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Bardonecchia Reviews
14 reviews of Bardonecchia in Italy.
Voted 16th out of 19 reviewed ski resorts in Italy
- Superb(1)
- Good(10)
- O.K.(2)
- Poor(1)
- Awful(0)
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Family skiing in Bardonecchia
Reviewed 27 May 2016
Great conditions at the end of February, lots of fresh snow thanks to 3 or 4 dumps while we were there. It’s a small resort but there was plenty for us to do and it was very picturesque on the mountain. Having a choice of two mountains was good and overall the area was great for our family. For children, beginners and intermediates it’s ideal, and experts could find a good bit to do too.
Limited ski area, better for beginners
Reviewed 22 May 2014
I much preferred my recent holiday to the Three Valleys over Bardoneccia. We got bored here very quickly, even the beginner we brought with us got bored after 3 days. I didn’t like having to get the bus to the slopes, and you had to get a bus up to the higher level as well, it wasn’t linked up to the rest of the area.
Good for learning
Reviewed 8 May 2014
It’s quite a small mountain but I took my girlfriend here to teach her to snowboard and for that it was perfect. In the sense of how the 3 Valleys works with different spots, if one place was busy you could always go further round and you can plan to avoid the ski schools. As much as it was perfect for what we needed, it’s purely the size that holds Bardonecchia back and I’d probably go somewhere bigger in the future.
Good week but a little quiet
Reviewed 6 May 2014
Bardonecchia didn’t have as much skiing as we would have liked but it was good overall – I’d say the skiing here is mainly intermediate. We were a group of 5 mates and it was a shame that there wasn’t much nightlife, there was only one bar that we went to every night and even this was pretty quiet every evening (just back from Val d’Isere which suited us much better). We went to a little spa that had a gym and stuff and also went swimming – apart from that it was mostly skiing!
Great for families
Reviewed 6 May 2014
The good thing about these apartments is that they’re very near the slopes (you could stand on the balcony and throw a snowball at the nursery slope if you wanted to!) – our kids can ski so were up and out with no hassle.
They’re you’re usual modern 1970’s monstrosities but they look a lot worse in the pictures than they actually are! Also, cheap Italian apartments always seem to be nicer than French apartments. We had 2 apartments with 4 in each and the space was fine, we were allocated two apartments opposite each other which made things much easier.
Self catering was fine – it sounds a bit odd but 100 yards away there’s a municipal swimming pool, which we didn’t swim in but they had an amazing pizza place with pizzas for 6€ and bottles of Prosecco for 12€.
Brilliant family skiing
Reviewed 6 May 2014
It’s not a massive resort but has some really nice slopes and with families / learning to ski it’s ideal.
Everything is cheap as chips compared to France! There’s a really good pizza place in the municipal swimming pool where you end up paying only six euros for a pizza and something like ten euros for Prosecco – It was absolutely rammed by 7:30 because it was so popular. You wouldn’t find any this cheap in London let alone the French resorts!
The reps had a deal with the Italian ski school and the kids were lumped into classes with adults because there weren’t many other English here... my 10 year old ended up in a group with a 19 year old and 45 year old and would probably have had more fun with people his age, even if they didn’t speak English.
Empty pistes, lots of snow
Reviewed 2 May 2014
The skiing was great and the slopes were empty... we were the first up on Monday morning, got our lift passes and were up on the mountain with no one else around, we expected it to be a lot busier.
The ski area has a good amount of slopes for every different level and we had a lot of snow, it didn’t stop for 2 days!
The only thing that would improve Bardonecchia was if it was a bit livelier, I prefer places with better nightlife and although there were a couple of good places at the end of the slopes, that was about it.
A real gem - lovely resort!
Reviewed 25 Apr 2014
Bardonecchia is a lovely resort, a real gem! There are hardly ever any people there (some mornings I was on my own all the way down the mountain!) except at the weekend when people come in from Turin to stay in their apartments, but even then it’s not packed and you don’t have to queue for lifts or anything like that. I’m an intermediate and there was more than enough for me, you have so many lifts you can just jump on and there are lots of different runs to keep you busy all day. There’s another mountain a bus ride away which is a bit more rugged and you’re only a bus ride away from Sauze d’Oulx (you can also get there on the train if you want). You really do improve in that week because you have the place to yourself and don’t have to worry about people coming down behind you. I used to get up early and it was my tracks everyone would follow!
I normally go in March when you're usually lucky if you get a good week of snow, but both times I’ve been here it has snowed a lot (last time had the most snow in 25 years!).
Everyone is friendly and speaks good English, all the people where you get skis and boots from are so lovely and everything is very laid back, you can wear whatever you want and just relax. There are lots of good places to eat including some beautiful places on the Mountain, one place is like something out of James Bond! I wouldn’t say the nightlife was thumping, people tend to just meet up and chill out together. There’s a bar on the slopes called Chicos that everyone goes to, which is good fun with live music.
It’s nothing like Tyrol but it’s a nice little village and you have a very, very pretty backdrop of the mountains. There’s a big tourist information place and within 5 minutes you’re on the slopes. Turin is ¾ of an hour away on the train, and is a lovely place to walk around and explore.
Nice little resort - lovely March sunny spring skiing
Reviewed 25 Apr 2014
Bardonecchia is a nice little resort, it doesn’t link up to loads of places like Canazei (where we stayed recently) but there’s certainly enough for a week - you have lots of different kinds of slopes and things to do.
We usually ski in March and have always been very lucky with lots of good snow as well as sunshine.
awsome ski holiday
Reviewed 28 Jan 2014
Bardonecchia is a legendary resort which boasts holding the first ever Italian Skiing Championships, as well as bestowing to its status as being the site where two World Records were achieved in ski jumping. The slopes have maintained their reputation by continuing to assist athletes as a training ground as well as being used for numerous skiing and snowboarding competitions. Enjoy and marvel at what Bardonecchia has to show you; its culture, traditional atmosphere and look, breath-taking beauty and views spanning over the resort. You do not have to adjust to what Bardonecchia has to provide as a ski resort, as Bardonecchia is catered to you. There are countless slopes welcoming skiers and snowboarders of all abilities. Yet skiing is not the only activity that can be enjoyed in the resort of Bardonecchia. Have fun with friends or family ice skating, snowtubing, winter biking, visiting the picturesque town and enjoy the social side and its growing vibrant presence.
Lovely relaxed Italian skiing
Reviewed 28 Jan 2014
For beginners, there are several nursery slopes to help build your confidence- these are easily located in the areas Melezet and Colomion-Les Arnauds. Look out for Campo Smith in Colomion which is especially good for newbies. Both areas are well interlinked with ski lifts and slopes making it easy to discover the resort. Advancing in level, there are 16 blue runs and 18 red runs. For beginners and intermediates there are a variety of runs through different terrains. You can carve your way through beautiful wooded areas in Campo Smith, or take a lift to the highest point at 2400m and cruise above the tree line. The jewel of the resort for those feeling more confident is the third area of the resort, Jafferau, best for intermediates and advanced with its narrower runs. Up here the 360 degree views are incredible from the height of 2800m. Gaze over the Ecrins and the Meije Glacier which you don’t have to experience just in the day because on Saturdays, the lift stays open until 19:00 where you can also watch the sunset. With all runs leading back to base level, it is possible to ski the impressive 1450m journey back to the beginning. Also, for those seeking an exhilarating ride that has been tried and competed on by world class skiers, have a go on Fisi 50. A World Cup race run, it is situation on the Colomion and is the longer red which takes you back down to Campo Smith. For the more advanced skier, Bardonecchia has six black runs and plenty of opportunities to venture off the beaten track for some off piste skiing particularly in the Melezet and Jafferau area. It is not all smooth running. Due to Bardonecchia’s north facing slopes, the resort has established an excellent and reliable snow record which has no doubt helped with its rise in popularity as a skiing holiday destination. With an array of runs totalling 140km, it is a superb world class resort with world class status.
Traditional and unpretentious - full of nice people
Reviewed 28 Jan 2014
Town / Resort Bardonecchia resort is situated high in the northern corner of the scenic region of Sal di Susa. A traditional Italian town, it is placed near the Italian entrance of the Frejus Tunnel and an hour from Turin. The resort is easily reached by car, but can also be reached by train as Bardonecchia has its very own train station. Perfectly situated, Bardonecchia Ski Resort has so much to offer. With an excellent selection of runs totalling 140km accessible from the 25 ski lifts, explore Bardonecchia’s main areas; Colomion, Les Arnauds, Melezet and Jafferau. As well as skiing, there are also classic cross country ski runs and world class facilities for snowboarding. Bardonecchia Snowpark can be found in Melezet housing a 1100m vertical drop, areas dedicated for jumping as well as the Snowpark also featuring the Olympic half pipe. If you do not fancy taking to the slopes yourself, you will find throughout the resort plenty of ski schools with 200 highly qualified, bilingual instructors ready to give you a helping hand if you are new to skiing or if you simply want to improve your technique. Bardonecchia is not just a resort to be enjoyed, but is also there to help and assist you. National and international coaches are also available in the Snowpark. The question is, is there enough time to enjoy, explore and experience everything Bardonecchia has to offer?! Apres Skiing Bardonecchia has many bars and over 70 places to eat as Sal di Susa is renowned for its fine foods and famous local Alpine dishes such as polenta and gnocci. Fancy a traditional Italian pizza? The Venezi and The Italian are the places to go to satisfy your appetite. The town is traditionally vibrant and full of culture to be enjoyed. At the weekends the area tends to liven up as locals from Turin travel to Bardonecchia creating a lively atmosphere. The area offers places to enjoy beer and music, as well as there being several nightclubs for those with extra energy. Clubs that have been recommended are Bar Medail, the Siting Bull and Camarillo.
Resort sweet & friendly, not large ski area, epic in fresh snow
Reviewed 25 Feb 2013
The resort was v sweet and friendly. Bardonecchia not very large ski area. But good bush wacking off piste for the kids. Would be epic in fresh snow. And not heavily skied out by others.
Friendly, inexpensive, with character, good skiing & scenery
Reviewed 27 Feb 2012
Bardonecchia is a friendly, inexpensive resort with a bit of character and a good mix of skiing and scenery. If you haven't been there yourself, it's a little old town which has expanded into a ski resort. So it's unpretentious, quirky rather than picturesque. And generally inexpensive (except for cans of fizzy drink) with good coffee at half the price it would be in France. The resort is not very busy on weekdays. At weekends it fills with good natured crowds, but it's still possible to avoid big queues. Although the ski area is not large, I found it interesting enough for a second visit, with odd corners to explore and some great views from the higher points. The lifts are all sorts, from modern gondolas to basic buttons. From the main skiing centre at Campo Smith, a variety of tree lined runs joins nearby villages in the valley. There's also a 'snow park' for boarders with jumps, half pipe etc. On the other side of town is the Jafferau ski area. This is higher and more open, with wide runs and off piste areas at the top, and a very different "big mountain" feel. The ski areas and town are linked by frequent free shuttle buses which work well, though timetables are not to be taken literally! I hope some of this is useful. All the best to everyone at SNO, and I hope to book with you again.
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