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The slopes of South Tyrol in northeast Italy are prime territory for a short ski break, finds Robin Murray
peed is of the essence on a ski trip – and I don’t just mean on the slopes. After whizzing through Bolzano Airport’s tiny terminal in no
time, as if it were a railway station in rural England, I’m delighted to discover I’m only half an hour from the ski resort of Obereggen. That’s far quicker than the average European
transfer of two to three hours, making the Italian resort an attractive proposition for a weekend ski break. Clients can take advantage of SkyAlps’ direct Gatwick to Bolzano service, which was expanded to three times a week in December 2024.
SKI IN Obereggen forms part of South Tyrol’s Ski Center Latemar, which connects Obereggen, Pampeago and Predazzo. It’s best suited to intermediate skiers with its wide, well-maintained slopes, but caters to all abilities. “Not only does Obereggen have something for
everyone, but we average more than 300 days of sunshine because we’re on the southern side of the Alps,” says instructor Matthias Furlani over lunch at Oberholz, 2,096 metres above sea level with views over the jagged peaks of the Dolomites. “As you can see, it’s a very picturesque resort.”
Oberholz, whose striking architecture is matched by
the quality of its food, epitomises the combination of cultures that makes South Tyrol an intriguing destination. Staff converse in both Italian and German, and the menu features Italian risotto alongside Austrian dumplings (with mains around €20).
Obereggen has something for
everyone, but we also average more than 300 days of sunshine as we’re on the southern side of the Alps
SWITCH IT UP Skiers could happily spend a few days at Obereggen without getting tired of repeat runs – there are 30 miles of slopes to play with – but for those wanting to stay longer or experience a different resort, the Dolomiti Superski pass, from €77 per day for adults, grants access to 12 skiing regions covering 750 miles of slopes. Included in the pass is Kronplatz, one of South Tyrol’s largest resorts, where we head for our second day of skiing. Still just over an hour from Bolzano Airport,
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