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Passo Tonale Ski Resort

Overview of Passo Tonale Italy

Sitting between Lombardy and Trentino in the Val di Sole (which translates as Sun Valley and does indeed, live up to its moniker) is the lovely ski village of Passo Tonale. At 1,883 metres altitude, it is one of Italy’s highest ski resorts. The wider ski area was initially known as Adamello Ski but has recently been officially recognised as the Pontedilegno-Tonale ski area; which also includes the smaller villages of Ponte di Legno and Temù, including the Presena Glacier. Passo Tonale is also known to have some of the most snow-sure slopes in Italy as well as having a great snowfall record which makes for a fantastic skiing experience overall.

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Passo Tonale is renowned for its laid-back vibe. The resort was designed specifically for skiing because of the excellent skiing conditions in the vicinity, and it has steadily improved over the years with features like its impressive snowmaking facilities and swift lift networks. The aforementioned elements and enhancements have led to the resort's rise to prominence as an Italian skiing destination

Passo Tonale is well received as a family-friendly resort, providing a lot of fun activities for the whole family. It also draws in a lot of snow sports enthusiasts with its two cross country skiing centres located in Lombardy and Trentino, respectively. There are up to 30 kilometres of tracks dedicated to Nordic skiing and the ski area also features a snow park for snowboarders, great off-piste opportunities for freeriders and illuminated runs for night skiing. Nonetheless, Passo Tonale isn’t just all about skiing and snow sports. There are a good number of non-ski activities and apres-ski spots for everyone to indulge in from fantastic spas and wellness centres to traditional restaurants which serve authentic tasty food.

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There are 41 slopes across the mountain range in the Pontedilegno-Tonale ski area with altitudes ranging from 1,121 and 3,016 metres. Panoramic wide-open slopes can be found in the ski areas surrounding Passo Tonale and Temù while the slopes in Ponte di Legno run through a densely wooded forest. The Presena Glacier’s north-facing slopes ensure the season kicks off from November to mid-May. It is generally suitable for all skill levels however, the majority of its pistes are more favourable to beginners and intermediate ski levels. The Pontedilegno-Tonale ski area is well known for its very good snow conditions which are in no small part, the main reason why the Italian national ski team trains at Passo Tonale.

Skiing in Passo Tonale

The ski terrain here covers just over 100 kilometres of pistes between Passo Tonale, Ponte di Legno, Presena Glacier and Temù. With a significant number of its pistes graded between blue and red pistes, Passo Tonale caters to beginners and intermediates, however, there are a number of red and blacks that appeal to experts and seasoned skiers. In most cases, the majority of the visitors to Passo Tonale usually first make their way to the south-facing slopes of the resort. There are several easy blue runs and even the reds on this side of the resort are relatively easy to race down, so you would find both beginners and intermediates here. However, we have provided a bit more information on other areas to explore:

Intermediates should take the Bleis chair lift to a few easy reds on the left of the mountain. They are relatively short but a lot steeper than other reds and represent a good step up from the easy blues and a further confidence builder. Feeling a bit more confident? Leave the south-facing slopes and head west of the resort for the Presana gondola which takes skiers 3,000 metres up the Presena Glacier and take the red piste back down to the village. It is a relatively easy but speedy cruise back down. Passo Tonale is home to one of the most famous ski slopes across the European Alps. The Pista Paradiso is a challenging 3-kilometre black descent down the Presena Glacier, starting at an altitude of 2,585 metres. With a maximum gradient of 45%, this run is strongly recommended only for well-seasoned experts. Seasoned and experienced skiers can also find red and black pistes located within the tree-lined ski area in Ponte di Legno. Particularly a great place to ski especially during heavy snowfall as open spaces may have poor visibility, the tree lined areas are a lot easier to ski within. For adventure seekers in search of more pistes to bash, catch the 45-minute shuttle bus to Marilleva for access to its 150 kilometres of varied pistes. Only available on the Combi 1 lift pass. There are off-piste opportunities abound, in Passo Tonale however, a local guide is very highly recommended. There are three well known off-piste routes at the resort ( which are also shown on the ski map), however, it is very important to note that these off-piste areas are not covered by the ski resorts snow patrol and are not avalanche controlled.

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Snowboarding in Passo Tonale
Passo Tonale has a great south facing snow park located at an altitude of 2000 metres accessible via the Valena chairlift. Suited for all skill ability levels, there are beginner, intermediate and expert areas that come with a ski-cross slope. The park is decked out with more than 20 different kicke...

Passo Tonale has a great south facing snow park located at an altitude of 2000 metres accessible via the Valena chairlift. Suited for all skill ability levels, there are beginner, intermediate and expert areas that come with a ski-cross slope. The park is decked out with more than 20 different kickers, rails, boxes, corners and much more. The beginner’s area also has beginner level obstacles for easy adaptation.

There is also a lovely chill-out area taking full advantage of the south-facing slopes and the sun. The chill-out zone has lots of music and deckchairs for relaxing and taking in the stunning views of the surrounding mountain range.

Freeriders with a love for sweeping long runs and wide-open pistes will have their fill of Passo Tonale and then some. The ski area has several fantastic free riding as well as off-piste opportunities but taking a guide is very strongly advised. There is a wide-open, 4-kilometre piste to Ponte di Legno coming down from Passo Tonale that is usually not busy and usually quite free on most days even in the high season.

The pistes at Passo Tonale are best suited to beginners and intermediates who would find it easy to navigate down the wide-open blues. For example, the 3-kilometre Viabiolo piste is only just steep enough for boarders to keep a steady but speedy pace while linking turns; it’s a great run and it also makes for good practise and confidence building.

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Snow Conditions in Passo Tonale
The Pontedilegno-Tonale ski area and Passo Tonale, in particular, is one of Italy’s most snow-sure resorts. Here is some information on its snow conditions; With most of the slopes at Passo Tonale well above 2,000 metres altitude, you can expect excellent snow conditions. With a good number of its ...

The Pontedilegno-Tonale ski area and Passo Tonale, in particular, is one of Italy’s most snow-sure resorts. Here is some information on its snow conditions;

With most of the slopes at Passo Tonale well above 2,000 metres altitude, you can expect excellent snow conditions. With a good number of its slopes north-facing, the ski area also benefits from the preservation and accumulation of snow throughout the season. Situated at 1,121 metres altitude and located 600 metres below Passo Tonale, the ski area around Ponte di Legno village may not consistently have an excellent snow reliability record, being the lowest sitting resort in the Pontedilegno-Tonale ski area, however, the resort has up to 460 snowmaking cannons which services every single slope on the resort. Over the past 10 years, Passo Tonale has received an average of 56cm of snow every month, with some months seeing up to 100cm of snow on more than one occasion.

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Apres-ski in Passo Tonale
Although it’s not famous for having a raucous atmosphere, there are still several places to enjoy a lively apres-ski in Passo Tonale. Unlike the party central’s in France, there aren’t any parties on the slopes ( for now) but down at the bottom of the slopes in the resort, you can find a couple of p...

Although it’s not famous for having a raucous atmosphere, there are still several places to enjoy a lively apres-ski in Passo Tonale. Unlike the party central’s in France, there aren’t any parties on the slopes ( for now) but down at the bottom of the slopes in the resort, you can find a couple of places where the lights stay on till late.

No better place to start than at La Baracca. Located in the centre of Passo Tonale and at the bottom of the Vittoria chairlift, it has quite a modern appearance. La Barroca is two storeys of glass, wood, steel and great fun. The bar is located on the ground floor where there is a good selection of drinks as well as tasty pizzas and sandwiches. The restaurant is located on the first floor but you can still order drinks, pizza and sandwiches as well. As the evening draws near you can catch either a DJ set or a live band playing. Very great atmosphere, there may even be tabletop dancing on a busy night. Magic Pub is located at the bottom of the Valena chair and its Alpine themed design and decor make it a popular family stopover in the afternoon. It is open until night and frequented by apres-ski seekers but it is still a great place to have a drink and some enjoy some fun music with the kids in the daytime. Located within the 4-star Grand Miramonti hotel, the bar is open every day until midnight. It is a very cosy spot with great music and a good selection of drinks. Its central location is an added bonus, making it perfect for the apres-ski crawl. La Botte is a very welcoming bar. Great spot for a laugh and a catch up on the latest sporting events on the large screen TV’s. It has a good beer selection and you can order a pizza and sandwich if you fancy a bite of something. It occasionally hosts wine tasting evenings. Overall, it’s a nice and friendly bar with very good prices.

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Facilities in Passo Tonale

Passo Tonale has a few essential facilities around the resort that cater to the general needs of visiting skiers. We have provided some information about some of the services to give you an idea of what to expect and help point you in the right direction.

Facilities for Children in Passo Tonale

As expected from most smaller sized family-friendly resorts, families and children in particular, are catered to and looked after. For its size and profile, Passo Tonale has adequate facilities for children from ski school instructors and child care to entertainment.

Mountain Information on Passo Tonale
There are 41 slopes across the mountain range in the Pontedilegno-Tonale ski area with altitudes ranging from 1,121 and 3,016 metres. Panoramic wide-open slopes can be found in the ski areas surrounding Passo Tonale and Temù while the slopes in Ponte di Legno run through a densely wooded forest. The...

There are 41 slopes across the mountain range in the Pontedilegno-Tonale ski area with altitudes ranging from 1,121 and 3,016 metres. Panoramic wide-open slopes can be found in the ski areas surrounding Passo Tonale and Temù while the slopes in Ponte di Legno run through a densely wooded forest. The Presena Glacier’s north-facing slopes ensure the season kicks off from November to mid-May. It is generally suitable for all skill levels however, the majority of its pistes are more favourable to beginners and intermediate ski levels. The Pontedilegno-Tonale ski area is well known for its very good snow conditions which are in no small part, the main reason why the Italian national ski team trains at Passo Tonale.

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