Folgaria Overview
The Folgaria lift pass covers both the Folgaria and Lavarone ski areas, offering 104 kilometres of skiing to an altitude of 1850 metres. This ski resort is a particular favourite of school ski groups as it offers good terrain for beginners and intermediates with many wide ski slopes. There is seldom any queuing for the lifts and the friendly Italian ski school will ensure that pupils progress well. The majority of runs are snow cannon protected for great snow coverage all season. Our accommodation choices in Folgaria are well-situated and represent great value for your next school ski trip!
Km of skiable area
104km
Number of runs
41
22
4
Number of lifts
37
Nearest hospital
15km
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Folgaria Accommodation
Casa Santa Maria
Location:
Capacity: 140
Located within walking distance of the ski slopes, the Casa Santa Maria benefits from good facilities for groups including meeting and games rooms.
Rooms: 50 rooms, all en-suite.
Facilities: Ski room, meeting rooms, cinema, games room
Hotel Garden
Location: Costa di Folgaria
Capacity: 50
Well situated in Costa di Folgaria, a short distance from the ski slopes in this popular resort. Well recommended!
Rooms: 25 bedrooms all with en-suite bathroom, television, and most rooms have a balcony.
Facilities: Reception, living room, dining room, bar, table-tennis, ski room.
Hotel Romanda
Location: Chiesa, near Lavarone
Capacity: 65
Located close to the Lavarone slopes. The hotel can organise free transfers to the slopes in a 54 seater coach. The accommodation benefits from a large TV area which can be used for activities and during winter the lake near the hotel turns into a natural ice-skating rink!
Rooms: All rooms are en-suite with telephone, TV, balcony.
Facilities: Spacious dining room, a comfortable TV area which can also be used as an activities room, and a bar.
Four Seasons Hotel
Location: Folgaria
Capacity: 90
The Four Seasons is a traditional family-run hotel situated on the cobbled main street of the pedestrianised village centre, close to shops and evening entertainments. The hotel is located just 5 minutes' walk from the sports centre and is a 5 minute coach journey to the slopes.
Rooms: Sleep 2-4 pupils with en-suite facilities.
Facilities: A large restaurant which can also be used for evening entertainments, two common rooms (one suitable for a disco evening) plus a games room with table tennis and a football table. Coach parking on site. Meals: Breakfast and evening meal are served in the hotel restaurant. A packed lunch is provided or you can opt for a hot lunch on the slopes.
Hotel Des Alpes
Location: Folgaria
Capacity: 130
Hotel Des Alpes is a great choice for your school ski trip as they are well-versed in hosting schools. The location is a walkable 300m from the chairlift Martinella, which leads directly to the rest of Folgaria and the beginner's area, where they can start skiing.
Rooms: 44 rooms that sleep 2-6 students per room. Teachers can have twin rooms available. Each room is en-suite and comes with a flat-screen TV, telephone, safe, and a hairdryer.
Facilities: Downstairs there is a large bar and lounge area, a restaurant, Wi-Fi for all communal areas and a room for karaoke and film
Folgaria Après Ski
Pizza Evening
Subject range: Cultural
What you’ll experience: Enjoy a night out and pizza! A great opportunity for your group to socialise and enjoy a classic Italian meal after a day on the slopes.
Select says: Sampling authentic Italian pizza is an essential night out for groups travelling to Italy and the Italian borders! The meal includes a soft drink and ice cream for dessert.
In-house Quiz
Subject range: Cultural, History, Geography
What you’ll experience: A quiz night is a great way to spend a relaxed evening inside. Your rep will help you organise the activity.
Select says: You may wish to budget for snacks, prizes, etc.
Night Skiing
Subject range: Winter Sports, Physical Education
What you’ll experience: A different way to experience the slopes. Night skiing is an exciting way to spend one of your evenings.
Select says: A great experience for all ages and abilities.
Ice Skating
Subject range: Winter Sports
What you’ll experience: Why not try a different winter sport as one of your evening entertainments? Ice skating is always a popular choice with pupils and a great way for them to socialise.
Select says: The indoor ice rink at Folgaria Palaghiaccio is 1800 square metres with a 1600 seat gallery. Ice skates are available to rent.
Folgaria Resort Facts
| Resort height | 1188 m |
| Highest lift | 1850 m |
| Vertical drop | 819 m |
| Total km of piste | 104 km (Folgaria 74 km with Lavarone 104 km) |
| Longest run | 3.1 km |
| Total no of ski runs | 67 |
| Blue | 41 |
| Red | 22 |
| Black | 4 |
| Total no of lifts | 37 |
| Lift pass covers | Folgaria & Lavarone |
| Glacier | No |
| Snowboarding facilities | The Jurassic Snow Park at Malga Rivetta |
| Snow making | Yes |
| Transfer time by air | Verona – 1 hr 30, Bologna – 3 hrs, Milan – 3 hrs, Bergamo – 2 hrs 30 |
| Transfer time by coach | Calais – 15 hrs |
| Medical facilities | Doctor in resort |
| Nearest hospital | Hospital in Rovereto (20 km) or Trento (25 km) |
