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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Freddie Paellahead, we're also off to Canazei in Feb. I've been studying the piste maps and reckon I've worked out the route to Hidden Valley, it doesn't seem so bad but have read elsewhere that it might be a bit ambitious to do in one day from Canazei. Assuming early start with a couple of coffee stops is it doable in a day?
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Yes, we've done it (all experienced skiers but some getting a bit more "mature" and slower) but don't hang about. The main delays are with the queue for the buses at Armenterolla and walking up to the viewing point at the top of the cable car. On the way back, it is quicker to ski into Corvara to rejoin the Sella Ronda circuit than to take the "back" route.
And on the way back, make sure that nobody decides to nip into the loo at the bottom of the Arabba cable car just as it is leaving 
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| Freddie Paellahead wrote: |
| agw, Canazei 19-26th |
Ah well - I'll probably put up a little TR before you fly off.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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tangledupinblue, Hidden Valley is easily doable in a day from Canazei. A cab from Arabba to Lagazuoi is more expensive than from Armentarola, but makes it even easier.
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Freddie Paellahead, beequin, Thanks for the tips aside from being a skinflint I'm not keen an taking taxi's any more than necessary but good to hear that it is a reasonable trip in a day. There's me, quite experienced but getting on a bit and my two lads who whilst not so experienced do have youth on their side. I will look at the return journey via Corvara.
Can't wait to go now 
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tangledupinblue, remember to hurry! 
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Taxi from Armentarola is about €8 each (I think), compared to (from memory) €12 each for 5 from Arabba. Not sure what the time saving is, but I would estimate it at 30 to 40 mins.
We started early, put in an extra run at Arabba, did not stop long for lunch, but were back at Canazei by 3.30 pm. My wife does not ski fast and we also had a third-weeker with us who was of similar speed.
P.S. Don't forget the €2 for the horse tow.
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Have you tried Utia Malga Saraghes on run no. 9 from Pralongia down to Armentarola? It is in a lovely spot, does great food and an excellent hot chocolate with rum and cream! Also, Mister X down in Arabba (next to the chair lift), does great burgers and schnitzel and chips at really reasonable prices. Mickey's Grill next door is also very nice and food is always of a good standard. The best pizza in the area can be found at Bec de Roces at the top of the second chair out of Arabba (heading to Corvara). Get there early for a table on the upstairs balcony - the views are superb.
I've been trying to get my group to do a day trip from Arabba to Cinque Torri for years now (having done the Hidden Valley most years). I will definitely get them there next Feb!
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Freddie Paellahead, one of our party fell as the horse pulled away and she was right at the front. It was total and hilarious mayhem.
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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Is Ütia Malga Saraghes the one with the wooden mammoth (and other things) out side? If so, I agree. Only ever stopped there for coffee stop, never lunch. Might have to rectify that.
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Frosty the Snowman, Did anyone get that on video?..... 
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You know it makes sense.
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Mister X is often my first stop of the day.
Need a little break after the walk from the hotel according to ms boots
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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And (the newly completely rebuilt) Rif. Burz as the 2nd stop?
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Poster: A snowHead
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Just to say - fell in love with the Dolomites on our first visit there in March this year so loving this thread! Taking note of all these recommendations. Must get the ingredients for bombardinos to ply rellies and guests with the Christmas. 
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agw, yes, the Dolomites are very beguiling.
We took some friends with us last year who have skied for many years in the French Alps - they are coming back to the Dolomites this year.
For me, it's the scenery, the food and the welcoming attitude.
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Yes, it has a quite different feel to the French Alps. The Italian priorities seem to be -
1. La Bella Figura
2. An agreeable lunch
3. Nice pistes to ski on to and from lunch
No doubt we'll be going to a French mega ski area again sometime, but for now the Dolomites are perfect for us.
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| agw wrote: |
Nice pistes to ski on to and from lunch
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Yes, Malga Saraghes does have the wooden mammoth (and frozen water fountain too, some years) outside. Our kids named the whole area 'Teletubby Land' years ago as it reminded them of the hills in the TV programme, so even now as teenagers, they still ask if we are stopping at Telebubby Land! The food is very good, but it does get very busy at lunchtime. Best go early or late if you want to eat.
Interested to see the newly refurbished Rif. Burz. above Arabba.
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| bertie bassett wrote: |
| Hyst wrote: |
| Ütia Las Vegas is great, specialy if go in to the left (fireplace) - but smal. :D |
And with some great pictures in the gents. :lol: |
Sorry would not be able to tell (to flat area):
Stupied me, I meant : Refugio Ütia de Bioch. :shock:
http://www.fornata.it/rifugio/il_rifugio_uetia_de_bioch.htm
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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You know it makes sense.
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"....The first few lucky skiers on Ciampioni this morning ...."
The Pisteurs have just built the 'Depart' hut for the upcoming Men's Downhill.... (The downhill should be on BBC - somehow I doubt it tho'.....)
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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The ribs at the Punta Trieste (aka the Owl bar) in the Pralongia area near Corvara are very nice
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Poster: A snowHead
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| albob wrote: |
"....The first few lucky skiers on Ciampioni this morning ...."
The Pisteurs have just built the 'Depart' hut for the upcoming Men's Downhill.... (The downhill should be on BBC - somehow I doubt it tho'.....) |
Well I believe that Ski Sunday is due to start on Dec 15th this year, so hopefully the Val Gardena Men's Downhill on Sat 21st Dec might get some coverage on the following day's Ski Sunday.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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| Alastair Pink wrote: |
| albob wrote: |
"....The first few lucky skiers on Ciampioni this morning ...."
The Pisteurs have just built the 'Depart' hut for the upcoming Men's Downhill.... (The downhill should be on BBC - somehow I doubt it tho'.....) |
Well I believe that Ski Sunday is due to start on Dec 15th this year, so hopefully the Val Gardena Men's Downhill on Sat 21st Dec might get some coverage on the following day's Ski Sunday. |
Yep - you are right --- Val d'isere downhill features next sunday (BBC2 17.55) ; so looking good !
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Have you tried the WWI tour? 80km in a day.
I've done it from Arabba, anti clockwise takes you over to Malga Ciapela, down the Sottoguda gorge with it's ice climbers, via free bus to Alleghe and the Civetta ski area with great views of the 1200m almost sheer NW Wall of the Civetta and the helmet-shaped Monte Pelmo, another €5 bus trip up to Rifugio Fedare and ski over to Passo Falzarego to pick up the Hidden Valley run, horse-tow and ski back to Arabba.
The clockwise version includes a descent from the Marmolada, the highest peak in the Dolomites. Can be done in a day from Arabba, Corvara, San Cassiano, trickier from Canazei or Selva, but could maybe be done if you ate on the bus and skied very quickly.
Here's a pdf map detailing the route: http://www.altabadia.org/website/var/assets/pdf/391.pdf
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Thanks luigi. I suspect I could manage it, but I lead a group that are not particularly fast (and like to stop for coffee, then lunch, then beer near the end).
Kel, that's helpful, thanks.
Alastair Pink, we tried to get into Scottoni's last year (glad I didn't after what Kel wrote  ) and so stopped at the next one - which was more basic perhaps, but fine.
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The men in their 60s seemed to need fairly frequent loo stops
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