Italy: best ski lifts

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

54 test reports

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 Carezza Italy: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Belpiano (Schöneben)/Malga San Valentino (Haideralm) Italy: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Kronplatz (Plan de Corones) Italy: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Gitschberg Jochtal

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Best lifts in Italy (Italia)

1-50 out of 54 ski resorts
1. Racines-Giovo (Ratschings-Jaufen)/​Malga Calice (Kalcheralm)
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Eisacktal Sterzing-Ratschings-Gossensass
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Racines-Giovo (Ratschings-Jaufen)/Malga Calice (Kalcheralm)
The ski resort of Racines-Giovo (Ratschings-Jaufen) has very modern lifts. A modern 8-person gondola… more
Ski lifts:
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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)
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Carezza
From Welschnofen, the 10-person gondola lifts Laurin 1 and König Laurin 1+2 take you quickly and… more
Ski lifts:
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1. Belpiano (Schöneben)/​Malga San Valentino (Haideralm)
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Venosta Valley (Vinschgau)
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Belpiano (Schöneben)/Malga San Valentino (Haideralm)
Since the 2018/2019 season, two modern 10-person gondola lifts have connected Malga San Valentino… more
Ski lifts:
  • 10

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1. Kronplatz (Plan de Corones)
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Plan de Corones (Kronplatz)
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Kronplatz (Plan de Corones)
All the lifts on the Kronplatz are modern chairlifts and gondolas. Several cable car lifts even have… more
Ski lifts:
  • 31

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1. Gitschberg Jochtal
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Eisacktal Gitschberg-Jochtal
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Gitschberg Jochtal
Since the winter of 2011/2012, the Gitschberg-Jochtal connecting lift (Schillingbahn lift and… more
Ski lifts:
  • 15

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1. Val Gardena (Gröden)
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Val Gardena (Gröden)
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Val Gardena (Gröden)
Very modern gondola lifts and chairlifts, many with covers, link up the ski resort of Val Gardena and… more
Ski lifts:
  • 79

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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
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Latemar – Obereggen/Pampeago/Predazzo
Almost the entire ski resort is accessed with modern high-speed chairlifts, often with… more
Ski lifts:
  • 18

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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)
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Pfelders (Moos in Passeier)
The ski resort of Pfelders has two very modern lifts. The Grünbodenexpress combined installation,… more
Ski lifts:
  • 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
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Paganella – Andalo
The entire mountain is linked by modern ski lifts. There are no longer any tow lifts. Only at the… more
Ski lifts:
  • 15

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1. Schwemmalm
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Merano and Environs Val d’Ultimo (Ultental)
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Schwemmalm
A modern 8-person gondola lift runs from the base station in Kuppelwies up to the Schwemmalm ski… more
Ski lifts:
  • 8

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1. Santa Caterina Valfurva
Europe Italy Lombardy Valtellina Alta Valtellina Valfurva
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Santa Caterina Valfurva
An 8-person gondola lift starts in the base in Santa Caterina and runs to the Plaghera middle station.… more
Ski lifts:
  • 8

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1. Bormio – Cima Bianca
Europe Italy Lombardy Valtellina Alta Valtellina
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Bormio – Cima Bianca
From the base in Bormio, a modern 8-person gondola lift travels up to Bormio 2000. From here, you can… more
Ski lifts:
  • 14

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1. Livigno
Europe Italy Lombardy Valtellina Alta Valtellina
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Livigno
Livigno offers modern gondola lifts and chairlifts in the ski resort. The connections on both sides,… more
Ski lifts:
  • 31
  • Heli-skiing

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1. Ladurns
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Eisacktal Sterzing-Ratschings-Gossensass
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Ladurns
A fast detachable 10-person cable car with a middle station runs from the valley to the ski resort of… more
Ski lifts:
  • 3

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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
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Klausberg – Skiworld Ahrntal
From the base station in Steinhaus, possibly the most modern 10-person gondola lift in South Tyrol… more
Ski lifts:
  • 11

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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
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Speikboden – Skiworld Ahrntal
The gondola lift takes you quickly and comfortably from the valley up to the ski resort of Speikboden.… more
Ski lifts:
  • 8

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1. Plose – Brixen (Bressanone)
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Eisacktal
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Plose – Brixen (Bressanone)
The modern Plose 10-person cable car with a middle station starts above St. Andrä (Sant'Andrea) and… more
Ski lifts:
  • 7

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

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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)
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Zermatt/Breuil-Cervinia/Valtournenche – Matterhorn
The ski resort features modern lifts on both the Swiss and the Italian sides. From Zermatt, the… 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
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Alpe Lusia – Moena/Bellamonte
Modern gondola lifts with middle stations take you up to the ski resort of Alpe Lusia from Ronchi… more
Ski lifts:
  • 8

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3
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21. 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
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Madonna di Campiglio/Pinzolo/Folgàrida/Marilleva
The main connections are served by modern, high-speed chairlifts and gondolas. Some chairlifts have… more
Ski lifts:
  • 58

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21. San Martino di Castrozza
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) Trentino San Martino di Castrozza/​Passo Rolle/​Primiero/​Vanoi
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
San Martino di Castrozza
Gondola lifts go up to the main ski area around Tognola and Ces from the Fratazza and San Martino di… more
Ski lifts:
  • 21

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12
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21. Ponte di Legno/​Tonale/​Presena Glacier/​Temù (Pontedilegno-Tonale)
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) Trentino Val di Sole (Sole Valley)
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Ponte di Legno/Tonale/Presena Glacier/Temù (Pontedilegno-Tonale)
The lifts in the ski resort of Pontedilegno-Tonale are generally modern. On the Presena Glacier, since… more
Ski lifts:
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21. Monte Bondone
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) Trentino Trento/​Monte Bondone/​Valle di Laghi/​Valle dell´Adige
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Monte Bondone
The ski resort of Monte Bondone is connected by several chairlifts. Moving carpets for beginners… more
Ski lifts:
  • 4

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21. Folgaria/​Fiorentini
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) Trentino Alpe Cimbra
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Folgaria/Fiorentini
The Folgaria-Fiorentini ski resort almost exclusively features modern quad chairlifts. There is a good… more
Ski lifts:
  • 26

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21. Aprica
Europe Italy Lombardy Camonica Valley (Val Camonica)
Europe Italy Lombardy Valtellina
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Aprica
Gondola lifts and a fast chairlift travel up to the ski resort from Aprica. Up in the ski resort, two… more
Ski lifts:
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21. Cortina d'Ampezzo
Europe Italy Venetia (Veneto) Belluno Cortina d’Ampezzo
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Cortina d'Ampezzo
Most of the slopes in Cortina d’Ampezzo are accessed from chairlifts. Around half of the lifts are… more
Ski lifts:
  • 26

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19
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21. Zoncolan – Ravascletto/​Sutrio
Europe Italy Friuli-Venezia Giulia Udine
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Zoncolan – Ravascletto/Sutrio
A Funifor cable car travels up from the village of Ravascletto in the valley. If you want to avoid… more
Ski lifts:
  • 11

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21. Watles – Malles Venosta (Mals)
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Venosta Valley (Vinschgau) Upper Venosta Valley (Obervinschgau)
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Watles – Malles Venosta (Mals)
The ski resort of Watles is linked by two comfortable 4-person chairlifts with weather-protection… more
Ski lifts:
  • 3

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21. 3 Zinnen Dolomites – Helm/​Stiergarten/​Rotwand/​Kreuzbergpass
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) 3 Zinnen Dolomites
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
3 Zinnen Dolomites – Helm/Stiergarten/Rotwand/Kreuzbergpass
Modern gondola lifts take you up to the 3 Zinnen Dolomites ski resort from the valleys. Since the… more
Ski lifts:
  • 20

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8
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21. Catinaccio/​Ciampedie – Vigo di Fassa/​Pera di Fassa
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) Trentino Val di Fassa (Fassa Valley/​Fassatal)
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Catinaccio/Ciampedie – Vigo di Fassa/Pera di Fassa
The entry points to the ski resort are in Vigo di Fassa and Pera di Fassa. From Vigo di Fassa, a cable… more
Ski lifts:
  • 6

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21. Reinswald (San Martino in Sarentino)
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Bolzano and environs Val Sarentino (Sarntal)
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Reinswald (San Martino in Sarentino)
A 6-person gondola lift travels up to the ski resort from the outskirts of Reinswald. Up in the ski… more
Ski lifts:
  • 4

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21. Civetta – Alleghe/​Selva di Cadore/​Palafavera/​Zoldo
Europe Italy Venetia (Veneto) Belluno
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Civetta – Alleghe/Selva di Cadore/Palafavera/Zoldo
From Alleghe and Pecol, gondola lifts travel up to the ski resort of Civetta; chairlifts lead up from… more
Ski lifts:
  • 23

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21. Arabba/​Marmolada
Europe Italy Venetia (Veneto) Belluno
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Arabba/Marmolada
Around Arabba, modern chairlifts and gondola lifts take you up to the ski area. Some chairlifts have… more
Ski lifts:
  • 26

4
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16
2
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21. Alpe di Siusi (Seiser Alm)
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Seiser Alm
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Alpe di Siusi (Seiser Alm)
From Siusi allo Sciliar (Seis am Schlern) and Ortisei (St. Ulrich), modern gondola lifts travel up to… more
Ski lifts:
  • 21

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15
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21. 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)
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Alagna Valsesia/Gressoney-La-Trinité/Champoluc/Frachey (Monterosa Ski)
The transportation between the valleys can be done almost exclusively with high speed chair and… more
Ski lifts:
  • 20
  • Heli-skiing

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21. Passo San Pellegrino/​Falcade
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) Trentino Val di Fassa (Fassa Valley/​Fassatal)
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Passo San Pellegrino/Falcade
Most of the lifts in the ski resort are modern and fast. Around Passo San Pellegrino, the slopes are… more
Ski lifts:
  • 15

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9
4
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21. 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
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Via Lattea – Sestriere/Sauze d’Oulx/San Sicario/Claviere/Montgenèvre
A mixture of modern chair and gondola lifts as well as pommel and tow lifts is found at the Via Lattea… more
Ski lifts:
  • 70

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

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21. 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)
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Espace San Bernardo – La Rosière/La Thuile
Ski lifts:
  • 38

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11
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21. 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)
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 (wind-stable cable car lift with wide cable… more
Ski lifts:
  • 35

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21. Alpe Cermis – Cavalese
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) Trentino Val di Fiemme
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Alpe Cermis – Cavalese
From the village of Cavalese (1000 m), you take the Cavalese-Fondovalle 8-person gondola down to the… more
Ski lifts:
  • 7

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

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21. Alta Badia
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Alta Badia
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Alta Badia
Alta Badia has relatively modern chairlifts and gondolas. From La Villa, San Cassiano, Corvara and… more
Ski lifts:
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45. Pejo 3000
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) Trentino Val di Sole (Sole Valley)
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Pejo 3000
The 6-person gondola lift takes you from Peio Fonti to Tarlenta. The Funifor Pejo 3000 runs from… more
Ski lifts:
  • 7

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45. Cima Piazzi/​San Colombano – Isolaccia/​Oga
Europe Italy Lombardy Valtellina Alta Valtellina Valdidentro
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Cima Piazzi/San Colombano – Isolaccia/Oga
The ski resort is linked on two sides. A gondola lift starts in Isolaccia. Up at the top, there are… more
Ski lifts:
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45. Lagorai/​Passo Brocon – Castello Tesino
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) Trentino
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Lagorai/Passo Brocon – Castello Tesino
The ski resort of Lagorai is connected by three fixed-grip 4-person chairlifts. There is also a… more
Ski lifts:
  • 4

3
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45. Oclini
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Bolzano and environs
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Oclini
The ski resort of Jochgrimm (Passo Oclini) is linked by two 2-person chairlifts and two button lifts… more
Ski lifts:
  • 4

2
2
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45. Lavarone
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) Trentino Alpe Cimbra
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Lavarone
The ski resort of Lavarone is linked mainly by 4-person chairlifts. Additional chairlifts, button… more
Ski lifts:
  • 14

6
2
6
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45. Val Senales Glacier (Schnalstaler Gletscher)
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Merano and Environs Val Senales (Schnalstal)
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Val Senales Glacier (Schnalstaler Gletscher)
A cable car leads from the valley up to the glacier. Up on the glacier, there are fixed-grip… more
Ski lifts:
  • 11

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