Passo Tonale ski resort
Snow Range
1883m - 3010m
great slopes for beginners and intermediates in an informal, fun resort
One of Italy's highest resorts, Passo Tonale is located on the pass linking the regions of Trentino and Lombardy. With a compact lift system, guaranteed snow, runs mainly above the tree line and long hours of sunshine, Tonale fulfils the expectations of most skiers and offers excellent value for money. Queuing is almost unknown in this resort and all our hotels are well located for the ski lifts.
- the experience
- the slopes Passo Tonale snowboarding
- Passo Tonale lift passes and tuition
- ski/snowboarding tuition in Passo Tonale
The experience
Passo Tonale Après Ski
There are numerous bars and cafés. As the lifts close, head to Bar Heaven at Happy Hour (2 drinks for the price of 1) for lively après ski. Two lively bars are Heaven Disco Pub and the Miramonti disco bar. Relax at El Bait, with traditional Alpine decor or La Botte with an interesting selection of wines.
Activities
• Swimming pool at Ponte di Legno, free entry with lift pass (swimming hats must be worn) • Natural ice rink • Fitness room • Beauty centre • Cross-country skiing • Skidoos • Tobogganing with dedicated toboggan lift
Eating out in Passo Tonale
Passo Tonale offers several restaurants. • La Torretta for excellent pizzas, El Bait or the Focolare for a 3-course meal. Try the excellent burgers at Magic Bar. • Prices from €10 for a 3-course meal. Pizzas from €5 and pasta from €5
Other amenities
• Supermarkets • Sports shops • Shopping in Ponte di Legno • Local speciality shops
Pre-bookable Extras
Skidoo Adventure - explore the pistes on your very own jet ski on snow. Adult £61
Ski Away Day - a chance to ski the beautiful and chic resort of Madonna di Campiglio. Adult £47 Child £41
Husky Adventure - you'll be taught how to drive the sled before taking off around a specially designed track leading a pack of Alaskan husky dogs. Adult £90
Transfer time
Verona 2hrs 45 mins
The slopes
Beginners
With no fewer than 6 lifts for the beginner at village level, progress for first timers is normally fast and satisfying. Under careful tuition from the excellent English speaking instructors, in a few days the beginner is up on the higher slopes.
Intermediates
From the halfway point of the Nigritella chairlift, the intermediate who takes the covered fast 4-seater chairlift to Cima Bleis will be rewarded with a long 4.5kms run in spectacular scenery. Climb higher onto yet another bubble chair to the more challenging Contrabandieri with views across the whole valley.
Advanced
There are some fast runs in Passo Tonale. On the south side of the village the Paradiso cable car rises to 2,585m and from here there is a knee trembling black run under the cable car. Higher up is the glacier with guaranteed snow and with several ski lifts.
Snowboarding
Passo Tonale is hiding some superb terrain up its sleeve. The avid freerider should hire a guide and head for the Pisgana trail, a 9 mile run that comes down from the Presena Glacier to Ponte di Legno. First timers will be pleased due to Tonale's wide easy terrain making learning a little less painful.
Slope facts
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Total kms of piste
100kms
Piste Type No. of Runs Easy 11 Intermediate 15 Difficult 4 -
Number of lifts
30 (3 cable cars, 19 chairlifts, 8 drag lifts)
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Direction of slopes
S/E, N/W
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Snow cannons
150
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Longest run
7km
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Mountain restaurants
6
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Cross-country trails
24km
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Snow Range
1883m - 3010m
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Village Height:
1883m (6,213ft)
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Highest Ski Lift
3,010m (9,933ft)
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Private Transfer
Up to 6 people return £376
Lift passes and tuition
Lift pass, ski hire and tuition prices shown are correct at time of publication. However, all prices quoted may be subject to change during the ski season.
Lift Pass
| 6 Days | Adult | Junior* | Senior |
| Lift pass (low) | £121 | £97 | £97 |
| Lift pass (high) | £140 | £111 | £111 |
* For children born after 30/11/93
Low season: deps. 09/01-29/01, 06/03-26/03 & 03/04-09/04
High season: deps. 19/12-08/01 & 30/01-05/03
Photo required for lift pass? Yes
Lift pass coverage: Lift pass covers all lifts in Passo Tonale and Ponte di Legno
Ski/Board Tuition
| 6 Days | Adult | Child |
| Ski tuition (low) | £66 | £66 |
| Ski tuition (high) | £74 | £71 |
| Snowboard tuition† (5 days) | £78 | £78 |
† Subject to minimum numbers
Low season: deps. 12/12-18/12, 09/01-29/01 & 06/03-09/04
High season: deps. 19/12-08/01 & 30/01-05/03
Usual hours of instruction: Ski tuition: Sun 1400-1600, Mon-Fri 1100-1300. Snowboard tuition: Mon-Fri 1400-1600
Children: From 4 years old.
No. of ski school instructors: 50
First Time Skiing / Boarding
| Adult | Child* | |
| First Time - ski (special) | £105 | £78 |
| First Time - ski (low) | £173 | £147 |
| First Time - ski (high) | £192 | £162 |
| First Time - board† (special) | £109 | £88 |
| First Time - board† (low) | £178 | £157 |
| First Time - board† (high) | £195 | £170 |
* First Time - ski for children aged 4-11 yrs.
First Time - board for children aged 8-11 yrs.
† Subject to minimum numbers
Includes 6 days ski/board hire, boots, tuition
(snowboard 5 days) and beginners lift pass.
Special season: deps. 12/12 & 27/03
Low season: deps. 09/01-29/01, 06/03-26/03 & 03/04-09/04
High season: deps. 19/12-08/01 & 30/01-05/03
the savings
FREE lift pass for a child born after 30/11/01 when accompanying adult buys same pass.
FREE lift pass for arrivals 12/12 & 27/03.
Discounted lift pass available for adults born before 30/11/44.
Ski/board equipment
Ski/Board Equipment
| 6 Days | Adult | Child* |
| Skis/sticks | £38 | £23 |
| Boots | £26 | £15 |
| Superior skis | £43 | - |
| Snowboard | £49 | £49 |
| Snowboard boots | £26 | £26 |
| Helmet | - | £9 |
* For children aged 4-11 yrs
the savings
FREE lift pass for a child born after 30/11/01 when accompanying adult buys same pass.
FREE lift pass for arrivals 12/12 & 27/03.
Discounted lift pass available for adults born before 30/11/44.