Ski Opening in Italy
Italy – Ski opening, 2012/2013 season: Almost all of Italy’s well-known ski resorts open on 1 December 2012. The main destinations for a ski holiday in Italy are the Aosta Valley, the slopes of Piedmont and Lombardy, and the Italian Dolomites. The period from December onward is considered snow-reliable, allowing winter sports enthusiasts to make the most of fresh powder snow.
Skiing in the Aosta Valley
Ski holidaymakers in the Aosta Valley can, for example, spend their vacation in the Monterosa Ski area. A shared lift pass gives access to the slopes in the three valleys of Val d'Ayas, Valle di Gressoney and Valsesia. A range of lift-pass options offers flexibility and discounts. The Aosta Valley is one of Italy’s insider tips for skiing. The slopes in Val d'Ayas, Valle di Gressoney and Valsesia are considered less crowded than those in most other Italian ski resorts.
Ski Opening in Italy
Date: 30/09/2026
Ski holidays in Piedmont
The Winter Olympic Games were held in Piedmont in 2006. The alpine facilities are now available to recreational skiers on holiday. New slopes were also built for the 2012/2013 winter season, including the 10-kilometre run from Sestrière to Pragelato. A new snow park awaits winter sports enthusiasts in the Riserva Bianca area near Limone Piemonte, in the Italian province of Cuneo.
Holiday homes and hotels in Limone Piemonte
Lombardy: Well-developed ski resorts
Lombardy has some excellent ski resorts: the Adamello ski area, for example, offers 100 kilometres of slopes and 50 kilometres of cross-country ski trails. The Adamello ski area also has its own lifts on the Presena Glacier above Tonale. This snow-reliable ski destination in Lombardy includes Tonale Pass, the Presena Glacier, Ponte di Legno and Temù. The slopes in the Camonica Valley, home to Adamello Brenta Nature Park and Stelvio National Park, range from 1,150 to 3,100 metres in elevation.
The Dolomites: Skiing in a UNESCO World Heritage natural site
The Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage natural site, are among the most fascinating ski destinations and natural landscapes. The Italian Dolomites span the three regions of Veneto, Trentino and South Tyrol. Skiers on holiday in the Dolomites can use a single lift pass to explore 12 ski areas with 1,200 kilometres of slopes, including the famous Sella Ronda. Breathtaking panoramas await not only alpine skiers: the area is also ideal for fans of Nordic skiing, snowshoeing and ice climbing. World-famous ski resorts such as Cortina d'Ampezzo, Kronplatz, Alta Badia and Gröden are located in the Dolomites and invite visitors to enjoy a ski holiday.
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