Best of Trento
Best Ski Resorts in Trento, Italy 2026/27: Largest, Highest & for Beginners
By Book & Ski · Sources checked
The short answer
By mapped runs, the biggest ski areas in Trento, Italy are Val di Fassa (78 km), Campiglio Dolomiti di Brenta (57 km) and Folgaria (46 km). The highest is Campiglio Dolomiti di Brenta, with runs from 2,511 m (8,238 ft); the biggest vertical is at Alpe Cermis (1,388 m); and Brentonico has the largest share of easy terrain (58%).
| Resort | Top elevation | Vertical | Mapped runs | Easy terrain | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Val di Fassa | 2,435 m | 1,105 m | 78 km | 19% | source |
| Campiglio Dolomiti di Brenta | 2,511 m | 998 m | 57 km | 50% | source |
| Folgaria | 1,812 m | 630 m | 46 km | 55% | source |
| San Martino di Castrozza - Passo Rolle | 2,351 m | 950 m | 43 km | 48% | source |
| Folgarida-Marilleva | 2,175 m | 885 m | 41 km | 56% | source |
| Belvedere - Col Rodella - Passo Pordoi | 2,423 m | 983 m | 40 km | 10% | source |
| Paganella | 2,124 m | 1,099 m | 34 km | 29% | source |
| San Martino di Castrozza | 2,351 m | 950 m | 30 km | 47% | source |
| Ski Area Alpe Lusia | 2,339 m | 1,157 m | 30 km | 45% | source |
| Buffaure - Ciampac | 2,435 m | 1,104 m | 26 km | 10% | source |
Highest ski resorts in Trento
Higher resorts generally hold snow longer into spring. These have the highest mapped runs in Trento, Italy.
Campiglio Dolomiti di Brenta: 2,511 m (8,238 ft) →Val di Fassa: 2,435 m (7,989 ft) →Buffaure - Ciampac: 2,435 m (7,989 ft) →Belvedere - Col Rodella - Passo Pordoi: 2,423 m (7,949 ft) →San Martino di Castrozza - Passo Rolle: 2,351 m (7,713 ft) →Biggest vertical drop
Vertical is the height difference between the highest and lowest mapped runs: a guide to how long the longest descents can be.
Alpe Cermis: 1,388 m vertical →Pinzolo: 1,248 m vertical →Ski Area Alpe Lusia: 1,157 m vertical →Val di Fassa: 1,105 m vertical →Buffaure - Ciampac: 1,104 m vertical →Best for beginners (most easy terrain)
Ranked by the share of mapped run length graded novice or easy. A big share of gentle runs gives beginners more room to progress; also check where the ski school meets.
Brentonico: 58% easy (22 km total) →Folgarida-Marilleva: 56% easy (41 km total) →Folgaria: 55% easy (46 km total) →Campiglio Dolomiti di Brenta: 50% easy (57 km total) →San Martino di Castrozza - Passo Rolle: 48% easy (43 km total) →How we chose
“Best” here means measurable: size (km of mapped downhill runs), top elevation, vertical drop and the share of easy terrain, across the 13 ski areas with at least 20 km of runs and five lifts in Trento, Italy. Figures come from OpenStreetMap via OpenSkiMap, retrieved 2026-10-01, and can differ from resorts’ own published numbers.
All ski resorts in Trento →Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest ski resort in Trento?
By mapped runs, Val di Fassa, with about 78 km and 37 lifts.
What is the highest ski resort in Trento?
Campiglio Dolomiti di Brenta, with mapped runs starting at about 2,511 m (8,238 ft).
Which Trento ski resort is best for beginners?
By share of easy terrain, Brentonico (58% of runs graded novice or easy). Also consider ski school locations and lift access.
Official sources
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