Aprica Overview
With an altitude of 2361 metres, Aprica has an enviable snow record and has a superb range of skiing for all abilities. There are extensive nursery slopes ideal for first time skiers and intermediates are particularly well catered for, but there are also enough challenging runs for the more advanced skier. One of the après ski highlights for school groups is the ice skating rink which is floodlit at night. Students really experience the magic of the Italian mountains in this lively resort with its unspoilt alpine landscapes.
Km of skiable area
50km
Number of runs
12
9
4
Number of lifts
24
Nearest hospital
18km
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Aprica Accommodation
Hotel Posta
Location: Aprica
Capacity: 85
Situated only 600m from the main ski lift and right in the centre of the main town. A ski bus service is available for easy access to and from the slopes. This property is a traditional Italian hotel and a popular choice with our school groups!
Rooms: Students are accommodated in 2-4 bedded rooms, all with en-suite facilities.
Facilities: Lounge, TV room, bar and restaurant, free Wi-Fi in public areas. Select says: Full board accommodation which includes a three-course evening meal and a choice of hot lunches or packed lunches.
Park Hotel Bozzi
Location: Aprica
Capacity: 120
Ideally situated by the nursery slopes and approximately 50 metres from the ski lift! The Hotel Bozzi is also within walking distance of all village amenities. This property is perfect for our school groups and a great addition to our school ski programme.
Rooms: 45 spacious bedrooms sleeping 2-5, all with en-suite facilities.
Facilities: Dining room with views of the slopes, large lounge area, games room with pool table, meeting room available to use for evening entertainment.
Hotel Urri
Location: Aprica
Capacity: 82
The Hotel Urri is conveniently located near the town centre and 750 metres from the nursery slopes. Staff are friendly and accommodating, and the hotel offers schools rustic Italian charm along with good facilities.
Rooms: 28 rooms, 82 beds (doubles, triples and quads)
Facilities: Bar, TV room, second larger bar (which is good for discos), lounge area for evening entertainments, dining room, free Wi-Fi, safe at reception, ski storage, hot lunch.
Aprica Après Ski
In-house Quiz
Subject range: Cultural, History, Geography, Language
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.
Karaoke
Subject range: Cultural
What you’ll experience: Karaoke is a fun way to spend an evening in the resort and enables the children to socialise and relax. Perfect after a busy day on the slopes.
Select says: Karaoke includes a soft drink.
Night skiing - Aprica
Subject range: Winter Sports
What you’ll experience: A different way to experience the slopes – night skiing takes place on the nursery slopes of Aprica and is an exciting way to spend one of your evenings.
Select says: A brilliant and memorable experience for the group.
Bowling - Talamona
Subject range: Physical Education
What you’ll experience: A fun activity and a break from the snow – always popular with school groups.
Select says: Suitable for coach groups as 54km from Aprica.
Swimming - Aprica
Subject range: Physical Education
What you’ll experience: There isn’t a better way to relax muscles after a long day on the slopes than to swim in the 25 metre long pool in Aprica. A great way to socialise and enjoy some leisure time in the evenings.
Select says: Swimming hats are compulsory which can be purchased when there for €3.
Ice Skating - Aprica
Subject range: Winter Sports
What you’ll experience: Outdoor ice skating in the centre of the village. A great way of experiencing another winter sport beside skiing. Brilliant for having fun and socialising in the evenings.
Select says: Available Tue, Thu and Sat 21:00 – 23:00 / Sun 10:15 – 12:30 / 15:00 – 18:00 / 21:00 – 23:30.
Disco Night
Subject range: Cultural
What you’ll experience: A disco night is always a great way for the group to let loose after a long day on the slopes. This evening entertainment allows children to socialise and have fun.
Select says: A disco night is a popular option as an end of week celebration! Includes 1 soft drink.
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.
Aprica Resort Facts
| Resort height | 1181 m |
| Highest lift | 2361 m |
| Vertical drop | 1180 m |
| Total km of piste | 50 km |
| Total no of ski runs | 26 |
| Blue | 11 |
| Red | 11 |
| Black | 4 |
| Total no of lifts | 16 |
| Longest run | 6 km |
| Lift pass covers | Aprica |
| Glacier | Passo Tonale – 45 km away |
| Snowboarding facilities | 1 terrain park |
| Snow making | 80% of slopes covered |
| Transfer time by air | Milan – 3 hrs |
| Transfer time by coach | Calais – 15 hrs |
| Medical facilities | Doctor in resort |
| Nearest hospital | Hospital in Edolo, Sondrio |
