Go skiing in South Tyrol with our cheap flights to Innsbruck and Venice

Home to eighty 3,000 metre high peaks, as well as the Dolomiti Superski and Ortler Skiarenas, South Tyrol in the Italian Alps is every winter sport enthusiast’s dream. 300 days of annual sunshine, perfectly groomed ski runs and the majestic views and vistas of the world-famous Dolomites are all factors attracting skiers to the region. With less than 1% of visitors coming from the UK, South Tyrol is a secret ski spot, waiting to be discovered, so this is definitely the place to come to escape crowded slopes and lift queues.

The region offers excellent down hill and cross-country options for skiers and snowboarders of all levels, and for less experienced snow bunnies South Tyrol has 63 ski schools. South Tyrolean brand Techno Alpin is a world leader in artificial snow making facilities, and these have been improved for the 2008-9 season to ensure that over 90% of the world’s largest inter-connected ski area, the 1200+ kilometre Dolomiti Superski slopes are snow guaranteed, in fact 90% of the entire ski area within South Tyrol.

South Tyrol also has plenty to offer those in search of alternative winter activities. Visitors can try their hand at bobsleighing, snowshoe walking, Nordic walking, heli-skiing, horse riding, ice-skating, and ice climbing. For those who want to escape the slopes altogether, the largest city in the region Bolzano/Bozen, recently named as Alpine Town of the Year 2009, offers a lively cosmopolitan atmosphere with art galleries, shops, bars and restaurants. South Tyrol’s second city Merano/Meran is world-renowned for its spa culture, as well as its exceedingly temperate climate despite its altitude and close proximity to the ski slopes of the Italian Alps. The region was once part of Austria and its unique blend of Italian, Tyrolean and Ladin cultures are reflected in the variety and fusion of flavours found in the region’s cuisine. Consequently, South Tyrol is home to some of Europe’s finest restaurants and award-winning wine producers.

Located to the south of Innsbruck and north of Venice - the major ski resorts in South Tyrol are all accessible from just £28.99 single including taxes.

Cheap flights to Innsbruck from:
Bristol
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London Gatwick

Cheap flights to Venice from:
East Midlands
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Venice

Price quoted is single including tax