Skiing in Italy: the best places to visit for a fantastic experience

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«Are you lovers of the mountain? Here is some advice on where to go skiing in Italy, between amazing ski slopes and breathtaking views.»

Ski fans report for duty! The slopes are waiting for you! We want to give you some useful tips on where to ski in Italy.  The fascination of snow, of a snow-covered city, of the nature that follows its course is undeniable. Take your equipment out of the closet, get in the car and enjoy a healthy day of skiing, away from the stress of the city and try to retrace the footsteps of great legends such as Alberto Tomba. Here’s where to go skiing in Italy

Skiing in Italy: The North

Surely the North is the part of our peninsula best suited for winter sports. There are the Dolomites, a mountain group so beautiful that it has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Choosing where to go skiing involves thinking about Trentino right away. Here the slopes are cutting-edge. In particular those of Madonna di Campiglio, known internationally. For the more experienced there is the Spinale, a trail that descends from the mountain to the village; while for the less experienced the ski resort of Marilleva offers slopes for novice skiers.

Another place to go skiing is Val di Fassa, in particular Canazei, a town that has become famous for the beauty of its slopes and landscapes. From the village you can easily reach 4 districts, not surprisingly it is seen as the capital of snow sports: to include in its offer are the Belvedere Col-Rodella, the Buffaure-Ciampac and the Marmolada.

Amongst the regions of northern Italy where to go skiing, it’s impossible not to mention the Veneto region. Tthe most renowned location here, the one considered a status symbol, is Cortina d’Ampezzo. It is the “queen of the Dolomites”, a destination for luxury lovers who can let off steam in the many high fashion boutiques of Corso Italia but also for ski lovers, who find slopes in excellent conditions and wonderful landscapes. The site of the 1956 Winter Olympics, included among the 12 destinations of the “Best of the Alps”, offers 140 km of trails and historical itineraries, such as the “Tour of the Great War”. The main ski areas are Faloria, Cristallo, Pocol-Tofana and Cinque Torri.

Let’s move to Lombardy. Among the places where to ski we find Bormio, with newly built facilities, made for the 2005 World Ski Championships and spas to relax after a day of sport. There is also Montecampione, an area of ​​30 km of slopes with 12 lifts, within reach of those who live in Milan, Bergamo or Brescia. Finally there is Livigno, the highest city in Italy, the realm of duty-free shopping, with over 250 stores and a large mall, at an altitude of 1,800. The famous ski resort of Valtellina, in fact, allows you to buy goods of any kind without paying taxes. At the slopes’ level are 115 kilometers per 75 square kilometers of skiable surface. This is also the favorite destination for freeskier esnowboarders who can give vent to their “madness” in the various obstacle snow parks, such as the Mottolino  the Livigno Park 3000 , the Amerikan and the Woodpark.

Even in Valle d’Aosta the places where you can go skiing are not lacking. We speak in particular of Breuil-Cervinia, famous all over the world for its snow that, given the high altitude and the presence of a great glacier, is perfect most of the year, even in summer. This immense area, the largest in Italy, with 380 km of slopes, is characterized by large cableways and it allows you to practice, among many activities, the heliski.

Skiing in Italy: The Centre

Let’s move now to central Italy, where the choice of places to go skiing has become thicker in recent years, although obviously lower than in the north. At the height of the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines we find two excellent areas, namely Mount Cimone and Abetone. Here there are 50 km of slopes, perfectly equipped and equipped with modern lifts, which will make your days on the snow even more comfortable and full of fun.

Going down in Abruzzo instead you will find the most known destinations, as well as the most equipped and popular, such as Roccaraso and Ovindoli. The first offers the slopes of the Aremogna, Pizzalto and Monte Pratello, with a breathtaking landscape and descents no less entertaining than those of northern Italy. Ovindoli, on the other hand, has the advantage of being closer to Rome and higher at the same time. Here we find the Tre Nevis area which offers 60 km of slopes.

Even Lazio is a region where to ski. A few miles from Rome we find the localities of Monte Livata and Campo Felice, which has 21 interesting slopes, for each type of difficulty, short but well served. In the province of Rieti instead there is the Terminillo, a resort that develops with 30 km of slopes of which about 10 for alpine skiing, dividing between the Terminilluccio and the Terminilletto, respectively at 1600 and 2100 meters in height.

Skiing in Italy: The South

Finally, southern Italy, although not particularly renowned for the winter tourist season, given the absence of snow, offers its opportunities also advising the inhabitants on the places where to go skiing. In Campania, in the province of Avellino, a small facility has been built at Laceno Lake. It consists of two chairlifts serving beginners and experts. Even the Molise offers the opportunity to ski. Where? The venues are mainly two: Capracotta and Campitello Matese. They offer snowy slopes, enchanting views, wide downhill slopes suitable for both experts and beginners. The Marche, in the province of Macerata, offer for their part the district of Sarnano, one of the most appreciated of the Umbria-Marche Apennines. Composed by Sassotetto and Santa Maria Maddalena, it has numerous slopes suitable for sports such as cross-country skiing, hiking, snowshoeing and snowkiting.

Going down you arrive in Calabria and here the places where to go skiing are of superior quality. In particular we speak of the Sila plateau, particularly known for its long winters and plants open all year, even at night, with slopes suitable for every need. The Palumbo Village in fact has over 20 km of slopes dedicated to alpine skiing, divided into 10 routes, 3 lifts, snowmaking and lighting to allow you to ski at night.

You just have to choose where to go skiing, prepare the equipment, get in the car and leave for the the destination that has captured your attention the most.

Chiara Rocca

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