Italy Ski & Snowboard Resorts

Best Ski & Snowboard Resorts in Italy

Italy may not be the first country on your list to go skiing, but it should be considered for a variety of reasons.

Firstly there is a huge amount of really great skiing that is served by some of the most efficient and up to date lift systems in Europe. Secondly the location and setting of many Italian ski resorts is simply stunning, especially those located in the Dolomites, such as Cortina, Selva Val Gardena and Madonna di Campiglio. It also goes without saying that the food and drink is equally as wonderful as the skiing and many enjoy the pizza, pasta, and fine wine almost as much as their skiing. Also with regard to getting and staying there, Italy also compares very favourably to its neighbours and therefore should be given more consideration when choosing your next holiday.

Top 5 Skiing & Snowboarding Resorts in Italy

passo tonale

Passo Tonale

High and snow sure with plenty of cheap accommodation Passo Tonale is an appealing resort...
Passo Tonale Info

sauze

Sauze d'Oulx

Sauze d’Oulx is a large and well known resort that forms part of the vast...
Sauze d'Oulx Info

sestriere

Sestriere

Part of the huge Milky Way circuit (offering 400 kms of slopes), Sestriere is a...
Sestriere Info

cortina

Cortina d’Ampezzo

Set amongst some of the most stunning scenery you will ever see, Cortina d’Ampezzo has...
Cortina d’Ampezzo Info

la thuile

La Thuile

La Thuile is a small village with a decent sized skiing area with the added...
La Thuile Info


passo tonale

Passo Tonale

(Resort height - 1121m - 3016m)

High and snow sure with plenty of cheap accommodation Passo Tonale is an appealing resort especially for beginners who are looking to progress. The Presena glacier guarantees good snow and slopes are generally wide, sunny and well groomed. The recent link to Ponte di Legno has increased Passo Tonale’s extent but seasoned skiers searching for mileage and a challenge would really be better looking elsewhere.

Great for...

Snow sure Snow sure
★★★★★Beginner
★★★Intermediate
★★Advanced
★★Off-Piste
Beginners Beginners
★★★Snowboarding
★★★★★Snow Reliability
★★Apres-Ski
★★Extent
Good value Good value
★★Mountain Restaurants
★★★Scenery
★★Village Charm
★★Non-Skiers

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sauze

Sauze d'Oulx

(Resort height - 1350m - 2823m)

Sauze d’Oulx is a large and well known resort that forms part of the vast Milky Way circuit (400 kms of slopes) that links the other Italian resorts of Sestriere and Sansicaro to Claviere and Montgenevre in France. There certainly is some extensive skiing here to be done, however the lift system is not the best and it can take a long time to get from one place to another. Having a car is a useful addition to your trip. Those looking for some banging nightlife won’t be disappointed either. Providing the snow holds up (quite often it doesn’t) Sauze d’Oulx does have a lot to offer.

Great for...

Apres-ski Apres-ski
★★Beginner
★★★★★Intermediate
★★★Advanced
★★★Off-Piste
Extensive area Extensive area
★★★Snowboarding
★★★Snow Reliability
★★★★Apres-Ski
★★★★★Extent
Intermediates Intermediates
★★★Mountain Restaurants
★★★Scenery
★★★Village Charm
★★Non-Skiers

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sestriere

Sestriere

(Resort height - 1350m - 2823m)

Part of the huge Milky Way circuit (offering 400 kms of slopes), Sestriere is a purpose built, high resort with reasonably snow sure slopes. The town certainly isn’t pretty but functional, and improvements to the resort were made after it was chosen to host some of the events at the 2006 Winter Olympics. The resort ideally suits intermediate skiers however there are opportunities for beginners and experts.

Great for...

Beginners Beginners
★★★★Beginner
★★★★★Intermediate
★★★Advanced
★★★Off-Piste
Extensive area Extensive area
★★★Snowboarding
★★★★Snow Reliability
★★★Apres-Ski
★★★★★Extent
Intermediates Intermediates
★★★Mountain Restaurants
★★★Scenery
★★Village Charm
★★★Non-Skiers

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cortina

Cortina d’Ampezzo

(Resort height - 1224m - 3243m)

Set amongst some of the most stunning scenery you will ever see, Cortina d’Ampezzo has slopes that cater for most skiing abilities. Providing the snowfall is adequate there are plenty of long cruisey blues and tough black runs keeping all skier types from beginners to experts happy. You can also access the nearby Sella Rhonda circuit providing an additional 1200kms of slopes to explore. The only downside is the fragmented nature of the resort which is split over a number of areas.

Great for...

Village charm Village charm
★★★★Beginner
★★★★Intermediate
★★★Advanced
★★★Off-Piste
Intermediates Intermediates
★★★Snowboarding
★★★★Snow Reliability
★★★Apres-Ski
★★★Extent
Scenic Scenic
★★★Mountain Restaurants
★★★★★Scenery
★★★★★Village Charm
★★★★Non-Skiers

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la thuile

La Thuile

(Resort height - 1175m - 2610m)

La Thuile is a small village with a decent sized skiing area with the added benefit of a link at altitude to the neighbouring resort of La Rosiere in France. La Thuile is a confidence building resort which timid intermediates or those of a more cautious disposition will love. Those who are looking for more demanding terrain have several black runs to try and of course La Rosiere where the skiing is genuinely more challenging.

Great for...

Snow sure Snow sure
★★★★Beginner
★★★★Intermediate
★★★Advanced
★★Off-Piste
Beginners Beginners
★★★Snowboarding
★★★★Snow Reliability
★★Apres-Ski
★★★Extent
Intermediates Intermediates
★★★Mountain Restaurants
★★★Scenery
★★★Village Charm
★★Non-Skiers

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Italy’s Ski & Snowboard Resorts

cervinia

Cervinia

Cervinia is Italy’s highest resort and sits under the watchful eye of the Matterhorn. It...
Cervinia Info

cortina

Cortina d’Ampezzo

Set amongst some of the most stunning scenery you will ever see, Cortina d’Ampezzo has...
Cortina d’Ampezzo Info

courmayeur

Courmayeur

An Italian resort that’s full of character and great for intermediate skiers. Situated on the...
Courmayeur Info

la thuile

La Thuile

La Thuile is a small village with a decent sized skiing area with the added...
La Thuile Info

livigno

Livigno

Set in an isolated bleak valley Livigno may not be everyone’s first choice on their...
Livigno Info

madonna

Madonna di Campiglio

With reasonably snow sure slopes, some lovely long intermediate terrain, and new lifts linking the...
Madonna di Campiglio Info

passo tonale

Passo Tonale

High and snow sure with plenty of cheap accommodation Passo Tonale is an appealing resort...
Passo Tonale Info

sauze

Sauze d’Oulx

Sauze d’Oulx is a large and well known resort that forms part of the vast...
Sauze d’Oulx Info

selva

Selva Val Gardena

Part of the huge world famous Sella Ronda circuit (offering 1200 kms of slopes) and...
Selva Val Gardena Info

sestriere

Sestriere

Part of the huge Milky Way circuit (offering 400 kms of slopes), Sestriere is a...
Sestriere Info

Other Skiing Resorts by Region

Austria Ski & Snowboard Resorts

Best Resorts in Austria

For many skiers it just has to be Austria - a fabulous day of skiing in one of the many great Austrian resorts, combined with typically jolly apres ski at the end of the day, is a must. Resorts such...

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France Ski & Snowboard Resorts

Best Resorts in France

Home to some of the world’s greatest skiing areas and resorts, France is a country that all skiers must try. Nowhere else on the planet can you find such a diverse range of resorts that cater for every type of...

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Switzerland Ski & Snowboard Resorts

Best Resorts in Switzerland

Home to some of the most scenic and breathtaking skiing resorts, Switzerland is a beautiful place to ski. Resorts such as Zermatt, Saas Fee and Wengen are surrounded by dramatic scenery and have the village charm to match. The skiing...

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