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| Peter S wrote: |
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The new black run at Ciampinoi. Ah, this explains the ground works we saw in Selva this summer  |
does anyone know where this is ? I can't see anything on the piste maps. Maybe an extra section on the black down to Selva from Ciampinoi to reduce congestion?
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SR now open up to 333kms plus 162 lifts.
Nearby Kronplatz now up to 91kms and 27 lifts open.
Bit of a warm up the next week but staying dry. Still making snow tonight but reported depths at Corvara are good and seem to be well on towards season target depths.
Here is the link to open lifts and runs:
https://www.dolomitisuperski.com/en/live-info/lifts
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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| richb67 wrote: |
| Peter S wrote: |
https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1BWt74uBDQ/?mibextid=wwXIfr
The new black run at Ciampinoi. Ah, this explains the ground works we saw in Selva this summer |
does anyone know where this is ? I can't see anything on the piste maps. Maybe an extra section on the black down to Selva from Ciampinoi to reduce congestion? |
Looks like the under used run off of the back of Ciampinoi which brings you back in to Selva under the Ciampinoi gondola.
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Now showing as alternative on openskimap.
Might have to do the run twice to compare? 
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| Mollerski wrote: |
| richb67 wrote: |
| Peter S wrote: |
https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1BWt74uBDQ/?mibextid=wwXIfr
The new black run at Ciampinoi. Ah, this explains the ground works we saw in Selva this summer |
does anyone know where this is ? I can't see anything on the piste maps. Maybe an extra section on the black down to Selva from Ciampinoi to reduce congestion? |
Looks like the under used run off of the back of Ciampinoi which brings you back in to Selva under the Ciampinoi gondola. |
The no.3 black was always there, it split off the initial shoulder of the Saslong WC run but it used to join into no.4 red halfway down to Selva. It looks like they have reprofiled and reopened a lower section that had been used as a ski run in the past and drops more directly to the Ciampinoi base station.
https://gardenaseiseralm.com/en/ciampinoi-runway-extension/
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I posted this in the Birthday Bash thread, but is of general interest for anyone doing the Sella Ronda in the clockwise direction:
The funivia cable car from Arabba to the top of Porta Vescovo (lift no.1 on the Arabba piste map) that experienced an accident in March where a descending cabin (fortunately empty apart from the driver) crashed into the lower cable car building is still currently out of service and according to the Dolomiti Superski website is due to recommence operation from 6th February 2026.
There's still access to the top of Porta Vescovo of course using the two stage gondola (what the link refers to as lift numbers 2 and 4, I think they've changed the numbers of some of the lifts this year, on previous piste maps the two stage gondola from Arabba was shown as lift numbers 20 and 21)
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The no.3 black was always there, it split off the initial shoulder of the Saslong WC run but it used to join into no.4 red halfway down to Selva. It looks like they have reprofiled and reopened a lower section that had been used as a ski run in the past and drops more directly to the Ciampinoi base station.
https://gardenaseiseralm.com/en/ciampinoi-runway-extension/[/quote]
The last left turn before dropping back in under Gondolas had a significant opposite camber to it. You couldn't pile in with too much speed on. We'll give it a go next week and report.
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The incredibly steep Piculin run and the access gondola are now open at Kronplatz but the bus link with the Alta Badia does not look to have opened yet.
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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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The 'new' piste off of Ciampinoi was in last year I'm pretty sure. It links Ciampinoi 'front' to Ciampinoi 'back' run as we informally refer to each.
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You know it makes sense.
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Thanks guys, I have a mental block on that part of the piste!
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Poster: A snowHead
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Hi all,
New here - I have been trying to do some research online around this but thought it might be quicker to jump on here and ask all you lovely experts.
I am looking to do a last-minute solo trip to the Dolomites next week. I'm looking for accessibility from Innsbruck, decent snow (even if from a snow cannon), and a nice base where there are likely to be a few food / accommodation options (ideally ski in / ski out). I'm a pretty reasonable skier (20+ weeks, most of it last few years) so am agnostic about the difficulty of the surrounding slopes.
Does anything jump to mind with these criteria in terms of which town to stay in? I have read quite a bit of the thread above but have never been to the Dolomites before so am not sure how easy it is to get around, and I always end up feeling a bit bamboozled when I start researching a new ski area online.
Thanks in advance for any help!
Mike
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@luigi
Thanks Luigi - this is super helpful.
Dates would probably be Weds 10th - Mon 15th (so realistically, four days skiing and two days travelling).
I would probably rent a car for the flexility and reliability - looks like I could probably do that for about €200 inc. fuel - unless the public transport options are super regular and reliable.
I am lucky to be quite well paid / am also a workaholic, so budget is not a massive constraint (within reason - am not an oligarch!). I would rather spend a bit more for a hotel that's nicer / closer to pistes.
Obviously not expecting you to plan my holiday, but yes any suggestions very gratefully received!
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Bus and train combo, bus from Innsbruck Flughafen to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, then train to Ponte Gardena/Waidbruck...about 2h16m & €26 one way with connections roughly one per hr...
https://shop.oebbtickets.at/en/ticket
Local bus timetable, you need 350 or 360 from Ponte Gardena to Selva, one of each per hr. Timetable changes on your weekend (from 14.12.25), but it looks like the last bus up the valley is just after 8pm, so hopefully your flight arrives in Innsbruck with enough time to make that...
https://www.valgardena.it/en/bus-schedule/
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Crossed posts there! 
Yes, renting a car would be the most convenient and the cars from INN usually come with winter tyres, though parking them can sometimes be an issue in a busy resort centre.
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@michael99887766,
This is in a good spot, just above nursery slopes, right near Dantercepies gondola...
https://www.booking.com/Share-q7324OA
This is ski-in ski-out, right near the Ciampinoi gondola, which is the other main lift in Selva
https://www.booking.com/Share-Y2BRXRs
I've not stayed in either place, so not a personal recommendation as such, but the reviews will tell you what to expect.
If you can afford either of those, they are in good locations to explore the whole Sella Ronda area and Selva has some nice restaurants and a bit of apres, nightlife, etc
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This looks the cheapest thing near a Sella Ronda lift that you could drive to. Great spot for skiing, just dated decor in the apartment and Colfosco is quiet, you might need to drive 3km to Corvara for more life.
https://www.booking.com/Share-4ZKymQ
The Hotel Luianta is just over the road next to the lift and piste, they have a nice restaurant, they might even do you a breakfast/dinner if you ask.
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As @luigi, says Selva is as good a location as any.
Four days you will just scratch the surface and pre christmas it will be quiet.
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Amazing - I will have a proper look through these tonight and let you know what I go for. Really appreciate the help.
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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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@michael99887766, Innsbruck to the Dolomites is a doddle on public transport. Couple of trains through the Brenner Pass and a bus.
Kronplatz and Val Gardena are the easiest I'd say.
When you say next week, do you mean from the 13th? If you have booked your flights, decide on where to go late next week. All resorts are as quiet as they will be all season from the 13th to 20th. The forecast here is quite warm next week with no new snow predicted. If you haven't booked flights, why lock yourself in? Could be top conditions in France etc?
If you're flying to Innsbruck you have the entirety of Austria also easily accessible on public transport.
If you're set on the Dolomites, I'd say Selva is your place. But you can't tell anyone else....I'm deadly serious......horses head in your bed if you do. On Wednesday or Thursday put in a non-binding request through the Val Gardena website. You'll get plenty offers. Don't stress the ski in ski out, there's brilliant lockers at both gondolas. A wee walk in the morning, stretch the legs, un caffé (and a tab if that's your thing) with the ski instructors and you'll be ready to go.
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You know it makes sense.
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@sean1967, his dates are Wed 10th- Mon 15th, which does break two weeks, but seems to be a fair bit available on booking.com, but maybe better offers last-minute from tourist office??
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@michael99887766, yer sounding flush there, chief.
Look at the Savoy, Dolomieu, Aaritz, Linder, Tyrol, Laurin, Chalet Elizabeth, Genziana and Freina.
There's the Alpen Royal slightly down the hill but has a free on demand shuttle to the gondola. It has a Michelin star and a brilliant smoking room. Laurin has a smoking room too.
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@luigi, yeah I see that now. I was typing between Trumer Pils at Kronestube and took ages.
No doubt there will be some nice hotel with a single room that will snap up the business, especially if last minute.
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| sean1967 wrote: |
@michael99887766, yer sounding flush there, chief.
Look at the Savoy, Dolomieu, Aaritz, Linder, Tyrol, Laurin, Chalet Elizabeth, Genziana and Freina.
There's the Alpen Royal slightly down the hill but has a free on demand shuttle to the gondola. It has a Michelin star and a brilliant smoking room. Laurin has a smoking room too. |
The Genziana in Selva has availability, double room for single occupancy...is that a good price??
https://www.booking.com/Share-822Pwy
And the Dolomieu...
https://www.booking.com/Share-8HCImD
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If your looking for a good deal heading to Selva next week 13th December Inghams Chalet Soldanella, ignore headline price & click to book & price reduces. We booked today at £598pp.
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| Tony111 wrote: |
| If your looking for a good deal heading to Selva next week 13th December Inghams Chalet Soldanella, ignore headline price & click to book & price reduces. We booked today at £598pp. |
Chalet Soldanella is in a good spot a stone's throw from the village piste in Selva. That's a great price for something that includes flights accommodation and food these days. Have fun!! 
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@luigi, Hi Luigi
Like you we love the Dolomites from our first visit 2010 staying in Crystal chalet Vanadis (sadly no more) & making friends we meet up with in Selva regularly we have been back every year since, either with tour company’s or independently & being a tight northerner! We try to find the best price to get back as often as we can. Unfortunately Inghams are only offering this early season trip from Gatwick but worth the long drive from Cumbria.
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Luigi,
take a break from helping us all booking hotel rooms and let's talk food ... 
In my previous visits I enjoyed Jimmi and L'Tama in Alta Badia, Troier in Seceda/ValGardena and Tirler in Alpe di Suisi ... and many, many more for a quick pit stop - plenty of good ones to list them all here and some so-so not worth mentioning here. I liked Alta Badia's collaboration with recognized chefs from the region who helped create unique dishes with local touch and some money would go to the charity benefiting local causes.
Looking forward to trying new places to enjoy "ski lunches" !
BTW, what is the place in Buffaure/Ciampac area of Val di Fassa that everybody is talking about, mentioned here numerous times ?
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A few more runs and lifts open today. SR reporting 357 kms open and 167 lifts across the area, though a problem at Compolongo with the SR orange.
Kronplatz now has 91kms open and Cortina 25kms.
warmer next week but no rain so the skiing surface should remain good.
https://www.bergfex.com/alta-badia/webcams/c14105/
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| Cheapski wrote: |
BTW, what is the place in Buffaure/Ciampac area of Val di Fassa that everybody is talking about, mentioned here numerous times ? |
Not sure if it's the one you mean or has any Michelin star chefs, but Baita Cuz is a nice spot with a nice terrace...
https://maps.app.goo.gl/kD5KP5tU75FiHBXZ6
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