COPSE powder hounds hit the slopes for a winter adventure in the Skiarea Campiglio Brenta Dolomites. Sat. 31^st Jan. to Sat. 7^th Feb 2026.”

If there’s further info you need please let me know.

Thanks

Paul D.

Hi COPSErs

Regular “COPSE-skimos” have been researching a winter holiday for the week starting Saturday 31/1/2026.  We have found an attractive option and wish to encourage other COPSErs to participate.  Here is some information about it.  If you are interested please let me know by Sunday 16 March.

 

Based largely on preferences from previous holidays, the proposed destination is Folgarida in Italy for the following reasons:

 

• it’s in the Dolomites.

• it’s part of the extensive and scenic Madonna di Campiglio lift system

• the resort has a good snow record
• it offers other activities including snowy walking trails, please check out Esperienze 
• the Park Hotel is accessible from one of the easier ski runs, so no need to walk or catch a bus

• the Park Hotel has a spa and pool

• it’s a package holiday, so you are well looked after. Crystal are part of the massive TUI group, and we’ve been skiing with them for a number of years. The holiday is twin-share half-board and it’s about £900 at the moment (excludes equipment hire and lift pass). Gatwick flights are early – it’s a 6am check-in. 

• if there are any special requirements e.g. diet it’s best to chat on-line with Crystal. Previously the buffet-style catering has had plenty of choice so hopefully this wouldn’t present a problem
• if you’re interested please let me know by Sunday 16th March. It’s a £100 deposit to go on the booking, subject to rooming (same gender twin-share) and availability, and the balance becomes payable in November. Single occupancy supplements are usually expensive, about £400. Again, Crystal will advise about this cost if you use their on-line chat
• if you fancy skiing/boarding before the holiday there is an indoor slope at Hemel Hempstead, or a dry slope near Chatham. 
• we’ve just enjoyed a ski holiday with great snow and fantastic scenery.  We have a range of competencies in the group and we ski together as much as we can.  We’d love to bring the fun to other COPSErs.  Some of our group took up skiing relatively recently.  It may seem a lot of money but it’s a great experience and, as mentioned, there are non-ski options too.

 

Please let me know if you have any questions or need further information.

 

Thanks.

Paul D.

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