Cortina, Italy

Italy Gay Ski Week

Name: Italy Gay Ski Week
Brand: Italy Gay Travels
Price: 1990 EUR
Availability: InStock

Join Italy Gay Travels for the first and sought after Italy Gay Ski Week. We will host a week of fun in the snow at the most fashionable ski resort in Italy, Cortina d’Ampezzo.

Set just a couple of hours north of Venice, the Olympic resort of Cortina D’Ampezzo is one of the most visited resorts in the Italian Alps: with over 120 kms of pistes and 83 runs, it attracts thousands of skiers of various levels every year. In fact, the town is the choice of many visitors from all over the world, not only for its slopes, but also for the large selection of superb accommodation, bars, restaurants and shopping areas.

The ski resort of Cortina has hosted many ski races, such as the 1956 Winter Olympics and the 2021 Ski World Championships: the Olympic flame will come back in this 1,000 year old resort in 2026.

Cortina is part of the Dolomites UNESCO World Heritage Site: skiers can take part in cross-country tours through the Ampezzo Dolomites Natural Reserve. The Dolomiti Superski Pass also gives access to over 1,200 km of slopes including the neighbouring valleys.

We will stay in the center of the action, in a fantastic 4 star hotel, Bellevue Hotel, right on top of Corso Italia, the main street of Cortina. Our accommodation includes buffet breakfast, to start the day and the race to the slopes in the best shape; entry to the private spa and to the gym of the hotel.

For a smoother in-resort experience, we highly recommend pre-booking Lift passes, ski equipment hire and/or tuition. Please let us know your requirements and we will help you take care of what is needed.

If you want a holiday on the snow that is both relaxing and full of energy, with new gay friends from all over the world, Italy Gay Ski Week is the trip for you. The Hotel, carefully selected by your Italy Gay Travels hosts, offers great services: its equipment features a spa and a gym, wifi and on-site massage services. We will also spend at least four nights altogether in traditional restaurants enjoying local food: please let us know if you have any allergies or dietary requirements in order to tailor the meals accordingly.

When

16–23 January 2027 · 7 nights

Where

Cortina d’Ampezzo

Group

8–12 people

Stay

4* Bellevue Hotel

Highlights

Enjoy one of the biggest ski areas in the world
Discover magical landscapes and enjoy beautiful views from amazing slopes
Taste real Italian comfort food and live the Italian high life
Learn to ski with experienced Italian teachers
Make new friends from all over the world
Stay in a traditional 4* hotel with 7 breakfasts and 7 dinners included

Route

Cortina d'Ampezzo and the Dolomites

Route stops

Day by day

Day 1

Saturday: Welcome to Cortina

Make your way over to Cortina D’Ampezzo. Welcome to the Hotel Bellevue, smack in the center of Cortina! This is the perfect spot to forget about your troubles, clear your mind and just relax. Upon arrival you will be greeted and shown your room as well as given a tour of the facilities that are at your disposal for the duration of your stay. In the evening, join the Italy Gay Ski Week group and your host for an aperitif. This will be the perfect opportunity to get to know your fellow skiers as well as your Italy Gay Travels host. We will enjoy a beautiful dinner altogether and we will get ready for the adventure that lies ahead of us. The Welcome Dinner is on us of course!

Meals: Aperitif, Dinner

Day 2 to 7

Sunday-Friday: Daily Program

Typically the days at the Italy Gay Ski Week start with a hearty breakfast in the hotel. Soon after breakfast, it’s time to get ready for the slopes and enjoy amazing rides in the snow! Cortina d’Ampezzo ski resort includes the areas of Cortina, San Vito di Cadore, Auronzo and Misurina. It offers a huge variety of slopes for all levels and all disciplines: skiing, snowboarding, freestyle and freeride! If you don’t feel like skiing or if you are not a skier at all, no worries! You can still enjoy Cortina and its amazing surroundings, thanks to an array of activities that we can organise for you. These include a day getaway at the Lake Sarapis, a helicopter ride over the area, a private ride to enjoy amazing lakes and secluded mountain cottages, or a walk in the Cinque Torri area. We promise: at the Italy Gay Ski Week you can’t get bored! And if you feel like doing nothing, just enjoy a relaxing day at the spa of the hotel or pamper yourself with shopping. Whatever you choose to do, make sure to join us every afternoon from 5pm for some Apres-ski Drinks in the best bars of Cortina d’Ampezzo. In the evening we will enjoy dinner together.

Meals: Breakfast, Apres-ski Drinks, Dinner

Day 8

Saturday: See you soon!

After breakfast, we all say goodbye (no tears hopefully) and see you next year for another Italy Gay Ski Week! We hope that we see you next time. We have designed this exclusive Ski Week with flexibility to ensure that everyone has the best experience on the snow.

Meals: Breakfast

What you'll experience

Learning to ski with experienced Italian instructors
Socializing at daily après-ski events
Relaxing in the hotel's private spa and gym

What you'll taste

Tasting authentic Italian comfort food
Dinners at traditional local restaurants
Daily aperitifs and après-ski drinks

Accommodation & meals

Accommodation is in the fantastic 4-star Bellevue Hotel, located centrally on Corso Italia in Cortina. The stay includes a daily buffet breakfast and access to the hotel's private spa and gym.

Getting there

Guests should fly in and out of Venice Airport (VCE). From there, you will need to make your own way to the hotel in Cortina d'Ampezzo, which is approximately a 2-hour journey.

What's included

7 nights in a 4-star hotel
7 breakfasts
7 dinners (including Welcome and Farewell dinners)
Italy Gay Travels host for the entire week
Entry to the hotel's private spa and gym

Not included

, 4% credit card commission fee
, Return flights
, City taxes
, Personal expenses
, Meals not mentioned in the program
, Lift passes, ski equipment hire, and ski lessons
, Insurance
, Gratuity for the Vacation Leader and staff (from €100 suggested)
, Single room supplement: €890 or US$1,049

Good to know

The trip is centered around skiing and snowboarding in the Cortina d’Ampezzo resort, which offers over 120 km of pistes and is suitable for all skill levels. The resort is part of the Dolomiti Superski area with access to over 1,200 km of slopes. Ski lessons can be arranged upon request. Non-skiing activities such as trekking, scenic helicopter rides, and relaxing at the spa are also available.

Support

The trip is led by an Italy Gay Travels host who will be with the group for the entire week to ensure everything runs smoothly and safely. A gratuity for the Vacation Leader and staff, starting from €100, is customary and expected.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to be an expert skier?+

No, all skill levels are welcome. The resort has a huge variety of slopes for all abilities. We can also help arrange lessons with experienced Italian teachers.

What if I don't ski?+

No problem! There are many other activities available, such as trekking to Lake Sarapis, helicopter rides over the Dolomites, visiting mountain cottages, shopping in Cortina's high-end boutiques, or simply relaxing at the hotel spa.

Are meals included?+

Yes, 7 buffet breakfasts and 7 dinners are included in the price. This includes a welcome dinner on the first night, a farewell dinner on the last night, and five dinners at local restaurants during the week.