Select School Skiing

Bardonecchia

Location

Italy 

Skiable Area

100km

Green Runs

0

Blue Runs

16

Red Runs

18

Black Runs

5

Lifts

23

Nearest Hospital

Bardonecchia - 25km

Bardonecchia Overview

With a highest lift reaching 2765m, Bardonecchia offers 100 km of great skiing. There are a good number of red and blue runs in Bardonecchia, a great lift system, and extensive snow making facilities. The town dates back to before the 10th century and local shops line the cobbled streets of its lovely historic centre. There are plenty of après ski activities to entertain students in the evening and Bardonecchia boasts one of the best snow parks in Europe, made for the 2006 Winter Olympics there are plenty of big air jumps and pipes.

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Accommodation Options

Hotel Villaggio Olimpico Find out more

Hotel Villaggio Olimpico

Our Rating:

Capacity: 310
Location: Bardonecchia
What you’ll experience: Situated in Bardonecchia, only 250m from the lifts at Campo Smith. This is a large hotel which is superbly equipped with lots of in-house entertainment for groups. The accommodation is modern and has extensive facilities as it was used to house athletes for the 2006 Turin Olympics. You are also just a short walk from the traditional market town of Bardonecchia. A great choice and well recommended! Rooms: 310 rooms, all bright and spacious, and all have en-suite facilities. Facilities: Two dining rooms with buffet service, reception area, Internet zone with Wi-Fi access, common rooms, games room ( with billiards, table football, ping-pong, golf simulator and PS3), lounge with Sky TV, theatre, wellness centre for teachers at a charge including a swimming pool, sauna, Turkish bath and whirlpool.

Après Ski

Pizza Evening – Bardonecchia Find out more

Pizza Evening – Bardonecchia

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 of groups travelling to Italy and the Italian borders! The meal often includes a soft drink and ice cream for dessert.

Bowling at the Golden Bowl

Subject Range: Physical Education
What you’ll experience: Bowling is always popular as an apres ski activity – great fun for your students.
Select Says: This bowling alley has 12 lanes.

Snowshoeing – Bardonecchia

What you’ll experience: Sometimes slowing down the pace is the best way to truly explore! Snowshoeing is a great activity that allows groups of all ages and abilities to enjoy the miles of snowshoe trails with scenic hideaways and pristine alpine terrain.
Select Says: Available in Marilleva, so is local to the accommodation and easily accessible. Snowshoes available for hire.

Swimming – Bardonecchia

What you’ll experience: Swimming is a great activity for relaxing and tired muscles after a hard day of skiing!

Ice Skating – Bardonecchia

Subject Range: Winter Sports
What you’ll experience: Always a popular activity with school groups, this natural rink beside the slopes is an ideal way to unwind with the beautiful backdrop of the winter snowscape.
Select Says: A must do winter activity!

Sports Hall – Bardonecchia

What you’ll experience: There are a variety of activities available at the sports hall including a 5-a-side football pitch, tennis and volleyball courts, table-tennis, table-football, and an indoor climbing wall.
Select Says: 25 students maximum in each hall.

Resort Facts

Resort height 1312 m
Highest lift 2750 m
Vertical drop 1500 m
Total km of piste 100 km
Total no of ski runs 39
Total no of lifts 23
Longest run 6.4 km
Lift pass covers Bardonecchia – Colomion and Jafferau
Snow making 137 cannons
Transfer time by air Turin – 1.5hrs, Milan – 3hrs, Chambery – 2.5hrs
Transfer time by coach Calais – 13hrs
Blue 16
Red 18
Black 5
Glacier No
Snowboarding facilities Snowpark and half pipe in Melezet
Medical facilities Medical centre on the outskirts of Bardonecchia
Nearest hospital Bardonecchia
Gondolas/cable cars 1
Chair lifts 9
Drag lifts 11
Magic carpets 2

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