Ski resorts for advanced skiers and freeriding Italian Alps

Best ski resorts for advanced skiers in the Italian Alps (best difficult slopes, ski routes) as well as best powder snow skiing/freeriding in the Italian Alps

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Ski resorts for advanced skiers and freeriding Italian Alps – Advanced skiers, freeriders Madonna di Campiglio/Pinzolo/Folgàrida/Marilleva

Ski resorts for advanced skiers and freeriding Italian Alps – Advanced skiers, freeriders Ponte di Legno/Tonale/Presena Glacier/Temù (Pontedilegno-Tonale)

Ski resorts for advanced skiers and freeriding Italian Alps – Advanced skiers, freeriders Bormio – Cima Bianca

Ski resorts for advanced skiers and freeriding Italian Alps – Advanced skiers, freeriders Livigno

Ski resorts for advanced skiers and freeriding Italian Alps – Advanced skiers, freeriders Espace San Bernardo – La Rosière/La Thuile

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Italian Alps: freeride ski resorts and ski resorts for very good skiers (advanced skiers)

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1. Madonna di Campiglio/Pinzolo/Folgàrida/Marilleva

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

For advanced skiers, there are many long and challenging slopes. Highly recommended are the difficult… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 33 km (21%)

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1. Ponte di Legno/Tonale/Presena Glacier/Temù (Pontedilegno-Tonale)

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

For advanced skiers, the slopes on and from the Presena Glacier are very interesting. From Passo… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 16 km (16%)

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1. Bormio – Cima Bianca

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

The slopes in Bormio are generally quite challenging and offer around 1,800 meters of vertical drop in… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 12 km (24%)

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1. Livigno

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Livigno offers some wonderful challenging slopes. Natural mogul runs are especially found in the… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 20 km (17%)

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1. Espace San Bernardo – La Rosière/La Thuile

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

The Italian side, La Thuile, offers a variety of challenging slopes and open terrain for advanced and… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

very many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 16.6 km (12%)
Ski routes: 12 km

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1. Cortina d'Ampezzo

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Cortina d'Ampezzo attracts visitors with its steep and challenging slopes that truly put even advanced… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 16 km (13%)

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1. Zermatt/Breuil-Cervinia/Valtournenche – Matterhorn

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Zermatt is a paradise for advanced skiers. The long freeride runs (ski routes) at Stockhorn and… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

very many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 27 km (8%)
Ski routes: 38 km

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1. Arabba/Marmolada

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

In Arabba, several attractive black slopes lead down to the valley, especially from Porta Vescovo.… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 8.9 km (14%)

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1. Alagna Valsesia/Gressoney-La-Trinité/Champoluc/Frachey (Monterosa Ski)

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

The Alagna lift company can be found online at freerideparadise.it, and indeed, there are probably few… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

very many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 14 km (11%)
Ski routes: 5 km

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1. Via Lattea – Sestriere/Sauze d’Oulx/San Sicario/Claviere/Montgenèvre

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

In the Via Lattea ski area, advanced skiers will get their money's worth. Most of the runs are very… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

very many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 84 km (21%)

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11. Kronplatz (Plan de Corones)

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Kronplatz offers very attractive and challenging black slopes. A highlight is the Black Five… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

few freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 29 km (24%)

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11. Belpiano (Schöneben)/Malga San Valentino (Haideralm)

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Experts feel very comfortable on the difficult slopes in the Rojental. You can also take a detour into… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 6 km (9%)

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11. Latemar – Obereggen/Pampeago/Predazzo

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Pampeago and Predazzo offer some challenging runs for advanced skiers. Highlights include the deep… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 6.9 km (14%)

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11. Carezza

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Carezza Ski offers several challenging slopes for advanced skiers. From the Laurins Lounge, Paolina,… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

few freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 4.8 km (12%)

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11. Val Gardena (Gröden)

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Gröden offers long, challenging descents into the valleys, such as Saslong, Ciampinoi, and… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

few freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 21 km (12%)

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11. Gitschberg Jochtal

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

One of the most challenging downhill runs in Italy leads down the valley beneath the Jochtal gondola… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 9.3 km (17%)

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11. Santa Caterina Valfurva

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

For advanced skiers, two steep runs are available below the eight-person gondola lift. With good snow… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 3.6 km (18%)

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11. Schwemmalm

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

The Schwemmalm ski area is ideal for advanced skiers thanks to its slope gradient and the width of its… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 5.7 km (21%)

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11. Aprica

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Attractive and perfectly groomed difficult slopes attract experts to Aprica. The steep and sometimes… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

few freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 7.7 km (15%)

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11. Klausberg – Skiworld Ahrntal

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Experts can really let off steam at K2 and Hühnerspiel. The Enzenberg run and the Sattelhorn run are… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 6.8 km (17%)

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11. Speikboden – Skiworld Ahrntal

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Speikboden offers challenging slopes for advanced skiers. From Sonnklar, two very steep slopes lead… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 5.7 km (14%)

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11. Plose – Brixen (Bressanone)

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

The black slope Trametsch is an insider tip for experts. Combined with the Plosepiste, it is one of… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 13.5 km (32%)

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11. 3 Zinnen Dolomites – Helm/Stiergarten/Rotwand/Kreuzbergpass

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Experts will get their money's worth on the challenging slopes in the 3 Zinnen Dolomites ski area.… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

few freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 8.4 km (10%)

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11. Passo San Pellegrino/Falcade

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Several black slopes and many off-piste opportunities delight advanced skiers. The black slope La… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 8.5 km (13%)
Ski routes: 1.5 km

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11. Val Senales Glacier (Schnalstaler Gletscher)

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Challenging slopes await sporty skiers at Teufelsegg, on the valley run, and on the Leo Gurschler… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 14 km (33%)

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11. Belvedere/Col Rodella/Ciampac/Buffaure – Canazei/Campitello/Alba/Pozza di Fassa

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Some challenging runs, such as Vulcano, Ciampac-Alba, or Col dei Rossi, will make expert skiers'… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

few freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 7.2 km (13%)

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11. Sulden am Ortler (Solda all'Ortles)

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Sulden offers experienced winter sports enthusiasts several black runs, some long and ungroomed ski… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 14 km (32%)

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28. Pfelders (Moos in Passeier)

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

The Obere Böden climbing wall with a 75% incline or the black slope at Grünboden challenge advanced… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

few freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 4 km (22%)

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28. Racines-Giovo (Ratschings-Jaufen)/Malga Calice (Kalcheralm)

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

In the Ratschings-Jaufen ski area, there is only a short black run, but the intermediate slopes and… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 0.9 km (3%)

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28. Monte Bondone

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

In the upper area at Palon, advanced skiers will find several designated freeride slopes. The Gran… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

few freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 1 km (5%)
Ski routes: 2.2 km

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28. Folgaria/Fiorentini

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

There are three difficult slopes in the Folgaria-Fiorentini ski area. In addition, there are several… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 4 km (5%)

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28. Paganella – Andalo

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

The long slopes from the summit down to the valley are a challenge even for advanced skiers. The… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 1.2 km (3%)
Ski routes: 2 km

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28. Pejo 3000

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

In the Pejo ski area, there is a challenging descent from Tarlenta to the valley station. The slope… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

few freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 2.2 km (11%)

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28. San Martino di Castrozza

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

San Martino di Castrozza offers some challenging slopes, including the well-known Tognola Uno and the… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 12 km (20%)

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28. Ladurns

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

In the upper part of the ski area, there are challenging slopes and off-piste areas. The Patrick… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 1.2 km (7%)

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28. Zoncolan – Ravascletto/Sutrio

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Experts will find black slopes at the Valvan and Tamai 2000 chairlifts. Off the slopes, there are some… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 4 km (17%)

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28. Lagorai/Passo Brocon – Castello Tesino

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

The Lagorai ski area offers a challenging slope for advanced skiers and several freeride/powder areas… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 0.3 km (3%)

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28. Rosskopf (Monte Cavallo) – Sterzing (Vipiteno)

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

There is a challenging downhill run. For freeriders, unsecured deep-snow slopes are available right… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

few freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 1 km (5%)

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28. Catinaccio/Ciampedie – Vigo di Fassa/Pera di Fassa

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Experts will enjoy the black slope Alberto Tomba. Here, you can ski in the tracks of the multiple… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

no freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 0.9 km (7%)

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28. Reinswald (San Martino in Sarentino)

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

At the Sattele chairlift, there are two attractive black runs: the Jochpiste and the Steilhang. In… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 2 km (9%)

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28. Civetta – Alleghe/Selva di Cadore/Palafavera/Zoldo

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

The Civetta ski area offers a few challenging slopes for experts. However, the majority of the slopes… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

no freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 8 km (11%)

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28. Alpe di Siusi (Seiser Alm)

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

For advanced skiers, there are short, challenging runs. Otherwise, the slopes are easy and… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

few freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 3 km (5%)

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28. Alpe Lusia – Moena/Bellamonte

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

For advanced skiers, two challenging slopes start at the Le Cune mountain station. The valley run to… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

few freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 4 km (15%)

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28. Meran 2000

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

For advanced skiers, there are the two challenging, difficult slopes Mittager I and Falzeben II. When… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 3 km (8%)

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28. Alpe Cermis – Cavalese

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

In the Alpe Cermis ski area, the challenging slopes Olimpia I and Olimpia II await advanced skiers.… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 5 km (21%)

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28. Alta Badia

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

There are only two difficult runs in the Alta Badia ski area. However, the two runs Gran Risa and… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

no freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 9 km (7%)

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47. Cima Piazzi/San Colombano – Isolaccia/Oga

Test result: 2 out of 5 stars

In the Cima Piazzi ski area, there is a short black slope. Occasionally, you can take a detour into… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

few freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 0.8 km (4%)

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47. Oclini

Test result: 2 out of 5 stars

For advanced skiers, the Jochgrimm ski area offers a challenging mogul slope. In addition, you can… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 0.5 km (7%)

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47. Lavarone

Test result: 2 out of 5 stars

In the Lavarone ski area, an expert run attracts advanced skiers. All other slopes are easy and… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

no freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 2 km (7%)

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47. Watles – Malles Venosta (Mals)

Test result: 2 out of 5 stars

A challenging slope (Ski-Cross slope) is located in the upper area of the ski resort at Watles. The… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

few freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 3 km (17%)
Ski routes: 4.5 km

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