Where to go??

I am studying abroad in Venice, Italy from January 8 thru May 3, 2006. I only have classes Monday-Wednesday so I am planning on taking trips preferably in northern italy and surrounding countries to ski for long weekends.

I was wondering if anyone had any reccommendations for ski resorts which would be appropriate for 20 year old American students.

We are looking for relatively cheap hotels/hostels, reasonably cheap ski rentals, and if possible, resorts which attract other young Italians/students and/or a nightlife.

AmericanInItaly wrote:I am studying abroad in Venice, Italy from January 8 thru May 3, 2006...

You trying to make us all jealous? 8)

You're going to be in the right place at the right time, so make the most of it! You have most of the Dolomites within easy reach (see our list of Ski Resorts near Venice for brief details), plus the resorts of the Aosta valley not too far away.

I don't know the Dolomites well but staying in Italy is probably your best bet for skiing on a budget; avoid the February half term and you can find reasonably priced accommodation pretty much anywhere near the slopes.

You may find the smaller Italian resorts a little lacking in nightlife - Cervinia and (more expensive) Courmayeur are fairly lively though.

Hope that helps to get you started... :)