School Ski Trips to Aprica
Aprica is a popular destination for school ski trips, as it boasts a large area of nursery slopes and a wide variety of ski runs suitable for all abilities. This ski resort is located between Lake Como and the Dolomites, offering a sunny position with predominantly north-facing slopes and well-maintained, reliable snow.
Beginners and intermediates are particularly well catered for in this thoughtfully planned ski resort. As the home of the Italian Snowboard Club, Aprica is also an excellent choice for snowboarders—the snowboard park is rated as one of the best in Italy.
Booking a school ski trip to Aprica
With an altitude ranging from 1,162 to 2,270m and 50km of ski slopes, booking a school ski trip to Aprica comes with a host of benefits that make it an ideal destination for student ski trips. Some of the benefits include:
- With over 80% snowmaking coverage, you can count on reliable, well-maintained snow conditions from early December to mid-April.
- With scenic ski routes and 16 pistes to explore, Aprica is is ideal for students who are beginners or intermediates.
- Excellent for skiers and snowboarders, with a dedicated snow park that is a major draw, with a variety of jumps and rails.
- Varied apres ski activities, including an ice rink.
- Fantastic atmosphere without overcrowding, providing a warm, welcoming, and safe environment that is perfect for student groups.
Aprica is a fantastic option for secondary school students who are looking to learn, or improve their skiing. The ski season in Aprica starts early December and finishes in mid-April.
Prices start from £1399pp
Price includes
- Executive coach transport from & to school & throughout your trip
- Channel crossing
- 6 nights' full board accommodation including evening meal on last day
- 6-day ski equipment hire including helmets
- 6-day lift pass
- Ski school lessons 4 hrs instruction per day for 6 days, 1 to 12 ratio
- Services of an NST Ski Rep
- 'In-house’ evening entertainment programme
- Après ski pre-booking service
- 1 in 8 free place ratio
- Group travel winter sports insurance
Aprica details
With its high altitude and reliable snow conditions, Aprica is a great destination for any school ski trip, allowing students to develop their skiing skills in a safe and enjoyable environment, without overcrowding. It’s great for students of all skill levels.
- Inclusive lift pass: 6 day pass covering Palabione, Baradello and Magnolta
- Lifts to: 2300m
- Total number of lifts: 16
- Marked pistes: 50km
- Longest run: 6km
- Ski bus included: N/A
- Lift pass photo required: Yes
- Snow cannon coverage: 80%
Ski Runs at Aprica
- Blue runs: 12
- Red runs: 10
- Black runs: 4
The ski area embraces a vast ski area that makes it an absolutely fantastic resort for beginners and intermediates.
Popular accommodation in Aprica
Après-ski and evening activities at Aprica
The Aprica ski resort is not only an excellent place for skiing, but it also offers a variety of après-ski activities to keep your students entertained. With a fantastic atmosphere and no overcrowding, your group can relax and enjoy their evenings.
- Swimming: Aprica has a public swimming pool, a great way for students to unwind and soothe their muscles after a day on the slopes.
- Ice Skating: The resort has an outdoor ice rink, perfect for a fun evening activity.
- Pizza Night: Indulge in a classic Italian pizza night with your group.
- Ice Cream Night: Treat your students to authentic Italian gelato.
- Shopping & Cafés: Explore the main shopping street, Corso Roma, which has a variety of shops, cafés, and pizzerias.
We also include a programme of free in-house evening entertainment at each of our hotels in this resort.
Transport
Travel by coach: Friday departures. Journey time from Calais - approx 17 hours.
Coach
Travel by air: Flights to Milan, with a coach transfer to the resort - 3.5 hours.
Flight
Giving you full support throughout
Before your tour
- Dedicated NST expert from day one
- Responsive, flexible communication - Teams, phone, or email
- Same-day quotes
- Trips tailored to your budget, with transparent pricing
- Straightforward planning - we handle the details
- Step-by-step risk assessment guidance
- Free accommodation for group leader preview visits
- Curriculum-driven, enriching experiences across 100s of locations
- Unrivalled local knowledge & expertise
Whilst you're away
- Our travel app keeps all your info in one place
- On-tour support from our reps on the ground
- Support & assistance from our specialists
- 24/7 helpline and support
- Extensive group travel insurance
- Group-friendly accommodation
- Free educational resources
On your return
- Priority rebooking services
- Loyalty reward scheme for valued customers
- You say, we act - we're committed to continuously improving our tours

