 Poster: A snowHead
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I've got plenty of time off work at the end of February and the first two weeks in March.
I've been skiing in the Arlberg and Scotland last month but want to go again before the end of the season. My usual ski-amigos are claiming poverty or cannot get the time off so I am considering going it alone.
There seems to have been quite a lot of snow in Italy and I've wanted to ski the Dolomiti SuperSki for a few years now.
Can anyone recommend any cheap accomodation in the DSS area? I'm based in Glasgow and would probably travel down to Manchester and fly to Innsbruck.
Any advice is much appreciated.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Depends what you mean by cheap - Colletts have some single rooms for no supplement in their chalets - http://www.colletts.co.uk/winter/
I'd say they are very good value, rather than cheap - plus they do ski hosting which might be an attraction for you.
They could well be booked up for your dates though - you'll need to phone/email/or chat via website to find out.
You'll also need to arrange your own flights to Venice or Innsbruck. Colletts include a transfer from Venice but charge £45 return for Innsbruck.
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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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Thanks but I think they are fully booked.
I was wondering if there are any pensions or cheap guest houses anyone could recommend.
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Another useful website ta agw, how do you decide?
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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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sean1967 I've not used the business since it changed hands, but try Simply Dolomiti ( sorry, can't post link, you'll have to google) They're based in Arabba & have a number of b&b's, local hotels &apartments on their books as well as organising transfers out of Venice. A number of s/h's used the company under the previous owner.
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Garni Laura in Arabba was highly recommended by friends who stayed there last year (we stayed up the hill in Hotel Alpenrose). It is almost next to the chair lift, but in the centre of town. I looked round and it looked really good.
Your best bet for travelling on a budget is to fly to Venice (Marco Polo or Treviso) and use the resort transfer bus - http://dolomitistars.dolomiti.org/index.cfm/transfer-eng/. It's very cheap at Euro 35 return.
Wherever you stay you will have a great time - the area is just fabulous.
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-and the food! 
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Hi, Mountainsun have a great catered chalet in San Cassiano, not fancy but great food and it's ski in/out. We've stayed there several times and always love it, from memory may have a couple of single rooms. They also have a chalet in St Martin in Badia but in my opinion the San Cass option is in a much better location. They do transfers from Venice but not sure about Innsbruck. The staff have always been a good bunch and maybe option to hook up with groups to ski with if you fancy some company.
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Thanks for all the info so far.
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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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| Hi, Mountainsun have a great catered chalet in San Cassiano, not fancy but great food and it's ski in/out. We've stayed there several times and always love it, from memory may have a couple of single rooms. They also have a chalet in St Martin in Badia but in my opinion the San Cass option is in a much better location. They do transfers from Venice but not sure about Innsbruck. The staff have always been a good bunch and maybe option to hook up with groups to ski with if you fancy some company. |
they do transfers from innsbruck too - but unfortunately for this season the single rooms are no longer allowed to be rented out due to some changes to the Italian licensing restrictions. Might be worth a shout as they have a relationship with a B&B type place down the road a little.
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Canazei?
Planber BB
Planber Apt
El Sangon
Stella Alpina BB
Stella Alpina Apt
£25-45 /n
some are 20m from the Belvidere lift - access to Sella Ronda
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You know it makes sense.
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Thanks for all the advice and info.
I do like a drink, even alone 
Am I correct in saying that Selva will have the best apres? I don't mind paying a couple of quid extra.
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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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Right,
how does this sound for a plan?
I drive down to Liverpool from Glasgow on the 26th. Park the car and fly to innsbruck and get public transport to Selva/Ortisei/ Santa Cristina and shack up in a cheap BnB.
What should I budget for lunch, a decent dinner and a few beers each night?
I know the area is massive so there should be enough to keep me entertained for 10 days.
How easy is it to get to other areas on the DSS pass that are not connected to the Sella Ronda? Are the buses decent?
Thanks in advance
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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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Cheers for all the info.
I've booked my flights from Liverpool to Innsbruck for a 10 day trip.
I'm looking at staying in B&B's in Santa Christina.
Whats the best way of getting my lift pass?
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