Italy: best ski lifts

Ski resorts with the most modern and best lift facilities in Italy (Italia).

54 test reports and 220 evaluations based on facts

Best rating:
5 out of 5 stars

Italy: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Racines-Giovo (Ratschings-Jaufen)/Malga Calice (Kalcheralm)
Italy: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Pfelders (Moos in Passeier) Italy: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Kronplatz (Plan de Corones) Italy: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Belpiano (Schöneben)/Malga San Valentino (Haideralm) Italy: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Latemar – Obereggen/Pampeago/Predazzo

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Best lifts in Italy (Italia)

1-50 out of 274 ski resorts
1. Racines-Giovo (Ratschings-Jaufen)/​Malga Calice (Kalcheralm)
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Eisacktal Sterzing-Ratschings-Gossensass
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Racines-Giovo (Ratschings-Jaufen)/Malga Calice (Kalcheralm)
The Ratschings-Jaufen ski area offers very modern lift facilities. From the valley, you can easily… more
Ski lifts:
  • 7

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1. Pfelders (Moos in Passeier)
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Merano and Environs Passeier Valley (Passeiertal)
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Pfelders (Moos in Passeier)
The Pfelders ski resort offers two state-of-the-art lifts. The Grünbodenexpress combi lift, consisting… more
Ski lifts:
  • 4

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1. Kronplatz (Plan de Corones)
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Plan de Corones (Kronplatz)
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Kronplatz (Plan de Corones)
At Kronplatz, there are only modern chairlifts and gondola lifts. Several cable cars are even equipped… more
Ski lifts:
  • 31

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1. Belpiano (Schöneben)/​Malga San Valentino (Haideralm)
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Venosta Valley (Vinschgau)
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Belpiano (Schöneben)/Malga San Valentino (Haideralm)
Since the 2018/19 season, two modern 10-seater gondola lifts have connected Haideralm with Schöneben.… more
Ski lifts:
  • 10

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4
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1. Latemar – Obereggen/​Pampeago/​Predazzo
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Eggental Valley (Val D’ega)
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) Trentino Val di Fiemme
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Latemar – Obereggen/Pampeago/Predazzo
The entire ski area is serviced by modern, fast chairlifts, often with protective covers. At the… more
Ski lifts:
  • 18

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12
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1. Carezza
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Eggental Valley (Val D’ega)
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) Trentino Val di Fassa (Fassa Valley/​Fassatal)
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Carezza
From Welschnofen, you can quickly and comfortably reach the highest point at 2,337 m with the… more
Ski lifts:
  • 13

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1. Val Gardena (Gröden)
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Val Gardena (Gröden)
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Val Gardena (Gröden)
State-of-the-art gondola and chairlifts, often with weather protection covers, provide access to the… more
Ski lifts:
  • 79

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1. Gitschberg Jochtal
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Eisacktal Gitschberg-Jochtal
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Gitschberg Jochtal
The Gitschberg-Jochtal connecting lift (Schillingbahn and Gaisjochbahn) has linked the two ski areas… more
Ski lifts:
  • 14

6
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4
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1. Paganella – Andalo
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) Trentino Altopiano della Paganella/​Dolomiti di Brenta/​Lago di Molveno
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Paganella – Andalo
The entire mountain is serviced by modern lifts and cable cars. There are no more drag lifts. Only on… more
Ski lifts:
  • 15

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11
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1. Santa Caterina Valfurva
Europe Italy Lombardy Valtellina Alta Valtellina Valfurva
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Santa Caterina Valfurva
In the valley at Santa Caterina, an 8-seater gondola lift starts and takes you to the Plaghera… more
Ski lifts:
  • 9

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1. Bormio – Cima Bianca
Europe Italy Lombardy Valtellina Alta Valtellina
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Bormio – Cima Bianca
From the valley in Bormio, a modern eight-seater gondola takes you up to Bormio 2000. From there, you… more
Ski lifts:
  • 12

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1. Livigno
Europe Italy Lombardy Valtellina Alta Valtellina
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Livigno
Livigno offers modern gondolas and chairlifts in the ski area. Both sides, Mottolino and Carosello… more
Ski lifts:
  • 32
  • Heli-skiing

6
15
11
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1. Schwemmalm
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Merano and Environs Val d’Ultimo (Ultental)
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Schwemmalm
From the valley station in Kuppelwies, a modern 8-seater gondola takes you up into the Schwemmalm ski… more
Ski lifts:
  • 8

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3
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1. Ladurns
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Eisacktal Sterzing-Ratschings-Gossensass
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Ladurns
A fast, detachable 10-seater gondola lift with a mid-station starts from the valley and takes you into… more
Ski lifts:
  • 3

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1
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1. Klausberg – Skiworld Ahrntal
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Tauferer Ahrntal (Valli di Tures e Aurina) Skiworld Ahrntal
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Klausberg – Skiworld Ahrntal
From the valley station in Steinhaus, you can quickly and, above all, comfortably reach the Klausberg… more
Ski lifts:
  • 11

4
4
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1. Speikboden – Skiworld Ahrntal
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Tauferer Ahrntal (Valli di Tures e Aurina) Skiworld Ahrntal
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Speikboden – Skiworld Ahrntal
From the valley, the gondola lift takes you quickly and comfortably up to the Speikboden ski area. At… more
Ski lifts:
  • 8

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3
3
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1. Plose – Brixen (Bressanone)
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Eisacktal
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Plose – Brixen (Bressanone)
Above St. Andrä (Sant'Andrea), the modern 10-seater Plose cable car with a mid-station takes you into… more
Ski lifts:
  • 7

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4
1
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1. Rosskopf (Monte Cavallo) – Sterzing (Vipiteno)
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Eisacktal Sterzing-Ratschings-Gossensass
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Rosskopf (Monte Cavallo) – Sterzing (Vipiteno)
From the valley in Sterzing, a modern 10-seater gondola takes you up to the ski area on the Rosskopf.… more
Ski lifts:
  • 3

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1
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1. Zermatt/​Breuil-Cervinia/​Valtournenche – Matterhorn
Europe Switzerland Lemanic Region Valais (Wallis) Zermatt-Matterhorn
Europe Italy Aosta Valley (Valle d'Aosta) Matterhorn (Monte Cervino)
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Zermatt/Breuil-Cervinia/Valtournenche – Matterhorn
The ski resort offers modern lifts and cable cars on both the Swiss and Italian sides. From Zermatt,… more
Ski lifts:
  • 51
  • Heli-skiing

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11
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6
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1. Alpe Lusia – Moena/​Bellamonte
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) Trentino Val di Fassa (Fassa Valley/​Fassatal)
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) Trentino Val di Fiemme
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Alpe Lusia – Moena/Bellamonte
The Alpe Lusia ski area can be reached from Ronchi (Moena) and Castelir (Bellamonte) by modern gondola… more
Ski lifts:
  • 8

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3
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21. Padola – Ski Area Comelico
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) 3 Zinnen Dolomites
Evaluation: 4.7 out of 5 stars
Padola – Ski Area Comelico
Ski lifts:
  • 2

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22. Camigliatello Silano
Europe Italy Calabria Cosenza
Evaluation: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 1

1
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23. Madonna di Campiglio/​Pinzolo/​Folgàrida/​Marilleva
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) Trentino Val di Sole (Sole Valley)
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) Trentino Madonna di Campiglio/​Pinzolo/​Val Rendena
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Madonna di Campiglio/Pinzolo/Folgàrida/Marilleva
The most important connections are equipped with modern and fast chairlifts and gondolas. Some… more
Ski lifts:
  • 58

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23. Ponte di Legno/​Tonale/​Presena Glacier/​Temù (Pontedilegno-Tonale)
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) Trentino Val di Sole (Sole Valley)
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Ponte di Legno/Tonale/Presena Glacier/Temù (Pontedilegno-Tonale)
In general, the Pontedilegno-Tonale ski area offers modern lifts and cable cars. Since the 2015/16… more
Ski lifts:
  • 30

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23. Monte Bondone
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) Trentino Trento/​Monte Bondone/​Valle di Laghi/​Valle dell´Adige
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Monte Bondone
The Monte Bondone ski resort is served by several chairlifts. Conveyor belts for beginners complete… more
Ski lifts:
  • 4

4
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23. Folgaria/​Fiorentini
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) Trentino Alpe Cimbra
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Folgaria/Fiorentini
Since the 2025/26 season, a 10-seater gondola provides quick and comfortable access from Francolini to… more
Ski lifts:
  • 27

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7
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23. San Martino di Castrozza
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) Trentino San Martino di Castrozza/​Passo Rolle/​Primiero/​Vanoi
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
San Martino di Castrozza
From the valley stations Fratazza and San Martino di Castrozza, gondola lifts take you up to the main… more
Ski lifts:
  • 21

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23. Espace San Bernardo – La Rosière/​La Thuile
Europe France Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Savoie Mont Blanc Savoie Albertville Tarentaise
Europe Italy Aosta Valley (Valle d'Aosta) Mont Blanc (Monte Bianco)
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Espace San Bernardo – La Rosière/La Thuile
In La Rosière (France), most of the slopes are accessed by fast chairlifts. In La Thuile (Italy), you… more
Ski lifts:
  • 38

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23. Aprica
Europe Italy Lombardy Camonica Valley (Val Camonica)
Europe Italy Lombardy Valtellina
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Aprica
From Aprica, gondola lifts and a fast chairlift take you up into the ski area. At the top, two… more
Ski lifts:
  • 16

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23. Cortina d'Ampezzo
Europe Italy Venetia (Veneto) Belluno Cortina d’Ampezzo
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Cortina d'Ampezzo
Most of the ski runs in Cortina d'Ampezzo are served by chairlifts. About half of the lifts are… more
Ski lifts:
  • 25

3
3
17
2
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23. Zoncolan – Ravascletto/​Sutrio
Europe Italy Friuli-Venezia Giulia Udine
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Zoncolan – Ravascletto/Sutrio
A funifor cable car starts from the valley station in Ravascletto. Those who wish to avoid this can… more
Ski lifts:
  • 11

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23. Watles – Malles Venosta (Mals)
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Venosta Valley (Vinschgau) Upper Venosta Valley (Obervinschgau)
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Watles – Malles Venosta (Mals)
The Watles ski area is served by two comfortable four-seater chairlifts with protective covers. At the… more
Ski lifts:
  • 3

2
1
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23. 3 Zinnen Dolomites – Helm/​Stiergarten/​Rotwand/​Kreuzbergpass
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) 3 Zinnen Dolomites
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
3 Zinnen Dolomites – Helm/Stiergarten/Rotwand/Kreuzbergpass
From the valleys, modern gondola lifts take you up into the 3 Zinnen Dolomites ski area. Since the… more
Ski lifts:
  • 19

6
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6
1
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23. Catinaccio/​Ciampedie – Vigo di Fassa/​Pera di Fassa
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) Trentino Val di Fassa (Fassa Valley/​Fassatal)
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Catinaccio/Ciampedie – Vigo di Fassa/Pera di Fassa
Access to the ski area is available from Vigo di Fassa and Pera di Fassa. From Vigo di Fassa, a cable… more
Ski lifts:
  • 6

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5
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23. Reinswald (San Martino in Sarentino)
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Bolzano and environs Val Sarentino (Sarntal)
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Reinswald (San Martino in Sarentino)
At the edge of Reinswald, a 6-seater gondola lift takes you up into the ski area. At the top, a fast… more
Ski lifts:
  • 4

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1
2
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23. Civetta – Alleghe/​Selva di Cadore/​Palafavera/​Zoldo
Europe Italy Venetia (Veneto) Belluno
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Civetta – Alleghe/Selva di Cadore/Palafavera/Zoldo
Gondola lifts from Alleghe and Pecol take you up into the Civetta ski area, while chairlifts operate… more
Ski lifts:
  • 23

3
10
10
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23. Arabba/​Marmolada
Europe Italy Venetia (Veneto) Belluno
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Arabba/Marmolada
Modern chairlifts and gondolas provide access to the ski area around Arabba. Some of the chairlifts… more
Ski lifts:
  • 26

4
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15
2
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23. Alpe di Siusi (Seiser Alm)
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Seiser Alm
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Alpe di Siusi (Seiser Alm)
Large, modern gondola lifts lead from Siusi allo Sciliar and Ortisei to the Alpe di Siusi. On the Alpe… more
Ski lifts:
  • 21

2
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15
3
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23. Alagna Valsesia/​Gressoney-La-Trinité/​Champoluc/​Frachey (Monterosa Ski)
Europe Italy Aosta Valley (Valle d'Aosta) Monte Rosa
Europe Italy Piedmont (Piemonte) Valsesia (Valle della Sesia)
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Alagna Valsesia/Gressoney-La-Trinité/Champoluc/Frachey (Monterosa Ski)
Getting from one valley to another can almost exclusively be done using fast chairlifts or gondolas.… more
Ski lifts:
  • 20
  • Heli-skiing

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1
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23. Passo San Pellegrino/​Falcade
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) Trentino Val di Fassa (Fassa Valley/​Fassatal)
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Passo San Pellegrino/Falcade
The ski area is dominated by modern and fast lifts. Around the Passo San Pellegrino, fixed-grip and… more
Ski lifts:
  • 15

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9
4
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23. Via Lattea – Sestriere/​Sauze d’Oulx/​San Sicario/​Claviere/​Montgenèvre
Europe Italy Piedmont (Piemonte) Turin (Torino)
Europe France Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur Hautes-Alpes Briançon
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Via Lattea – Sestriere/Sauze d’Oulx/San Sicario/Claviere/Montgenèvre
In the Via Lattea ski area, you'll find a mix of modern chairlifts and gondolas, as well as platter… more
Ski lifts:
  • 70

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19
8
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23. Meran 2000
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Merano and Environs
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Meran 2000
The Meran 2000 ski area is easily accessible from the outskirts of Meran via the cable car. An… more
Ski lifts:
  • 8

1
3
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23. Belvedere/​Col Rodella/​Ciampac/​Buffaure – Canazei/​Campitello/​Alba/​Pozza di Fassa
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) Trentino Val di Fassa (Fassa Valley/​Fassatal)
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Belvedere/Col Rodella/Ciampac/Buffaure – Canazei/Campitello/Alba/Pozza di Fassa
Since the 2015/2016 season, the Funifor Alba-Col dei Rossi (a wind-stable cable car with a wide cable… more
Ski lifts:
  • 35

3
9
16
6
1
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23. Alpe Cermis – Cavalese
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) Trentino Val di Fiemme
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Alpe Cermis – Cavalese
From the village of Cavalese (1,000 m), you first take the eight-seater gondola lift… more
Ski lifts:
  • 7

3
3
1
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23. Sulden am Ortler (Solda all'Ortles)
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Venosta Valley (Vinschgau) Ortles Region
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Sulden am Ortler (Solda all'Ortles)
In Sulden, comfortable lifts transport winter sports enthusiasts throughout the ski area. In the area… more
Ski lifts:
  • 11

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5
1
1
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23. Alta Badia
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Alta Badia
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Alta Badia
Alta Badia is served by relatively modern chairlifts and gondolas. From La Villa, San Cassiano,… more
Ski lifts:
  • 53

1
1
11
29
11
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47. Valchiavenna – Madesimo/​Campodolcino
Europe Italy Lombardy Valtellina Valchiavenna
Ski resort status
Evaluation: 4.3 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 10
  • Heli-skiing

1
1
8
Details
48. Castelrotto (Kastelruth)
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Seiser Alm
Evaluation: 4.2 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 3

1
1
1
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49. San Domenico – Alpe Ciamporino
Europe Italy Piedmont (Piemonte) Verbano-Cusio-Ossola
Evaluation: 4.2 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 5

1
4
Details
50. Auronzo di Cadore – Monte Agudo
Europe Italy Venetia (Veneto) Belluno Cortina d’Ampezzo
Evaluation: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 3

2
1
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