Why choose Folgaria
Groups on a school ski trip to Folgaria benefit from doorstep skiing with 100km of pistes. The resort has a great reputation for catering for school parties and offers a fantastic combination of ski areas, including Francolini, Fondo Piccolo, Passo Coe and Serrada, plus Fiorentini. Located at the start of the Brenta Dolomites, Folgaria Serrada and the surrounding villages also offer a range of evening entertainment activities, such as bowling, swimming, ice skating and pizza evenings.
Resort highlights
Resort overview
Travel details
On the slopes
Absolute beginners would start on the magic carpet lift located just behind the Hotel Martinella, before progressing via the blue Serrada run back to the resort. A wide selection of blue and red pistes in all main areas ensures that beginners and intermediates are particularly well looked after. With great progression available throughout the ski area, even beginner skiers should be able to venture around the mountains by the end of the week.
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Après-ski
Long after the lifts have shut for the day Folgaria and its neighbouring villages provides school groups with an exciting choice of après-ski activities. From the firm favourite of ice skating to swimming and taking to the lanes for a round of bowling, students have plenty to keep them occupied before lights out.
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Hotels
Hotel Martinella
The 3-star Hotel Martinella offers real doorstep skiing, a wide range of facilities, beautiful views of the surrounding mountains and is within walking distance of Serrada.
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Canada
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Japan
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