Hire | £164.00 | 17 places left |
| Black Ski and Boot Hire | £223.00 | 12 places left |
| Full Area Lift Pass | £311.00 | 17 places left |
Booking conditions for this holiday
Our booking conditions apply to this holiday, including the deposit and the cancellation scale. Read the booking conditions
Quote the holiday title or this reference if you call the team about it: SH0000792
Who else is going
The question everyone asks and nobody wants to.
- On this departure
- 1 person booked The operator's own count for this trip — you'd make 2. It can still grow before you travel.
- Travelling alone
- Most people book on their own
Why you'll love this holiday
What's included
- International flights
- Transfers
- Twin Room Accommodation (3* local rating)
- 7 Breakfasts
- 7 Evening Meals
- Resort Fee
- Spice Host
Not included
- Single Room supplement if required
- Personal travel insurance
- Drinks & some meals
- Optional extras
- Ski Extras inc Lift Pass, Ski and Boot Hire and Helmet (compulsory) if required
Travel and where you'll stay
Barisetti Sport Hotel - Barisetti Sport Hotel is a much-loved hotel in Cortina, with many guests returning year after year thanks to its warm hospitality and friendly atmosphere. You’ll feel welcome from the moment you arrive.
The location is ideal, just 50 metres from the Tofana cable car and around 600 metres from the main shopping street. Enjoy some of the best mountain views in town right from the hotel.
Cortina’s centre is just a short walk away, offering stylish boutiques and lively bars. After a day out, unwind in the hotel’s small wellness area with a sauna and Turkish bath, or relax with a drink in the cosy bar.
Hotel facilities
- Spa & wellness facilities
- Wellness facilities payable locally (approx. €10 per person), Steam room , Sauna
- Heated boot room
- Free Wi-Fi
- Tavern bar
Bedroom facilities
- All rooms ensuite with either bath or shower (request if preference but not guaranteed)
- Balcony
- TV, Safe
- Minibar
- Hairdryer
NB- There is no lift at this hotel.
Getting there — flights to Innsbruck
Departing from London Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham or Edinburgh.
London Gatwick
Manchester
Birmingham departing only
Edinburgh
These are the times currently scheduled. Airlines change them, sometimes months before departure, so please treat them as provisional rather than final.
Luggage, transfers and flight notes
27/03/2027Innsbruck to Birmingham Dep: 1355 Arr: 1505
Transfer Time 3.30 hours
Titan Airways - 20kg hold luggage
Jet 2 - 22kg hold luggage
Before you travel
Passport validity
For UK passport holders your passport must be:
- issued less than 10 years before the day you enter (check the "date of issue")
- valid for at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave (check the "expiry date")
You must check your passport meets these requirements before you travel. If your passport was issued before 1 October 2018, extra months may have been added to its expiry date.
Entry rules for EU travel — EES, ETIAS and your GHIC
EU Entry/Exit System (EES)
The Entry/Exit System (EES) is being introduced gradually across the external borders of the European countries that use it, including the collection of biometric data such as a facial image and fingerprints. Passports continue to be stamped as usual in the meantime.
Further information: travel-europe.europa.eu/ees
ETIAS
UK citizens will eventually need a travel authorisation (ETIAS) to enter the European countries that require it for short stays. It is linked to your passport and valid for up to three years. There is no confirmed start date yet — we will let everyone know when it is required and how to apply.
Global Health Insurance Card
A UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC), or a still-valid EHIC, gives you the right to access state-provided healthcare during a temporary stay in the EU. It is not a replacement for travel insurance.
Travel insurance
Please ensure that you have adequate personal travel insurance to suit your requirements in place before you travel.
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Food and meals
The Barisetti Sport Hotel is on a half board basis (drinks not included).
Each morning you can enjoy a great spread of continental items from the buffet, many of which are freshly prepared in the kitchen. You'll also find daily hot options including items such as eggs and bacon.
Evening meals at the hotel consist of three courses, each with several options to choose from. Dishes are a mix of both Tyrolean and international dishes.
In Italy, it’s common for hotels not to provide tap water during meal service. Still and sparkling bottled water can be easily purchased locally.
This property caters for the following special dietary requirements
Gluten free and Vegetarian
Before you book
Will I be the only one on my own?
No. Almost everyone books on their own — that is the whole point of the trip. Nobody has to pair up and nobody sits on their own at dinner unless they want to.
Do I have to share a room?
Only if you want to. Sharing a twin with another solo traveller of the same sex costs nothing extra, and it is how most people keep the price down. If you would rather have a room to yourself, you can — see the single-room price on the trip you are looking at.
Is there a single supplement?
There is a charge for a room of your own and it varies a great deal by trip, so the honest answer is the figure on the holiday you are looking at rather than an average. What there is not is any obligation to pay it: sharing a twin with another solo traveller of the same sex costs nothing extra, and it is a genuine option rather than a token one.
Every holiday with a single room available, and what each one costs, is listed on single rooms and single supplements.
How big is the group?
Small enough to learn everyone’s name in the first day or two. Group sizes vary by trip and are listed on each holiday.
What does the host actually do?
Your host is there to make your holiday feel easy, welcoming and fun. They travel with the group throughout the trip, help everyone get to know each other, keep things running smoothly and are there if you need anything along the way.
They’re not a traditional holiday rep — they’re part of the group, sharing the experience with you and helping make sure nobody feels left out.
Is my money protected?
Yes. Payments are held in a bonded trust account, and every holiday booked with flights is ATOL protected under licence 9046. If you arrange your own flights, your money for the holiday is still protected by the bonded trust account, but the flights you buy elsewhere are not covered by our ATOL.
What age are the other travellers?
It varies by trip. Most groups span a wide range of ages with a shared interest in the destination rather than a shared birth year.
Is there a minimum age?
Yes — 18. Spice Escapes holidays are adults only.
Most people who travel with us are in their forties and beyond, but that is who books rather than a rule. There is no upper age limit, and two people travelling together do not need to be a similar age: a daughter in her thirties travelling with her mother in her sixties is an ordinary booking.
Is Spice Escapes a singles or dating holiday company?
No. Spice Escapes is a hosted holiday company for people who travel on their own. Almost everyone books alone, groups are small and adults only (mostly forties to sixties), and a named host travels with every departure so nobody is the odd one out. It is about the destination and the company, not matchmaking.
What travellers say
4.9/5 from 63 reviews on Google
Questions about this holiday?
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