Ivanelofanich
January 14, 2024
Hotel Planac was the perfect venue for our annual ‘Old Boys’ ski trip. The location of the hotel is a few miles out of Covara, so it wasn’t convenient for the nighttime attractions of the town, but that was of no concern to us as our days of partying until dawn have long gone. Instead, we were presented with a very clean and friendly base with a good bar and restaurant. The hotel is traditional build, with a lot of wood panelling, and had a very cozy buzz about it. The staff were all excellent and obviously experienced. Food was unfussy and plentifully, both at breakfast and dinner. Breakfast is a buffet of anything you could possibly want, both hot and cold, including British staples like bacon & egg. Dinner always started with a superb salad bar followed by three pre-ordered courses, with a change every night. Wine and other drinks were very reasonably priced. The wellness area was scrupulously clean, consisting of a Sauna and whirlpool, together with a relaxation area. The real gem of this hotel for a skier is its location. Each night we would Ski back directly to the boot room via a choice of gentle blue runs. Access to the slopes is via one of two lifts right in front of the hotel. Chair 15 (Pralongia) take you directly into the Alta Badia area and drops you out on a gentle blue, whilst Drag Lift 17 (Crep De Munt) drops you directly onto the Sella Ronda circuit. Ether lift give quick access to Corvara village centre. I have no hesitation in recommending Hotel Planac