Snowboarding in Italy

Snowboarding in Italy offers a fun and friendly experience on the slopes, and with varied ski areas and resorts, there's a number of destinations for the avid boarder each winter. From old traditional villages to modern ski centres, the country caters well for riders of all abilities, with snowboarding in Italy featuring extensive terrain, well-linked resorts and spectacular mountain backdrops, paired with reasonably-priced lift tickets and a fantastic après-ski scene.

The country is home to some impressive terrain, with snowboarding in Italy welcomed by most resorts throughout the region. Popular resorts for snowboarding in Italy include Sauze d'Oulx in the Milky Way - a good resort for intermediate riders, whilst those looking for a quieter more upmarket base could head to Madonna di Campiglio in the Italian Dolomites. The Dolomites offer masses of interconnected terrain and includes the famous Sella Ronda circuit, with the resort of Val Gardena offering runs and trails for all level of snowboarder in Italy. Good areas for snowboarding in Italy can also be found in the Aosta Valley, which sits on the border of France and Switzerland, and includes Cervinia in the Matterhorn, boasting very long runs and open powder bowls, and conveniently linked to the Swiss resort of Zermatt. 

 

Snowboarding holidays in Italy also offers a good number of modern snow parks, which feature modern facilities such as boardercross courses, quarter-pipes and half-pipes, with some of the best parks in the country found in Livigno, Bardonnechia and Bormio. Snowboarding in Italy remains a relaxed and informal affair, and always features plenty of good food and drink, and a lively and relaxed party atmosphere. With many ski resorts close to many major cities, snowboarding in Italy can also include interesting day trips to world-famous destinations such as Milan, Turin and Venice.