For many ski resorts the season ended on Easter Monday, while for others the final day with open lifts was Sunday, April 12, and many skiers have already put their skis and snowboards away.
However, the ski season is not over yet, and several resorts will keep their lifts open over the coming weeks; the destinations where you can ski throughout April and May are varied and stretch from east to west. In the second half of spring, the scene is dominated by high-altitude resorts and especially glaciers—destinations like Solda or the Presena Glacier, which in the dead of winter do not record huge crowds due to the harsh climate, but in late spring offer the best snow and views.
Let’s get to the heart of the matter with a focus on the ski resorts where you can ski throughout April and May 2015:
Sella Nevea – Friuli Venezia Giulia
It is one of the snowiest ski resorts in Italy and the only ski destination in Friuli offering well-snow-covered slopes until late in the season. Sella Nevea will remain open until April 26, and with over 230 cm of snow you can ski across the entire resort except for the “Azzurra 1” slope; lift opening hours are 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM.
for more info: official website
Cortina d’Ampezzo – Veneto
The last ski resort in the Dolomiti Superski circuit to close its lifts: as per tradition, the slopes of the Pearl of the Dolomites (Faloria Ski Area) will remain open until Sunday, May 3.
for more info: official website
Plan de Corones – Alto Adige
Kronplatz will be the last Alto Adige ski area in the Dolomiti Superski circuit to close its lifts, with skiing available until Sunday, April 19.
for more info: official website
Val Senales – Alto Adige
Spring is the perfect season for glacier skiing, and it goes without saying that at this time of year Val Senales is a magnet for hundreds of skiers heading up in search of perfect snow. Skiing will be available until May 3, and without a shadow of a doubt the Val Senales Glacier is one of the best options for those who want to end the season in style.
for more info: official website
Solda all’Ortles – Alto Adige
Like Val Senales, Solda also offers the best snow conditions when the first warm weather arrives; at 3000 meters above sea level the slopes are well covered in snow and offer great skiing all day long. Lifts open until May 3.
for more info: official website
Aprica – Lombardy
Following the success of the Gran Premio Giovanissimi 2015, Aprica continues its season until Saturday, April 18 (last opening day). High-altitude slopes are open.
for more info: official website
Adamello Ski – Lombardy/Trentino
In the month of April, Pontedilegno, Tonale, and Temù hand over the baton to the Presena Glacier, which becomes the main skiing hub of the Adamello Ski area. Presena remains open every day until May 3 (inclusive).
for more info: official website
Livigno – Lombardy
In Little Tibet, the ski season continues smoothly thanks to excellent snow cover and low temperatures. Opening is guaranteed across the entire ski area until May 3, while in the Carosello 3000 ski area you can ski until May 10.
for more info: official website
Pescegallo Valgerola – Lombardy
The Pescegallo Valgerola ski resort will open on April weekends weather permitting, with lifts and slopes open on April 18/19 and 25/26; the 2014/15 season will close definitively on Sunday, April 26.
for more info: official website
Via Lattea – Piedmont
In the Piedmont ski area, the ski lifts are currently closed but will reopen on April 18 and 19 for the final ski weekend of the season.
for more info: official website
Bardonecchia – Piedmont
Just like the Via Lattea ski area, Bardonecchia will also offer skiing on the weekend of April 18-19, with the Jafferau slopes open and a promotional ski pass priced at €25.
for more info: official website
San Domenico di Varzo – Piedmont
Less famous but equally charming is the ski resort of San Domenico: at high altitude there are still nearly 4 meters of snow, so the Piedmont ski resort has decided to extend its season until May 3.
From April 14, 2015 to May 3, 2015, lifts are OPEN every Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.
for more info: official website
Macugnaga – Piedmont
In Macugnaga, skiing will be available on the slopes of Monte Moro until May 3; however, the lifts will only be open on weekends (April 18-19, 25-26, and May 1-2-3) from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
for more info: official website
Prali – Piedmont
Like Macugnaga and San Domenico, Prali has no shortage of snow either: a difficult start to the season was offset by heavy snowfalls during mid-winter, and the area’s cold climate has kept the snowpack in great condition. In Prali, skiing continues every day from 8:30 AM to 4:15 PM until Sunday, April 26.
for more info: official website
Monterosa Ski – Piedmont/Aosta Valley
In the Monterosa Ski area, from April 13 to 26, the lifts rising from Stafal to Passo dei Salati and the Indren glacier will be open daily along with their corresponding slopes. On weekends, Passo dei Salati can also be reached via the lifts coming up from Alagna.
for more info: official website
Cervinia – Aosta Valley
In Cervinia, the ski season continues non-stop until May 3 with all lifts on the Italian side open; after May 3, skiing will continue on the Plateau Rosà glacier.
for more info: official website
Apennines
Abetone – Tuscany
The Tuscan-Emilian Apennine ski area continues its season with lifts open until the weekend of April 18/19. Slopes are open in the Ovovia area, with weekday operations running on reduced hours (closing at 2:00 PM).
for more info: official website
Monte Cimone – Emilia Romagna
On Monte Cimone, from Monday, April 13 to Friday, April 17, the Cimone four-seater chairlift serving slopes no. 9-10-11-12 and the magic carpet serving beginner slope no. 11 will remain open. Hours are 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM with a daily ski pass at €15.
On Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19, lifts will be open with the Polle di Riolunato and Passo del Lupo areas open and connected.
for more info: official website
Cerreto Laghi – Emilia Romagna
In Cerreto Laghi the slopes are still well covered in snow, so the lift company has decided to extend lift operations until Sunday, April 19. From Monday 13 to Friday 17, hours are 08:00-14:00 with unchanged ski pass prices; on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19, hours are 08:00-16:00 with a ski pass price of €20.00.
for more info: official website
Campo Imperatore – Abruzzo
The ski resort at the foot of the Gran Sasso boasts snow conditions that would make the best Alpine resorts envious: skiing continues every day, and no official closing date has been set as the operators have decided to stay open as long as snow conditions allow, with the goal of continuing until the end of April.
for more info: official website
Campo Felice – Abruzzo
At Campo Felice as well, snow conditions are still good and the same applies as for Campo Imperatore, with ski lifts open indefinitely. Lifts are guaranteed to stay open until Sunday, April 19, with possible openings the following week as well.
for more info: official website
Ovindoli – Abruzzo
Good snow conditions also prevail in Ovindoli, where the lift company has decided to extend the season for as long as snow conditions allow; the upper part of the ski area and the snowpark are open every day from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
for more info: official website
Majelletta We – Abruzzo
After the record snowfalls of March, the Majelletta WE ski area can count on an excellent snowpack that will allow skiers to spend the entire month of April on the snow without any fear of thaw. Lifts are open indefinitely, and skiing will very likely continue every day until May 3.
for more info: official website
Monte Livata – Lazio
Not just Abruzzo, but Lazio too: 100 km from Rome, skiing continues on Monte Livata, where early spring brought heavy snowfalls that covered the ski slopes wonderfully. Despite warm daytime temperatures, snow conditions are good and skiing will continue indefinitely, with the lift company providing daily updates on lift and slope status via its official website.
for more info: official website
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