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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- SaslongTrailheaded the Legendary 8 list of runs
- OrtiseiNeighborhoodvillage less connected to main ski area
- Santa CristinaNeighborhood
- SelvaNeighborhood
- Elsewhere
- DolomitesSightAlta Badia, Italymountain range stretching along northern border
- Dolomiti SuperskiSightAlta Badia, Italyski area with 1200km of slopes across 3000 sq km
- Sella RondaTrailAlta Badia, Italyintermediate-friendly circular route around Gruppo del Sella
- Gruppo del SellaSightAlta Badia, Italymountains forming a circular route
- Val GardenaSightAlta Badia, ItalyIt is best known as a tourist skiing, rock climbing, and woodcarving area.
- CorvaraNeighborhoodAlta Badia, Italyheart of Alta Badia, sophisticated dining
- La Stüa de MichilRestaurantAlta Badia, ItalyMichelin-starred restaurant in Corvara
- Mont BlancSightCourmayeur, ItalyWestern Europe's highest peak
- Mont Blanc Unlimited passPlaceCourmayeur, Italyaccess to Courmayeur, Chamonix, Crans-Montana
- Val di FassaSightAlta Badia, Italy
- ArabbaSightAlta Badia, Italy
- VerrandNeighborhoodCourmayeur, Italy
- DolonneNeighborhoodCourmayeur, Italy
- EntrèvesNeighborhoodCourmayeur, Italy
- ChamonixSightCourmayeur, Italy
- Crans-MontanaSightCourmayeur, Italy