When it comes to Italian ski and snowboarding holidays, the UNESCO-stamped Dolomites are the crème de la crème. With Jet2, you can fly into Verona or Venice and go from the skies to the slopes in no time. 10kg hand luggage and the option to add 22kg hold luggage, plus ski carriage*? We’ve got you covered!

Quick facts

• Over 1,200km of pistes

• 450 lifts

• 12 ski areas, 45 mountain villages and 12 valleys

• 400 ski huts to dine in

• 360km of blue, 720km of red and 120km of black slopes

Val Gardena – Alpe di Suisi

This is the largest ski area in the Dolomites, made up of the villages of Ortisei, Santa Cristina and Selva. Selva is the highest, so you can bank on it for snow-sure slopes. It also offers direct access to the famous Sellaronda circuit. Travelling with tots? Ortisei puts you in prime position for the beginner-friendly Seceda and Alpe di Suisi areas.

Val di Fassa – Carezza

Located in Trentino, the lifts here top out at 2,638m and the pistes are perfect for intermediates. There are seven towns and villages to choose from. Canazei and Campitello are two of the liveliest, but they all boast wow-worthy mountain views.

Alta Badia

Corvara, Badia, Colfosco, La Val, San Cassiano and La Villa make up Alta Badia. With 130km of slopes to uncover and traditional South Tyrolean villages to explore, there’s plenty to keep you busy for a week or more.

Cortina d’Ampezzo

The host for one of the world’s biggest winter sporting events in 2026, Cortina’s got the pros seal of approval. It’s a fab option for an early or late season trip, as 95% of the slopes are snow sure!

Arabba – Marmolada

Situated slap bang in the middle of the Dolomites, and one of the starting points of the Sellaronda, is this does-it-all area. From Arabba, you can head up to the peak of the Marmolada at 3,342m high.

Val di Fiemme – Obereggen

Known as the gateway to the Dolomites, this area’s got a gold-star postcode. Three Nordic World Ski Championships have been held here, so it’s particularly popular for cross-country skiers. Follow in the tracks of the pros or work your way around the 111km of slopes.

Plan de Corones

This winter playground is a fab all-rounder. Kronplatz’s a hidden gem and a regular training ground for Italy’s ski team. Mixed-ability groups will be in their element here. The laidback Miari ski area lends itself to those just starting out, while the north-facing Riscone area delivers more challenging blacks.

San Martino di Castrozza – Passo Rolle

On the southern side of the Dolomites, the beauty of San Martino di Castrozza – Passo Rolle awaits. Nestled at the foot of the Pale di San Martino, you can expect picturesque panoramas at every turn.

Gitschberg Jochtal – Bressanone

This area’s top of the list for families, with 100km of slopes to whizz down. There’s also loads of après-activities to get stuck into, like snowshoeing and and sledging.

Tre Cime di Lavaredo

After an unspoilt spot, where you can escape the crowds? You’ve found it! Made up of several towns and villages, linked by free buses, Tre Cime di Lavaredo (or Drei Zinnen in German) caters to all. It’s also home to Italy’s steepest piste, the Holzriese.

Alpe Lusia – San Pellegrino

Got a few trips under your belt? This patch is known for its steep and challenging pistes, often practised on by professional teams. The black-labelled La Volata slope is not for the faint hearted, with a vertical drop of 630m!

Civetta

The largest ski resort in the Veneto region, Civetta’s a snow-capped stunner. One of the highlights is that you can ski under the stars in Val di Zolo, with two slopes illuminated from Tuesday to Saturday. It’s not as well-known as other resorts, so it’s ideal if you’re seeking solitude.

*Charges apply.