Piedmont Ski Resorts
Discover powder paradise, the variety and best slopes of the northern Italian Ski Resorts
Are you ready for the ultimate winter adventure? Do you want to experience scenic mountain landscapes, world-class slopes and a rich culture, all in one place? Then Piedmont is just the place for you and your winter vacation.
With a stunning variety of ski resorts and majestic alpine backdrops, Piedmont is a true paradise for skiers and snowboarders.
Piedmont is home to an incredible 53 ski resorts, each with its own charm and unique offerings. But where do you start looking in this winter wonderland? Which slopes offer the best runs? Which regions are particularly suited to your needs?
Here you will find all the information about the most important, largest and most popular ski resorts in Piedmont.
Afterwards, you will realize that it doesn’t always have to be Austria or South Tyrol and that Piedmont is a must for every winter sports lover.
Piedmont Ski Resorts Overview
The beautiful Piedmont is still an insider tip: in summer for hiking and in winter for winter sports. Or did you know that the Via Lattea ski resort, around Sestriere in Val Chisone, is one of the largest connected ski areas in the world?
In total, Piedmont offers 53 completely different ski resorts in the ski regions Alpi Marittime, Alpi Cozie, and Alpi Graie with 1225 kilometers of slopes, which can be reached via 282 ski lifts.
Biggest Ski Resorts in Piedmont
Here is an overview of the largest ski resorts in Piedmont
| Name of the Ski Resort (Region) | Size (Kilometers of slopes) | Altitude (Meter) |
|---|---|---|
| Via Lattea (Turin, Briançon) | 400 | 1.372 – 2.789 |
| Monterosa Ski (Aostatal, Valsesia) | 132 | 1.212 – 3.275 |
| Mondolè Ski (Cuneo) | 105,3 | 807 – 2.085 |
| Bardonecchia (Turin) | 100 | 1.312 – 2.800 |
| Riserva Bianca (Cuneo) | 52 | 1.046 – 2.060 |
| Pragelato (Turin) | 50 | 1.335 – 2.700 |
| San Domenico (Verbano-Cusio-Ossola) | 32,6 | 1.420 – 2.500 |
| Macugnaga (Verbano-Cusio-Ossola) | 32,1 | 1.347 – 2.900 |
| Sangiacomo/Cardini (Cuneo) | 35 | 1.098 – 1.611 |
| Bielmonte (Biella) | 20 | 1.229 – 1.621 |
| Crissolo (Cuneo) | 20 | 1.333 – 2.400 |
| Piana di Vigezzo (Verbano-Cusio-Ossola) | 19 | 1.180 – 2.064 |
| Mottarone (Verbano-Cusio-Ossola) | 17,9 | 1.269 – 1.491 |
| Lurisia/Monte Pigna (Cuneo) | 17 | 814 – 1.734 |
| Alpe di Mera (Vercelli) | 16 | 702 – 1.742 |
| Garéssio 2000 (Cuneo) | 12 | 1.342 – 1.578 |
| Alpe Devero (Verbano-Cusio-Ossola) | 8 | 1.640 – 2.240 |
| Pontechianale (Cuneo) | 7,5 | 1.623 – 2.654 |
| Domobianca (Verbano-Cusio-Ossola) | 7,5 | 1.088 – 1.845 |
The best Piedmont Ski Resorts
The choice of the best ski resorts in Piedmont is of course subjective. I have based my ranking on positive reviews and personal experience in the respective ski resorts.
1. Via Lattea
The Via Lattea ski area (eng. Milky Way) is the most famous and largest ski resort in Piedmont. It is located in the Italian-French border region, in Val Chisone, about an hour west from Turin.
It includes the villages of Sestriere, Sauze d’Oulx, Sansicario, Cesana, Pragelatio, as well as Claviere and the French Montgenèvre.
Over 200 slopes, covering a total of 400 kilometers, are available to winter sports enthusiasts and offer a wealth of variety. This top ski resort, at altitudes ranging from 1,372 to 2,789m, is linked by a sophisticated lift system.
The region gained worldwide fame through the 2006 Winter Olympics, where a large part of the competitions were held here.
To guarantee optimal snow conditions, numerous snow making systems are in operation during the winter, covering 60 percent of the entire ski resort.
Highlights of the Via Latte ski resort
✅ Largest ski resort in Italy (400 kilometers of slopes)
✅ 14 ski schools with over 800 ski and snowboard instructors
✅ The Giovanni Alberto Agnelli slope is illuminated until 22hrs
✅ Snow park at the bottom of Monte Sises (2600m)
Season Opening: Beginning of December – Beginning of April
Ski pass prices from: € 53,00 per person ⇨ Website
⇨ My Hotel-Tip for Sestriere: Hotel Gran Roc
2. Mondolè Ski
The popular Mondolè Ski resort is located in southern Piedmont, about 45 minutes drive southeast of the regional capital Cuneo.
The ski paradise includes the stations of Artesina, Frabosa Soprana and Prato Nevoso and is the largest ski resort in the province.
It is located on Monte Mondolè in the Ligurian Alps at an altitude of 807 to 2,085m and offers over 130 kilometers of perfectly groomed slopes suitable for skiers of all levels.
Especially the mountain village of Prato Nevoso is ideal for family ski vacations because of its wide range of activities for children.
Highlights of the Mondolè Ski ski resort
✅ Very kids & family friendly ski area with “Pratolandia”, a large children’s play area in the snow.
✅ Easily accessible from the international airports of Genoa, Turin, and Milan
✅ Many parties, events and après-ski, especially in Prato Nevoso
Season Opening: Beginning of December – Beginning of April
Ski pass price from: € 37,00 per person ⇨ Website
⇨ My Hotel-Tip for Prato Nevoso: Chalet Everest – Luxury Apartments
3. Monterosa Ski
The cross-regional ski resort Monterosa Ski is the highest ski resort in Piedmont. It is located in the heart of the Italian Alps at the foot of Monte Rosa, the second-tallest mountain massif in Europe.
It covers about 130 kilometers of slopes, over 3 areas in the Aosta Valley (Val d’Ayas, Valle di Gressoney and Valle di Champorcher) and Valsesia in Piedmont. The winter sports area is located at altitudes between 1,212 and 3,275 meters above sea level.
The mountain station, Punta Indren at 3275 meters, can be reached by ski lift and is the highest point on Monte Rosa. It is as well the starting point of numerous well-known freeride routes.
The small Piedmontese part, the ski center Alagna Valsesia in the province of Vercelli, offers just under 15 kilometers of slopes and is located about 150km from Turin, as well as from Milan.
Highlights of the Monterosa Ski resort
✅ Snow park Alpe di Mera
✅ Monterosa Freeride Paradise
✅ It belongs to the most snow-sure ski resorts in Italy
✅ Ski area divided into three valleys and accordingly offers slopes and resorts for both experts and families
Season Opening: End of November – Beginning of April
Ski pass prices from: € 56,00 per person ⇨ Website
⇨ My Hotel-Tip for Alagna Valesia: MH Olen Boutique Hotel
4. Riserva Bianca
The popular ski resort Riserva Bianca belongs to the mountain village of Limone Piemonte and offers 80 kilometers of finest slopes. It is located only 30km south of Cuneo and extends to the Colle di Tenda, the alpine border pass to neighboring France.
The ski area was extensively renovated for the 2006 Turin Olympics and now has 16 lifts at altitudes ranging from 1050 to 2100 meters.
Highlights of the Riserva Bianca ski resort
✅ The national ski teams of France and Italy already trained here
✅ Limone Piemonte belongs to the Alpine Pearls, who are committed to soft tourism in the Alps
✅ Lots of Free ride descents
Season Opening: Mid-December – Beginning of April
Ski pass prices from: € 41,00 per person ⇨ Website
⇨ My Hotel-Tip for Limone Piemonte: Limone Palace Aparthotel
5. Bardonecchia
The ski area of Bardonecchia is located in the upper Susa Valley, not far from the French border. Bardo, as it is also called, has 100 kilometers of slopes, 23 lifts and a snow park.
The altitude varies between 1,312 and 2,800 meters above sea level and is distributed among the three ski centers of Colomion-Les Arnauds, Jafferau and Melezet. The latter hosted the snowboard competitions of the 2006 Winter Olympics.
Highlights of the Bardonecchia ski resort
✅ The descent Sole, in the area Colomion, passes by a wild life reserve with deer, roe deer and chamois
✅ Snow park in Melezet
✅ Most snow-sure ski resort in Piedmont
Season Opening: Mid-December – mid-April
Ski pass prices from: € 44,00 per person ⇨ Website
⇨ My Hotel-Tip for Bardonecchia: Savoia Resort
Conclusion: Piedmont Ski Resorts
You will have seen that the Piedmont ski resorts have just as beautiful, varied and diverse offers for winter sports enthusiasts as the famous ski resorts of Austria or South Tyrol.
However, the region does much better in the price-performance ratio, as ski passes here are on average between € 35.00 – € 55.00 per day and thus almost 50% below the prices of Austria.
Now it is up to you to chose between the different Piedmont ski resorts for your upcoming ski holiday.
