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"Top Ten Best" Italian resort lists
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Skiing best resorts for skiing
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Snowboarding best resorts for snowboarding
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Snow sure most snow-sure ski resorts
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Apres ski best resorts for apres ski
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Group best group ski resorts
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Family best ski resorts for families
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Luxury best luxury ski resorts
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Pretty the world's prettiest ski resorts
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Beginner best resorts to learn to ski
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Intermediate best intermediate ski resorts
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Advanced best resorts for advanced skiers
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Off Piste best resorts for off-piste skiing
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Biggest biggest resorts & linked ski areas
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Summer best resorts for summer skiing
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Cheap best resorts for cheap skiing
List of all Italian ski resorts
Once a market town and now a trendy snowsports destination, Bardo has lovely forest trails, loads of wide, unpopulate...more ‣
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Highlights • Superb snowparks • Own rail station • Bordering France
A Roman spa town, medieval market town and 21st century ski town are rolled into one in beautiful Bormio. Part of nat...more ‣
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Highlights • Ski & Spa resort• Near Livigno• Historic centre
The cosy village of Campitello, snug amongst the stunning Sella Massif is a hot spot for intermediates with easy link...more ‣
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Highlights • Beautiful setting• Cuisine and culture • Great value
The largest and liveliest Sella Ronda resort, with a central position amongst the majestic Dolomites, Canazei makes a...more ‣
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Highlights • Beautiful setting• Cuisine and culture • Great value
Enjoy snow-sure conditions and terrain for all abilities, then kick back, relax and rub those aching thighs in world-...more ‣
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Highlights • Great for beginners• Ski 2 countries in 1 day • Glacier skiing beneath majestic Matterhorn
Set in the stunning Dolomites, this elegant town delivers the perfect Italian ski holiday: good food and a relaxed at...more ‣
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Highlights • Spectacular scenery • Delicious regional dishes• Friendly locals
Located on the Italian side of the Mont Blanc tunnel, chic Courmayeur is an intermediates paradise. Whether you want ...more ‣
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Highlights • Pretty, car-free village • International ski pass
Ski holidays here are relaxed and affordable, in a friendly atmosphere oozing historical Italian Alpine Charm with al...more ‣
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Highlights • Ski 2 countries in 1 day• Off piste forest trails • Heliski in Valle d'Aosta
The prime place for a spot of La Dolce Vita, La Villa sits snug in Alta Badia, part of the majestic Dolomiti ski area...more ‣
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Highlights • Gorgeous Scenery• Sella Ronda Access • The ‘Hidden Valley’
Livigno’s fast climbing the ladder of Europe’s favourite resorts... and rightly so. We love the snow sure skiing, w...more ‣
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Highlights • One of Italy’s highest resorts• Duty free shopping • Authentic Alpine village
Among the classic destinations for Italian ski holidays, Madonna di Campiglio’s charming mountain village is one of ...more ‣
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Highlights • Classic ski village• Linked area • Epic Dolomites scenery
We love the mix of Austrian and Italian influence that you find throughout Ortisei. It’s the main town in the amazin...more ‣
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Highlights • Amazing scenery • Charming village • Italian & Austrian influence
A quiet and peaceful village set in the heart of the Dolomites, this stunning spot is ideal for a leisurely week on t...more ‣
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Highlights • Ski the Fassa Valley• Quaint spa town • Italian charm
Sitting at the heart of the Milky Way with 400km of piste at its doorstep, Sansicario is the ideal base for skiers wa...more ‣
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Highlights • Heart of the Milky Way• Featured in 2006 Olympics • 400km ski area• Quiet, relaxed atmosphere
Located high on the Sunny Balcony of the Italian Alps, with amazing Après and an expanse of scenic tree-lined routes...more ‣
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Highlights • Links to Milky Way• Amazing Italian après • Family & group friendly
With world class skiing, beautiful vistas and a relaxed Italian atmosphere, Sestriere offers amazing, high altitude s...more ‣
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Highlights • Relaxed atmosphere• Cuisine & Culture• vast Milky Way
‘Charming’ is used a lot do describe ski resorts but it’s hard to find a better word for St Cristina, a sporadical...more ‣
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Highlights • Traditional Dolomite village• Linked ski area • Access to Sella Ronda
Most popular ski resorts in Italy
Not simply the best known resort in Italy, exclusive Cortina is one of the top ski destinations in the world, making it a definite feature on the ski bucket list. A common factor makes Cortina and nearby Selva, Madonna di Campiglio, Arabba and the Fassa Valley some of Italy’s top places to ski - the majestic Dolomiti Superski is the biggest (at 1,200km) area in the country – and has some of the most jaw-dropping scenery you’ll ever see.
Piedmont houses another of Italy’s leading ski areas – the 400km Milky Way, where in turn you’ll find some of the country’s leading resorts – laid back Claviere, après favourite Sauze d’Oulx and former Olympic town Sestriere.
The snow sure reputation of Cervinia, where you can ski with views of the Matterhorn and Livigno whose duty free status attracts crowds of shopaholics and party lovers every year, make these resorts winners when it comes to amazing snow. Passo Tonale is also snow sure thanks to the presence of the Presena glacier which you can usually ski throughout the year.
Alongside Cervinia in the Aosta Valley is Gressoney, much loved for its authentic, unspoilt setting in Monterosa ski (recently voted “Best Upcoming Resort” in the World Snow Awards). Courmayeur is another popular Aosta resort - good all round and positioned on the other side of Mont Blanc from French alpine legend Chamonix.
The Italians make best food in the world and the mouth-watering menus you’ll find in every Italian resort are a huge attraction of ski holidays here. If we had to pick a foodie favourite, Alta Badia where you’ll find Corvara and La Villa would probably win hands down - there are numerous highly acclaimed restaurants in the area, including a good few Michelin stars and best of all, you won’t be forking out a fortune to enjoy it.
All resorts in Italy
Alleghe |
Alpe di Siusi |
Arabba |
Bardonecchia |
Bormio |
Campitello |
Canazei |
Cervinia |
Champoluc |
Claviere |
Cortina |
Corvara |
Courmayeur |
Folgarida |
Gressoney |
Kronplatz |
La Thuile |
La Villa |
Livigno |
Madesimo |
Madonna di Campiglio |
Monterosa |
Ortisei |
Passo Tonale |
Pila |
Pozza di Fassa |
Pragelato |
San Cassiano |
Sansicario |
Sauze d'Oulx |
Selva |
Sestriere |
St Cristina |
Italian ski resorts FAQ:
Italy has plenty of magnificent ski resorts right across the Alps. Whether you're looking for a huge ski area like the Dolomiti Superski (Cortina d'Ampezzo, Alta Badia, Val Gardena, Alpe di Siusi, Val di Fassa Arabba) covering over 1200km of pistes, snow-sure slopes like Cervinia or a quaint ski resort like Livigno, Italy has something for everyone.
Look no further than Cortina. The local ski area has 140km of pistes, and you also have access to the 1200km of Dolomiti Superski area, included in the area lift pass. It has bundles of history too – from a battleground in the First World War to hosts of the seventh Winter Olympics. Visit the local church which was built in the 1700s and the Olympic Ice Stadium.
Cortina and Canazei are big towns in the enormous Dolomiti Superski area, opening up a whopping 1200km of ski terrain which can all be accessed on an area lift pass. Discover more of Italy's biggest ski resorts.
291 was the total number of Italian resorts when we last checked. That number may change slightly as resorts merge or new ones are built (this information was accurate when written)
Cervinia is Italy's highest ski resort, with the highest piste sitting at 3480m. Lifts usually open in mid-late November, and you can even ski on the glacier in summer - Cervinia has the best snow conditions all season! Courmayeur and Champoluc are also great options for early season skiing in December due to their high ski areas.
Sauze d’Oulx is in the Milky Way ski area and has access to over 400km of pistes suited to all abilities. The town has many exceptional bars and restaurants - it has a great buzz about it. January tends to be the coldest winter month and thanks to the south-facing slopes, you'll feel the cold a lot less in Sauze d'Oulx. Livigno, Cortina d'Ampezzo and Sestriere are also firm favourites among skiers looking to beat those January blues.
February is the busiest month of the ski season, and an excellent place to go to avoid the crowds is San Cassiano. It is a charming resort, slightly off the beaten track but it has access to the massive Dolomiti Superski area. However, if you're looking for something a bit quieter, you can stick to the local area.
Passo Tonale is the place to get a mix of snow and sun in March. The resort sits at 1883m with skiing up to 3000m - the perfect height to keep the snow conditions in great shape. This south-facing ski resort will make sure that you get the best of spring skiing. Selva, Arabba and Canazei also come top of the list for sunny skiing in March.
Cervinia is Italy's best resort to ski at the end of the season. It has some of the best end of season snow anywhere in the Alps. You can ski on the glacier all summer - proving Cervinia to be the best place to ski all year round.
Italy is the perfect place for a first-time ski trip, whether you're taking the kids away or going with some friends. Cervinia is the ideal beginner resort for new skiers and snowboarders to build confidence, with a vast learning area and plenty of wide blue runs. If you prefer a smaller ski resort in Italy, try Corvara, with over 50% of runs being Blue there's more than enough terrain for a first-time ski holiday.
Italian resorts you can drive to are Courmayeur, La Thuile and Cervinia. Italian resorts less than a 90-minute transfer from the nearest airport include Sauze d’Oulx, Cervinia, Pragelato and Champoluc.
The cheapest ski resorts in Italy are Livigno, Sestriere, Cervinia, Sauze d’Oulx and Bardonecchia.
Cervinia, Passo Tonale and Arabba compete for top spot each year as some of the highest and most snow-sure ski areas in Italy. Sitting well above 2000 metres, they receive plenty of the white stuff, with January-April being the months with the deepest snow. Read more on our top 10 Italian snow-sure resorts page.
Cortina tops the list of most luxurious in Italy, closely followed by other magnificent resorts like Madonna Di Campiglio and Courmayeur. See our page on luxury resorts in Italy to read all about these and more.
Yes, is the general consensus these days. Helmets protect against serious head injuries that you could get when skiing or boarding. We’ve put together a page of mountain safety and advice to help you stay safe on the slopes.
Cortina, aka the ‘Queen of the Dolomites’ oozes elegance and Italian charm with quaint buildings, belissimo restaurants and fashionable boutiques. Scenes from several films, including a Bond classic, have been shot here. Treat your loved one to a bombardino (an Italian brandy drink), authentic pasta dishes and perhaps something sparkly...
Cortina in the heart of the Dolomites - a UNESCO world heritage site - has blow-your-ski-socks-off scenery. The town is jigsaw puzzle perfection. In the evenings, pedestrianised cobbled streets are lined with candlelit wine bars. Check out our prettiest resorts in Italy page.
Which are the best Italy ski holidays?
| Property | Resort | Price (per person) |
|---|---|---|
| Chaberton Lodge & Spa | Sauze d'Oulx | £ 1189 |
| Hotel St. Michael | Livigno | £ 1039 |
| Hotel Lac Salin | Livigno | £ 1429 |
| Charme Hotel Alexander | Livigno | £ 1149 |
| Hotel Stella | Selva | £ 1389 |
| Club Med Pragelato Sestriere | Pragelato Via Lattea | £ 665 |
| Chalet Soldanella | Selva | £ 879 |
| Hotel Pozzamanigoni | Selva | £ 1409 |
| Hotel Teresa | Kronplatz | £ 1089 |
| Hotel Mignon | Selva | £ 1248 |
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