A festival for the whole family
A ski holiday in beautiful Carezza has something for everyone!
The little crown depicted on Anna's helmet makes it clear: This young skier is a princess of the slopes! In the Snow Park beneath the Tschein Lift, she's learning the basics and is already attempting her first jumps. Meanwhile, parents Francesca and Giovanni are having a hard time keeping up with her. "Unfortunately, we're spending only one night here," Francesca explains. They've come from Parma to immerse themselves in the wintertime fun at the Carezza Ski Area. But even though there's only time for a short holiday: They find the wonderous natural beauty of this landscape enthralling. That's why they come back again and again - both during the summer and in winter. A restful and exciting family vacation here in the snow-filled paradise of Carezza never disappoints! At age 7, Anna can discover the fun and practice the basics of skiing in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. And when Francesca or Giovanni want to venture forth onto the ski area's famed black slopes – all they have to do is split up temporarily, only to join up a little later for some more fun together.
"This area has something for everyone,"
"This area has something for everyone," says Corinna enthusiastically. She came here to Carezza with her two children for the first time in the year 2015. Noah was eight back then, and Sophie ten – and whenever they journeyed forth from their home in the German city of Heidelberg to enjoy a fabulous ski vacation in the Dolomites, they always knew how much fun was in store for them. "In the meantime, the family dynamics have shifted somewhat," explains Corinna with a cheerful wink. Her kids are now young adults, and they sometimes want to go off on their own and explore the vicinity without Mom tagging along. By the same token, Corinna finds that the perfect opportunity to indulge in one of her favorite pastimes: Cross-country skiing. The perfectly groomed trails are a dream, and she enjoys the peace and quiet.
"In our family, each person can do whatever he or she likes," relates Corinna. "But as chance would have it, we inevitably end up accidentally bumping into each other somewhere down the line." The Hennenstall, the Franzin Alm, or the Frommer Alm – those are convenient places for the family members to "hook up," despite differing levels of skill or divergent interests. Even Corinna's partner, Joachim, with minimal interest in skiing, now enjoys accompanying them on their ski vacations. "But I only come for the wonderfully invigorating strolls through the snow and the marvelous landscapes – and, of course, for the brilliant South Tyrolean sunshine," he explains with a grin. "That really helps to dispel the somber mood that the wintery gray skies in northern latitudes sometimes produce." For him and his family members, the magnificent Rose Garden glowing in the slanting rays of the setting sun is like a dose of happiness. "These are moments for eternity," says Joachim. "None of us can get enough of them."
For Ralf and Christina, from Sondershausen in eastern Germany, the area's unparalleled natural beauty is likewise a big draw. They and their son Christian have all developed a profound love for the scenic splendor pervasive here. It was more or less by accident, during a hotel stay, that they went on a ride in the new open-air Cabrio cableway and discovered this ski area dominated by the breath-taking Rose Garden and Latemar. And because it's only next summer that Christian, age 6, will be entering first grade, they are still able to plan their holidays freely, and are not limited to the regular school holidays. But even if they will have to take the school schedule in consideration when planning future vacations, they aren't overly concerned. The reason for this: "Here in the Carezza Ski Area, you simply won't find the same crowds you do in other big ski areas."
While Ralf and Christina explore the ski area in the early part of the day, Christian is having the time of his life in the ski school, where he learns what it takes to someday become a real pro. Here in Carezza, there are more than 50 ski instructors ready to introduce the younger generation to the fundamentals – or, in the case of more-advanced learners, to master the finer points. The instruction takes place not only on the slopes, themselves: The young skiers are also taught theory. Thus, the Nani Children's Playland – situated on the Frommer Alm – was set up in close cooperation with the Carezza Ski School. There's a 150-meter-long conveyor belt in place of the former cable lift, so children and newbies can be taught the basics in a relaxed and methodical manner – from the first equilibrium exercises to the initial attempts to shove off.
"The natural scenery is simply amazing here,"
Linus, on the other hand, didn't learn to ski here in Carezza. Rather, his father Simon – an enthusiastic skier who knows all the big ski areas of the Alps like the back of his hand – has come here to Carezza with his eight-year-old son time and time again. "The natural scenery is simply amazing here," he tells us while he and Linus are obviously enjoying themselves, preparing for the one-on-one race along the self-timer at the Le-Pope ski lift in the lower part of the Pra di Tori slope. Who will win? "I will!" shouts Linus, full of confidence, as he swings rhythmically narrowly past the slalom gates. The fact that Simon - an excellent skier – seem to be having a slow day today – well, we think that the legendary King Laurin would approve. And he probably has a high opinion of Princess Anna, too.
