Christmas in Italy - escape to the slopes for a magical holiday
October 11th 2007
The special Christmas ski break offer in the Friulan Dolomites returns with even better prices and a great programme of events - from only £83 per person per night!
For those looking to escape the UK this Christmas, Holiday Homes in Italy are pleased to offer a special family ski offer in Forni di Sopra in Friuli Venezia Guilia with a host of festive activities.
The 3 night family ski offer (23rd - 26th December) is £250 per person* and includes:
Transfers to and from airport
Half board accommodation (dinner, bed and breakfast)
3 day ski pass
3 day ski and boot hire
Free pass to sport and leisure centre (ice-skating, swimming pool, sauna, gym, tobogganing and sledging)
Free festive programme of activities
4 night option £315 pp* (23rd - 27th December 2006)
5 night option £385 pp* (22nd - 27th December 2006)
The additional free festive programme includes:
Tasting of local products
Wine tasting
Cabaret night
Guided excursion with snow rackets in Dolomites Natural Park
Free ski lessons offered by teachers of Forni di Sopra Ski School
Lunch in a typical restaurant of the region
Snow machine excursions
Christmas Mass
Christmas lunch
Ski run with torches
Guided tour to magical local village of Sauris
Evening trip to Cortina d'Ampezzo
In the valley of Forni di Sopra, there is an area dedicated to beginners with everything they need to take those first steps onto the snow: ski lift, tow, moving walkway, as well as an amusement park in the snow, a sledge run and not forgetting a bar for refreshments.
The area of Varmost, offers slopes with breathtaking scenery and long runs which are always covered in snow. All 15km of runs are kept open by artificial snow machines. As you come down the slopes, there is a self-service restaurant at 1750m.
In addition to the downhill slopes, Forni di Sopra also has a wonderful 10km cross country trail, immersed in enchanting woodland.
Forni di Sopra would most suit families or couples looking for a magical Christmas Holiday. Get active on the beginner or advanced ski slopes and then unwind while you are entertained. The magical village of Sauris is not to be missed: a picturesque village of old wooden chalets that due to its location in the heart of the valley it has retained its local identity and communal spirit.
In addition to skiing, there is an open air skating rink, snow park, leisure centre, bars, restaurants, a small selection of shops and a nightclub.
How to get there
To reach Forni di Sopra, there are direct flights to Trieste airport from Stansted with Ryanair. Transfers from Trieste are included in the price. It is also possible to use Venice Marco Polo and Treviso, which will be subject to a surcharge.
Further information
For further details or to reserve a place, please call 0845 2297057 and ask for David or e-mail: info@holidayhomesinitaly.co.uk
NB: *Please note that this offer excludes flights
Further discounts are available if you provide your own ski equipment
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