Ski resorts for advanced skiers and freeriding Italian Alps

Best ski resorts for advanced skiers in the Italian Alps (best difficult slopes, ski routes) as well as best powder snow skiing/freeriding in the Italian Alps

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Ski resorts for advanced skiers and freeriding Italian Alps – Advanced skiers, freeriders Madonna di Campiglio/Pinzolo/Folgàrida/Marilleva

Ski resorts for advanced skiers and freeriding Italian Alps – Advanced skiers, freeriders Ponte di Legno/Tonale/Presena Glacier/Temù (Pontedilegno-Tonale)

Ski resorts for advanced skiers and freeriding Italian Alps – Advanced skiers, freeriders Cortina d'Ampezzo

Ski resorts for advanced skiers and freeriding Italian Alps – Advanced skiers, freeriders Zermatt/Breuil-Cervinia/Valtournenche – Matterhorn

Ski resorts for advanced skiers and freeriding Italian Alps – Advanced skiers, freeriders Arabba/Marmolada

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Italian Alps: freeride ski resorts and ski resorts for very good skiers (advanced skiers)

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1. Madonna di Campiglio/Pinzolo/Folgàrida/Marilleva

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Madonna di Campiglio/Pinzolo/Folgàrida/Marilleva

Experts can look forward to lots of long, difficult slopes. The Nera Folgàrida, Nera Marilleva,… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 33 km (21%)

1. Ponte di Legno/Tonale/Presena Glacier/Temù (Pontedilegno-Tonale)

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Ponte di Legno/Tonale/Presena Glacier/Temù (Pontedilegno-Tonale)

The slopes on and from the Presena Glacier are very interesting for advanced skiers. An intense… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 16 km (16%)

1. Cortina d'Ampezzo

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Cortina d'Ampezzo

Cortina d’Ampezzo offers attractive steep and difficult slopes which are a real challenge even for… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 16 km (13%)

1. Zermatt/Breuil-Cervinia/Valtournenche – Matterhorn

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Zermatt/Breuil-Cervinia/Valtournenche – Matterhorn

Zermatt is a paradise for advanced skiers. The long freeride slopes (ski routes) on the Stockhorn and… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

very many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 27 km (8%)
Ski routes: 38 km

1. Arabba/Marmolada

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Arabba/Marmolada

In Arabba, several attractive black runs lead down to the valley, from the Porta Vescovo in… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 8.9 km (14%)

1. Alagna Valsesia/Gressoney-La-Trinité/Champoluc/Frachey (Monterosa Ski)

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Alagna Valsesia/Gressoney-La-Trinité/Champoluc/Frachey (Monterosa Ski)

The Alagna lift company can be found in the internet under freerideparadise.it and in reality, there… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

very many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 14 km (11%)
Ski routes: 5 km

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Livigno

Livigno offers some great black slopes. The Mottolino Freeride Experience is offered on the Mottolino.… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 20 km (17%)

1. Via Lattea – Sestriere/Sauze d’Oulx/San Sicario/Claviere/Montgenèvre

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Via Lattea – Sestriere/Sauze d’Oulx/San Sicario/Claviere/Montgenèvre

Advanced skiers will get their money's worth at the Via Lattea ski resort. For one thing, the slopes… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

very many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 84 km (21%)

9. Val Gardena (Gröden)

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Val Gardena (Gröden)

Val Gardena offers long, difficult runs down to the valleys, such as Saslong, Ciampinoi and… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

few freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 21 km (12%)

9. Belpiano (Schöneben)/Malga San Valentino (Haideralm)

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Belpiano (Schöneben)/Malga San Valentino (Haideralm)

Experts will enjoy the difficult slopes in the Rojen Valley. There are also lots of opportunities for… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 6 km (9%)

9. Gitschberg Jochtal

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Gitschberg Jochtal

One of the most difficult slopes in Italy leads below the Jochtal gondola to the valley With a… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 9.3 km (17%)

9. Latemar – Obereggen/Pampeago/Predazzo

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Latemar – Obereggen/Pampeago/Predazzo

Pampeago and Predazzo have some difficult slopes for advanced skiers. The highlights are the very… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 6.9 km (14%)

9. Kronplatz (Plan de Corones)

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Kronplatz (Plan de Corones)

There are some difficult slopes at Kronplatz, including the Sylvester valley run and the Herrnegg run… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

few freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 29 km (24%)

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Carezza

Carezza Ski has several difficult slopes for experts. Very difficult slopes start from Laurins Lounge,… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

few freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 4.8 km (12%)

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Schwemmalm

Due to the steepness and width of the slopes, the Schwemmalm ski resort is ideal for advanced skiers.… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 3.7 km (15%)

9. Klausberg – Skiworld Ahrntal

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Klausberg – Skiworld Ahrntal

Experts can have lots of fun on the K2 and Hühnerspiel. The Enzenbergpiste and Sattelhornpiste slopes… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 6.8 km (17%)

9. Speikboden – Skiworld Ahrntal

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Speikboden – Skiworld Ahrntal

The Speikboden offers some challenging slopes for experts. Two very steep slopes lead down to the… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 5.7 km (14%)

9. Plose – Brixen (Bressanone)

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Plose – Brixen (Bressanone)

The Trametsch black slope is an insiders’ tip for experts. In combination with the Plosepiste slope,… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 13.5 km (32%)

9. 3 Zinnen Dolomites – Helm/Stiergarten/Rotwand/Kreuzbergpass

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

3 Zinnen Dolomites – Helm/Stiergarten/Rotwand/Kreuzbergpass

Experts are ideally catered for with difficult slopes in the ski resort of 3 Zinnen Dolomites. These… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

few freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 8.4 km (10%)

9. Passo San Pellegrino/Falcade

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Passo San Pellegrino/Falcade

Experts can look forward to several black slopes and a host of powder options. The La VolatA black… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 8.5 km (13%)
Ski routes: 1.5 km

9. Val Senales Glacier (Schnalstaler Gletscher)

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Val Senales Glacier (Schnalstaler Gletscher)

Experts will find challenges on the Teufelsegg, the valley run and the Leo Gurschler slope. It is very… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 14 km (33%)

9. Bormio – Cima Bianca

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

The slopes in Bormio are generally challenging and offer an altitude difference of almost 1800 metres… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 12 km (24%)

9. Belvedere/Col Rodella/Ciampac/Buffaure – Canazei/Campitello/Alba/Pozza di Fassa

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Belvedere/Col Rodella/Ciampac/Buffaure – Canazei/Campitello/Alba/Pozza di Fassa

There a some difficult slopes which will make advanced skiers' hearts beat faster (e.g. Vulcano,… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

few freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 7.2 km (13%)

9. Sulden am Ortler (Solda all'Ortles)

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Sulden am Ortler (Solda all'Ortles)

Sulden offers advanced skiers many black runs, some long, unprepared ski routes and plenty of easily… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 14 km (32%)

25. Racines-Giovo (Ratschings-Jaufen)/Malga Calice (Kalcheralm)

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Racines-Giovo (Ratschings-Jaufen)/Malga Calice (Kalcheralm)

There is just one short black run in the ski resort of Racines-Giovo (Ratschings-Jaufen), but the… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 0.9 km (3%)

25. San Martino di Castrozza

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

San Martino di Castrozza

San Martino di Castrozza has some difficult slopes, including the well-known Tognola Uno and… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 12 km (20%)

25. Pfelders (Moos in Passeier)

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Pfelders (Moos in Passeier)

The Obere Böden Kletterwand, with a gradient of 75%, and the black slope on the Grünboden will… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

few freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 4 km (22%)

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Pejo 3000

In the ski resort of Pejo, a difficult run leads down from Tarlenta to the base station. The slope… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

few freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 2.2 km (11%)

25. Paganella – Andalo

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Paganella – Andalo

The long slopes leading from the summit to the base are a challenge, even for advanced skiers. The… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 2 km (5%)
Ski routes: 2 km

25. Monte Bondone

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Monte Bondone

Experts can find several designated freeride slopes in the upper area on the Palon. The Gran Pista,… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

few freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 0 km (0%)
Ski routes: 2.2 km

25. Folgaria/Fiorentini

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Folgaria/Fiorentini

There are three difficult slopes in the Folgaria-Fiorentini ski resort. There are also some freeriding… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 4 km (6%)

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Ladurns

In the upper area of the ski resort, there are difficult slopes and powder snow areas. The Patrick… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 1.2 km (7%)

25. Zoncolan – Ravascletto/Sutrio

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Zoncolan – Ravascletto/Sutrio

Experts can find black slopes at the Valvan and Tamai 2000 chairlifts. There is some unsecured terrain… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 4 km (17%)

25. Lagorai/Passo Brocon – Castello Tesino

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Lagorai/Passo Brocon – Castello Tesino

The ski resort of Lagorai has one challenging slope for experts and a few freeride/powder snow areas… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 0.3 km (3%)

25. Rosskopf (Monte Cavallo) – Sterzing (Vipiteno)

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Rosskopf (Monte Cavallo) – Sterzing (Vipiteno)

There is one difficult run. Freeriders can find unsecured powder slopes directly beside the ski runs… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

few freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 1 km (5%)

25. Catinaccio/Ciampedie – Vigo di Fassa/Pera di Fassa

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Catinaccio/Ciampedie – Vigo di Fassa/Pera di Fassa

Experts love the black Alberto Tomba slope. You can ski in the tracks of the multiple Olympic champion… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

no freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 0.9 km (7%)

25. Reinswald (San Martino in Sarentino)

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Reinswald (San Martino in Sarentino)

At the Sattele chairlift, there are two attractive black runs, the Jochpiste and the Steilhang.… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 2 km (9%)

25. Civetta – Alleghe/Selva di Cadore/Palafavera/Zoldo

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Civetta – Alleghe/Selva di Cadore/Palafavera/Zoldo

The ski resort of Civetta has a few challenging slopes for experts. However, in general, the majority… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

no freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 8 km (11%)

25. Alpe di Siusi (Seiser Alm)

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Alpe di Siusi (Seiser Alm)

Experts can find some short, challenging slopes. Otherwise, the slopes are easy and intermediate. … more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

few freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 3 km (5%)

25. Alpe Lusia – Moena/Bellamonte

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Alpe Lusia – Moena/Bellamonte

Two challenging slopes for experts can be found at the Le Cune mountain station. The valley run to… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

few freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 4 km (15%)

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Meran 2000

There are two challenging, difficult slopes: Mittager I and Falzeben II. When snow conditions allow,… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 3 km (8%)

25. Santa Caterina Valfurva

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Santa Caterina Valfurva

There are two steep runs below the 8 person gondola lift that are available for experts. When the snow… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

few freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 3.6 km (18%)

25. Alpe Cermis – Cavalese

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Alpe Cermis – Cavalese

The Olimpia I and Olimpia II difficult slopes await advanced skiers at the Alpe Cermis ski resort. The… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 5 km (21%)

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Alta Badia

There are only 2 difficult runs in the Alta Badia ski resort, the Gran Risa and the Vallon, but these… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

no freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 9 km (7%)

Test result: 2 out of 5 stars

Oclini

Experts can find one difficult mogul slope in the ski resort of Jochgrimm (Passo Oclini). There are… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 0.5 km (7%)

45. Watles – Malles Venosta (Mals)

Test result: 2 out of 5 stars

Watles – Malles Venosta (Mals)

There is one difficult slope (ski-cross slope) in the upper part of the ski resort on the Watles. The… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

few freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 1 km (10%)
Ski routes: 4.5 km

Test result: 2 out of 5 stars

Lavarone

One difficult run caters to experts in the ski resort of Lavarone. All other slopes are easy and… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

no freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 2 km (7%)

45. Passo dello Stelvio (Stelvio Pass)

Test result: 2 out of 5 stars

Passo dello Stelvio (Stelvio Pass)

There is only a limited offering for advanced skiers. There is one ski route, but you can not access… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

few freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 0 km (0%)
Ski routes: 1 km

45. San Vito di Cadore

Test result: 2 out of 5 stars

There is a difficult slope for advanced skiers and it's also possible to explore the powder snow at… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

few freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 1 km (10%)

50. Vigiljoch (Monte San Vigilio) – Lana

Test result: 1 out of 5 stars

Vigiljoch (Monte San Vigilio) – Lana

There are no difficult slopes in the Vigiljoch (Monte San Vigilio) ski resort. The intermediate "race… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

no freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 0 km (0%)

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