Piancavallo Overview
Piancavallo is a perfect option for your school group, with recent investment into the resort there is as much fun to be had off the slopes as well, including a sports hall with courts, trampolines and climbing wall. Ice Skating Rink, Snow Park as well as local cafes, restaurants and a well-stocked supermarket. Nestled in the stunning region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy, Piancavallo boasts over 24 km of slopes and a diverse range of ski runs suitable for beginners and advanced skiers alike. Piancavallo offers school groups fantastic progression with interconnecting runs for beginners and intermediate skiers, as well as being home to various World Championships so you can be assured of runs for every level. The views are spectacular and reach as far as the Venetian coast and the peaks of the Slovenian border. Piancavallo is also a complete winter sports destination with a range of accommodations and dining options suitable for all tastes and budgets.
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Piancavallo Accommodation
Hotel Stella Montis
Location: Piancavallo
Capacity: 235
The Hotel Stella Montis is a purpose built, modern youth group accommodation located just 200m from the slopes and ski school meeting point. Breakfast is served in the restaurant as well as the hot lunches and you will have a buffet style evening meal.
There are plenty of facilities at the Stella Montis, including disco room and games rooms. TV lounges and a pleasant bar with mountain views.
Rooms: 70 rooms available all with en suite facilities
Facilities: Dining room, meeting rooms, TV lounge
Hotel Regina
Location: Piancavallo
Capacity: 129
The Hotel Regina is an excellent 3* property situated just a short walk from the ski school meeting point. The Regina has great facilities for your group including a large restaurant, a separate games room, activity room where you can hold evening activities or just relax watching a film. There is also a bar and rustic lounge with a fireplace.
Rooms: 47 bedrooms, all have TV, phone, a safe and en-suite facilities
Facilities: Breakfast/Games room, meeting room, lounge/TV area, Bar
Piancavallo Après Ski
Snow Tubing - Piancavallo
Subject range: Winter Sports
What you’ll experience: Experience the thrill of snow tubing in the stunning Alpine scenery of Nevelandia, where you can enjoy the slopes of endless fun.
Select says: Located in Nevalandia, Piancavallo
Alpine Coaster - Piancavallo
Subject range: Winter Sports
What you’ll experience: Race down Piancavallo on the Alpine Coaster that takes you along the Salomon run on an exciting activity that combines both speed and safety.
Select says: An unforgettable experience for both adults and students alike.
Quiz - Piancavallo
Subject range: Winter Sports
What you’ll experience: A great relaxed night in with your group which your rep will help organise to keep everyone entertained and involved.
Select says: We recommend budgeting for additions such as snacks and prizes.
Torchlit Descent with Music - Piancavallo
Subject range: Winter Sports
What you’ll experience: Meet instructors, where those who have high enough ski ability will be given a torch. Any member of the group not able to ski can still enjoy the show and accompanying music. Students will get to enjoy a hot chocolate and adults will be offered mulled wine.
Select says: Inclusive activity for everyone of all ages and ability.
Pizza Night - Piancavallo
Subject range: Winter Sports
What you’ll experience: A pizza and soft drink for each person at a grand Pizzeria for the whole school trip. Freshly made and served with local ingrediants, it’s a great way to unwind and socialise at the end of an evening.
Select says: Located at the Edelwiess Pizzeria
Swimming - Piancavallo
Subject range: Winter Sports
What you’ll experience: Enjoy entry into the state of the art, semi-olympic pool and relaxation pools where you can take a dip into the indoor pool all year round.
Select says: Located in the city of Aviono.
Ice Skating - Piancavallo
Subject range: Winter Sports
What you’ll experience: Enjoy an afternoon ice skating at the indoor Palapredieri Ice Stadium, an indoor ice rink that offers a warm welcome to skate enthusiasts of all ability with skat rental avilable on site.
Select says: A high tech ice rink with modern facilities to keep everyone entertained all year round.
Piancavallo Resort Facts
| Resort height | 1850 m |
| Highest lift | 1850 m |
| Vertical drop | 615 m |
| Total km of piste | 24 kms |
| Green | 3 |
| Blue | 5 |
| Red | 12 |
| Black | 1 |
| Total no of lifts | 12 |
| Gondolas/cable cars | 0 |
| Chair lifts | 6 |
| Magic carpet | 2 |
| Longest run | 3 km |
| Lift pass covers | Piancavallo |
| Glacier | No |
| Snowboarding facilities | Yes |
| Snow making | %95 |
| Transfer time by air | 2 Hours |
| Transfer time by coach | 18 Hours |
| Medical facilities | Piancavallo |
| Nearest hospital | Piancavallo |
