Trip to Ski the Dolomites, Alba-Canazei, Italy February 12 – 21, 2027
Optional Milan extension Add-On February 21 - 24, 2027
 
Click here to view a powerpoint presentation about the trip!

Trip Package Includes:

• Round trip group air (20 seats) from Cincinnati CVG to Milan MXP on American Airlines
• Ground transportation from Milan to Alba hotel (approx. 4 hours) and to IH Milano Hotel
• 7 Nights lodging at Alpstyle Hotel Albolina with daily breakfast and dinner
• Welcome Reception
• 1 Night Feb 20 at IH Milano Centrale Hotel with breakfast Feb 21; transportation to airport TBD at additional cost

All base Air taxes and fuel surcharges are included but subject to change. Hotel and ground transportation charges included are based on an exchange rate range, but subject to change.

Trip Cost: Base Package Price: double occupancy $3377 by check or $3478.21 by credit card. Single supplement add $536 by check or $552 by credit card.

Payment:  to SportsAmerica by check or credit card.  Link for payment & schedules:  https://www.sportsamerica.com/onlinedev/lexingtondolomites2027    Option: Hand deliver check to trip leader prior to payment schedule due date.

Airfare options: Please notice there are two options for your return from Milan, either February 21st or February 24th. There are currently 14 seats available for a February 24th return and 6 seats available for a February 21st return. PLEASE NOTE: There are two different price points for the group air. The first 10 seats with a return on Feb 24 and the first 4 seats with a return on Feb 21 are $1224 per seat. Once those are filled the remaining seats (4 on Feb 24 and 2 on Feb 21) will be at the next pricing tier of $1267 per seat. Once the first 14 seats are filled the registration for air will be updated with the next tier of seats.

Milan Extension February 21-24, 2027 Includes:

• 3 Nights lodging with daily breakfast at the 4-star IH Milano Central Hotel, under a 5-minute walk to the train station.
• Transportation options to airport on Feb 24 TBD, at additional cost.
• Sight-seeing in the Milan area: “explore at leisure on your own”
• Cost with check: $564 double occupancy, add $423 for single supplement. Add 3% with credit card.

Flight Information:  American Airlines

Feb 12    AA4381   CVG/JFK    2:21pm/4:29pm
Feb 12    AA198     JFK/MXP   6:25pm/8:05 am Feb 13
Feb 21    AA199     MXP/JFK   10:20am/1:35pm
Feb 21     AA4338   JFK/CVG     5:59pm/8:27pm

Alternate return option:
Feb 24    AA199      MXP/JFK    10:20am/1:35pm
Feb 24    AA338      JFK/CVG      5:59pm/8:27pm

 Membership:  In addition to the trip application below, all trip members must complete a Club Membership Application, and pay the current club membership fee of $40.00 (or be a member of another OVSC club).

Online Trip Application

Hard Copy Trip Application

If you are unable to complete the required applications online, and/or have any questions in general, please contact the trip leader for assistance.

Lift Tickets: (on your own) Dolomite Superski network accepts the IKON Passes, which SportsAmerica offers on this link, PW: snow. https://www.sportsamerica.com/ikon-lexington  

Travel Insurance: is highly recommended for all and purchase as soon as initial payment is made.  For skiers: Italy has 2 new laws:  skiers must wear a helmet; must purchase ski insurance that provides third party liability that is mandatory.  A policy can be purchased online in advance for approximately 3.5 euros per day. 

Features and Information:

• Alpstyle Hotel Albolina, family owned & run hospitality with alpine charm throughout. Located 8-minute walk to ski lift.   A shuttle bus stop is nearby for easy access into Canazei village.   Hotel Wellness Center has a Finnish sauna, indoor pool, Jacuzzi whirlpool hot tub, Turkish steam bath, and solarium. Massage and beauty treatments are available.   https://albolina.it 
• Optional group or individual day trip excursions to be offered or suggested in the Alba area at additional cost TBD.  A travel host from SportsAmerica will be in Alba to assist with information and scheduling activities. 
• Canazei is a municipality with 2,000 inhabitants in the upper Val di Fassa. includes the hamlets of Alba, Gries and Penia. The local inhabitants speak dolomitic Ladin. It’s the most famous winter sport area in the Val di Fassa.  It is the starting point of the world-famous Sellaronda circuit, the 25-mile-long panoramic route extends around the Sella Group with unforgettable scenery.  The Alba-Ciampac ski area is easily accessible by cable car from Alba di Canazei and features ski slopes for skiers of all levels, including challenging descents for advanced skiers and easier slopes for beginners and children and a timed slope. The ski area is also complete with a ski and snowboard school, an itinerary for snowshoe hikes. Alba di Canazei boasts an ice rink and a ski and snowboard rental. 
• The elevation in Canazei is 4800 ft.  The highest point on the Sellaronda ski circuit in the Dolomites is Piz Boè, which reaches 10,338 ft or 3152 m above sea level.  

Milan: Sight-seeing in the area is “explore at leisure on your own”.  Idea for seeing main attractions in 1, 2, or 3 days is the Gray Line Hop on/Hop off Bus Tour. Convenient stop is at the  train station.  www.grayline.com/tours/milan-tour-on-touristic-open-bus-24-hours-ticket/  Venice is a direct destination on a high-speed train that is under 3 hours depending on choice of departure time.  Transportation to Milan MXP Airport on Feb 21 or 24 will be the option of the train or a bus based on the number of participants (add-on cost).

Please contact trip leader for assistance and/or any questions.

Trip Leader: Robin Jones or rkjones300@yahoo.com, or 859-948-2934

Disclaimer: Although reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the above, LSSC reserves the right to correct any errors.