snow-sure Italian resorts

top ten most snowsure ski resorts in Italy

If you're skiing in a year with poor snow or very early or late in the ski season you need a snowsure Italian ski resort - fortunately for us, Italy has a lot of higher altitude ski resorts than pretty old mountain villages - here is a list of Italy's top snow sure ski resorts.

These top Snow sure Italian resorts are the definitive list of top 10 best snow sure ski resorts in Italy.

Italian ski resorts with the most reliable snowfall

San Martino Di Castrozza Italy

One of Italy's best known ski resorts, San Martino boasts some of the most spectacular scenery in Europe, offering a back drop of forested hills backed by 3000m of pink Dolomitic rock. The ski area is a free five minute bus link from the village centre.

Beginner Trails
 5 runs 5km		17% 
Intermediate Trails
 12 runs 26km		41% 
Advanced Trails
 10 runs 14km		34% 
Expert Trails
 2 runs 2km		6% 

snoman says

One of Italy's best known ski resorts, San Martino boasts some of the most spectacular scenery in Europe, offering a back drop of forested hills backed by 3000m of pink Dolomitic rock. The ski area is a free fi... more

San Martino Di Castrozza
BeginnerIntermediate
ExpertSnowboarders
Apres SkiFamilies
SnowsureAmbience
ValueLift Pass€151
Resort OpenDec 2012Resort CloseApr 2013
(snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

Santa Caterina Italy

Part of Alta Valtellina ski area with access to 92 pistes. Majority of runs are red, with a few black & blue. Some great off-piste skiing thru trees & challenging reds. Outdoor heated pool to take away the aches

Beginner Trails
 0 runs 0km		0% 
Intermediate Trails
 2 runs 2km		12% 
Advanced Trails
 12 runs 27km		75% 
Expert Trails
 2 runs 2km		12% 

snoman says

A quiet friendly village in the Valfurva Valley above Bormio. The architecture is very Italian and the scenery unspoilt and tranquil. The skiing is best suited to intermediates, but there are several testing b... more

Santa Caterina
BeginnerIntermediate
ExpertSnowboarders
Apres SkiFamilies
SnowsureAmbience
ValueLift Pass€?
Resort OpenDec 2012Resort CloseApr 2013
(snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

Sappada Italy

A local cultural centre with an ice rink and over 20 hotels, close to the Austrian border and marketed with neighbour Cortina D'Ampezzo. 100 per-cent of the ski runs are covered by snow-making.

Beginner Trails
 1 runs 0.4km		4% 
Intermediate Trails
 5 runs 2km		23% 
Advanced Trails
 13 runs 18km		61% 
Expert Trails
 1 runs 1km		4% 

snoman says

A local cultural centre with an ice rink and over 20 hotels, close to the Austrian border and marketed with neighbour Cortina D'Ampezzo. 100 per-cent of the ski runs are covered by snow-making.

Sappada
BeginnerIntermediate
ExpertSnowboarders
Apres SkiFamilies
SnowsureAmbience
ValueLift Pass€?
Resort OpenDec 2012Resort CloseApr 2013
(snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

Alagna Valsesia Italy

Huge Moterosa ski area, on-piste is cruisy blues and easy reds, off piste is some of the most exciting anywhere - not Chamonix, but not far off!

Beginner Trails
 0 runs 0km		0% 
Intermediate Trails
 4 runs 6km		57% 
Advanced Trails
 2 runs 16km		28% 
Expert Trails
 1 runs 1km		14% 

snoman says

One of the world's greatest lift-served verticals is reached by cable car from Alagna, as is the Monte Rosa ski area by marked off-piste descents. A haven for advanced skiers who have a heliskiing operation to... more

Alagna Valsesia
BeginnerIntermediate
ExpertSnowboarders
Apres SkiFamilies
SnowsureAmbience
ValueLift Pass€152
Resort OpenDec 2012Resort CloseApr 2013
(snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

Madonna di Campiglio Italy

Think Cortina chic but smaller, quieter and not quite so expensive. A great place to get away from it all with quiet apres and stylish Italian guests

Beginner Trails
 0 runs 0km		0% 
Intermediate Trails
 17 runs 33km		48% 
Advanced Trails
 13 runs 20km		37% 
Expert Trails
 5 runs 5km		14% 

snoman says

One of Italy's most famous resorts, with a surprisingly low number of foreign visitors. It is a very pleasant town with excellent shopping and après ski. The slopes above are varied, extensive and mostly tree... more

Madonna di Campiglio
BeginnerIntermediate
ExpertSnowboarders
Apres SkiFamilies
SnowsureAmbience
ValueLift Pass€177
Resort OpenDec 2012Resort CloseApr 2013
(snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)
Madonna di Campiglio ski holidays
Hotel Cristiania
12 Jan 2013
Gatwick £533
Madonna di Campiglio luxury
Hotel Cristiania
12 Jan 2013
Gatwick £533
Madonna di Campiglio last minute
Hotel Cristiania
22 Dec 2012
Manchester £730

Foppolo Italy

Foppolo's altitude ensures that the wide open nursery slopes normally have good snow cover. The modern resort complex is built above the old village with most rooms giving slope-side lodging.

Beginner Trails
 0 runs ?km		0% 
Intermediate Trails
 10 runs ?km		47% 
Advanced Trails
 5 runs ?km		23% 
Expert Trails
 6 runs 6km		28% 

snoman says

Foppolo's altitude ensures that the wide open nursery slopes normally have good snow cover. The modern resort complex is built above the old village with most rooms giving slope-side lodging.

Foppolo
BeginnerIntermediate
ExpertSnowboarders
Apres SkiFamilies
SnowsureAmbience
ValueLift Pass€?
Resort OpenDec 2012Resort CloseApr 2013
(snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

Bormio Italy

Great value from this unusual little mountain town with a compact ski area. lots to do away from the slopes including thermal spa, ice skating and trips to St Moritz

Beginner Trails
 0 runs 0km		0% 
Intermediate Trails
 8 runs 20km		44% 
Advanced Trails
 8 runs 25km		44% 
Expert Trails
 2 runs 2km		11% 

snoman says

One of Italy's top resorts, coming to world attention in 1985 when it hosted the Alpine Ski World Championships, which it did again in 2005. Originally a thermal spa town, Bormio now has a modern thermal baths ... more

Bormio
BeginnerIntermediate
ExpertSnowboarders
Apres SkiFamilies
SnowsureAmbience
ValueLift Pass€108.5
Resort OpenDec 2012Resort CloseApr 2013
(snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

Montecampione Italy

Major regional ski area including purpose built centre La Baite, at 1800m.

Beginner Trails
 0 runs 0km		0% 
Intermediate Trails
 4 runs 4.6km		20% 
Advanced Trails
 12 runs 20.7km		60% 
Expert Trails
 4 runs 4km		20% 

snoman says

Major regional ski area including purpose built centre La Baite, at 1800m.

 Montecampione
BeginnerIntermediate
ExpertSnowboarders
Apres SkiFamilies
SnowsureAmbience
ValueLift Pass€?
Resort OpenDec 2012Resort CloseMar 2013
(snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

Abetone Italy

One of the longest established and best known ski centres in central Italy. The village itself has a wide range of facilities including typical Tuscan restaurants and pizzerias.

Beginner Trails
 0 runs 0km		0% 
Intermediate Trails
 15 runs 22km		53% 
Advanced Trails
 13 runs 25km		46% 
Expert Trails
 1 runs 1km		3% 

snoman says

One of the longest established and best known ski centres in central Italy. The village itself has a wide range of facilities including typical Tuscan restaurants and pizzerias.

Abetone
BeginnerIntermediate
ExpertSnowboarders
Apres SkiFamilies
SnowsureAmbience
ValueLift Pass€?
Resort OpenDec 2012Resort CloseApr 2013
(snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

Bardonecchia Italy

Host to some of the 2006 Turin Winter Olympics, Bardonecchia is right on the French border. A traditional Italian market town with a mix of traditional and modern buildings. Good restaurants and bars and the resort is very friendly and has plenty to offer off the slopes, such as numerous shops, an indoor swimming pool,... [more Bardonecchia]

Beginner Trails
 2 runs 2.5km		4% 
Intermediate Trails
 16 runs 54.5km		39% 
Advanced Trails
 18 runs 50km		43% 
Expert Trails
 5 runs 5km		12% 

snoman says

Situated at the Italian entrance to the Frejus tunnel, this was one of the early popular Italian destinations (visitors included the last Italian king, Umberto). It is now enjoying a renaissance and hosted snow... more

Bardonecchia
BeginnerIntermediate
ExpertSnowboarders
Apres SkiFamilies
SnowsureAmbience
ValueLift Pass€?
Resort OpenDec 2012Resort CloseApr 2013
(snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)
Bardonecchia ski holidays
Best Western Hotel Rive
17 Mar 2013
Gatwick £381
Bardonecchia luxury
Hotel Ca' Fiore
17 Mar 2013
Gatwick £583
Bardonecchia last minute
Best Western Hotel Rive
23 Dec 2012
Gatwick £529
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