Val di Sole in brief
Visit Val di Sole for plentiful slopes, family-friendly ski areas, spas, typical Trentino food, and a variety of winter sports.
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Resort name:
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Val di Sole
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Location:
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Trentino, Italy
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Nearest airport:
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Bolzano Airport (also called Dolomiti Airport)
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Transfer time:
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1 hr 30 mins (car)
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Altitude:
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1,884 m (village), 3,069 m (top)
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Total ski runs:
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270 km
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Beginner runs:
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51 km
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Intermediate runs:
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103 km
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Advanced runs:
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32 km
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Activities:
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Cross-country skiing, alpine skiing, snowboarding, ski mountaineering, snowshoeing, Nordic walking, guided walks, ice skating, indoor climbing
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Did you know?
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The Presena Glacier is home to a particularly long and exciting run. Skiers can start on the black Paradiso run at the top before skiing the red Pegrà slope to Ponte di Legno for a total distance of 11 km and a descent of over 1.1 km.
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Skiing in Val di Sole
Val di Sole offers excellent skiing in the beautiful Brenta Dolomites in the Trentino region, with 270 km of slopes and 97 ski lifts.
The Brenta Dolomites are not technically part of the main Dolomites per se, but lie to the west and are beautiful in their own right. There are other ski areas that also accessible via a ski pass - the SuperSkirama Dolomiti Adamello Brenta ski pass offers access to 380 km of slopes in total.
The joy of the Campiglio Dolomiti di Brenta ski region is that it’s possible to enjoy its 150 km of slopes thanks to the excellent lifts between Folgarida Marilleva, Madonna di Campiglio and Pinzolo - there are 62 in total. The area is accessible from Val di Sole via four gondola lifts.
Folgarida Marilleva is a modern resort town and has 53 km of runs of varying degrees of difficulty and 27 lifts, as well as instructors from 3 ski schools. Madonna di Campiglio attracts wealthier skiers and is known as a party town, but also has a good number of intermediate and advanced slopes. Pinzolo is a smaller resort with around 30 km of piste, and is particularly ideal for beginners.
The Passo Tonale ski area has 100 km of slopes and 30 lifts, and offers skiing beyond the normal winter season as a result of the ski lifts on the Presena Glacier, which go as high as 3,000 m - meaning you can go skiing in both the late autumn and early spring! Together with Pontedilegno’s 8 pistes, it forms the Adamello ski region, which enables skiers to go from the Presena glacier through to Tonale and onwards to Pontedilegno and Temù - essentially a single ski run.
The Andalo-Fai della Paganella resort is made up of three towns: Andalo, Fai della Paganella and Molveno. It has 10 blue runs, 12 red runs and 1 black run making up 116 km of piste in total, served by 12 chairlifts and 2 cable cars.
Folgaria-Lavarone in the Alpe Cimbra mountains has 100 km of pistes made up of 19 blue runs, 20 red runs and 1 black run, connected by 22 lifts. The slopes vary in terms of descent, offering lots of options for skiers looking for a challenge.
Monte Bondone offers 20 km of slopes divided into 7 blue runs, 12 red runs and 1 black run. The pistes are nice and wide, and the resort’s Rocce Rosse ski lift is the highest rising chairlift in Europe thanks to its ability to ascend 809 m in just over 7 minutes.
Elsewhere, the Peio ski area in Stelvio National Park is both the highest and oldest resort in Trentino and is suitable for all skiers, especially families who would like a quieter place to ski in. Expert skiers can test their skills thanks to the PEJO 3000 gondola lift - which goes up to an altitude of 3,000 m - and the Pista Val della Mite slope.
Cross-country skiing fans will be interested in the 55 km of Nordic ski trails available in Val di Sole. The main locations to head for are Passo Tonale, Vermiglio, Cogolo, Ossana, Mezzana, Commezzadura and Rabbi.
Other activities in Val di Sole
If you like the idea of exploring Val di Sole on skis, but away from the hustle and bustle of the slopes, ski mountaineering in the company of experienced alpine guides might be of interest. Nordic walking and snowshoeing offer a similar experience, but without the bulky skis! There are 36 routes suitable for snowshoeing across Val di Sole, so you’ll be spoilt for choice when deciding where to explore.
Other pursuits you can enjoy on a ski holiday in Val di Sole include ice skating - during which you can also try playing hockey or broomball on skates. While a 15 m high indoor climbing wall is on hand for anyone who wants a change from the dizzy heights of the mountains outside.
Accommodation in Val di Sole
It’s hard to know where to begin when searching for ski accommodation in Val di Sole - there are so many options to choose from! You can pick from modest three-star hotels and guesthouses to more luxurious chalets and apartments for the ultimate skiing break. Have a look at the hotel links on the right and contact any property that might be suitable to see if you can get a great deal on your holiday accommodation.
Photo credits / Copyright ©APT VAL DI SOLE/C.Briani
