Destination guide

Bardonecchia

Italy

Piemonte

Turin's local secret, with genuine off-piste for those who look

Is Bardonecchia right for you?

  • A 2006 Winter Olympics host for snowboard and freestyle events
  • Wooded, sheltered runs hold their snow well and shelter you from bad weather
  • Genuine off-piste and freeride terrain for those willing to explore beyond the piste map
  • Easy access from Turin, and a proper Italian town rather than a purpose-built resort
  • Heads up: It's a compact area by Alpine standards, so committed piste-bashers may ski it out inside a few days.

Altitude range

1312–2800m

Season

Dec–Apr

Resort height

1312m

Claimed piste km

100km

Number of runs

43

'True' piste km

75km

Number of lifts

22

Kms linked area

km

Linked to

Terrain mix

Terrain mix: 54% blue, 38% red, 8% black

Who this resort is for

Best suited to your skiing style

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Beginners

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True blue skiers

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Intermediates

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Expert skiers

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Off-piste

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Terrain parks

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Convenience

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Families

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Village charm

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Escape the crowds

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Non-skiers

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Après ski

Mountain food

On-mountain restaurants and quality

11

mountain restaurants

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Quality

Variety

Price

“Bardonecchia is Turin's local secret: a compact, wooded area with genuine off-piste for those who look, and a proper Italian town rather than a purpose-built resort. Best for freeriders and those who want an authentic base without the crowds of the bigger-name resorts nearby."

Getting there

TRN · Turin

1h10–1h30

MXP · Milan Malpensa

2h20–2h50

GVA · Geneva

2h45–3h30

Train · Bardonecchia

10 min

Map showing Bardonecchia relative to Turin, Milan Malpensa and Geneva and the Bardonecchia train station

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