Folgaria, Italian Alps

Folgaria: 5 things to know before you go

Italian Alps, Italy ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น

Folgaria sits on a sunny plateau at 1,170 m above the Adige valley, the main village of the Alpe Cimbra. The Folgaria-Lavarone-Lusern lifts knit together a relaxed 104 km of mostly intermediate piste, and the Dolomiti Superski pass is on offer for days when you want to roam further into Trentino.

1.Is the snow reliable in Folgaria?

Usually, with help. From 1170 m to 2007 m the resort leans on grooming and snowmaking in lean spells, so check the live report before booking early or late dates (score 74/100).

2.Do you need a car, or can you ski in and out?

Ski-in/ski-out depends on the address here: some hotels are on the snow, others need a short walk or shuttle. Pick a slopeside address if skiing from the door matters to you.

3.How big is the ski area, and who is it for?

With 104 km of piste on 24 lifts, it is a mid-size area, easy to get to know over a long weekend. The terrain is balanced (0 green, 30 blue, 25 red, 8 black), which suits a mixed-level group skiing together.

4.What is the resort like?

Folgaria stands out for a family-friendly setup.

5.When is the best time to go?

The season usually runs Dec 7 to Apr 7 (about 17 weeks). For the most dependable cover, the deep-winter window of January to February is the safe bet. Conditions soften as spring arrives, so earlier in the window is the safer call.

The full Folgaria guide

Hotels, piste breakdown, snow month by month, lift and rental info, map and more.

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More questions, answered

How much vertical drop does Folgaria have?
About 837 m of vertical, from a 1170 m base to 2007 m at the top.
Is Folgaria part of a larger ski area?
No, it is a self-contained resort with its own 104 km of piste rather than part of a linked domain.
Is Folgaria good for beginners?
It can work: 0 green and 30 blue runs are enough to start, though the area rewards skiers who can already link turns.

Where to stay

Hotels we like for ski access and value. Prices are indicative; check live availability.

Nature Blu Hotel & Spa - Blu Hotels
4.6853 reviews
โ‚ฌ105
โ˜… Top pick

Nature Blu Hotel & Spa - Blu Hotels

Excellent ยท 853 reviews

Why we like it

Strong value for Folgaria, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.

Guests rate this hotel as excellent (4.6/5 from 853 reviews). It sits about 1.0 km from the slopes. A budget-friendly option for Folgaria, with live nightly rates shown for your exact dates so you always see the best price.

โ‰ˆ 1.0 km to the slopesBudget-friendly
From
โ‚ฌ105/ night
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Hotel Vittoria, Folgaria - Alpe Cimbra
4.5843 reviews
โ‚ฌ105

Hotel Vittoria, Folgaria - Alpe Cimbra

Very good ยท 843 reviews

Why we like it

Strong value for Folgaria, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.

โ‰ˆ 800 m to the slopesBudget-friendly
From
โ‚ฌ105/ night
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Hotel Luna Bianca
4.5716 reviews
โ‚ฌ115

Hotel Luna Bianca

Very good ยท 716 reviews

Why we like it

Moments from the lifts in Folgaria, so you can ski back to the door and skip the morning queues.

โ‰ˆ 200 m to the slopesMid-range
From
โ‚ฌ115/ night
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Hotel Villaggio Nevada
4.3871 reviews
โ‚ฌ90

Hotel Villaggio Nevada

Very good ยท 871 reviews

Why we like it

A long-standing favourite in Folgaria, trusted by thousands of guests before you.

โ‰ˆ 1.7 km to the slopesBudget-friendly
From
โ‚ฌ90/ night
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