Best of South Tyrol
Best Ski Resorts in South Tyrol, Italy 2026/27: Largest, Highest & for Beginners
By Book & Ski · Sources checked
The short answer
By mapped runs, the biggest ski areas in South Tyrol, Italy are Dolomiti Superski (1073 km), Alta Badia (127 km) and Drei Zinnen - Tre Cime (105 km). The highest is Passo Stelvio - Stilfserjoch, with runs from 3,355 m (11,007 ft); the biggest vertical is at Dolomiti Superski (2,429 m); and Passo Stelvio - Stilfserjoch has the largest share of easy terrain (94%).
| Resort | Top elevation | Vertical | Mapped runs | Easy terrain | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolomiti Superski | 3,235 m | 2,429 m | 1073 km | 42% | source |
| Alta Badia | 2,526 m | 1,185 m | 127 km | 66% | source |
| Drei Zinnen - Tre Cime | 2,223 m | 1,134 m | 105 km | 57% | source |
| Kronplatz - Plan de Corones | 2,273 m | 1,361 m | 76 km | 47% | source |
| 3 Zinnen Dolomites (Dobbiaco - San Candido - Braies - Sesto - Alta Pusteria) | 2,223 m | 1,090 m | 62 km | 46% | source |
| Klausberg Skiarena | 2,477 m | 1,539 m | 60 km | 50% | source |
| Seiser Alm - Mont de Sëuc - Alpe di Siusi | 2,221 m | 999 m | 60 km | 35% | source |
| Latemar Dolomites | 2,423 m | 883 m | 42 km | 23% | source |
| Sulden | 3,212 m | 1,369 m | 33 km | 42% | source |
| Schnalstal | 3,201 m | 1,199 m | 33 km | 29% | source |
Highest ski resorts in South Tyrol
Higher resorts generally hold snow longer into spring. These have the highest mapped runs in South Tyrol, Italy.
Passo Stelvio - Stilfserjoch: 3,355 m (11,007 ft) →Dolomiti Superski: 3,235 m (10,614 ft) →Sulden: 3,212 m (10,538 ft) →Schnalstal: 3,201 m (10,502 ft) →Kaunertaler Gletscher: 3,107 m (10,194 ft) →Biggest vertical drop
Vertical is the height difference between the highest and lowest mapped runs: a guide to how long the longest descents can be.
Dolomiti Superski: 2,429 m vertical →Klausberg Skiarena: 1,539 m vertical →Brixen Plose - Plose di Bressanone: 1,465 m vertical →Speikboden: 1,460 m vertical →Klausberg - Monte Chiusetta: 1,442 m vertical →Best for beginners (most easy terrain)
Ranked by the share of mapped run length graded novice or easy. A big share of gentle runs gives beginners more room to progress; also check where the ski school meets.
Passo Stelvio - Stilfserjoch: 94% easy (17 km total) →Rittner Horn - Corno del Renon: 81% easy (12 km total) →Trafoi: 76% easy (5 km total) →Alta Badia: 66% easy (127 km total) →Carezza: 61% easy (27 km total) →How we chose
“Best” here means measurable: size (km of mapped downhill runs), top elevation, vertical drop and the share of easy terrain, across the 30 ski areas with at least 20 km of runs and five lifts in South Tyrol, Italy. Figures come from OpenStreetMap via OpenSkiMap, retrieved 2026-10-10, and can differ from resorts’ own published numbers.
All ski resorts in South Tyrol →Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest ski resort in South Tyrol?
By mapped runs, Dolomiti Superski, with about 1073 km and 476 lifts.
What is the highest ski resort in South Tyrol?
Passo Stelvio - Stilfserjoch, with mapped runs starting at about 3,355 m (11,007 ft).
Which South Tyrol ski resort is best for beginners?
By share of easy terrain, Passo Stelvio - Stilfserjoch (94% of runs graded novice or easy). Also consider ski school locations and lift access.
Official sources
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