Ski holidays in Italy
Italy ski holidays
An Italy ski holiday combines excellent skiing with spectacular mountain scenery, traditional Alpine villages and some of the best mountain cuisine in Europe. From the dramatic peaks of the Dolomites to the Italian Alps, there is plenty to explore both on and off the slopes.
Ski holidays in Italy are particularly popular with intermediate skiers, thanks to wide, well-groomed pistes, long cruising runs and extensive ski areas to explore. There is also plenty of terrain for beginners and more experienced skiers, making Italy a versatile choice for families, couples and groups.
Italian ski resorts are also known for their welcoming atmosphere and excellent food. Mountain restaurants serve everything from traditional regional dishes to classic Italian favourites, often at good value compared with other major Alpine destinations. It's a combination that makes Italy a great choice for skiers who want to enjoy the mountains at a more relaxed pace.
If you're not sure which Italian resort is right for you, our Ski Specialists can help you choose the destination and accommodation that best suits your group.
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Ski areas in Italy
Skiing in Italy offers an impressive variety of terrain and some of the most distinctive mountain scenery in the Alps. The Italian Alps and Dolomites are home to extensive ski areas, with everything from gentle slopes for beginners and wide cruising pistes for intermediates to more challenging terrain for advanced skiers.
The Dolomites are particularly popular with intermediate skiers. The pistes are generally wide and well maintained, making it easy to cover plenty of ground during a week's holiday. Many of the ski areas are also linked by lifts and pistes, giving you the opportunity to explore several valleys and resorts.
For beginners, Italian resorts offer a good choice of ski schools and dedicated nursery slopes, while experienced skiers can find steeper terrain, off-piste routes and challenging runs across the larger ski areas.
Away from the skiing, Italy offers a different Alpine experience to France or Austria. Traditional villages, dramatic limestone peaks and excellent mountain restaurants are all part of the appeal.
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Italy ski holidays with Skiworld
An Italy ski holiday is a chance to experience a different side of the Alps, combining varied skiing with spectacular scenery, traditional resorts and excellent food.
We offer a range of hotels and apartments across Italian ski destinations, with options to suit different groups and budgets. Whether you're looking to explore the Sellaronda, ski in the Dolomites or discover one of Italy's other mountain resorts, our Ski Specialists can help you find the right holiday.
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21 Hotels in Italy
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2 Experiences in Italy
Ski resorts in Italy
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Cortina
Known as the ‘Queen of the Dolomites’, Cortina is a charming mountain town set in the Ampezzo Valley at 1,220m. With a long history of tourism, mountaineering and skiing, it hosted the 1956 Winter Olympics and remains one of Italy’s most prestigious ski destinations. Its reputation for glitz and glamour means you might even spot a celebrity or two on the streets or slopes.
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Corvara & Colfosco
Twin resorts Corvara and Colfosco sit on a sunny plateau, linked by the Borest gondola and offering easy access to the Sellaronda and the wider Dolomiti Superski area. Both offer a good mix of skiing for beginners and intermediates, while each has its own character, from the quaint, laid-back atmosphere of Colfosco to the chic après-ski scene in Corvara.
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Courmayeur
Ski a vast area with access to Chamonix, all from the idyllic surroundings of an Italian mountain village known for its excellent food and boutique shops. Take on the famous Vallée Blanche and enjoy breathtaking views of Mont Blanc, all while soaking up Courmayeur’s distinctive Italian charm.
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La Thuile
Part of the Espace San Bernardo ski area, with over 152km of slopes linking La Thuile with French resort La Rosière, this compact and lively village offers fast, varied skiing best suited to intermediates and above. With a welcoming village centre focused more on good food than après ski, La Thuile is a great choice for families looking for a relaxed Alpine escape.
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La Villa
Part of the Sellaronda, La Villa sits at the heart of the Alta Badia valley, with easy access to the neighbouring villages of Corvara, San Cassiano and Badia. The village offers a good choice of accommodation and dining without feeling overdeveloped, making it a great base for exploring the surrounding Dolomites.
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Madonna di Campiglio
A secluded mountain town in the Val Rendena area of the Italian Dolomites, Madonna di Campiglio combines varied, extensive skiing with a chic pedestrianised resort centre. With plenty of opportunities to enjoy fine food and wine, it’s a stylish yet relaxed base for exploring the seven ski areas included on your pass, followed by laid-back après ski.
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San Cassiano
At 1,537m beneath the towering Lavarela and Conturines massifs, San Cassiano sits in a sunny valley at the eastern edge of the Alta Badia ski area. Known for its immaculately groomed slopes, luxury hotels and outstanding restaurants, including two Michelin-starred restaurants, it’s a sophisticated choice for a Dolomites ski holiday.
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Selva Val Gardena
With its distinctive Tyrolean charm, Val Gardena is a highlight of the famous Sellaronda ski circuit. Set against the stunning Dolomites, the resort offers an excellent mix of tree-lined pistes and high-altitude skiing, with breathtaking mountain views throughout.