Ski destinations in Italy
Ski holiday Italy
Italy is the perfect country for a diverse winter sports holiday. Here you can combine active days on the slopes with delicious Italian cuisine, warm hospitality and stunning natural scenery. During your winter sports Italy experience, you will ski at the foot of majestic peaks such as Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn, or in the heart of the impressive Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Did you know that South Tyrol enjoys an average of more than 300 sunny days a year? That makes it one of the sunniest ski destinations in the Alps.
Ski resorts Italy
In the Italian Alps, you will find world-class ski resorts Italy. At Breuil-Cervinia, there is an extensive ski area with over 320 kilometres of slopes. Courmayeur is smaller, with around 40 kilometres of pistes, but offers a beautiful location and authentic atmosphere. Further east, the Dolomites await, with destinations such as Cortina d’Ampezzo, Brunico and Madonna di Campiglio.
Looking for a challenge? Ski from Val Gardena along the famous Sella Ronda, a spectacular 40-kilometre ski circuit through four valleys.
Booking train tickets for a ski holiday in 2027
We understand that you want to plan your ski holiday well in advance. Are you travelling after 12 December 2026? Train tickets for this period are not available yet. The new timetable starts on 13 December. Tickets for journeys to and via Germany and Austria will therefore go on sale later.
You can receive an automatic notification as soon as the tickets become available:
- Choose your preferred travel date in the booking calendar.
- Click ‘Set alert’ and enter your email address.
- You will receive an email as soon as the tickets are available.
This allows you to book straight away and gives you the best chance of getting the lowest price.
More information about the new timetable can be found on our 2026/2027 timetable page.
Travel by train for your ski holiday Italy
When you think of a winter sports holiday, you may not directly think of Italy because of the distance. But a travel time of 10 to 12 hours by train is manageable.
For ski resorts in Italy, you can choose between day or night connections. Download the pdf with overview of ski resorts in Italy. Every day, several daytime trains depart to Germany and Switzerland. Here you can catch trains to various destinations in Italy.
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Frequently asked questions about skiing in Italy
Which ski resorts in Italy are most popular?
A ski holiday in Italy means choosing from an impressive range of options. Among the most popular ski resorts are Val Gardena, Val di Fassa and Cortina d'Ampezzo in the Dolomites, and destinations such as Courmayeur at the foot of Mont Blanc. Each area has its own character: from large, interconnected piste networks to smaller, authentic mountain villages with excellent facilities. All these destinations are reachable by train from the Netherlands via
Bolzano-Bozen.
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What makes skiing in the Dolomites different from other Alpine countries?
The Dolomites are unique for their spectacular rock formations, which are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Nowhere else in the Alps do you ski against such a dramatic mountain backdrop. Added to that, the ski resorts in the Dolomites are interconnected via the
Dolomiti Superski network. With more than 1,200 kilometres of pistes spread across 12 connected ski resorts, it is the largest ski area in Italy.
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What is the Sella Ronda and why is it a must for skiers?
The Sella Ronda is one of the most iconic ski tours in the world: a spectacular circular route of 40 kilometres through four valleys in the Dolomites. The route connects ski resorts such as Val Gardena, Val di Fassa and Arabba-Marmolada via a connected network of pistes and lifts. With a single
Dolomiti Superski pass, you have access to the entire area. The tour is manageable for skiers at red run level and offers breathtaking views of the UNESCO-protected Dolomites. The starting point,
Bolzano-Bozen, is directly reachable by train from the Netherlands.
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What makes après-ski in South Tyrol so special?
In South Tyrol, après-ski is just as much about food as it is about drinks. Mountain huts serve genuine regional dishes such as speck and canederli. And where you might move on after a quick beer in Austria, in South Tyrol you take the time for an aperitivo and a long dinner. That Italian rhythm — longer meals, more attention to what's on your plate — makes it just that little bit different.
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How do I travel by train from the Netherlands to the Italian ski resorts?
A ski holiday in Italy by train is very doable. With
ICE or
Nightjet you travel to Germany, Austria or Switzerland and change there onto a train towards Italy. The total journey takes around 10 to 12 hours with two changes.
Bolzano-Bozen is the ideal hub for the Dolomites and is reachable from € 40. From Bolzano you have quick access to ski resorts such as Val Gardena, Val di Fassa and the Sella Ronda.
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Is a ski holiday in Italy also suitable for beginners or families?
Yes. Several Italian ski resorts are excellent for beginner skiers and families. The
Dolomiti Superski-netwerk includes both challenging red and black runs and wide, quiet blue runs that are ideal for those just starting out. Gitschberg Jochtal and Kronplatz (Brunico) are known as family-friendly destinations with good ski schools and child-friendly facilities. When choosing a ski resort, always check the proportion of blue runs — the higher the percentage, the more suitable the resort for beginners. Both destinations are reachable via
Bolzano-Bozen.
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How do I book a train ticket to Italy?
Book easily online via NS International. Choose between a daytime train with
ICE or the overnight
Nightjet and select your departure station, destination and travel date. The earlier you book, the greater the chance of finding the lowest price.
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What does a train ticket to the Italian ski resorts cost?
Tickets to Italy are available from €40 single, for example to
Bolzano-Bozen. For the overnight
Nightjet you pay from € 35 for a seat, from €55 for a couchette and from € 100 for a sleeper. The earlier you book, the greater the chance of finding the lowest price.
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