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    Belpiano (Schöneben)

    Belpiano Schöneben: 65km slopes, famous Lake Resia bell tower views, 1,460-2,390m elevation. Two-country ski arena near Austria.

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    Season 2026 - 2027
    Opens
    5 Dec 2026
    Closes
    3 Apr 2027
    Days open
    119
    Annual snow
    1.5m
    Snow record
    25cm
    2026-27 so far
    19% of a typical winter129cm
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    The Overview
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    Michael Fulton
    Melbourne-based skier and snowboarder with 50+ resorts across 5 continents. Specialises in Australian resorts and international resort comparisons.

    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.

    930m
    Vertical
    12
    Runs
    65 km
    Piste
    1.5m
    Annual snow
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    The Terrain

    12 runs across 65 km of piste

    Belpiano, known in German as Schöneben, is a sunny family ski area in the upper Vinschgau, above Resia near the Reschen Pass. Sanity lists 12 runs across 65 kilometres, with a vertical of 930 metres from 1,460 to 2,390 metres. The grading is almost evenly divided between easy and moderate: 45% beginner, 46% intermediate and 9% advanced, with nothing expert. The terrain is broad and open, with wide pistes rather than tight, technical descents, and a modern fleet of gondolas and six-seat chairs moves skiers efficiently around the mountain.

    Belpiano is linked with the neighbouring Haideralm area, and the wider Reschenpass ski region also reaches across to Nauders in Austria, so confident skiers can extend a day well beyond one mountain. The upper slopes open up towards views of the Ortler range. A small number of steeper runs give advanced skiers a taste, but there is no real freeride terrain. This is a good choice for families, beginners progressing to blues and reds, and relaxed intermediates who prefer quiet, sunny slopes and plenty of space to ski.

    Terrain split
    12
    runs
    12 runs across 4 grades
    Beginner5 runs · 45%
    Intermediate6 runs · 46%
    Advanced1 run · 9%
    Expert0 runs · 0%
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    Time it right

    When to visit Belpiano (Schöneben)

    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.

    Season 2026 - 2027
    5 Dec 2026
    Opens
    3 Apr 2027
    Closes
    119
    Days open
    1.5 m
    Annual snow
    The record

    Historical snowfall at Belpiano (Schöneben)

    Daily snow reports at Belpiano (Schöneben) go back to 2017, 10 winters on the books. Open the record to compare winters, lifts and piste.

    90 cm
    Snowiest day
    22 Jan 2018
    25 cm
    This winter · 2026-27
    so far
    129 cm
    Typical winter
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    Winter totals
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    Past wintersThis winter
    Getting there

    Getting to Belpiano (Schöneben), and where to stay

    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.

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    29 Oct 2026

    Belpiano (Schöneben) Trail Map

    Downloadable Belpiano (Schöneben) trail map

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    Terrain split
    12
    runs
    Beginner45%
    Intermediate46%
    Advanced9%
    Expert0%
    65 km of piste
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    Resort Stats
    Elevation
    Base1460m
    Summit2390m
    Annual snowfall
    1.5m
    Season
    2026 - 2027
    5 Dec 2026 - 3 Apr 2027
    Trail coverage
    12 runs
    65 km
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    About Belpiano (Schöneben)'s trail map

    Explore Belpiano (Schöneben)'s full trail map with 12 runs across the mountain, colour-coded by difficulty and shown alongside the terrain split. Use it to plan a day that matches your ability, find lift-served pockets of your favourite grade, and see how the resort links together. Download the piste map (PDF) ↗

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