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5 reasons to choose The Three Peaks for a Winter holiday in the Dolomites
ski resort of Three Peaks Dolomites is located in South Tyrol amidst the Unesco World Heritage Dolomites. It remains an undiscovered and uncrowded ski experience even after winning multiple awards. The ski runs are perfectly groomed and with an efficient system of man made snow, skiing is always guaranteed. Providing more than 100 km of slopes for all abilities and connecting 5 stunning mountains with enthralling views on all sides, here are 5 reasons to choose this area for your next Winter holiday.
Family fun
The Baranci Mountain in San Candido/Innichen, is the ideal white paradise for children and discoverers of Winter sports. The impeccable slopes snake down from the imposing Baranci Peaks to the outskirts of town. This mountain also offers an exciting 2 km sledging trail. The sledges are loaded onto the chair lift up to the mountain hut from where you can race to the bottom. And how invigorating to be able to do it at night when the chair lift is running and the main ski slope is floodlit! On these evenings the Baranci Mountain hut is open offering great mountain food or a hot drink between runs.
The San Candido ski school is one of the best schools of South Tyrol for introducing children to the sport. They also offer a nursery school so that parents can be free to enjoy some free time on the snow.
White adrenaline rush
The courageous drivers of the snow-cats have decided to allow the public to experience the thrill of being their passengers as they work to get the slopes back to perfection after a busy day of skiing. Different slopes and different gradients are on offer, including the steepest slope in Italy, where the snow-cat has to be secured by winches. The rapid and steep descent back to the valley station ensures a genuine free fall experience. The free fall ride allows one to appreciate the hard work that goes into maintaining the ski slopes.
The steepest slope
Another mountain with much to do in this unique Alpine destination, is Croda Rossa. Two cable cars reach this winterland with fun activities for children and adults.Known for it’s huge and friendly snowmen and for the small reindeer herd which visitors can help to feed. This mountain is also notorious for comprising the steepest slope in Italy! With a 72% incline, it is made up of two parts, the second steeper than the first. Here too you will find a suspenseful 5 km sledging trail which winds it’s way down the mountain through woods and fields.
A Christmas tale
From this year the Three Peaks Dolomites ski resort will offer it’s visitors a true Christmas ambiance. The best chefs of the area, already known as having the best restaurants in Italy, will be offering special Christmas dishes in selected mountain huts. Children will be enthralled to be able to post their letters to Father Christmas in a real post office high up in the white mountains and count the stars of the huge tree with a thousand lights. Down in the valley the quaint and well-tended Christmas market of San Candido with it’s array of local products, adds to the charm of this romantic mountain town.
Giro tour of five peaks
The five mountains which make up this unspoiled ski carousel can be admired via an incomparable summit tour on skis. making use of some of the 32 state of the art cable cars and unbeatable ski shuttle to connect all areas and give the skier an unforgettable experience. An exhilarating day on 34 km of impeccable runs with a 5,600m elevation gain and breathtaking views. For those who prefer not to ski alone, a professional ski instructor is on hand to allow you to live this experience to the full.
Apart from skiing, snowboarding or other strenuous activities, the resort flaunts a comprehensive and diverse network of marked Winter hiking trails. Or just relax and enjoy this Winter wonderland.
Anna Moggia is Owner of Boutique Hotel Zenana.
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This looks like the perfect winter get away for all the family. I am not much of an adrenaline junkie but my son and husband are so they could hit those steep slopes which sound scary but amazing the steepest is there in croda rosa. I love that there seems to be so many varied things to do for non ski fans and little ones too. Friendly snowmen sound magical as well I think I know where I want to go for my pre Christmas get away this year. Thank you for sharing this adventure.