School ski trips to Foppolo, Italy

Ski trip to Foppolo

The Italian village of Foppolo is a renowned snow-sure ski resort – an absolutely ideal school ski trip destination for beginners and intermediates in particular. Most of the skiing is above the trees on wide uncrowded slopes and the lift pass, which includes Carona as well, covers 70km of varied pistes. The friendly purpose-built village has shops, restaurants and plenty of après-ski options.

  • Excellent resort for school groups

  • Ideal for beginners and intermediates

  • Wide uncrowded slopes

  • High altitude snow-sure resort

The Skiing

Foppolo is one of the smaller ski resorts in Italy but, together with Carona which is also included on the pass, still has direct access to 70km of piste with a range of slopes particularly suited to beginners. With skiing above 2000m, snow cover is virtually guaranteed, and it is usually possible to ski all the way down into the town.

Suitable for

  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced

Ski resort facts

  • Village Altitude
    1615m
  • Top Station
    2140m
  • Ski Area
    70km
  • Snowmaking
    Yes

Mountain facts

  • Easy Runs
    13km
  • Intermediate Runs
    50km
  • Hard Runs
    7km
  • Number of lifts
    8

Après-Ski

There is a range of leisure facilities including an ice-skating rink, disco, a spa, and plenty of shops, bars and pizza restaurants.

Where to stay

Hotel Cristallo

The traditional family run 2-star Hotel Cristallo is perfectly located on the slopes and if conditions are good, you can even ski right back to the terrace. You’ll have the benefit of hot lunches here too. Expect home-made Italian food, friendly hospitality and doorstep skiing. The chair lift is right outside the hotel. All the simple bedrooms here are en-suite - typically for 4 persons sharing - with a hotel capacity for 160 persons.

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amazing holiday

Another fabulous holiday. Everything was great. Folgaria is hard to beat! Marco was very helpful and the kids loved him. Thanks again for an amazing holiday.

The Walden School

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