Folgaria Fiorentini
Weather at Folgaria Fiorentini
Low: -5.6°C / High: -3°C
Wind: NW 8 km/h
Recent Snowfall
24 hours: 0 cm
7 days: 0 cm
Snow Depth
Base: 40 cm
Season Total: 15 cm
Resort Status
Lifts: 26/26
Trails: 59/70 kms
Resort Overview
Michael Fulton
45+ resortsMelbourne-based ski expert with 45+ resorts across 5 continents. Specialises in Australian skiing and riding and international resort comparisons.
Skiing for 14 years and visited resorts in:
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Folgaria Fiorentini delivers exceptional family skiing across 70km of wide, accessible slopes between 1,238m and 1,824m on the Alpe Cimbra plateau in Trentino. This renowned resort combines predominantly beginner-friendly terrain with comprehensive modern infrastructure, creating ideal conditions for learning skiers while offering sufficient variety for intermediate and advanced riders. The resort's 26 installations including 13 quad chairlifts, two triple chairs, and two double chairs efficiently transport skiers across varied terrain that showcases 360-degree panoramic views extending from the Pasubio Group to the Brenta Dolomites, Adamello, and Marmolada massifs.
Part of the famous Ski Tour dei Forti circuit connecting Folgaria with neighbouring Lavarone across 104km of combined slopes, the area offers unique skiing among historic World War I fortifications that dot the landscapeâcreating a distinctive fusion of Alpine sport and military history. The resort's 54% beginner terrain and 41% intermediate runs establish Folgaria as one of Trentino's most accessible destinations for families and developing skiers, while comprehensive snowmaking coverage across 70% of terrain ensures reliable conditions from late November through late March.
The plateau's position just 25 minutes from the A22 motorway Rovereto Nord exit and 20km from both Trento and Rovereto creates exceptional accessibility, while membership in the extensive Skirama Dolomiti Adamello Brenta network provides access to eight additional resorts across the region. The US Ski and Snowboard Team's selection of Folgaria as their official training base reflects the resort's exceptional slope preparation and snow qualityâwith legendary athletes including Mikaela Shiffrin, Lindsey Vonn, Ted Ligety, and Alexis Pinturault having trained on these meticulously groomed pistes.
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Trails & Terrain
Trails
Total Runs
60
Total Area
70km
43.5 miles
Folgaria Fiorentini Lift System
The lift infrastructure at Folgaria features 26 modern installations strategically distributed across multiple sectors, efficiently moving skiers through 586m of vertical terrain across the Alpe Cimbra plateau. Thirteen quad chairlifts form the system's backbone, providing rapid access to the resort's varied terrain zones from valley bases at Fondo Grande, Fondo Piccolo, and Serrada, while two triple chairs and two double chairs serve specific intermediate and advanced sectors. Seven surface lifts and two T-bars provide dedicated beginner area access, creating progression pathways for developing skiers across the resort's extensive blue run network.
The system's modern design emphasises family accessibility and uphill capacity, with installations transporting 42,000 skiers hourly while maintaining minimal queue times even during peak periods. Key lifts include the Cengio Rosso chairlift serving the Fondo Piccolo snowpark, and the various chairlifts accessing the resort's celebrated runs including Salizzona (red), Agonistica (black), Tol (red), and the legendary AvĂ©z del Prinzep (black)ânamed after Europe's tallest fir tree.
The infrastructure connects seamlessly with Lavarone's 30km of terrain via the Ski Tour dei Forti circuit, though free ski bus services efficiently supplement lift connections between sectors. This thoughtful distribution ensures access to everything from gentle learning slopes to technical black runs, while the resort's comprehensive grooming program maintains exceptional piste qualityâa critical factor in attracting elite training programs including the US National Alpine Ski Team who regularly prepare for World Cup competitions on Folgaria's perfectly maintained slopes.
Lifts
Total Lifts
26
Lift Types
5
Season Info
Folgaria typically operates from late November through late March, delivering reliable snow conditions throughout a focused winter season with peak skiing concentrated in January and February. The resort benefits from average annual snowfall of 350cm supplemented by advanced snowmaking systems covering 70% of terrain across 52km of slopes with 90 snow cannons, ensuring consistent conditions even during variable weather patterns. The elevation range from 1,238m to 1,824m creates moderate altitude skiing, with the plateau's position and comprehensive snowmaking maintaining quality coverage throughout the season despite relatively modest maximum elevations.
The resort's plateau geography creates distinctive weather patterns, with the open terrain allowing for exceptional visibility and panoramic mountain views on clear days extending across multiple ranges including the Brenta Dolomites and Adamello Group. The predominantly beginner and intermediate terrain with 54% blue runs and 41% red runs maintains excellent conditions through strategic grooming and snowmaking, while 5% black runs including the technical Agonistica and Avéz del Prinzep challenge advanced skiers.
January emerges as the sunniest month with an average of 18 sunny days, contributing to Folgaria's remarkable average of 62 sunny days per seasonâexceeding most Italian resorts. The resort's plateau position also creates ideal training conditions that attract World Cup-calibre athletes, with the US Ski and Snowboard Team selecting Folgaria for pre-season preparation thanks to consistent snow quality and exceptional slope preparation maintained through innovative programmed snowmaking technology guaranteeing optimal skiing conditions December through April.
Season Info
Current Season
2025 - 2026
Opening Day
11/29/2025
Closing Day
3/30/2026
Days Open
122
Location & Getting There
Located on the Alpe Cimbra plateau at 1,238m in Trentino province, Folgaria sits just 20km from both Trento and Rovereto in southeastern Trentino, creating exceptional accessibility from major transportation corridors. The historic mountain town preserves its Cimbrian cultural heritageâa German-speaking minority community that has maintained traditional language and customs for centuriesâwhile offering comprehensive accommodations spanning family hotels to traditional guesthouses across multiple villages including Folgaria, Serrada, and Fiorentini that dot the plateau.
Verona Airport provides the primary international gateway just 95km away with transfer times of 65 minutes via the A22 motorway, establishing Folgaria as one of Italy's most accessible ski destinations. Alternative access through Bolzano Airport 90km distant or Venice Treviso Airport 155km away provides additional flight options, while Trento city just 17km south offers rail connections throughout northern Italy. The resort's strategic position creates convenient access to neighbouring Lavarone via the Ski Tour dei Forti circuitâa unique skiing experience winding among World War I fortifications including Forte Belvedere-Gschwent, offering remarkable historical exploration opportunities combined with Alpine skiing.
The area's military heritage remains exceptionally preserved, with numerous Austrian-Hungarian fortresses characterising the former Alpine front line creating a distinctive landscape rarely found in European ski resorts. The plateau's membership in Skirama Dolomiti Adamello Brenta provides seamless access to eight additional resorts including Madonna di Campiglio, Folgarida Marilleva, and Monte Bondone, while the town's authentic Trentino character manifests through regional cuisine featuring Vezzena PDO cheese, speck, mountain honey, and wines from prestigious Trentino wineries, complemented by unique Cimbrian culinary traditions from the nearby village of Lusérn where the ancient Germanic Cimbrian language remains actively spoken.
Folgaria Fiorentini
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