FOLGARIDA
Resort Overview
We regard this brilliant circuit as one of the best in Europe and it has been one of our mainstays for ages. The 3 villages; Madonna di Campiglio (chic, old-world and up-market), Marilleva (purpose-built but convenient), and Folgarida (small, pretty and friendly), all link with the kind of seamless integrity which in France would be given a snappy title and a big marketing budget. But here, they don’t bother because the Italians take up most of the capacity, which helps keep the character. Equity skiers are the only Brits here in volume.
On The Slopes
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. New chairs dramatically improve the links to Marilleva and Madonna di Campiglio. The hands-free lift pass means that it stays in your pocket for the whole week (small deposit). The natural snow is excellent because of the local micro-climate and north and east facing slopes. The lower runs are protected by trees and kept open throughout the season. We have very rarely known this circuit to have poor snow. The runs are maintained with fanatical devotion, and all-in-all, you would need to go a long way (North America) to find a better system.
For beginners, this is a great place to start. Ski school is at the mid station, to which there are easy-to-manage gondolas and a wide, gentle gradient fed by a novices’ 2-man chair. There’s also a pleasant, lightly wooded little horseshoe well out of the way of the main area. 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’s loads 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. At Madonna di Campiglio, some of the mountain restaurants merit the attentions of Monsieur Michelin.
Snowboarding
The terrain at Folgarida is great for snowboarders. Folgarida is great for beginners as there is hardly any drag lifts and plenty of chair lifts. There are lots of long wide red runs which are great for confidence building and the treeline runs add great variety.
Off The Slopes
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 cafés and bars. It’s quiet but because we have so many guests here, we have our own après ski programme and there’s something on every night if you want it.
Purpose-built, but doesn't look it. Medium size, fairly quiet, good Aprés ski provided by Equity. Some attractions are in upper Folgarida.
- 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 Malé (10kms)
- Evenings out to Madonna di Campiglio (1/2hr)
- Outdoor skating rink
- Cinema (Italian)
- Doctor
- Pharmacy
- Bank
- Post office in Dimaro
- Tourist office
- Barbecue lunch at Hotel Alaska
- Bus to Madonna di Campiglio, one way about £1
- Local buses to upper Folgarida, Dimaro, Malé
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