Italy, Europe · Dolomiti Superski
Ponte di Legno Tonale
100km across 4 ski areas from 1,121-3,000m on the Lombardy-Trentino border. Glacier skiing October to May.
Season 2025 - 2026
Opens
30 Nov 2025
Closes
4 May 2026
Days open
155
Annual snow
4m
The Overview
Michael Fulton
Melbourne-based skier and snowboarder with 50+ resorts across 5 continents. Specialises in Australian resorts and international resort comparisons.
Pontedilegno-Tonale spans the border of Lombardy and Trentino across four linked ski areas - Ponte di Legno, Passo Tonale, Presena Glacier and Temù - delivering 100km of pistes between 1,121m and 3,000m. The terrain climbs from forested valley runs at Ponte di Legno and Temù through the wide open snowfields of Passo Tonale and up onto the Presena Glacier, which tops out at Cima Presena at 3,069m.
The resort's signature run, the Pista Paradiso, drops 737m over 3km from Passo Paradiso at 2,585m - a north-facing black that has been drawing skiers since it opened in 1963 and holds snow from November through to mid-May. The longest descent in the ski area follows an 11km line from 3,000m at Passo Presena all the way down to the Sozzine chairlift at 1,309m - one of the lengthiest continuous descents in the Italian Alps.
The terrain profile sits firmly in intermediate territory - 60% blue, 25% red and 8% black across 41 marked runs - making the ski area particularly well suited to progressing skiers and mixed-ability groups.
A single pass covers all four zones, with an optional Skirama Dolomiti Adamello-Brenta extension adding access to Madonna di Campiglio, Folgarida-Marilleva and several other Trentino resorts. Children born after April 2016 ski free when accompanied by a paying adult.
1879m
Vertical
41
Runs
100 km
Piste
4m
Annual snow
Dolomiti Superski
Pass
The Terrain
41 runs across 100 km of piste
Ponte di Legno Tonale spreads 41 runs across 100 km of piste of terrain. It leans intermediate at 60%, with 10 beginner runs to find your feet and 7 advanced or expert runs when you want to push.
Terrain split
41
runs
41 runs across 4 grades
Beginner10 runs · 24%
Intermediate25 runs · 60%
Advanced7 runs · 16%
Expert0 runs · 0%
Time it right
When to visit Ponte di Legno Tonale
The 2025-26 season at Pontedilegno-Tonale runs from 30 November 2025 to 3 May 2026, with the Presena Glacier typically holding skiable snow from late October and operating into late spring.
The glacier's elevation and north-facing orientation are the primary drivers of season length - Passo Tonale sits at 1,880m with reliable natural snowfall, while the glacier terrain above 2,500m preserves cold temperatures and snow quality well into April and May. The resort records average annual snowfall of 3.5 metres across the ski area, with the upper mountain receiving considerably more. Snowmaking covers the key links and valley runs.
January and February deliver the best all-mountain conditions, with all sectors fully operational and cold temperatures locking in snow quality on the north-facing Pontedilegno and Temù runs. Spring skiing on the glacier draws a dedicated crowd after the lower-altitude areas wind down, with wide open runs above 2,500m and typically uncrowded lifts.
The Presena Glacier's summer conservation programme - covering the ice surface with geotextile fabric from June to September - has been running since 2008 as a direct response to glacial retreat, and contributes to the reliability of early-season openings each autumn.
Season 2025 - 2026
30 Nov 2025
Opens
4 May 2026
Closes
155
Days open
4 m
Annual snow
Getting there
Getting to Ponte di Legno Tonale, and where to stay
Pontedilegno-Tonale occupies the upper reaches of two connected Alpine valleys: the Alta Valle Camonica in Lombardy, where Ponte di Legno (1,256m) and Temù sit along the valley floor, and the Alta Val di Sole in Trentino, accessed via Passo del Tonale at 1,883m. The two valleys meet at the pass, which serves as the geographic and logistical hub of the ski area. The surrounding peaks include Monte Adamello at 3,539m and Cima Presanella at 3,556m, with the ski area bordered to the east by Stelvio National Park - Italy's largest national park.
Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY/Orio al Serio) is the closest international gateway, approximately 95-111km from the resort depending on entry point, with a drive time of around two hours. Verona Airport (VRN) is roughly 126km to the east. From Lombardy, the standard road route follows the A4 motorway to the Ospitaletto exit near Brescia, then the SS42 up through the Val Camonica to Ponte di Legno - approximately 108km from the motorway exit. From Trentino and the north, the A22 Brennero-Modena motorway exits at San Michele all'Adige, continuing via Val di Sole to Passo Tonale, around 70km from the motorway. Train services from Brescia reach Edolo via the Trenord line, from where ski shuttles run to Ponte di Legno; from Trentino, trains reach Malè with onward bus connections to Passo Tonale. A Fly Sky Shuttle service operates from Bergamo Airport during the winter season.
Where to stay
Search all stays →Hotels and lodges near Ponte di Legno Tonale, powered by Stay22.
Latest News
From the SnowStash desk
Spain Moves to Ban Smoking at Ski Resorts Under New Tobacco Law
Spain's government has approved a draft tobacco law that would ban smoking across a wide range of outdoor spaces, including sports venues - a category Spanish winter sports media expect to cover ski resorts, potentially extending to slopes and lifts themselves. The rules would also apply to e-cigarettes and vaping devices, even nicotine-free ones. The bill still has to clear the Spanish parliament before any ban, signage, or fines can take effect.
22 July 2026
South Tyrol Approves New 16-Person Ciampinoi Gondola in Val Gardena
South Tyrol has approved a full rebuild of the Ciampinoi cable car in Selva di Val Gardena, replacing the current 12-person gondola with a 16-person cabin and a new mountain-station restaurant. Capacity is capped at 3,200 people an hour rather than the 3,600 the operator wanted, and 250,000 euros must go toward compensatory measures. No construction or opening date has been set, though the upgrade is partly aimed at clearing bottlenecks before the 2031 Alpine Ski World Championships.
22 July 2026
Resort Spotlight: Hoshino Tomamu - Corporate Japan's Mountain Playground Revisited
Hoshino Tomamu is the ski resort equivalent of a conference hotel that happens to have excellent powder. Built for corporate retreats and package tourists, it offers genuine Hokkaido snow on surprisingly limited terrain - 29 runs spread across 585 vertical metres.
21 July 2026
La Thuile's New Cable Car Replaces Two Ageing Chairlifts
La Thuile is spending 38.7 million US dollars on a new 10-person cable car linking Les Suches to Chaz Dura, replacing the La Combe and Chaz Dura chairlifts after nearly forty years of service. Built by Leitner, the new cable car runs 1,950 metres to a top station at 2,576 metres, carrying up to 3,000 people an hour with a six-minute ride. It also improves the connection to La Rosiere in France via the Petit-Saint-Bernard Pass, and is on track to open for the 2026/27 season.
21 July 2026
The Remarkables Adds Scarpa Bowl to Its Inbounds Terrain
The Remarkables is adding new inbounds terrain for winter, bringing the Scarpa Bowl - known locally as the Toilet Bowl - into its lift-accessed network after years as backcountry-only ground. The roughly 500 metre run is reached by bootpacking from the top of the Sugar Bowl chairlift, with a shuttle picking skiers up from the road at the bottom. It's a smaller, faster addition than the resort's planned Doolans expansion, though the new terrain hasn't opened yet due to a lack of snow this season.
21 July 2026
Ski Portillo Cut Off After Storm Dumps More Than 4.5 Metres of Snow
Ski Portillo remains isolated after an extended storm buried the Chilean resort under more than 4.5 metres of snow, with both ground and air access suspended since Tuesday while crews monitor avalanche hazards and worsening weather. Resort officials say further snowfall is expected in the coming days and haven't set a timeline for reopening the mountain road. Once access resumes, the scale of the snowpack could set up a strong season at one of the Southern Hemisphere's most historic ski resorts.
21 July 2026
Resort Spotlight: Lotte Arai - Japan's Corporate Ski Anomaly With 22 Metres of Annual Snowfall
Lotte Arai receives 22 metres of annual snowfall - exceptional even by Japanese standards - but its corporate ownership model and limited terrain create an unusual cost-benefit equation. Here's what the numbers actually mean on the ground.
19 July 2026
Resort Spotlight: Banff Sunshine Village - Nine Metres of Snow and a Season That Runs Until May
Banff Sunshine Village sits at 1,660m base and receives 9.27m of snow annually. Inside Banff National Park, it offers a six-month season and terrain split that skews heavily advanced - though the crowds and lift infrastructure tell their own story.
18 July 2026
Lift tickets
Dolomiti Superski10 pass options
Single-day passes
Adult 18–64
Adult Full Day
€52up to €58 peak
Full day skiing at Pontedilegno-Tonale including Presena Glacier access. 100km of slopes across 4 ski areas between Lombardy and Trentino with guaranteed snow.
Buy passYouth 8–16
Junior Full Day
€36up to €41 peak
Junior lift ticket for Pontedilegno-Tonale born 2008-2016. Youth access to all 4 ski areas including legendary Presena Glacier up to 3000m altitude.
Buy passChild 0–8
Child (Born 2016+)
Free
Free skiing for children born after April 2016 at Pontedilegno-Tonale when accompanied by paying adult. Complimentary access to Presena Glacier skiing.
Buy passSenior 65–99
Senior Full Day
€42up to €47 peak
Senior lift ticket for Pontedilegno-Tonale with access to all areas. Mature skiers enjoy glacier skiing and varied terrain across Lombardy-Trentino border.
Buy passAdult 18–64
Presena Glacier Only
€45up to €50 peak
Exclusive access to Presena Glacier at 3000m altitude. Year-round skiing from autumn to spring with guaranteed snow and spectacular Alpine views.
Buy passHalf-day passes
Adult 18–64
Half Day
€42up to €47 peak
Half day skiing at Pontedilegno-Tonale starting in the afternoon. Perfect for shorter visits to four connected ski areas including Presena Glacier.
Buy passMulti-day passes
Adult 18–64
Multi-Day (4 Days) + Skirama Combi
€225up to €255 peak
Four-day Pontedilegno-Tonale pass plus one day in Skirama Dolomiti Adamello-Brenta area. Includes Madonna di Campiglio, Folgarida-Marilleva access.
Buy passAdult 18–64
Valadaski Surcharge Pass
€185up to €210 peak
Multi-day Pontedilegno-Tonale pass plus one day in Aprica. Extended skiing across multiple Lombardy-Trentino resorts with glacier access included.
Buy passSeason passes
Adult 18–64
SmartPass Pay-Per-Use
Free
Pay-per-use SmartPass for Pontedilegno-Tonale. Ski first, pay later with no daily limits. Direct lift access with automatic charging via MyPass app.
Buy passAdult 18–64
Season Pass
€720
Unlimited access to all Pontedilegno-Tonale areas including Presena Glacier. Year-round skiing from autumn to spring across 4 connected ski zones.
Buy passPonte di Legno Tonale lift tickets & passes
The 2025 - 2026 season at Ponte di Legno Tonale closed on May 4, 2026. Check back for next season's opening date and ticket pricing.
Day passes start from €36, with peak rates up to €58.
Lift tickets FAQ
How much does a Ponte di Legno Tonale day pass cost?
Ponte di Legno Tonale day passes range from €36 to €58 depending on the date and advance booking.
Can I buy Ponte di Legno Tonale lift tickets online?
Yes, you can purchase tickets directly from the resort website or at the resort ticket office.
Are there discounts for multi-day passes?
Yes, multi-day packages typically offer significant savings compared to individual day passes. The per-day cost decreases with longer stays.
What is included with a Ponte di Legno Tonale lift ticket?
Full access to all lifts and trails at Ponte di Legno Tonale, including mountain safety and patrol services.
What is the difference between Ponte di Legno Tonale lift tickets and ski passes?
"Lift tickets" and "ski passes" refer to the same thing at Ponte di Legno Tonale - your access to the mountain's lifts and trails for your chosen duration.
When should I buy Ponte di Legno Tonale lift tickets for the best price?
Purchase tickets at least 7 days in advance for the best rates, and consider weekday visits for further savings over weekend rates.
Does Ponte di Legno Tonale offer group discounts on lift tickets?
Group discounts are typically available for parties of 10 or more. Contact Ponte di Legno Tonale directly for group booking information and rates.
How can I check current conditions before buying tickets?
Before purchasing, check the live snow report and mountain webcams to see current weather, snow conditions, and lift operations at Ponte di Legno Tonale.
More Ponte di Legno Tonale intelligence: snow report, webcams, resort overview.