Established in 1964 the Italian ski resort Chiesa lies at 1433 metres altitude in the Lombardy / Lombardia region of the Italian Alps / Alpes. With the highest lifts and ski slopes at 2336m the area is not snow sure. Over 57 snow cannons ensure artificial snow making covers 5km of trails, which equates to around 14 of the slopes. The nearest airport transfer to Chiesa is Milan / Milano at a distance of 150km or approximately 120 minutes driving time. Their season runs from December to April.
SNO-man says
Picturesque old village with modern swimming pool complex and excellent Italian cuisine. The main ski area is a high altitute plateau from Alpe Palu offering a snowsure base for beginners.
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11% | Intermediate Trails ![]() |
40% |
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30% | Expert Trails ![]() |
30% |
View our detailed Chiesa snow forecast or snow report and see all live webcams, piste maps, road and travel maps and lift pass prices. For a picture of historic snow conditions see the snow depths month by month with our Chiesa snow history.
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Lift Pass Prices (adult 6 day) | €186 - €186 |
Traditional Village / |
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Resort Opens | Dec 2020 |
Resort Closes | Apr 2021 |
( snow conditions often influence opening/closing) |
Downhill Runs | 40km |
total length of Chiesa trails | |
Longest Lift-Served Run | 6km |
longest piste or trail reachable by lift | |
Slope Orientation | N |
direction Chiesa area faces | |
Top Altitude | 2336m |
top station of highest lift | |
Bottom Altitude | 1433m |
bottom of lowest run | |
Resort Altitude | 1433m |
centre of Chiesa ski resort | |
Vertical Drop | 903m |
total descent from top lift to bottom piste | |
Skiable Vertical | ^v 903m |
can include extra hike up above top lift | |
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The mountain has 11% beginner runs or nursery slopes, 40% intermediate, 30% advanced slopes and 30% for experts - the most difficult piste is the ?km ? run, with a steepness/slope angle of 15%. You can ski Chiesa after dark as there is night skiing on ?km of illuminated piste.
Rating for skiing gets 4 stars out of 5 overall
Rating for snowboarding gets 2 stars out of 5 overall
Off-Slope activities include:
SNO-man says
Rating for apres ski gets 3 stars out of 5 overall
The Italian resort is also known as and has common misspellings:
The direction which the various Chiesa slopes face can make or break your ski holiday. To guarantee good snow conditions, choose a resort with piste which face the right way for the time of year you're travelling.
- In the coldest winter months of January and February pick a resort with sunny south facing slopes, so your days on the snow doesn't feel like a polar expedition. Conversely, in the warmest spring skiing months of March and especially April, a resort with cool and shady north facing trails will ensure you're not riding on slush, but benefitting from best late season snow. The best destinations have areas which face in all directions so that you're guaranteed greating conditions whatever the weather. Chiesa has slopes facing N.
Rating for snow gets 3 stars out of 5 overall
Chiesa day and evening care plus snow ski schools and babysitting.
Chiesa has fairly limited facilities for children. The ski school will accept kids aged five and over in adult classes and the four star Tremoggia Hotel operates a baby sitting service. Most of the hotels have games available for children to use.
2 stars out of 5 overall
Chiesa shopping - fashion boutiques, outdoor gear and food shops
There are ten shops in Chiesa covering all essentials. The local product to buy is a Valmalenco pot made from characteristic earthenware created from a soft green rock still quarried at Pirlo, at 1600m up above Chiesa. It is believed pots have been made using this stone and local techniques since Roman times. A lathe is still used to carve the rock in to pots and vases, only electricity has replaced water to power it.
Chiesa value for money gets 4 stars out of 5 overall
Chiesa hire shops - overview of all shopping in Chiesa
There are ten shops in Chiesa covering all essentials. The local product to buy is a Valmalenco pot made from characteristic earthenware created from a soft green rock still quarried at Pirlo, at 1600m up above Chiesa. It is believed pots have been made using this stone and local techniques since Roman times. A lathe is still used to carve the rock in to pots and vases, only electricity has replaced water to power it.
Chiesa ski rental shops value rating gets 3 stars out of 5 overall
Chiesa ski school - snowboarding course & skiing lessons
The official ski/board school is called Alpe Palu and has 30 teachers teaching in English, French, Italian and taking students from a minimum age of 5.? ? 451409
Chiesa for beginners gets 4 stars out of 5 overall
Chiesa for intermediates gets 4 stars out of 5 overall
Chiesa for expert skiers gets 2 stars out of 5 overall
Chiesa for snowboarding gets 2 stars out of 5 overall
Chiesa snow sports - off slope winter mountain sports
Cross Country Skiing (langlaufen) in Chiesa: 37km X C ski trails, Lessons available? Y
Easy XC Ski Trails: 17km Intermediate XC Trails: 20km Difficult XC Trails: 0km
Telemark Tuittion: Y Telemark Rental 2 Paragliding schools: 0
Snow mobile Rental: 1 Toboggan Run Length: 1km
Chiesa snow fun - off slope winter activities
Outdoor Ice Rink: 1 Indoor Ice Rink: 0 Balloon Flights: 0
Prepared Winter Walks: 10 Snowshoeing: 0 Hang Gliding : 0
Snow mobile Rental: 1 Toboggan Run Length: 1km Paragliding schools: 0
Chiesa non skiing facilities also include Climbing, Horse Riding.