Belpiano (Schöneben)

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Weather at Belpiano (Schöneben)

⛅cloudy

Low: -3.6°C / High: -3.6°C

Wind: E 4 km/h

Recent Snowfall

24 hours: 2 cm

7 days: 24 cm

Snow Depth

Base: 110 cm

Season Total: 73 cm

Resort Status

Last Updated: Apr 25, 2025View Full Report →

Resort Overview

Belpiano (Schöneben) offers 40 kilometres of pristine skiing across sunny plateaus and north-facing slopes in South Tyrol's upper Vinschgau Valley, with elevations ranging from 1,500 to 2,900 metres. The resort combines family-friendly zones with challenging expert terrain, highlighted by the Erschbaum black run featuring sustained 65% gradients. Modern snowmaking systems cover 95% of all marked runs, ensuring reliable conditions throughout winter despite the area's southern position. The resort's panoramic location delivers extraordinary views across the Ortler mountain range and into Switzerland, with distinctive Alpine scenery complementing the skiing experience.

Trails & Terrain

Trails

Total Runs

Total Area

65km

40.4 miles

Difficulty Distribution

Beginner

45%

Intermediate

46%

Advanced

Expert

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Belpiano (Schöneben) Lift System

The Belpiano lift system comprises 11 modern installations that efficiently serve the resort's varied terrain. The network's centrepiece is the Höllental gondola, which rises directly from Mals village to the mid-mountain hub at 1,970 metres, providing rapid access for day visitors. Recent upgrades have introduced high-speed detachable chairlifts with weather protection bubbles on key sectors, significantly enhancing comfort and uphill capacity. The system's thoughtful design minimises traversing while providing logical progression through increasingly challenging terrain, making the resort particularly suitable for improving intermediates.

Lifts

Total Lifts

Lift Types

Lift Breakdown

Gondola

6-Person Chair

T-Bar

Quad Chair

Triple Chair

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Location & Getting There

Situated in South Tyrol's upper Vinschgau Valley, Belpiano sits 80 kilometres northwest of Bolzano and 70 kilometres east of St. Moritz, Switzerland. The resort operates above several traditional villages including Mals and Burgeis, which maintain authentic Alpine architecture and strong cultural connections to both Italian and Austrian heritage. The surrounding region features remarkable biodiversity within the Stelvio National Park, with extensive protected forests accessible via winter hiking trails. The area's strategic location places it within South Tyrol's Ortler Skiarena network, providing connection opportunities to neighbouring Watles and Trafoi resorts through a unified lift pass.

Belpiano (Schöneben)

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Hotels & Accommodation near Belpiano (Schöneben)

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Season Info

The Belpiano winter season typically runs from early December through mid-April, with optimal conditions from January through March. The area benefits from a remarkable microclimate, receiving over 300 sunny days annually while maintaining excellent snow preservation on north-facing slopes. The resort's high elevation and comprehensive snowmaking capabilities ensure reliable skiing from opening day, with operations typically beginning on upper mountain sectors before expanding across the entire network by Christmas week. March brings classic spring conditions with firm morning snow and increasingly longer daylight hours, complemented by spectacular Alpine panoramas.

Current Season

2025 - 2026

Opening Day

12/7/2025

Closing Day

4/26/2026

Days Open

141

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