Bardonecchia
Weather at Bardonecchia
Low: -0.7°C / High: -0.7°C
Wind: NW 13 km/h
Recent Snowfall
24 hours: 8 cm
7 days: 109 cm
Snow Depth
Base: 120 cm
Season Total: 123 cm
Resort Status
Resort Overview
Bardonecchia delivers 100 kilometres of diverse skiing across three distinct sectors: Campo Smith, Melezet, and Jafferau, with elevations ranging from 1,312 to 2,800 metres in Italy's western Alps. The resort's Olympic heritage from the 2006 Turin Games manifests in world-class facilities, including the Melezet Snowpark that ranks among Europe's finest freestyle venues. Varied terrain encompasses wide, open bowls, technical tree-lined descents, and the challenging Jafferau face, which offers 1,300 metres of vertical drop. Reliable snow conditions stem from the area's favourable microclimate and comprehensive snowmaking covering 80% of all marked runs.
Trails & Terrain
Trails
Total Runs
43
Total Area
100km
62.1 miles
Bardonecchia Lift System
Bardonecchia's efficient lift network comprises 23 installations strategically located across three interconnected mountains. The system includes the Campo Smith gondola providing direct village access, the high-capacity Melezet six-seater chairs serving intermediate zones, and the Jafferau cable car that delivers skiers to the resort's highest terrain at 2,800 metres. Recent infrastructure investments have increased uphill capacity by 30%, with modern detachable systems featuring weather protection bubbles and heated seats on key routes. The lift system's thoughtful design enables excellent flow between sectors while maintaining distinct experiences in each area.
Lifts
Total Lifts
23
Lift Types
7
Lift Breakdown
Location & Getting There
Positioned just 6 kilometres from the French border in Piedmont's Susa Valley, Bardonecchia sits 90 kilometres west of Turin and 150 kilometres from Milan. The authentic mountain town features distinctive Piedmontese architecture with historic buildings housing excellent regional restaurants. Unlike purpose-built resorts, Bardonecchia evolved naturally from a traditional Alpine settlement, maintaining its authentic character while developing modern visitor facilities. The area's strategic location at the end of the A32 motorway and on the Turin-Paris railway line provides exceptional accessibility, including direct high-speed connections from both Paris and London.
Bardonecchia
, italy