Ski Italy’s Dolomites, Visit the Winter Olympics and Celebrate at the Venice Carnival

There are many ways to experience Italy’s spectacular Dolomites Mountains and to savor the traditions and culture of the four Ladin valleys of Badia, Gherdëina, Fascia, and Fodom. But no doubt the best way is to ski using the Sellaronda ski lift carousel. The natural beauty of this mountain world will catch your eye and take your breath away. You will never forget that vast ski area with its gourmet restaurants overlooking the valleys. Sella Ronda is a circular ski route leading around the mighty Sella massif and offering 26 km of downhill trails in a single day. Whet your appetite for the culinary discovery of the four course Italian dinners, included in the package and après-ski with delicious Tyrolean beer. Explore Val Gardena mountain village, its history and traditions with friends from the Ski Club and – if you want even more fun and adventure - join a post-ski trip to Venice for the Carnival.

Accommodation: Hotel Antares (Val Gardena, February 7-14, 2026)

(https://www.residencehotels.com/dolomiti/val-gardena/selva-di-val-gardena/) Price $3200

- Four star hotel, located in the center of Val Gardena, steps away from a lift, offers direct access to Sella Ronda;

- Round Trip Air on Austrian/Lufthansa;

- Round Trip Bus Transfer from/to Venice;

- Daily breakfasts and dinners included;

- SPA, swimming pool, stream bath, Finnish sauna and waterfall;

- Complimentary bus ticket for all of Val Gardena;

- Welcome drinks during meet & greet reception;

- Single Supplement $1750;

- Resort and hotel tax.

Optional Day Trip to Cortina to watch Olympic Games (February 11, 2026) Price $150 pp includes:

- 9:00 - Pick up at Hotel Antares

- 17:00 - Returning to Hotel Antares on time for the Happy Hour

Return flight to Washington on February 14, 2026 via Frankfurt, arriving IAD @3:50 pm. 

Optional Post-Ski Package (Venice, February 14-17, 2026) (https://www.fenicehotels.com/en/)

- Price - $840 pp ($150 single supplement) includes:

- 3 nights in a Four-Star Hotel La Fenice et Des Artistes, located in a short walking distance from Piazza San Marco;

- Daily breakfast, resort and hotel tax;

- Transfer by private taxi/boat round trip to airport/hotel with luggage;

- Return flight on February 17, 2026 via Frankfurt, arriving IAD @3:50 PM.

Trip Insurance

The Club recommends that participants purchase sufficient travel insurance and medical insurance as it will not be liable for any injuries caused during the trip or for trip cancellations made by the participant after the cancellation deadline. You can compare and purchase travel insurance at insuremytrip.com. Note that if you choose to pay via a credit card, a few high end credit cards include trip cancellation insurance as part of their benefits.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations by Oct 8: $750 penalty.  After Oct 8, refunds (less penalty and rebooking fees) only if substitute found. Club assists in finding substitutes.

Trip price is subject to fluctuations in exchange rates. Participants will be given as much notice as possible should the value of Euro and/or Dollar shift significantly. The price will be locked in no later than 12/27/2025.