School Ski Trips to Folgaria
A welcoming resort with plenty of room to progress.
Folgaria combines everything schools look for in a ski destination. Great skiing. Stunning scenery. A relaxed Italian atmosphere.
As part of the Skitour dei Forti area, students can explore an extensive network of interconnected pistes throughout the week. Recent lift investments have made even more of the mountain accessible.
The resort is especially well suited to beginner and intermediate groups. Confidence grows quickly here, with plenty of opportunities for students to progress while enjoying one of Italy's most picturesque ski regions.
Prices start from £1389pp
Why choose Folgaria for your next school ski trip?
Booking a school ski trip to Folgaria is a fantastic option due to its welcoming atmosphere, great value, and fantastic skiing for all abilities.
Beginners can start on the wide, gentle slopes at Costa or Francolini, while intermediates have a vast selection of red and blue runs to enjoy.
The resort has an efficient and comfortable ski lift system, including modern quad chairlifts and people movers for beginners, ensuring minimal queuing and maximum time on the slopes.
Folgaria has a great reputation for snow reliability. With extensive snowmaking capabilities, the resort can keep over 80% of its slopes covered from December through to April.
How can a school ski trip support your school's enrichment priorities?
Few enrichment experiences combine adventure, physical activity and personal development quite like a school ski trip.
Through Nature, Outdoor & Adventure, students experience life in a mountain environment, learn to adapt to new surroundings, and gain confidence through challenge and exploration.
Through Sport & Physical Activity, they develop new physical skills, improve coordination, and work towards personal goals on the slopes with the support of qualified instructors.
How do school ski trips help students step outside their comfort zone?
For many students, a ski trip involves a lot of firsts.
A first time on skis. A first visit to the mountains. A first experience of learning and living away from home with their peers.
By the end of the week, students often return with greater confidence, increased independence and a real sense of accomplishment from taking on something completely new.
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
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Folgaria ski resort details
Folgaria is an excellent resort for beginners and intermediates, boasting a variety of terrain and runs for those who want to challenge themselves. The ski area has a network of pistes that makes it an absolutely fantastic resort for student groups.
- Inclusive Lift pass: 6 day whole area pass
- Lifts to: 1850m
- Total number of lifts: 22
- Marked pistes: 100km
- Longest run: 4.5km
- Ski bus included: Yes
- Lift pass photo required: No
- Snow cannon coverage: 100%
Ski Runs at Folgaria
- Blue Runs: 20
- Red Runs: 17
- Black Runs: 3
A great resort for beginners and intermediates with plenty of runs for those who want to push themselves.
Popular accommodation in Folgaria
Albergo Villa Cristina
Located in the traditional farming village of Serrada, a five minute drive from Folgaria, the Villa Cristina is a charming, traditional family-run Albergo.
Hotel Martinella
Germana and Stefano Plotegker will welcome you to the Hotel Martinella; a modern, friendly, and well-kept family-run hotel.
Après-ski and evening activities at Folgaria
The Folgaria 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 a great range of facilities, your group can relax and enjoy their evenings.
- Swimming: Enjoy a relaxing afternoon at the indoor swimming pool. It's the perfect way to unwind and soothe muscles after a long day on the slopes.
- Ice Skating: Take your group to the village's ice rink for a fun evening activity.
- Bowling: The resort has a modern bowling alley, which is a popular option for a fun night out with the group.
- Shops & Cafés: Explore the charming main street in Serrada, which has a variety of local shops and cosy cafés.
- Pizza Night: Indulge in an authentic Italian pizza night with your student group at one of the many pizzerias in the town.
We also include a programme of free in-house evening entertainment at each of our hotels in this resort.
FAQs
Why is Folgaria a popular destination for school ski trips?
Folgaria is one of Italy’s most established resorts for school groups, offering over 100km of pistes across the Alpe Cimbra ski area. The resort combines a friendly, traditional alpine atmosphere with an excellent reputation for ski schools, and a great reputation for snow reliability, making it a reliable choice for educational ski trips.
Is Folgaria suitable for beginner and intermediate skiers?
Yes, Folgaria is particularly well suited to beginner and intermediate students. The resort features wide, gentle and tree-lined slopes at Costa or Francolini ideal for beginners, and a strong selection of blue and red runs for intermediates, allowing students to progress confidently while enjoying a varied skiing experience throughout the week.
What makes skiing in Folgaria different from other Italian resorts?
Folgaria is known for its extensive network of interconnected runs, a recent investment in its modern lift system and quieter slopes compared with some of Italy’s larger resorts. This creates a relaxed environment where school groups can maximise skiing time and instructors can easily support students as they develop their skills.
What is included in the NST Folgaria ski trip package?
NST’s package includes return travel, channel crossing, 6 nights' full board accommodation, lift passes, ski equipment hire, helmet hire and daily ski tuition from qualified instructors. Winter sports travel insurance and a generous 1 in 8 free place ratio are also included, with all major arrangements organised in advance to make planning straightforward for teachers.
What support do teachers receive during a Folgaria school ski trip?
NST provides dependable support from the planning stage through to your return journey, with all ski lessons, lift passes and equipment hire arranged in advance. The well-organised lift network and compact resort layout make it straightforward for school groups to navigate, reducing the logistical pressures. This allows teachers to focus on student progress and enjoyment throughout the trip.
How does a school ski trip to Folgaria benefit students?
With access to over 100km of pistes across the Alpe Cimbra ski area, students can progress from beginner slopes to longer scenic runs as their confidence grows. The resort's wide, tree-lined pistes and quieter atmosphere provide an excellent learning environment, helping students develop resilience, independence and teamwork while experiencing the authentic character of an Italian mountain resort.
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
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