Passo Tonale, Italian Alps

Passo Tonale: 5 things to know before you go

Italian Alps, Italy ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น

A high pass between Lombardy and Trentino at 1883 m, Passo Tonale is snow-sure into May with a glacier at 3016 m. Wide, beginner-friendly slopes and excellent value.

1.Is the snow reliable in Passo Tonale?

Generally yes. From 1883 m at the base to 3016 m up top, the profile holds snow well across a normal winter (score 86/100).

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

Most hotels sit right on the snow front, so this is genuine ski-in/ski-out: park once on arrival and ski from the door, with no daily driving or shuttle.

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

With 100 km of piste on 27 lifts, it is a mid-size area, easy to get to know over a long weekend. The terrain is balanced (0 green, 40 blue, 45 red, 15 black), which suits a mixed-level group skiing together.

4.What is the resort like?

Passo Tonale stands out for glacier skiing up high.

5.When is the best time to go?

The season usually runs Nov 30 to May 4 (about 22 weeks). For the most dependable cover, the deep-winter window of January to February is the safe bet. The altitude also holds spring snow, so late-season skiing stays good well into spring.

The full Passo Tonale 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 Passo Tonale have?
About 1133 m of vertical, from a 1883 m base to 3016 m at the top.
Is Passo Tonale part of a larger ski area?
Yes. Passo Tonale is part of the Adamello Ski ski area, one of the big linked domains, so a single lift pass opens the whole thing.
Is Passo Tonale good for beginners?
It can work: 0 green and 40 blue runs are enough to start, though the area rewards skiers who can already link turns.
Can you ski on a glacier here?
Yes, there is glacier skiing up high, which stretches the season and helps in lean snow years.

Where to stay

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

Sporting Hotel
4.7655 reviews
โ‚ฌ120
โ˜… Top pick

Sporting Hotel

Excellent ยท 655 reviews

Why we like it

One of the highest-rated places to stay in Passo Tonale, with guests singling out the service and comfort.

Guests rate this hotel as excellent (4.7/5 from 655 reviews). It sits about 450 m from the slopes. A mid-range option for Passo Tonale, with live nightly rates shown for your exact dates so you always see the best price.

โ‰ˆ 450 m to the slopesMid-range
From
โ‚ฌ120/ night
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Hotel La Torretta
4.7645 reviews
โ‚ฌ140

Hotel La Torretta

Excellent ยท 645 reviews

Why we like it

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

โ‰ˆ 300 m to the slopesMid-range
From
โ‚ฌ140/ night
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Grand Hotel Miramonti
4.1829 reviews
โ‚ฌ85

Grand Hotel Miramonti

Great ยท 829 reviews

Why we like it

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

โ‰ˆ 300 m to the slopesBudget-friendly
From
โ‚ฌ85/ night
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Sport Hotel Vittoria - Passo del Tonale
4.3600 reviews
โ‚ฌ105

Sport Hotel Vittoria - Passo del Tonale

Very good ยท 600 reviews

Why we like it

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

โ‰ˆ 250 m to the slopesBudget-friendly
From
โ‚ฌ105/ night
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