Ski Safari goes large for 2013-14 with 14 new resorts

SURREY, U.K. - Aug. 11, 2013 - PRLog -- ON THE UPWARD SLOPE – Eight resorts in Austria

As the second most popular destination for British skiers and snowboarders, Austria was an obvious choice. Ski Safari has introduced a total of 8 new resorts, from world-famous names such as St Anton (http://www.skisafari.com/Ski-Austria-St-Anton-Resort-Info.aspx) and Kitzbühel (http://www.skisafari.com/Ski-Austria-Kitzbuhel-Resort-Info.aspx) to long-time British favourites like Obergurgl (http://www.skisafari.com/Ski-Austria-Obergurgl-Hochgurgl-Resort-Info.aspx), Saalbach-Hinterglemm (http://www.skisafari.com/Ski-Austria-Saalbach-Hinterglemm-Resort-Info.aspx) and Zell am See (http://www.skisafari.com/Ski-Austria-Zell-am-See-and-Kaprun-Resort-Info.aspx), to lesser known resorts like Galtür (http://www.skisafari.com/Ski-Austria-Galtur-Resort-Info.aspx) and Sölden (http://www.skisafari.com/Ski-Austria-Solden-Resort-Info.aspx) and even city skiing from Tirol’s capital, Innsbruck (http://www.skisafari.com/Ski-Austria-Innsbruck-Resort-Inf...). Increased accessibility to Austria with daily flights from airlines, including easyJet, British Airways, Monarch and Jet2, has allowed the desire for shorter breaks and greater flexibility to grow. Austria’s strength shines through as an affordable destination with reasonable in-resort and on-mountain prices and where the locals extend a genuine welcome towards their guests. Resorts radiate an authentic mountain atmosphere stemming back from their rural heritage, setting Austria apart from many purpose built resorts.

How much? Ski Safari (01273 224060, www.skisafari.com), has 4 nights at the 3* Mountain Hotel  Schmittenhöhe on half board at 2000m above village of Zell am See with flights, cable car transfer and car hire starting from  £559pp or a 7 night holiday at 4* Hotel Austria in Obergurgl on half board  starts from £999pp with flights and transfers.

 

THE ITALIAN JOB – Three new resorts in Italy

The Italian resorts of Cortina d’Ampezzo (http://www.skisafari.com/Ski-Italy-Cortina-dAmpezzo-Resor...), Madonna di Campiglio (http://www.skisafari.com/Ski-Italy-Madonna-di-Campiglio-Resort-Info.aspx) and Santa Cristina (http://www.skisafari.com/Ski-Italy-Santa-Cristina-Val-Gardena-Resort-Info.aspx) have been carefully chosen for the Ski Safari programme on the merits of offering great skiing matched with great style, high-end accommodation, reliable snow records, amazing scenery and great food. Located in western Trentino, Madonna di Campiglio is one of Italy’s most sought after ski resorts, offering an exceptional combination of interesting skiing and chic mountain atmosphere. The traditional resort of Santa Cristina in the Val Gardena valley, offers direct access to the famous Sella Ronda ski circuit and into the heart of the Dolomiti Superski, with over 1000km covered on one ski pass. Whilst chic Cortina d’Ampezzo, with its impressive scenery, elegant boutiques and fine dining, is also rewarded with serene pistes as the native Italians spend more time in the cafes than on the piste!

How much? Ski Safari (01273 224060, www.skisafari.com), has 7 nights at the 5* Cristallo Hotel Spa & Golf in Cortina d’Ampezzo on B&B, starting from £1389pp or 7 nights at the 4*+ DV Chalet Boutique Hotel & Spa in Madonna di Campiglio on B&B from £879pp or 7 nights at the ski-in, ski-out 4* Sporthotel Monte Pana in Santa Cristina on half board, starting from £1229pp. All prices include return flights and resort transfers.

 
FJORD FOCUS – Trysil for families

Following a successful first year in Norway last season, Ski Safari has expanded this year by adding the new family-friendly resort of Trysil (http://www.skisafari.com/Ski-Norway-Trysil-Resort-Info.aspx). Leveraging kudos from being ‘Norway's Best Alpine Resort for Families’, amidst a country known for its family resorts, Trysil is all you could want and more from the family skiing experience. Located two hours north of Oslo, the majority of the accommodation options present ski-in ski-out convenience and the ski school is right on the doorstep, taking children from 3 years old. There are three sides of the mountain with effortless blues and flattering reds on wide open slopes, which are perfect for beginners and intermediates, who prefer taking it easy. With a long season from November through to late April, Trysil benefits from assured snow conditions and even promises a unique snow promise guarantee.

How much? Ski Safari (01273 224060, www.skisafari.com), has 7 nights at the 4* Radisson Blu Resort Trysil on half board from 22^nd – 29^th December from £3695 for a family of 4 in a deluxe room, with flights and transfers. Or at the 3* Fjellblikk self-catering apartments in January, starting from £535 pp, saving £50 pp and based on 4 sharing.

 

ON A SWISS ROLL – Lenzerheide and Arosa connect

Ski Safari introduced Lenzerheide (http://www.skisafari.com/Ski-Switzerland-Lenzerheide-Resort-Info.aspx) to its programme last year ahead of the big news planned for this forthcoming 2013-14 season. Following years of consultation, the resorts of Lenzerheide and Arosa (http://www.skisafari.com/Ski-Switzerland-Arosa-Resort-Info.aspx) in the Graubunden region will be joined together by a newly installed 6-seater chair lift from the Mottahut on the Lenzerheide side bringing guests up to the cable car station. The cable car will then cover the 2km distance between the two resorts from Urdenfuerggli in Lenzerheide to Hoernli in Arosa. Already established ski resorts in their own right, the existing 70km of pistes in Arosa will be joined with the 155km of pistes in Lenzerheide, giving an overall new combined skiing area of 225km. Due to open on 14^th December 2014, the new project will give skiers and boarders, familiar with either side of the mountain, a whole new alpine experience. Only an hour and a half from Zurich airport, Lenzerheide is perfect for a short break and offers some extensive off-piste and more challenging skiing. Arosa, on the other hand, is a more suitable base for beginners, intermediates and families too.

How much? Ski Safari (01273 224060, www.skisafari.com), has 4 nights at the £552pp on bed and breakfast basis at the 3* Hotel Kurhaus in Lenzerheide, with SWISS flights and rail/bus transfers or a 7 night holiday at the 3* Sorell Hotel Asora in Arosa on half board starts from £940pp, with SWISS flights and rail transfers.

 

RIDE THE POWDER HIGHWAY - New all-American Safari

This new all-American ‘Classic Colorado’ (http://www.skisafari.com/Ski-USA-Colorado-Safari-Classic.aspx) safari is the ultimate road trip adventure, bringing together three of America’s most iconic ski towns, Crested Butte, Telluride and Aspen. A hearty welcome from the locals in Crested Butte goes a long way and sets the scene for a journey back in time through the old Wild West. With flawlessly groomed pistes, Crested Butte is a sound all-round resort with a genuine local’s mountain vibe. Moving on to Telluride, which perfectly balances its former mining town heritage with everything you need from a ski resort, with incredible terrain, super light powder, stunning scenery and superb après ski. All superlatives combine together to create a superpower that few resorts can match for the last destination on the safari, Aspen. This world-famous resort is a world heritage site, offering some of America’s most luxurious accommodation in Aspen town.

How much? Ski Safari (01273 224060, www.skisafari.com) has 14 nights including accommodation, flights and hire of an SUV from £1650pp, based on one night in a 3* in Denver, 4 nights at a 3* in Crested Butte, 5 nights in a 3* in Telluride and 4 nights in a 4* in Aspen/Snowmass.