Italy is a sunny southern European country surrounded by warm seas on three sides. When travelers think of this country, the image of beautiful Riviera beaches and picturesque ruins of ancient cities immediately arises. However, Italy can provide tourists with a much wider range of recreation, including excellent ski resorts. In the northern part of the country, bordering Switzerland and Austria, are the peaks of the Alpine ranges covered with eternal snow.

It is here that some of the best winter resort centers in the world are located, which attract tourists from all over the world. Amazingly beautiful high mountain landscapes, clean mountain air, high level of service and technical equipment make the ski resorts of Italy so attractive for all lovers of winter recreation. Below we will consider the most popular places of this wonderful country for mountain skiing, according to the reviews of vacationers and the evaluations of experts of rating agencies.

Ski resorts of Italy

1. Livigno

Livigno ski resort

Livigno is a relatively young but dynamically developing winter recreation center in the Alto Valtellina region. It is located near the Swiss border, in a picturesque high mountain valley surrounded by snow-capped Alpine peaks. The resort is distinguished by a large number of tracks of various difficulty categories: both novice amateurs and experienced freeriders will find a suitable descent here. For snowboarders, there is a separate area with wide snow fields and ski jumps.

The surrounding nature will not leave indifferent any tourist – mountain peaks covered with eternal snow, valleys with green coniferous forests and picturesque houses of a small alpine town. In addition to downhill skiing and snowboarding, vacationers are invited to go hiking or skiing through the picturesque surroundings of the town. Livigno has a fitness center, spa, and indoor pool, as well as rock climbing and sledding. This border town has the status of a duty-free trade zone, thanks to which prices in local shops and boutiques are significantly lower than the average Italian.

How to get to Livigno?

The nearest international airports to Livigno are in the Austrian Innsbruck (distance 180 km), the Swiss Zurich (220 km) and the Italian cities of Milan (250 km) and Verona (280 km). From these airports, travelers will be able to order a transfer directly to the resort or reach it by rail. The nearest railway station is 30 km away, in the town of Cernets, and in Tirano, which is 40 km away, there is a large railway hub. There is a commuter bus from Tirano to Livigno, and it is also possible to hire a taxi. From nearby major airports, such as Zurich, Bergamo, Milan, you can order a helicopter heli-taxi.

Specifications:

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  1. The height difference  is 981 m
  2. The height of the resort  is 1,816 – 2,797 m
  3. The total length of the ski tracks  is 115 km.
  4. The number of tracks  is 76
  • “Blue” – 27
  • “Red” – 37
  • “Black” – 12
  1. Number of lifts  – 31 (6 gondola, 12 cable cars, 13 chairlifts)
  2. The cost of a ski pass  is €247 per week.

2. Bormio

Bormio ski resort

The town of Bormio, located among the Lombard Alps at an altitude of 1.2 km, is a great place for a winter holiday. The surrounding mountain slopes are equipped with high-speed descents for fans of mountain skiing and snowboarding, and more than 100 km of tracks have been laid. Alpine skiers will definitely appreciate the excellently equipped slopes equipped with lifts of various types with a height difference of almost 1,800 meters. A separate zone is set aside for snowboarding, there are training schools with top-class instructors.

Right next to the slopes there are fashionable hotels, individual mountain chalets and inexpensive hostels, so that there are practically no problems with accommodation for tourists arriving in Bormio. The city has restaurants and snack bars, 24-hour bars and discos, shopping centers and fashion boutiques. Near the resort there is a geothermal hospital and a sports complex with a fitness center, a swimming pool and a sauna.

How to get to Bormio?

The closest international airports to Bormio are in Milan and Zurich (210 km). Local airports are separated from the resort by about 190 km. There are also small airports of local importance in the nearby towns of Sondrio (60 km) and Tirano (40 km). The easiest way to get from there to GLK is to order a transfer or use public transport.

Specifications:

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  1. The height difference  is 1787 m
  2. The height of the resort  is 1225 – 3012 m
  3. The total length of the ski tracks  is 50 km.
  4. The number of tracks  is 13
  • “Blue” – 5
  • “Reds” – 6
  • “Black” – 2
  1. The number of lifts  is 21 (1 gondola, 7 cable cars, 5 belt and 8 chairlifts)
  2. The cost of a ski pass  is €221 per week.

3. Cortina d’Ampezzo

Cortina d'Ampezzo ski resort

Cortina d’Ampezzo is a world-famous resort town in the Italian Alps. It is located in a beautiful valley surrounded by dolomite ridges and overgrown evergreen coniferous groves. As a resort town, Cortina d’Ampezzo has been developing since the 19th century and for decades was considered a standard of luxury and wealth. Representatives of European aristocratic families, prominent businessmen and public figures often spent their vacations here.

Today, although the resort has become more democratic, it continues to retain its original fashionable appearance, which is expressed in a large number of excellent hotels, luxury shops, brand boutiques and expensive restaurants. In general, Cortina d’Ampezzo has a high level of service and technical equipment of infrastructure facilities. Vacationers here, in addition to skiing, are offered bobsledding, snow biking, snow rafting, ice skating, and snow kiting.

On Mount Tofana there are relatively easy gentle descents for novice skiers, and on the slopes of Ra Valles and Forcella there are “black” tracks for experienced extremes. Experienced freeriders will also be able to test their skills by going down unequipped singletracks. In this case, athletes are transported to the starting point by special vehicles – ski buses.

How to get to Cortina d’Ampezzo?

The nearest international airports to Cortina d’Ampezzo are in Treviso (120 km), Bolzano (130 km), Venice (160 km), Innsbruck (170 km). You can get from there directly to the resort by intercity bus, rented car or ordering a taxi transfer. The nearest train station to Cortina d’Ampezzo is in Calazzo di Cadori. During the Olympic Games, a railway line operated here, and it had its own railway station. But after 1962, the line was closed, and the station building was used as a bus station. Cortina d’Ampezzo can be reached by rental car via Belluno on the A-27 road, and via Bressanone on the A-22 highway.

Specifications:

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  1. The height difference  is 1680 m
  2. The height of the resort  is 1250 – 2930 m
  3. Cross-country skiing  – 70 km
  4. The total length of ski tracks  is 120 km.
  5. The number of tracks  is 72
  • “Greens” – 6
  • “Blue” – 27
  • “Red” – 28
  • “Black” – 11
  1. Number of lifts  – 35 (5 gondola, 5 cable cars, 25 chairlifts)
  2. The cost of a ski pass  is €304 per week.

4. Madonna di Campillo

Madonna di Campillo

Madonna di Campiglio is a northern Italian town located among the spurs of the Dolomites at an altitude of almost a kilometer. This resort town impresses vacationers with the beauty of its landscapes. The valley looks especially beautiful at dawn and sunset, when the sun colors the snowy mountain peaks in soft pink shades. The resort of Madonna di Campiglio was founded in the 19th century as a resting place for the aristocracy and European bohemians, and since then it has maintained its fashionable appearance with many expensive hotels and restaurants.

However, today vacationers can find here also budget apartments in guest houses and hostels. In general, there are more than a hundred hotel complexes and separate chalets on the resort territory. Local ski slopes meet all technical equipment and safety requirements. Madonna di Campillo also has a snow park for snowboarders, equipped with ski jumps, wide snow fields and steep slides.

How to get there?

The easiest way to get to Madonna di Campillo is to order a transfer from the international airport of Verona (175 km), Innsbruck (230 km) or Milan (225 km). Also, trains pass by the resort town from the listed cities – every 2 hours from the Austrian side, and every hour from the Italian side. During the ski season, their Venice, Milan, Verona airports have free shuttle buses to GLK. From Milan, Madonna di Campiglio can be reached by rental car on the A-4 and A-35 highways. The distance is 215–220 km, and the travel time does not exceed 3 hours. 30 min. Moreover, there is a direct expressway to Brescia, and the mountain serpentine begins.

Specifications:

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  1. The height difference  is 1652 m
  2. The height of the resort  is 852 – 2504 m
  3. The total length of the ski tracks  is 154 km.
  4. The number of tracks  is 47
  • “Blue” – 22
  • “Reds” – 17
  • “Black” – 8
  1. Number of lifts  – 57 (17 gondola, 7 cable cars, 33 chairlifts)
  2. The cost of a ski pass  is €272 per week.

5. Val di Fassa

Val di Fasa ski resort

Val di Fassa is a picturesque valley lying among the Dolomites in northern Italy. In this town there are several high mountain villages and a large ski resort center. The surrounding slopes are equipped with numerous high-speed descents, the total number of which exceeds 130 with a total length of 133 km. Therefore, in Val di Fassa, every vacationer will find a slope that corresponds to his level of training. For the attention of extreme freeriders, virgin areas for off-piste skiing are offered here.

In the surrounding villages, which have a traditionally Tyrolean picturesque landscape, tourists will be able to find hotels and guest houses of different price categories. In local restaurants and taverns, vacationers are offered many original dishes of national cuisine, prepared from fresh ecological products.

How to get there?

Val di Fassa is fifty kilometers from Bolzano airport. Other nearby air ports are in the Austrian Innsbruck (145 km), Venice (175 km), Verona (180 km), Milan (330). Tourists can order a taxi transfer from these airports. The nearest train stations are in Trento, Bolzano and Ora. Trains from Italy (Milan, Rome, Venice), Austria (Vienna, Innsbruck, Salzburg), Germany (Berlin, Munich, Dusseldorf) pass by them. The ski resort is connected by bus to the cities of Bolzano, Trento and Osa.

Specifications:

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  1. The height difference  is 1630 m
  2. The height of the resort  is 1320-2950 m
  3. The total length of ski tracks  is 133 km.
  • “Blue” – 42 km
  • “Red” – 73 km
  • “Chornykh” – 18 km
  1. Number of lifts  – 53 (12 gondola, 15 cable cars and 26 chairlifts)
  2. The cost of a ski pass  is €304 per week.

6. Courmayeur

Courmayeur ski resort

Mont Blanc is the highest mountain of the Alps, on the slope of which is the ski resort of Courmayeur. This town is located at an altitude of 1.2 km, surrounded by forests, and has long earned the reputation of a town for aristocratic recreation. Walking through its streets, tourists will be able to meet plenty of five-star hotels, fashionable restaurants, and brand boutiques.

Costumed carnivals, banquets and social gatherings are often held in Courmayeur, and you can meet world stars of the first magnitude on its streets and local ski slopes. Famous actors and musicians, rich businessmen and prominent politicians like to spend their vacations here. Most of the descents here are intended for amateurs with an intermediate level of training, but there are also several difficult trails and all-terrain fields for fans of freeride.

How to get there?

The nearest international airports to Courmayeur are Turin (150 km), Milan (100 km), Geneva (100 km). The easiest way to get from there to the resort is to order a transfer. You can also rent a car in these cities and get there from Italy through Aosta, and from France and Switzerland through the Mont Blanc tunnel. There are buses from Turin, Milan and Chamonix to Courmayeur.

Specifications:

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  1. The height difference  is 1531 meters
  2. The height of the resort  is 1,224 – 2,755 meters
  3. The total length of the ski tracks  is 41 km.
  4. The number of tracks  is 31
  • “Blue” – 11
  • “Red” – 16
  • “Chornykh” – 4 km
  1. Number of ski lifts  – 17 (6 gondola, 8 chairlift, 3 cable car)
  2. The cost of a ski pass  is €239.

7. La Thuile

La Thuile ski resort

At the foot of the majestic Mont Blanc is another Italian ski resort – La Thuile. The spurs of the Ruitor glacier, descending into the valley, approach the city directly, and the valley itself is densely overgrown with coniferous forests. Many old stone and wooden buildings have been preserved in La Thuile, which give the town a special flavor. In general, this resort town is quite democratic and designed for vacationers of various levels of wealth. Next to the fashionable hotels, you can see inexpensive guest houses and hostels, and near the expensive restaurants there are pizzerias and eateries with international fast food.

The same can be said about the local ski slopes: there are tracks for both beginners and experienced skiers. The most dangerous descents are laid on the slopes of Mount Le Suchet, and their starting point is at an altitude of 2.2 km. There are cross-country skiing trails in the vicinity of La Thuile, and there are fitness centers and spas in the city itself.

How to get there?

The closest to La Thuile are the international airports of Geneva (120 km), Turin (160 km), Milan (220 km). From here you can order a transfer or use bus services. Travel time from Turin to La Thuile is 1 hour. 40 minutes, from Milan – 2 hours. 30 minutes, from Geneva – 1 hour. 30 minutes if you go through the Mont Blanc tunnel.

Specifications:

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  1. The height difference  is 1192 m
  2. The height of the resort  is 1450 – 2642 m
  3. The total length of ski tracks  is 160 km.
  • “Blue” – 55 km
  • “Red” – 83 km
  • “Chornykh” – 22 km
  1. Number of lifts  – 42 (1 gondola, 19 cable cars, 22 chairlifts)
  2. The cost of a ski pass  is €275 per week.

8. Cervinia

Chernivtsi ski resort

Cervinia is one of the most high-altitude cities in the country – it is located in a high-alpine valley at an altitude of more than 2 km. Thanks to this, the ski season here lasts longer than in other parts of  Italy  , ending only by mid-spring. Also, the height of the resort above sea level allows athletes to experience the unforgettable sensations of rapid descent right through the clouds. There are gentle, easy routes, and areas for downhill skiing for extreme sportsmen. Cervina has a large fund of hotels and guest houses, which includes both fashionable and expensive options, and quite budget hostels.

In addition to ski slopes, the resort offers other winter sports: snowboarding, skeleton, cross-country skiing, snow-kiting, ice-skating or snowmobiling in the valley. Chervinna has a fitness center, an indoor pool, and a spa salon. The surrounding landscapes with the Cervino peak towering above the city, almost 3.9 km high, will bring a lot of pleasure to vacationers.

How to get there?

Cervinia is separated from the international airport of Turin by 120 km, Milan – 160 km, Geneva – 140 km. From there you can get to the resort by renting a car on the A5 highway, driving to St. Vincent and then turning onto Cervinha. From Turin and Milan, Cervinia can be reached by shuttle buses going to Aosta.

Specifications:

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  1. The height difference  is 2375 m
  2. The height of the resort  is 1,524 – 3,899 m
  3. The total length of ski tracks  is 146 km.
  4. The number of tracks  is 40
  • “Blue” – 12
  • “Red” – 26
  • “Black” – 2
  1. Number of lifts  – 19 (5 gondola, 2 cable cars, 12 chairlifts)
  2. The cost of a ski pass  is €253 per week.

9. Monte Rosa

Monte rose ski resort

At the foot of the majestic alpine peak of Monte Rosa, which rises to 4663 meters, there is a ski resort of the same name. It is distinguished by a huge number of ski slopes, even by Italian standards. More than two hundred of them have been laid here, on the slopes of the surrounding hills. In the immediate vicinity of the ski center there are several villages that have all the tourist infrastructure. There are restaurants with traditional cuisine, pizzerias, taverns and fast food restaurants. Travelers can stay in comfortable hotels, private apartments and inexpensive campsites.

The unique beauty of the landscapes surrounding Monte Rosa: against the background of sharp ice peaks green coniferous forests, steep cliffs with mysterious gorges rise up, to the bottom of which sunlight never penetrates. Vacationers will be able to do not only mountain skiing here, but also to cross-country ski, slide down the slope on a snowboard or sled, try their hand at conquering the nearby rocks and climbing mountain peaks.

How to get there?

The closest to Monte Rosa is the international airport in Turin. From there, you can order a taxi transfer to the ski center or get a suburban bus. The distance from Monte Rosa to Turin airport is 145 km, the travel time is 2 hours. 30 min. There is a railway station in the resort village, so you can get here by train from all large neighboring cities.

Specifications:

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  1. The height difference  is 2048 m
  2. The height of the resort  is 1212 – 3260 m
  3. The total length of ski tracks  is 213 km.
  4. The number of tracks  is 66
  • “Blue” – 19
  • “Red” – 41
  • “Black” – 6
  1. Number of lifts  – 33 (11 gondola, 5 cable cars, 17 chairlifts)
  2. The cost of a ski pass  is €48 per day.

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10. Val Gardena

Val Gardena ski resort

The Val Gardena valley is considered one of the most beautiful places in the Italian Alps for a reason. It stretched along the foot of the Sassolungo mountain range and is distinguished by picturesque landscapes – the lush greenery of the valleys sharply contrasts against the background of the peaks covered with eternal snow. Val Gardena has several old villages with bright white houses covered with red tiled roofs. In them, tourists will be able to find everything they need for a comfortable rest – from restaurants and taverns to hotels and private apartments.

On the slopes of Val Garden, more than 170 trails of various levels of difficulty have been laid, and there is a snow park with jumps for snowboarding fans. The descents are laid out in picturesque places, between forest groves, steep rocks and deep gorges.

How to get there?

Val Garden is located in the northeastern part of the country, near the Austrian border. The nearest airports to the resort town are in the Austrian Innsbruck (120 km) and the Italian Verona (190 km). Other major cities with international airports are Venice (250 km), Munich (300 km), Milan (300 km). From all these cities, vacationers will be able to order a transfer to the door of the resort hotel. Bolzano railway station is 40 km from Val Gardena, where trains from Rome, Milan, Berlin, Munich, Verona, Vienna, Venice, and Innsbruck stop.

Specifications:

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  1. The height difference  is 1290 m
  2. The height of the resort  is 1225-2515 m
  3. Cross-country skiing  – 24 km
  4. The total length of ski tracks  is 175 km.
  • “Blue” – 52 km
  • “Red” – 105 km
  • “Chornykh” – 18 km
  1. The number of lifts is 82 (8 gondola, 32 cable cars, 41 chairlifts, 1 “metro”)
  2. The cost of a ski pass is €304 per week.

11. Pila

pila ski resort

Pyla is a small resort village that has preserved the ancient patriarchal way of life of the Alpine highlanders. Tourists note the special hospitable atmosphere that welcomes every traveler here. This is due to the fact that the first waves of mass tourism swept through the Alps in the 19th and 20th centuries. bypassed this town. As a ski resort of Pila, it began to develop recently, so it has a special quiet, calm, even homely atmosphere. Most vacationers here are residents of Italy, as this town is not yet well-known and popular among foreign travelers.

The Pyla ski area is located in a picturesque alpine valley, which forms a bowl like an ancient amphitheater. The longest local track exceeds 6 kilometers in length. In addition to high-speed ski slopes, there is an area for snowboarding, a fitness center, an indoor pool and a bowling alley.

How to get there?

The closest international airports to Pili are Turin and Milan. From these cities, you can order a taxi transfer or use the services of public transport. The distance to the Turin airport from the resort is 115 km, the travel time is 2 hours. 15 min. From Milan, Pilu is separated by 185 km and less than 3 hours’ drive.

Specifications:

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  1. The height difference  is 909 m
  2. The height of the resort  is 1,800 – 2,709 m
  3. The total length of the ski tracks  is 70 km.
  • “Blue” – 8 km
  • “Red” – 52 km
  • “Black” – 10 km
  1. The number of lifts  is 12 (4 gondolas, 8 chairlifts)
  2. The cost of a ski pass  is €275 per week.

12. Alta Badia

Alta Badia ski resort

In the northwestern part of the Dolomites, the Alta Badia mountain region is located, which includes several resort villages. The valley in which the ski center is located is surrounded by rocky peaks covered with a snow cap. On the slopes and in the Alta Badia valley itself, there are large pine forests, among which the ancient settlements of the Tyrolean mountaineers are hidden. Today, this until recently completely wild area is rapidly developing as a winter resort. On the surrounding slopes, more than a hundred trails are equipped annually, most of them designed for beginner amateurs and skiers of an intermediate level of training. But there are quite steep slopes in Alta Badia, intended for experienced freeriders and professional skiers. There are separate slopes for sledders and snowboarders.

In the surrounding villages, tourists will find a large number of hotels, individual guest houses and hostels. Vacationers will also be able to swim in the indoor pool, play bowling, tennis on the indoor courts, and visit the fitness center. Restaurants and snack bars with a national flavor are open to travelers in nearby towns and right next to the ski slopes. There is a training school in Alta Badia, where they can learn the basics of skiing under the guidance of experienced instructors.

How to get there?

The easiest way to get to Alta Badia is through the international airports of Bolzano (100 km), Innsbruck (150 km), Venice (200 km), Verona (250 km). Vacationers will be able to order a taxi transfer or use the railway from the listed cities. The nearest train stations to Alta Badia are in Brunico and Bressanone, 40 and 70 km away respectively. In the winter season, tourist express buses depart every hour from Bolzano and Verona to GLK.

Specifications:

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  1. The height difference  is 1226 m
  2. The height of the resort  is 1324-2550 m
  3. The total length of ski tracks  is 130 km.
  • “Blue” – 74 km
  • “Red” – 47 km
  • “Chornykh” – 9 km
  1. Number of lifts  – 54 (12 gondola, 11 cable cars, 31 chairlifts)
  2. The cost of a ski pass  is €291 per week.

13. Val di Fiemme

Val di Fiemme ski resort

The Val di Fiemme mountain valley is located in the northern part of the Italian province of Trentino, and before the end of the First World War it was part of the Austrian Empire. Already in those years, the region began to develop as a resort area thanks to the healing mountain air, saturated with ozone and phytoncides of large pine forests. Since the middle of the 20th century, ski centers have been actively established here, designed both for the training of professional athletes and for the recreation of fans of downhill skiing.

Today, a large ski center operates in Val di Fiemma, and all the necessary tourist infrastructure has been created in the surrounding villages. Travelers will find here accommodation for every taste and budget, numerous cafes and restaurants with national cuisine. There are more than a hundred kilometers of ski slopes, snowboard slopes with springboards and rail slides on the nearby slopes. If desired, vacationers can visit Val di Fiemma’s insulated swimming pool, spa center, fitness rooms, saunas, cross-country skis or walk around the neighborhood on snowshoes.

How to get there?

Val di Fiemme is located fifty kilometers from Bolzano International Airport, 160 km from Verona, 220 km from Venice, 250 km from Bergamo, 330 km from Milan and 160 km from the Austrian Innsbruck. You can also reach the resort valley by train: the nearest stations are in Ora (25 km), Bolzano (45 km), Trento (60 km). Passenger trains from Rome, Berlin, Milan, Vienna and many other major European cities pass by these stations. Bus service connects Val di Fiemme with the neighboring cities of Trento, Ora, Bolzano, Bressanone.

Specifications:

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  1. The height difference  is 1500 m
  2. The height of the resort  is 1,000-2,500 m
  3. The total length of ski tracks  is 150 km.
  • “Blue” – 66 km
  • “Red” – 67 km
  • “Chornykh” – 17 km
  1. Number of lifts  – 56 (7 gondola, 21 cable cars, 28 chairlifts)
  2. The cost of a ski pass  is €304 per week.

14. Arabba

arabba ski resort

The resort village of Arabba is located in the picturesque Sella Ronda valley among the Dolomites. In recent decades, this town has become a real center of attraction for downhill fans. Arabba is a quiet small town, where there is no large influx of travelers who come just to enjoy the mountain scenery. Skiers and snowboarders make up practically the entire tourist flow here, and the entire local recreation infrastructure is aimed at them.

There are fashionable hotels, rented chalets for individual accommodation and budget campsites. The hotels have indoor pools and saunas, fitness centers and spa salons. The business card of the resort is the dizzying descent from the Marmolad glacier, which starts at an altitude of 3.3 km. It requires high skill and great experience from the skier. Arabba also has tracks for beginners, slopes for snowboarders, snowshoeing, rock climbing and cross-country skiing.

How to get there?

Among the international airports closest to the resort are the Italian Bolzano (75 km), Venice (150 km) and the Austrian Innsbruck (145 km). Tourists can order a taxi transfer or rent a car from these airports. You can get here independently in the following ways:

  • Through Beluno and from Venice – along the A-27 highway.
  • From Bolzano – highway SS-12 and then SS-242.
  • From Dobbiaco and San Candido – successively along the highway SS-49, SS-51 and SS-48.

Near the resort are the following railway stations: Brunico (50 km), Belluno (70 km), Bolzano (75 km). All these stations are connected to the ski resort by bus and taxi.

Specifications:

  1. The height difference  is 1665 m
  2. The height of the resort  is 1,600 – 3,265 m
  3. The total length of the ski tracks  is 62 km.
  • “Blue” – 34 km
  • “Red” – 22 km
  • “Chornykh” – 6 km
  1. Number of lifts  – 28 (9 gondola, 3 cable cars, 16 chairlifts)
  2. The cost of a ski pass  is €313 per week.

15. Kronplatz

Kronplatz ski resort

The resort area of ​​Kronplatz, which means “Royal Square” in German, is a true gem of the alpine province of South Tyrol. It is located in a large high mountain valley with a dozen picturesque towns that have fully preserved their medieval flavor. The cozy ancient settlements of Brunico, San Vigilio and Riscone are especially popular among travelers. First-class ski slopes are equipped in the vicinity, there is a wide selection of hotels and private apartments.

Also, the cities of the Kronplatz valley have all other tourist infrastructure facilities – restaurants and snack bars with excellent Tyrolean cuisine, night discos, active sports centers with fitness rooms, spa salons, warm pools, ice rinks. More than a hundred high-speed descents of various levels of difficulty are available for skiers. There are gentle slopes, suitable for beginners, and steep winding tracks that can tickle the nerves of even experienced extreme skiers.

How to get there?

The resort town has a railway station, which is served by trains from many major European cities. The nearest international airports to Kronplatz are located in Italy’s Venice (205 km), Verona (225 km), Treviso (195 km), Germany’s Munich (300 km) and Austria’s Innsbruck (105). Not far from the resort there is a small airfield in Bozen that accepts small aircraft flights. You can get to Kronplatts from nearby airports by taxi-transfer or regular buses. You can also rent a car and drive from Innsbruck via the Brenner Pass on the A-22 highway. You can get to Kronplatz via Linz if you cross the Italian-Austrian border on the B-100 highway near Arnbach.

Specifications:

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  1. The height difference  is 1345 m
  2. The height of the resort  is 930 – 2,275 m
  3. The total length of the ski tracks  is 119 km.
  4. The number of tracks  is 47
  • “Blue” – 52 km
  • “Red” – 42 km
  • “Chornykh” – 25 km
  1. Number of lifts  – 32 (21 gondola, 6 cable cars, 5 chairlifts)
  2. The cost of a ski pass  is €313 per week.
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