Italy
Italian ski resorts have a unique charm, fantastic scenery and great skiing. Italy is rapidly developing as a ski destination and offers a modern lift systems, efficient snow making facilities and its superb runs make for a superb school ski trip.
Sunny slopes, a vast choice of mountain restaurants and the friendliness of the locals are some of what makes Italy so popular. We have included the glacial skiing of Passo Tonale, along with two opportunities to ski in the Italian Dolomites; the resorts of Val di Fiemme and Falcade. The Italian resorts, ranging from purpose built resorts to traditional villages, offer a great variety of skiing.
Superb range of skiingGreat snow recordGood for all abilities
Aprica
The fabulous ski resort of Aprica is accessed by either a gondola or a chairlift from near the village centre which rise up to Malga Palaboine. From here, a variety of easy and intermediate runs descend back down through the trees to the village....
Extensive ski areaDoorstep skiingSuitable for all abilities Bardonecchia
Bardonecchia is located in a sunny valley right on the border with neighbouring France. It has grown from an authentic Italian town with tree lined streets to a bustling ski resort and combines minimal weekday lift queuing with an excellent range of...
Night skiingIn the heart of the DolomitesBreathtaking scenery Civetta
Hand picked because… One of the Italy’s best kept secrets, boasting over 80km of terrain A relatively unknown resort, with minimal lift queues throughout the week Extremely popular with school groups, due to the...
Doorstep of Milky WayIntermediate & advancedLong winding blue runs Claviere - Milky Way
Hand picked because… • A popular resort with school groups, with the ability to stay in Italy and ski in France• Clavière forms part of the impressive 400km Milky Way ski area• Clavière is ideal for beginner and...
Well groomed wide pistesGreat for all abilitiesSpectacular panoramas Folgaria - Serrada
Hand picked because… • A quiet location, with a variety of excellent après-ski activities available• Only 30 minute’s drive from Trento and 1½ hours from Verona• Beginners and intermediates will enjoy the...
Snow sure, high altitudeGood variety of skiingGlacier skiing Passo Tonale
Hand picked because… • Passo Tonale is our most popular Italian destination, with high-altitude snow sure skiing• Exceptional location, just over the border from the Val di Sole and Trentino.• At 1,880 metres and with 100% snow...
Modern lift systemRich cultureGreat free style area Pila
Pila is located in the Aosta Valley with breathtaking views of Europe's highest peaks. The pistes are well prepared, the ski lifts are fast and up-to-date and artificial snow cannons on hand when required. Over the last few years Pila has increased...
Large ski areaGreat snow cannonsTurin day trip Sauze d'Oulx
Hand picked because… • An exciting new addition for SkiClass and a highly recommended ski area• 120km of marked terrain and home to the 2006 Women’s Olympic downhill skiing• Great skiing for all levels,...
UNESCO World Heritage siteIncrediable 1,200km of pisteExcursions to Verona or Venice Val di Fassa
A true skiers paradise with over 120km of slopes The Fassa Valley lies in the heart of the fabulous Dolomites mountains, protected in 2009 as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The villages of Canazei and Campitello are just 2 kilometres apart and set...
Wide variety of skiingGreat skiing for all abilities4 snowboard parks Val di Fiemme - Dolomites
The Val di Fiemme incorporates the five ski areas of Alpe Cermis, Skicenter Latemar, Alpe Lusia, Passo Rolle and Passo Lavazè-Oclini. With a modern lift system, snowmaking facilities and well maintained slopes, this resort is a haven for...
