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Folgarida Ski Holidays

At a glance

  • Purpose-built resort
  • Linked ski area
  • Excellent learner facilities

Great for

  • Beginners
  • Value for money
  • Families

Ski Holidays in Folgarida

This quiet ski town in West Trentino’s Val di Sole is a perfect place to bring the brood, with a fantastic learners’ facility being one of the resort’s highlights. With lift connections to Marilleva and Madonna di Campiglio, the area has plenty of opportunity and as a purpose-built resort strictly based on traditional design; it’s an attractive village with plenty of modern amenities.

  • Flight Time
  • 2 hours
  • From London
  • Nearest Airports
  • Turin, Milan Malpensa
  • Geneva, Innsbruck
  • Time zone
  • GMT + 1 hour
  • Language
  • Italian
  • Currency
  • Euros
  • Ski Season
  • Dec - April

Folgarida Stats

Top Altitude
2,179m
Bottom Altitude
1,344m
Resort Altitude
1,344m
Total Piste
62km
Longest Run
Monte Vigo - Marilleva 1400 4.8km
Slope Orientation
NE/NW
Vertical Drop
853m
Skiable Vertical
853m
Night Skiing
Yes
Glacier Skiing
No

Nestled amongst the dramatic landscape of the Brenta Dolomites, Folgarida is one of the villages belonging to Val di Sole at the far west end of Trentino.

Far from the concrete jungle that usually springs to mind when you hear ‘purpose-built’, the resort has been carefully designed to blend in with the natural environment and look as traditional as possible. With its name translating literally to ‘land of the ferns’, the village is surrounded by a dense forest and National Park regulations make sure that no structures rise above the tree line. This way, you have the accessibility and modern facilities of somewhere that’s been built for skiing whilst still being in a picturesque mountain village. Combining a relatively low altitude town with some runs exceeding the 2000m mark, the set-up offers a great fusion of high skiing with pleasant evening temperatures – perfect for exploring by day and night.

Host to an almost exclusively Italian clientele, this is a bit of a hidden gem in terms of international tourism and has a wonderfully authentic and friendly atmosphere.

The village starts around the bottom of the Belvedere cable car at 1400m and runs linearly down to 1300m with some shops, restaurants and hotels lining the strip of road. At the bottom of the road is the main cluster of accommodation, restaurants, bars and shops. From both ends, lifts take you up to the Malghet Aut ski centre, where you’ll find more bars, restaurants, rental shops, childcare facilities and a giant nursery area.

At its most limited, the ski area consists of the network of slopes up to Monte Vigo and those connecting to neighbouring Marilleva. The pistes belonging to the larger resort of Madonna di Campiglio can also be accessed if you upgrade to the Campiglio Dolomiti di Brenta area and there’s also the option of the Superskirama pass for even more villages including snow sure Passo Tonale.

Winter Sports Ratings

Beginners

Intermediate

Advanced

Snowboarding

Folgarida Transfer Times

Verona 2hrs

The nearest airport to Folgarida is Verona Villafranca at 160 km or about ? by car

What's the ski area like in Folgarida?

The resort with gentle pistes and good connections to the Madonna di Campiglio ski area, with the more 150km if runs, is a great option for those starting out and not yet at the expert level of attacking black runs.

Which other ski resorts are near to Folgarida?

The nearest ski resorts to Folgarida include Madonna di Campiglio, Passo Tonale.

Ski Area Facts

LocationTrentino, Brenta Dolomites, Italy
Established1965
Downhill62km
Lift PassFolgarida Marilleva 159€
Campiglio Dolomiti Di Brenta 212€
Superskirama 220€

Beginner Slopes

19.8km32%

Intermediate Skiing

30km48%

Advance & Expert Terrain

12.4km20%

Snowboarding Trails

62km100%

What is Folgarida like for Beginner skiers?

Learners should be extremely well catered for, and the five local schools usually meet in the town or at the Malghet ski centre. The Family Park at the summit of the Belvedere and Folgarida gondolas is without-doubt the best learners’ facility in the valley – conveniently served by two magic carpets, the wide nursery slope is perfect for practicing parallel turns. The majority of the blues are forgivingly gentle (we like Bamby 34 and Punciana at Marilleva), letting novices get a proper feel for their ski legs before setting off on something more challenging.

What is Folgarida like for Intermediate skiers?

Pretty much all of the red runs also have blue alternatives, making it possible to get on to exploring the mountain as your confidence grows. The steeper Azzurra run from Malghet is a nice challenge to work towards. Almost half of the runs are medium difficulty, so intermediates should be more than happy here. Try the Orso Bruno in the Monte Vigo area for a steep technical ride - it continues via numerous other runs into the village – spanning a total distance of 8km.

What is Folgarida like for Advanced skiers?

The expert runs aren’t quite so plentiful, although Nera 1 is as good as it gets when it comes to tricky blacks; designed by the 1967 technical director of the FISI National Ski Team, the course fuses complex technical features with modern artificial snowmaking for a perfectly tuned mountain challenge. You can find some quality descents on Marilleva. Orti begins at the summit of Dos de la Pesa and feeds into the Nera Marilleva, a technically demanding spree through the woods.

What is Folgarida like for snowboarding?

There’s a small park at the foot of the Provetti ski run and Marilleva has historically been known to dig out a halfpipe now and again. The real jewel in the valley is in Madonna di Campiglio, where Europe’s largest permanent board park has hosted the top events like the World Championships.

What is Folgarida like for off-piste skiing?

The area between Folgarida and Marilleva has some great terrain. A popular route with a 1000m drop, is the Val Meledrio, ou can get to it from the Groste Gondola. Always get a guide to make sure you are safe.

What is Folgarida like for cross country skiing?

There are 45km of tracks in the Val di Sole Valley

Folgarida Restaurants

You’ll find a friendly atmosphere in the various restaurants and bars - La Buca is a superb pizzeria and steakhouse in the lower village, while most hotels open their doors to non-residents for an excellent value meal. Folgarida offers a selection of delightful restaurants serving both local and international cuisine. La Moretina is a popular choice, known for its traditional Italian dishes and warm, welcoming atmosphere. For a meal with a view, try Rifugio Solander, a mountain hut restaurant offering panoramic views of the Dolomites.

Where to eat in Folgarida and on the mountain

Chalet degli Angeli The Chalet degli Angeli is conveniently located at Malghet Aut, by the top stations of the main Folgarida and Belvedere cable cars. Many of the area’s ski schools meet at this point, making this a great place to grab a warm drink before lessons start, or settle for a bite to eat after. As well as offering breakfasts, self-service lunches and supper, the restaurant also has a lovely sun terrace – a favourite among skiers and pedestrians alike.

Folgarida Après Ski

On the mountain, Malghet Aut has a number of bars with a shared sun terrace - a great spot to end the day’s skiing. It’s worth noting that non-skiers can also come for drinks here as the area is adjacent to the top station of the gondolas. Grownups can relax on a deckchair with a Bombardino and watch everyone come down the piste, while kids explore the outdoor playground. The Eta Beta at 1300 is the main venue for après ski and nightlife. Known for putting on karaoke and quiz nights as well as themed parties and a daily happy hour, it’s open from around 3:30pm and things get really lively around 11ish (the Italians don’t tend to go out till late!). Eta Beta also has pinball, billiards and WiFi to keep youngsters happy as well as a fast food menu for hungry stomachs.Eta Beta aside, the town’s watering holes come mostly in the form of hotel bars, which are quite lovely for chilled group gatherings over a nightcap.

Bars Late Night Clubs and Cafes in Folgarida

Folgarida Activites for Non-skiers

As far as evening activities go, night skiing is available some nights, most impressively on the resort’s black runs. A short bus ride away is the Ice Stadium for a spot of skating, whilst entertainment evenings are often hosted in the local hotels.

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Best Time to Visit Folgarida

The geography combined with the relative anonymity of this resort is pretty special in the way that it offers uncrowded skiing for pretty much the whole season. In the coldest months, the resort’s low altitude and pistes beneath the treeline means a day on the slopes shouldn’t be unpleasantly chilly. Blizzard conditions and rotten visibility are rarely a match for the dense forest sheltering many of the runs, whilst 95% snowmaking gives nearly the whole area a decent dusting if needed. Later on in the season, the shade from the trees usually does a good job preventing the snow from turning slushy – which actually shouldn’t be too much of a problem, thanks to NE and NW-facing slopes.

What's Folgarida like at Christmas?

Forested surroundings and an authentic village atmosphere make Christmas in Folgarida a perfect winter wonderland setting, with festive things to see and do complimented by the gift of some great skiing.
Christmas Ski Holidays

What's Folgarida like in the New Year?

The dramatic backdrop of the Dolomites is a pretty spectacular destination when celebrating the New Year in Folgarida. This quiet village is the ultimate place to escape to at the end of the year, and the neighbouring resorts have a fantastic set of activities to get stuck in to if it’s a party you crave.
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What's Folgarida like in Half-Term?

The Italian schools don’t have time off so in Folgarida at Half-term you shouldn’t be resigning yourself to queues aplenty like in other European resorts. The area’s an idyll for quality R&R, with a range of gentle, sweeping runs and loads to keep the kids occupied.
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What's Folgarida like at Easter?

To catch the last snow of the season, jetting off to Folgarida at Easter is a wise choice. The striking peaks of the Dolomites are a great vista as you bask in the sun. You might even want to try skiing... in which case the snow is usually pretty good quality thanks to the resort’s orientation and sheltered runs.

Folgarida Snow Conditions

Snow Report, History & Forecast

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Ski Accommodation in Folgarida

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Folgarida’s opportunities for families are what really set it apart from other European resorts. The Park Hotel (which is ski-in, ski-out for intermediates) is right by a bus stop, and is served by shuttles which take guests directly to the Belvedere gondola and town centre.

The Family Park at Malghet Aut has a great nursery area and loads of ski schools based here to help little ones find their confidence on the slopes. There’s also the Kinderland facility, which provides indoor and outdoor play areas (as well as child-minding for kids too young for ski school), whilst the Kinderheim project involves morning lessons followed by games and adventures in the afternoon. The Ursus park over in Madonna is a great destination for daring teens, who can get to grips with various kickers and rollers, and perhaps learn a trick or two.

There’s a brilliant snow-tubing course on the mountain to enjoy after ski school has finished for the day, and if you don’t mind the journey, there’s an ice rink in Andalo which is a hit with kids of all ages. For a family meal, pizza can do no wrong (try La Buca which we’ve heard is lovely!), then once any youngsters have gone to bed, the grownups can kick back in their hotel bar without having to worry about being too far away.

Groups will love the range of skiing at Folgarida. Beginners can confidently find their ski legs on the gentle, sweeping nursery runs like Malghetto, while experts are able to challenge themselves on the Nera Folgarida and Orti. Intermediates, though well-catered for on the moutain’s uppermost pistes, always have the chance to extend their lift pass to ski the wider area of Madonna di Campiglio for a decent medley of testing reds.

There are heaps of mountain huts where group members can convene for lunch – most of which are accessible to all levels given that there tends to be a blue slope for every red. The fantastic Malghet Aut area at 1860m is probably the best place to meet with its huge selection of restaurants and bars, and can be found at the bottom of (blue) Brenzi and (red) Delle Rocce pistes. There are a few sun terraces with deckchairs to choose from here (great for gathering everyone together for a round of Bombardinos!) whilst being next-door to the top stations of the resort’s two cable cars, non-skiers can easily get up to join the party.

Off the slopes there are a few shops, in addition to hotels with swimming pools and wellness facilities to occupy those who prefer to spend their holiday exploring the resort. There are also a number of drinking holes in town to discover in the evenings. For something pretty lively, Eta Beta opens around 3.30pm and tends to get busy when the Italians rock up around 11pm. The bar usually puts on quiz nights, so it’s worth thinking up a team name in advance and checking out when these are during your stay. Otherwise, quite a few hotels in the resort have their own cosy bars to meet up in - try the ambient Gaglioppo wine bar at Hotel Caminetto, or the relaxed atmosphere of Hotel Splendor’s Dream Pub for drinking games and discussing contenders for ‘Wipeout of the Day’...

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How much is a ski pass in Folgarida

Maximum and minimum adult Folgarida lift pass prices ranged from €187 to €224 for 6 days access to the Folgarida ski lift system at the start of the 2025 winter season. Our lift passes are part of a packaged Folgarida holiday with accommodation, so prices vary depending on chalet or hotel suppliers. Confirm price for the lift ticket before booking your holiday.

Lift Tickets Child Adult Senior
1 Day Price €20 - €23 €40 - €46 N / A
6 Day Price €94 - €112 €187 - €224 N / A
Age Range 8 - 16 17 - 64 65+
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Getting to Folgarida

Most of our ski holidays to Folgarida packaged with flights include airport transfers. We can also arrange private transfers to Folgarida from nearby airports

How long does it take to fly to Folgarida from the UK?

Flights from London take about 2 hours to Turin, Milan Malpensa, Geneva, Innsbruck. This table shows approximate transfer times to Folgarida from the nearest airports, smaller airports can be more prone to delays.

Airport Distance Transfer Time
Verona Villafranca 160 km ?
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How long does it take to drive to Folgarida from the UK?

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How long is the transfer from nearest Italy train station to Folgarida?

The transfer time from alpine train stations are generally shorter than from airports, Call us for details of Folgarida transfers.

Station Distance Transfer Time
Dimaro ? km ?
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Going to Folgarida under your own steam

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Folgarida Tourism Office Folgarida is known as the ' place of ferns' and is one of the most important economic centres of the area. A village under the municipality of Dimaro Folgarida, it is one of the most visited resorts, both in the summer and winter. Folgarida is a great winter resort as it offers a vast network of slopes, runs and modern lifts of the Campiglio Dolomiti di Brenta Val di Sole Val Rendena Ski area. A high-mountain circuit links the winter stations located on the different faces of the mountain, enabling skiers to use all the available slopes and runs. Because the peaks are so high, snow is usually guaranteed and the landscape will leave you stunned and wanting to come back for more. The resort is a quiet, family friendly and the runs are a great mix of blue and red runs. For the more advanced skiers will enjoy the steeper terrain on the Monte Spinale side of Madonna. The tourism office is great in supporting you in your ski requirements and all the extras you may need for your holiday. The services offered by Folgarida tourism office are: - Kinderland and Family Park - Pay as you go Skiing - membership cards available - Weather updates - lift passes and advice - ski lifts - Information and brochures Opening Times: Daily 08:30 - 12:30 and between 14:30 - 18:30

ALP TRAUMA CLINIC Immediate health care for trauma and emergencies. Have all the required diagnostic tools for in house treatment. Opening hours: Dec - Apr: Daily 09h00-19h00. May - Nov: Mon- Fri 09h00-19h00.

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