At 1883 meters, however, snow coverage and icy terrain made winter progress both difficult and dangerous. In the summer, travel was possible, but became rocky and sometimes icy. The only other way to get into the Italian lowlands was to cross from Switzerland, which is 900 meters taller than the Passo Tonale border crossing.
Passo Tonale is still today a crucial link adjoining Trentino and Lombardy. As far as Italians are concerned, the Passo Tonale is the highest purpose-built resort in Italy. Resting on the Rhaetian Alps between the two said towns, Passo Tonale is surrounded by the Ortles-Cevedale and Adamello pinnacle above to the north and south respectively. Passo Tonale Italian ski resort was extended in '06 and '07 with cable cars linking it to Presena and Ponte di Legno. This opened up over 10 more kilometers of piste possibilities.
You'll want to stay on the north and south facing trails above the trees to get the best skiing here. This part of Italy gets lots of sunshine and plenty of snow during the winter. The slopes are open later than many other Alp-centric ski resorts too. This means more ski time for your silver coin. The lift system is easy to get to know and is compact enough to get you to the best piste quickly. A holiday here almost guarantees, then, sunshine, snow, ski and cheap sales.
Passo Tonale is considered one of the cheaper ski holiday resorts in Italy. You can come here during the high season, for example, and find cheap hotels, cheap piste passes and cheaper cuisine. Why? You may ask: Because, Passo Tonale is considered a family-geared resort. There are pistes for advanced professionals, but mostly the groomed trails cater to the beginner and intermediate skiers. The cheaper value for your money means you can stay more time, thereby having more fun with more of your family and friends.
Passo Tonale has always been known but not discovered per se. Today, though, with the advent of the Internet and better marketing and word of mouth, Passo Tonale in Italy is growing each year. The higher altitude close to the Italian lowlands means skiers can come for two or three days and make it back to work. Plus, the new ski lift and ski bus system ensures you'll have time to hit all the pistes and boutiques even if the place is bustling with skiers and cheap holiday goers.
Passo Tonale's ski high season starts in December and ends sometime in April. This doesn't mean, however, that cheap deals can't be found. Though Passo Tonale is aggregated as a beginner and family one-ski spot, the slope suitability is broken down as follow: beginner: 10-20%; intermediate: 40-50%; advanced: 30-40%.
Passo Tonale's highest lift lies at over 3,000 meters with 30 total lifts and an equal number of slopes. Moreover, there are 100 km worth of runs lined with 150 snow cannons. You'll find the Presena Glacier as one of the best ski areas with the longest run reaching 7 km and the longest cross country trails marked for over 20 km. All this is cheaper than you may think: costing around 40 to 200 euros for a one to six day ski lift passes.
There are top-notch ski schools here too catering to the familial atmosphere the place ensures. Though not considered cheap, you'll learn a lot about skiing, chiefly if you're a first-timer. If members of your family are not game to ski, they can choose other sports, some free with a ski pass. There is a swimming pool, a natural ice rink, beauty center, fitness facilities, skidoos, tobogganing, spas and all sorts of après ski options, such as discos, restaurants and alternating Happy Hours at the local bars. Furthermore, there's plenty of places to shop and eat along the main tourist routes where you can meet, greet and delve into skiing conversation. Passo Tonale is Italy's cheaper but never inferior ski resort.
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