Foppolo it is the perfect destination for skiing on the snow in Val Brembana and it is among the best in the province of Bergamo. Located at an altitude ranging from 1600 to 2100 m, the Foppolo facility is perfect for all lovers of winter sports, from skiing to snowboarding, from cross-country skiing to ski mountaineering.
Foppolo is part of the district Brembo Ski and, with a single ski pass, you can also ski on the slopes of Ride.
For lovers of cross country skiing in Foppolo a 3 km ring winds through the woods in the Convento area.
And then for those who love it snowboard there are two snow parks.
For i children fun is guaranteed with the Baby Park Looney Tunes.
Skiing in Foppolo, near Milan: information on slopes and ski passes
Foppolo, in the heart of the Bergamo Alps and a few kilometers from Milan in Lombardy, it is one of the most welcoming ski resorts in the province of Bergamo. It is a comfortable destination for those who do not want to make long and demanding journeys while still enjoying real mountain scenery.
Here are the distances:
Milano: 100 km (2 ore)
Monza: 90 km (1 hour and 45 minutes)
Bergamo: 50 km (1 hour)
Lecco: 70 km (1 hour and 30 minutes)
The location and favorable weather conditions make the Foppolo area a perfect destination for weekend trips and day skiing.
There are ski schools to learn, snow parks to have fun snowboarding, a cross-country ski track and ski mountaineering routes.
If you are thinking of going skiing in Foppolo, here it is the 5 reasons why we think you should book your ski pass immediately:
1. Easily reachable from Milan and Bergamo
2. Perfect for beginners and advanced skiers
3. Possibility of snowboarding and ski mountaineering
4. Brembo Ski pass which also includes the Carona facilities
5. Many slopes of various difficulties and gradients
Ski slopes in Foppolo
In addition to piste skiing, the Foppolo area allows the practice of ski mountaineering, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. The wide range of entertainment is completed by the ice rink and snow parks.
In Foppolo you can ski in a unique natural environment and, connected to the Carona facility, offers various slopes of all difficulties.
Number of tracks: 29
Km sciabili: 18 km
Blue slopes: 5
Red slopes: 18
Black slopes: 5
Cross-country trails: 1
Height difference: 1000 m (from 1100 to 2100)
The Cappelletta black slope deserves a separate discussion (read below).
Check the weather before moving, but also the site of the lifts, or call the cable car station for more detailed information on temperature and snow conditions.
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The La Cappelletta di Foppolo slope
Runway no. 26 The Cappelletta is the runway most beautiful and challenging of the entire Foppolo area. It starts from the top of Mount Valgussera and arrives in the Carisole basin, where you can take the chairlift back to the summit.
It is a black slope that goes from 2200 m to 1100 m with significant gradients and a breathtaking landscape opens up at the top. Skiing La Cappelletta is an exciting experience, but requires legs and breath. Tackling the track is challenging, but the adrenaline you feel is worth the effort.
It’s also nice to enjoy the sections slowly, appreciating the steps that the track suggests, catching your breath and looking out over the surrounding landscape.
Ski lifts in Foppolo
Foppolo has a wide range of accommodation and offers enthusiasts long ski slopes for both beginners and experienced athletes. The ski lifts in Foppolo are modern and convenient for getting to the slopes.
Valgussera, IV Baita, Montebello and Conca Nevosa are four of the ski lifts in Foppolo and Carona, which are part of the Brembo Ski area. Around the departure stations there are several parking lots where you can leave your car.
Number of systems: 9
Chair lifts: 6
Ski lift: 1
Treadmill: 2
Hourly flow rate: 5000 people
Ski pass in the Foppolo area
The Foppolo ski pass is one of the cheapest and most versatile in Lombardybecause it also allows you to use the nearby slopes of the Carona lifts in Val Carisole.
Rates vary as in every facility depending on the period and age groups. There are ski schools, cross-country ski trail, snow park and other interesting activities.
Timetables of the cable car: 8.30-17.00
The ticket daily for adults it’s 27 euros on holidays and 18 on weekdays.
Per information updated for costs and offers you can visit official site.
Snow weather in Foppolo
Foppolo is located at 1600 m and here you can ski without feeling the cold even if the snowfall is heavy. The Foppolo facilities are located in a very snowy area and, thanks to the favorable position, snow cover remains excellent until late spring.
Here you will find them Foppolo weather forecast
Hotels, houses and accommodations in Foppolo
Foppolo is rich in hotel facilities and residences built on the valley floor so as not to invade the slopes of the ski slopes. The Foppolo station is equipped with huge car parks and it is not difficult for skiers to find a free place.
Foppolo also offers several refuges, open both during the winter and summer seasons. THE shelters Montebello, Mirtillo and Terre Rosse are located on the ski slopes and can be reached via the ski lifts. All refuges offer lunches e dinners with typical local dishes. In winter on Wednesday evenings you can go up to the Montebello refuge with snowshoes, skins or on foot.
Here you will find information on accommodation in Foppolo and surroundings.
Other snow activities in Foppolo
Many can be accomplished mountaineering trips very interesting; first of all that of Corno Stella which rises like a pyramid from the top of the Carisole valley, between the Publino pass and the Valcervia pass. Is found a 2620 m and from its favorable position you can admire a splendid panorama.
They are also interesting glaciers which form the Moro and Foppa lakes and further down the Trout Lake. Lake Moro is particular because it has the dark waters and still populated by trout. Foppolo is also one of the stops on the famous Sentiero delle Orobie.
In Foppolo there are also many leisure facilities such as a track for skatingdiscos, swimming pool, gym, pizzerias and typical restaurants that allow for a fun and relaxing holiday.
Cross-country skiing in Foppolo
Foppolo has a very well equipped ring of approximately 3 km in the Convento area inside a forest with fairy-tale views. The facility is maintained in excellent condition and has a favorable location, close to a rental facility, bar and changing rooms.
Ski mountaineering in Foppolo
In Foppolo there are various excursions to do for those who practice ski mountaineering. Among these there is a very varied itinerary that allows you to carry out the complete tour of Monte Cadelle and to visit 4 different valleys.
You reach the beautiful basin of the Porcile lakes, at the head of the Val Lunga which rises from the Valtellina town of Tartano and admire a fantastic panorama.
Snowboard a Foppolo
Two snow parks complete the sporting activities available in Foppolo. L’Iron snowpark is located near the Carisole-Valgussera lift and is for experts, while the Progression park more suitable for children it is close to the IV Baita facility.
Il Baby Park Looney Tunes it is instead the area dedicated to children who approach and take their first steps on skis. A complete experience that stimulates young people to engage in healthy physical activity.
How to get to Foppolo
From Bergamo for the state road of Valle Brembana you reach the crossroads for Piazza Brembana where you take the fork on the right and follow the provincial road to Foppolo.
From Milan take the A4 direction Venice up to the Dalmine toll booth, take the direction of Valle Brembana, then Villa d’Almè, S. Pellegrino and Branzi. From Branzi you reach Foppolo after about 8 km.
The town of Foppolo is also served by bus which depart from Bergamo and Milan.
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Contacts for skiing in Foppolo
Phone APT: 0345 21020
Cable car station telephone: 0345 74644/ 334 2468718
Cable car station email: [email protected]
Ski school website: http://www.altavallebrembana.it/
Ski school telephone: 0345 74141
Ski school email: [email protected]
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