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Skiing in Dolomites

Italy's north-east is dominated by the Dolomites (Dolomiti), an extensive range of impressively jagged peaks. This area, in the Trentino-Alto Adige region and the neighbouring Veneto, is close to the Austrian border, and there is a strong German / Austrian influence throughout. When it comes to skiing, Italy offers just as much, if not more, than many other European or North American ski vacation destinations. The Dolomites mountain range offers some of the most breathtaking views and you can enjoy them from just about anywhere. If you are going to ski in Italy, Dolomites is where you can find the best action at the lowest rates as well as perfect slopes for all levels, cross country circuits, impressive ice stadiums and some of the most beautiful ski mountaineering itineraries in the Alps.

Information on some of the ski resorts (source Skiing Italy resort info)
Paganella (2125 m) offers 60 km of ski trails of different difficulty levels. The ski area has 19 technologically advanced ski lifts, fully connected, with an hourly capacity of 2,600 people. The Paganella ski area is able to meet the requirements of every kind of skier thanks to a variety of ski-practice areas, the easy and medium difficulty slopes, and the slopes for expert skiers.

Madonna di Campiglio is the most known and exclusive ski area in the Western Dolomities. Madonna is excellently connected with the ski resorts Marilleva and Folgarida and the three resorts together have 47 lifts and 130 km of ski runs, with a capacity of more than 3,100 people per hour. The resort has good cross country possibilities – there are a lot of charming tracks in the wonderful surroundings.

Civetta is situated in the heart of the Veneto Dolomites in the South-East of the Dolomiti Superski area. 25 lifts and 90 km of slopes for skiers of all levels. The ski resort is surrounded by breathtaking nature and mountain scenery. Civetta belongs to the one of the most beautiful ski-carousels in all The Dolomites - Sellaronda.

Tre Valli ski resort consists of three parts: San Pellegrino Pass, Moena - Alpe di Lusia and Falcade, it belongs to The Dolomiti Superski Area and offers over 100 km of perfectly prepared ski trails (altitude 1100 m - 2500 m). Tre Valli is one of the widest, most exciting and best equipped ski areas in the Dolomites. The ski runs in 95% of the area are served with an artificial snow system.

Val di Fassa lies in the heart of the eastern Dolomites, surrounded by Roda di Vael and the Catinaccio, the majestic peaks of Sassolungo and the massive bulk of Sella and the Marmolada. The choice of ski areas suitable for families with children is ample and includes, in particular, San Pellegrino, Catinaccio, Buffaure and Ciampac.

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This article was written by Matt Jura