Welcome to Aprica
Aprica is a charming and authentic Italian ski resort located in the Lombardy region, close to the Swiss border.
Set at a sunny altitude with panoramic Alpine views, it offers a perfect blend of reliable snow conditions, varied skiing terrain, and traditional Italian hospitality, making it an excellent choice for a school ski trip. The resort is particularly well suited to beginners and intermediate skiers, with wide, well-groomed slopes and a modern lift system that allows students to progress confidently and safely.
Beyond the skiing, Aprica has a friendly and relaxed village atmosphere, with family-run hotels, welcoming restaurants, and a strong sense of local culture. Students can experience a resort that feels both safe and lively without being overcrowded. Its combination of excellent ski facilities, manageable size, and warm community feel makes Aprica a memorable and rewarding destination for young skiers.
Skiing in Aprica
Aprica’s ski area provides 50km of interconnected pistes, predominantly catering to beginner and intermediate skiers, while still offering challenging slopes for more advanced groups.
The main beginner area of Campetti is situated right in the village (1km from Hotel Posta). It features gentle nursery slopes, magic carpets, and is the primary meeting point for all ski lessons. Palabione, the central and largest sector, easily accessed by a cable car from the town, offers a great mix of blue and red runs, ideal for progression. Finally, Magnolta, features the most challenging terrain with red and black pistes, including the famous “Pistone” black run that descends back to the village.
Après Ski
Aprica offers several non-ski activities designed to provide fun, relaxation, and social interaction in the evenings.
Tobogganing
Enjoy the fun of tobogganing at Campetti, followed by hot chocolate
Ice Skating
Enjoy Ice skating at the local ice skating rink for an ideal apres-ski activity.
Swimming
Take a dip in the indoor swimming pool, located at the sports centre in the Magnolta area.
Pizza Night
Pizza night allows the group to kick back and relax with some delicious pizza!
Key Resort Details
Resort Altitude
1119m
Highest Lift
2270m
No. of Lifts
16
Total Piste
50km
Blue Runs
9
Red Runs
9
Black Runs
3
4 STAR
Village Rating
3 STAR
Apres Ski
Beginners
5 STAR
Intermediates
5 STAR
Advanced
2 STAR
Airport Transfers
Bergamo 2 hrs, Verona 2 hrs 30 mins
Our favourite hotels in Aprica
Hotel Posta
The Hotel Posta boasts an enviable, central location within the resort, making it an ideal base for any stay. Its prime position ensures that guests have incredibly easy and quick access to the very heart of the village, including shops, restaurants, and amenities. Crucially for skiers and snowboarders, the hotel is also situated very close to the main ski bus stop, providing a convenient link to the various lift stations and slopes across the entire Aprica ski area. This excellent accessibility means less time commuting and more time enjoying the mountains and village life.
