Lonely PlanetOct 5, 2026
The Best Places for an Italian Ski Trip
Whether you want to explore in Alta Badia or check out volcanic views at Mt Etna, Italy offers top spots for skiers and snowboarders.
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- DolomitesSightmountain range stretching along northern border
- Dolomiti SuperskiSightski area with 1200km of slopes across 3000 sq km
- Sella RondaTrailintermediate-friendly circular route around Gruppo del Sella
- Gruppo del SellaSightmountains forming a circular route
- Val GardenaSightIt is best known as a tourist skiing, rock climbing, and woodcarving area.
- CorvaraNeighborhoodheart of Alta Badia, sophisticated dining
- La Stüa de MichilRestaurantMichelin-starred restaurant in Corvara
- Val di FassaSight
- ArabbaSight
- Elsewhere
- SaslongTrailVal Gardena, Italyheaded the Legendary 8 list of runs
- OrtiseiNeighborhoodVal Gardena, Italyvillage less connected to main ski area
- Mont BlancSightCourmayeur, ItalyWestern Europe's highest peak
- Mont Blanc Unlimited passPlaceCourmayeur, Italyaccess to Courmayeur, Chamonix, Crans-Montana
- Santa CristinaNeighborhoodVal Gardena, Italy
- SelvaNeighborhoodVal Gardena, Italy
- VerrandNeighborhoodCourmayeur, Italy
- DolonneNeighborhoodCourmayeur, Italy
- EntrèvesNeighborhoodCourmayeur, Italy
- ChamonixSightCourmayeur, Italy
- Crans-MontanaSightCourmayeur, Italy