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School Ski Trips to Italy

Home to high altitude skiing and Olympic pistes , where spellbinding summits overlook charming resorts, School Ski Trips to Italy promise quality at an affordable price. Easy to reach by coach or air, it’s perfect for groups who don’t want to travel far. Fuelled on the slopes by authentic Italian pizza, you can enjoy passionate local instructors, great skiing conditions and excellent accommodation, all topped off with traditional Italian hospitality.  

School Ski Trips to Sestriere

Chosen for its high altitude and dramatic mountain landscape, School Ski Trips to Sestriere offer snow-sure skiing all season round.

• High altitude, great for Easter!
• Over 400km of piste
• Main ski resort for 2006 Olympics

School Ski Trips to Bormio

As a multiple World Cup Championship and World Cup host resort, Bormio offers extensive pistes for all abilities.

• Beautiful Medieval spa town
• Ski School at 2000m - snow-sure!
• A great 'all-rounder' of a resort!

School Ski Trips to Madonna di Campiglio

World Championship resort with incredible skiing on two linked sides of the valley, which varies from rugged to tree-lined pistes

• 150km of piste catering for all abilities
• 4-star accommodation options

School Ski Trips to Santa Caterina

With two very distinctive sides to the ski area, ski trips to Santa Caterina offer fantastic skiing for all abilities.

• Safe and compact mountain resort
• Chance for ski-away days in Bormio
• Picturesque night skiing available

School Ski Trips to Folgaria

Nestled in the mountains of Trentino, Folgaria provides good, varied skiing in a safe village atmosphere.

• Perfect for beginners and intermediates
• Varied pistes with 100% artificial coverage
• Great après activities for schools

School Ski Trips to Bardonecchia

Bardonecchia's varied runs, excellent lift system and extensive snow-making facilities never fail to impress.

• On the French/Italian border
• Over 100km of piste
• Fantastic variety of après options

School Ski Trips to Madesimo

Uncrowded slopes and minimal lift queues, skiers can enjoy a variety of terrain, from tree-lined runs to high altitude pistes.

• Good snow conditions guaranteed!
• Pistes well suited to all abilities
• Plenty of piste-side hotels on offer

School Ski Trips to Prato Nevoso

Wide open runs, a small town charm, fantastic aprés and is an excellent choice for both beginners and intermediates.

• Part of the Mondole ski area
• Offers 106km+ of prime alpine skiing
• Awesome snow-tubing course!

School Ski Trips to Sauze d’Oulx

With high altitude pistes, extensive glade skiing and a busy après scene, it’s hard to resist this charming bustling resort.

• 400km of piste in the Milky Way ski area
• Host of the 2006 Winter Olympics
• Skiing up to 2825m

School Ski Trips to Tarvisio

Regularly used for the FIS for World Cup events, Tarvisio has lifts stretching up to 1,750m, providing fantastic skiing for…

• Excellent snow coverage
• 90% snow cannon coverage
• Night skiing available

School Ski Trips to Aprica

Based in the scenic region of Valtellina, Aprica is a splendid natural plateau between several mountain ranges. North-facing slopes promise…

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Italy School ski trips - action packed itinerary in the mountains!

The charming atmosphere which surrounds Italian mountain resorts has always proved to be popular for Italy school ski trips. Family run hotels, Italian cuisine and inspirational scenery are all great reasons to choose Italy but perhaps it is the variety of terrain that makes it so popular when it comes to school groups.

Activ4 School Tours has carefully selected resorts that we think are particularly well placed for dealing with our school ski groups.

We like to be able to work closely with the ski school, we like to know how suitable the nursery slopes are for our young novices, is there a travelator to help with those tricky first few days.

We like to know how forgiving the slopes can be and when and where will skiers and boarders be able to challenge themselves. We also want to know which resorts have a long enough season to be suitable for spring Italy School ski trips during the Easter break.

Here’s just one example of a great ski resort perfectly suited to school ski trip groups…

Pragelato, near Sestriere in the Italian Alps, lends itself to being an ideal school group destination. There is a relaxed atmosphere, quiet roads and charming hotels.

We regularly receive ringing endorsements from party leaders who take their school ski trip to Italy.

This beautiful Italian village is only 15 mins away from Sestriere and the 400km of spectacular pistes that make up the Milky Way, only without the crowds and the higher prices.

Plus the sheer height of the Milky Way means great skiing conditions right through to the end of the season. So if you are thinking about Easter school ski trips then this just the place.

Take a look at more of our resorts below or speak to one of our ski experts to discuss your next destination.

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Italy School ski trips with Activ4, the lowdown:

• A great range of quality resorts
• Excellent tuition
• A fun-filled programme of apres ski activities
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Sappada Italy School Ski Trip

This picturesque location in the Dolomite Mountains is a perfect location for a school ski trip. The Campetti ski area is a wide expanse of nursery slopes right in the heart of the resort with a perfectly positioned alpine bar and cafe at the bottom.

Sestriere Italy School Ski Trip

The village of Pragelato near the famous ski resort of Sestriere is small, intimate and in a perfect location for your school ski trip. There is a relaxed atmosphere; quiet roads and charming hotels.The skiing is world class, in 2006 it was home to the Winter Olympics

Aprica Italy School Ski Trip

Aprica is a small traditional Alpine village in Lombardy, south of Livigno and Bormio. The skiing and boarding in Aprica is particularly suited to school groups with lots of beginners and intermediates. There are some lovely long runs from top to bottom that your students will soon be cruising. Those just on their first school ski trip will be able to take advantage of the covered travelator on the nursery slopes.

Folgaria Italy School Ski Trip

Combine world class piste with Italian charm to find a sensational Ski Trip destination. Situated in a sunny plateau above the Trentino valley, with 100Km of piste there is something for all levels.

Andalo Italy School Ski Trip

Along with its romantic atmosphere comes the hive of activity you don’t get in other resorts. There is a good mixture of skiing for different abilities, with a mixture of forest runs a well as above tree line larger pistes.

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321ski are proud to be considered expert school ski trip specialists for Italy. We are great fans of the characteristicly Italian high quality skiing and extended snow sure seasons.

We have consistent excellent feedback from our Italian school ski trips.

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Ski trips to Italy

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School and group ski trips to Italy

The breathtaking scenery, high quality accommodation and typical Italian cuisine make a school ski trip to Italy a truly unforgettable experience. Most properties offer a hot lunch at the hotel or on the mountain, giving school groups the opportunity to sample an array of true Italian delicacies from the thin-crusted pizza to its delicious gelato.

School ski groups also enjoy the laid-back atmosphere, well-groomed slopes and with no shortage of après-ski options for evenings, what more could you ask for?

Italian Resorts

• Andalo-Molveno
• Bardonecchia
• Foppolo-San Simone
• Marilleva-Folgarida
• Milky Way Monti della Luna
• Milky Way Sestrière
• Passo Tonale
• Piancavallo
• Prato Nevoso
• Santa Caterina/Valfurva

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“ Folgaria - A great base for school groups! The traditional villages of Folgaria and Serrada provide perfect Italian charm for school groups to explore. Our hotels are within walking distance of the slopes making it easy to get to the slopes and enjoy skiing through many of the tree lined pistes.  You may even come across one of the World War I forts which are well known in the area. ”

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School Ski Trips to Italy

The land of pasta, pizza and incredible skiing!.

Italy is one of the premier destinations for school ski trips and with good reason. Italy is host to some of the best ski resorts in Europe with the Alps and Dolomites dominating the Northern and Western areas of the country. Italy also holds a special place in our heart as it's the country where we first began offering school ski trips, way back in Winter 1983/84. We've traditionally specialised in the Aosta Valley, which is incidentally the smallest of Italy's 20 regions and with a semi-autonomous government.

One of the greatest things about Italy, apart from the food, is the incredible scenery - the perfect canvas for your school ski trip! The skiing here has something for everyone, so whether you're looking for the chic and style of Courmayeur, the vast ski area of La Thuile, the superb progression of Pila or the Italian Three Valleys in Gressoney, the perfect ski trip is waiting for your group.

Why Go Skiing in Italy?

• Iconic resorts and stunning scenery. The Mont Blanc range, views of the Matterhorn and incredible panoramas.
• The food! The Italians really know how to do pizza and pasta.
• Incredible history. THe Aosta Valley, where we exclusivey operate in Italy, is home to some of the best preserved Roman ruins outside of Rome which add a great historical twist to your ski trip.
• Superb skiing. There is a reason many people visit Italy to go skiing every year.

Ski Resorts in Italy

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• Courmayeur School Ski Trips
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Pila School Ski Trips

Pila School Ski Trips One of the Most Snow-Sure Resorts in the Northern Alps

The resort:.

Located in the Aosta valley , in the Northwest of Italy, on the French and Swiss borders, the Pila resort has sensational views of some of Europe’s highest peaks including Mont Blanc and Matterhorn. Skiing here will take your breath away with tree-lined slopes looking out across miles of stunning scenery. The historic Roman town of Aosta is only a 20-minute gondola ride away that has a friendly and charming atmosphere.

Skiing in Pila:

In recent years Pila has increased its ability to cater to beginners with runs such as Baby Gorraz and Baby Pila being created to allow natural progression into more challenging runs. Pila boasts acres of off-piste terrain as well as numerous black runs above treeline providing adventures for all abilities of skiers. Known for its groomed slopes, many are well prepared whilst some are left deliberately rough for those who enjoy creating powder as they speed along tree-lined runs. The outstanding maintenance of its slopes and its 62% snow cannon coverage make it a great place to be even if the weather is not your side. Its modern and efficient lift system makes lift queues non-existent even at weekends, allowing constant access to the first-class slopes that make it a hidden gem.

For Schools Because:

A huge attraction of Pila is its excellent English-speaking instructors and selection of ski schools . Alongside this, the beginner’s zone at the top of the Aosta gondola makes the resort a great fit for mixed-ability groups as it also caters to advanced skiers. Pila is also a car-free resort which results in a safe environment that is needed for a large group or school trip.

The Areaeffe Snowpark provides snowboarders with an opportunity to hone their skills, whilst dogsledding, ice skating, tubing and swimming are fun activities for an afternoon off your skis. The resort also has several good-value slope-side restaurants that offer delicious food such as pizza and fondue. The town of Aosta also adds to the evening experience with even more restaurants and a range of shops.

Pila Resort Facts

Resort Height  1,815m Vertical Drop  910m No. of Lifts  17 No. of Runs 29 Easy Runs  4 Medium Runs 21 Difficult Runs  4 Kilometres of Piste 70 Average Snowfall 70cm

Calais Transfer Time 14hrs

 Turin Caselle Airport Transfer time 1hrs 35 mins

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Hotel Esse 2000 ****

The Hotel Esse 2000 can accommodate approximately 129 guests in 45 en-suite rooms. Students are in 2-4 bedded rooms and teachers in twin rooms.

Breakfast is served as a continental buffet which includes a daily choice of hams and cheeses. Dinner is served as a delicious hot buffet with accompanying salad bar, providing plenty of choice for even the fussiest eaters!

A one-course hot lunch is provided on the slopes next to the ski school meeting point for added convenience.

• Free WiFi is available in public areas
• Towels are provided for adults and students
• Safe at reception
• A theatre room is available solely for your group during your stay for evening entertainment

Chalet des Alps ****

The Chalet des Alps was one of the first hotels to be built in Pila with some of the best views of Monte Bianco, Cervino and Monte Rosa mountain ranges. The rooms are furnished in a typical Italian style with balcony, satellite TV and en-suite. Excellent for school groups looking for doorstep skiing.

• Traditional chalet-style accommodation
• 27 en-suite rooms to accommodate approximately 100 guests
• Doorstep skiing
• Dining rooms
• Lounge areas with TV
• Ski storage

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Choosing a school skiing trip to Italy

When it comes to deciding where to head on your school skiing trip to Italy, the country is divided into two main areas, both of which are found at the northern tip of this passionate ski loving nation: Piedmont and Dolomites.

The Piedmont are offers more than a thousand kilometers of piste skiing and often has good quantities of fresh powder while the rest of the Alps are struggling for snow. There are more than 50 ski resorts in this region, plenty of which are child friendly and great for school trips to Italy, and offered by UK ski operators.

The Dolomite Mountains are something to behold, their enormous vertical walls towering above the 12 ski areas located in this part of Italy. Mountain sports enthusiasts visit in their millions each year, and there are plenty of ski resorts tailor made for school skiing trips. Unlike other countries where you ski down the mountains, skiing in the Dolomites is relatively gentle, with the vicious looking mountains merely providing a stunning backdrop to your days on the slopes.

School friendly resorts in Italy

No matter what part of Italy you choose as the base for your school group, you will find yourselves well looked after, with children guaranteed a warm welcome in any Italian ski resort. There is also plenty to do when you are not taking your ski tuition, with lots of snow based activities, and more general entertainment in the resorts themselves.

Although you will find everything from snooker table flat nursery areas to seat of the pants black runs, Italy can be generalised as having good beginner skiing provision. Gentle, undulating green and blue runs are plentiful, many resorts are snowsure and there is far more sunshine than bad weather, it is no wonder that so many schools choose Italy for their school ski trip.

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Recommended Italian resorts for school groups

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The Folgaria ski area in the Trentino Dolomites has 100+ kilometers of runs, and a very traditional atmosphere. School groups are made to feel very welcome. ...Folgaria

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The Milky Way or Via Lattea ski area in Italy's Piedmont region, is vast! Centered around the famous resort of Sestriere, school ski groups will be kept busy! ...Milky Way

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For school groups looking for the perfect skiing trip, Bormio ski resort, part of the wider Alta Valtellina ski area, has good snow and plenty of variety. ...Bormio

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Passo Tonale is a high altitude resort with amazing views. For school ski trips, the pistes are snowsure with excellent, well groomed snow all season long. ...Passo Tonale

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Aprica in the Italian Alps has around 50km of runs. As ski resorts go, Aprica is pretty small with a welcoming atmosphere, perfect for school ski trips. ...Aprica

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School ski trips to Italy – San Martino di Castrozza

Mark Gardner 1st November 2016 San Martino di Castrozza , Ski , Uncategorised

Part of the famous Dolomiti Ski area, the village of San Martino di Castrozza is situated in the Trentino region. This is a fabulous ski area with a long season running from December through April.

Nearby Passo Rollo is included on your pass and both resorts provide a very healthy 60km of piste.  This resort really does provide something for all abilities and boarders are also very well catered for.

The lift infrastructure is excellent and includes 2 high-speed gondolas providing very quick access to the slopes.

Sometimes described as a little “Cortina”, the village itself provides a very pretty setting for a school ski trip.

Our chosen hotels are situated in the village and provides easy access to the lifts.  One of the trip highlights is the night skiing, which again is very easily accessed from the village.

Hotel Exelcesior Cimone

This brilliant 3* hotel is set in a central position meaning you will be close to all the leisure activities of San Martino di Castrozza. Just 150 metres from the lifts, it offers triple and quadruple en-suite rooms which make it perfect for a visiting school group. This hotel has been completely renovated and furnished to a high standard, with most rooms offering a mountain view.

Resort facts Km of piste – 60 Resort height – 1450m highest lift – 2357m beginner (blue) (%) – 27 Intermediate (red) (%) – 53 Expert (black) (%)  – 20 Lifts – 23 Snow cannons (%) – 95 Airports – Venice (3hr) Bus from Calais – 15

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