Folgarida is famous for its gentle and scenic blue runs enabling keen beginners to get full value from the lift pass. Intermediates have a wonderful selection of sheltered tree-runs, moderate bumps and huge mileage. Virtually every route on the system offers a blue or a red option. Advanced skiers enjoy the bumps under the trees, limitless off-piste and the links to other areas. There is lots to do for every ability. As in many Italian resorts, lunch is accorded serious priority and there's also a terrific choice of pit stops, from cosy little log cabins to fancy restaurants with astonishingly good food.
Gorgeous scenery is par for the course in ski resorts but these Brenta Dolomites are something special, with their dramatic needles and stratified outcrops lightly dusted with snow. Far below, the spreading vastness of the Val di Sole provides one of the most spectacular panoramas in Italy. Folgarida is purpose-built but it's both convenient and attractive. There's a small row of shops and a few cafes and bars.
Everything is in place for a great ski holiday: a big, combined area, good lifts, terrific scenery, superb hotels and friendly people. First time visitors are astonished by the lift system which has new gondolas flying up in every direction and great snowmaking.
Other Amenities
Twice weekly night skiing on illuminated black run - fair mix of shops, supermarket tabac, souvenirs, chemist, 2 sports shops, wine and spirits, boutique, pasticceria - massage - Eta Beta Bar with Karaoke - Gaglioppo wine bar - popular pizzeria - plenty of hotel bars - market day at Male (10kms) - evenings out to Madonna di Campiglio (1/2hr) - outdoor skating rink - broomball - walking tours - cinema (Italian) - bowling in Dimaro (10 min taxi) - doctor - pharmacy - bank - post office in Dimaro - tourist office - barbecue lunch at hotel Alaska - bus to Madonna di Campiglio, one way about £10 local buses to upper Folgarida, Dimaro
calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras
