Are purpose built resorts where the presence of lots of snow cannons ensure good skiing throughout the season. It has been a very popular resort for Irish groups as it offers 40km of pistes, a high standard of accommodation, evening activities and above all, many friendly hosts. Several groups pay testament to its excellence and suitability by returning year after year.
The Skiing
Doorstep skiing takes on a new meaning on the slopes of San Valentino/La Polsa. You can literally ski back to the door of your hotel! A total of 4Okm of pistes offers a wide variety of skiing without being too immense. Twenty six varied pistes ensure a challenge for both beginner and intermediate skiers. The beginners slope is located a mere 50 meters from the Hotel Bucaneve in San Valentino and Hotel Betulla in La Polsa. New state-of-the-art four person chair lifts in both resorts ease the transition from beginner slope to the next step. The ski hire shop is ideally located beside the hotels for those who require a change of boots or skis. Overall, an excellent choice of resort for groups who will be skiing for the very first time or for those who wish to have a hassle free week.
Hotel Bucaneve 
A good 3 star hotel situated directly on the slopes - above the ski hire shop and ski school. All rooms have private facilities and accommodate up to four students comfortably. The hotel has its own discotheque which is open only to guests of the hotel, a games room, bar, large video/cinema room, a recreation room and a large reception area. The hotel serves excellent food and the proprietors are most hospitable. This hotel has been a firm favourite with Irish groups for many years.
Hotel Betulla
An excellent 3*Sup hotel directly on the slopes in La Polsa. It has a total of 120 beds in rooms, which generally accommodate 2-4. All the rooms have en suite facilities, TV, telephone and most have balconies. The main areas include a large recreational room, bar, TV/video room, restaurant, sauna & solarium.
Hotel Zeni
Although not located on the slopes, Hotel Zeni offers comfort and service of the highest standard. It is located in the heart of Brentonico, a quaint little mountain town in the Brenta Dolomites. Rooms are tastefully furnished and all have first class en suite bathrooms and direct dial telephone. The hotel also has a restaurant, bar and video room and is locally renowned for its cuisine. A private coach transfer is organised for the group to and from the slopes which are 15 minutes away.
Aprés-ski
Apres ski possibilities mostly take place around the Hotel Bucaneve and Betulla due to the excellent facilities within the hotels and itslocation on the slopes. Disco, video and recreation rooms are allavailable free of charge to clients, while other possibilities such as bumboarding, swimming and ice skating can be arranged.
Village Life:
Aprés Ski:
Beginners: Intermediate: Advanced:
Marked Piste: 4 Blue runs, 16 Red runs, 4 Black runs
Lifts: 3 Chair Lifts, 8 Drag Lifts
Resort Altitude: San Valentino - 1,260 Meters
Top Station Altitude: Cima Di Vignola - 1,583 Meters
Lift Pass: Covers San Valentino & La Polsa
Medical Facilities: Doctor facility in San Valentino
Nearest Hospital: Rovereto 20km
Transfer Time: Verona - 1hr 30 mins, Brescia - 2hrs, Milan - 3hrs, Innsbruck - 2hrs 45mins, Bergamo - 2hrs 30 mins
Optional Excursions: Rovereto, Verona, Bolzano Booking Conditions
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