School Ski Trips to Marilleva / Folgarida
Big mountain experiences. Genuine Italian charm.
Marilleva-Folgarida offers the best of both worlds. Great skiing and a relaxed Italian atmosphere.
Students benefit from a modern lift system, reliable snow conditions and plenty of terrain to explore, while the nearby village of Dimaro brings plenty of character to the experience.
It's particularly popular with beginner and intermediate groups, thanks to its confidence-building slopes and excellent progression opportunities. And for schools looking to explore even further, lift pass extensions open up access to the renowned slopes of Madonna di Campiglio.
Prices start from £1449pp
Why choose Marilleva-Folgarida for your next school ski trip?
With reliable snow conditions, modern lift infrastructure and access to a varied ski area, Marilleva-Folgarida is a great choice for beginner and intermediate school ski groups. Benefits of booking a school ski trip to Marilleva-Folgarida include:
- Excellent progression for beginners and intermediates – wide blue runs and a strong mix of red pistes give students plenty of opportunities to develop their skills throughout the week.
- Reliable snow conditions – 95% snow cannon coverage help keep conditions consistent throughout the season.
- A modern lift network – 26 lifts across the ski area help maximise valuable time on the slopes.
- 62km of marked pistes – offering plenty of variety for school groups and mixed abilities.
- The option to ski even further – groups can upgrade their lift pass to include Madonna di Campiglio, increasing access to 152km of pistes and 61 lifts.
- Varied terrain for all abilities – with 18 blue runs, 10 red runs and 5 black runs, students can progress at a pace that suits them.
- Long, rewarding descents – including runs of up to 5km for students ready to explore more of the mountain.
Why choose NST for your next school ski trip?
Planning a school ski trip takes time, experience, and the right support.
That's why schools choose NST. From your first enquiry, our School Ski Experts are on hand to help with every aspect of your trip, from choosing the right resort and accommodation to managing logistics, travel arrangements and lift passes.
We make the planning process as straightforward as possible, with flexible ski packages, risk assessment guidance, and 24-hour support while you're away.
And because every group is different, we'll help you build a ski trip that works for your students and your budget.
How can NST’s FlexiSki help make a school ski trip more affordable?
Every school wants to give as many students as possible the chance to experience a ski trip.
That's where FlexiSki can help. By having greater flexibility around travel dates, departure points and destinations, we can often secure lower prices for groups without compromising on the overall experience.
It's a smart way to make your budget go further and one of the many reasons schools return to NST year after year.
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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Marilleva / Folgarida details
Facts
- Inclusive lift pass: 6 day pass for Marilleva-Folgarida
- Lifts to: 2179m
- Total number of lifts: 26 (61 including Madonna di Campiglio, available at a supplement)
- Marked pistes: 62km (152km including Madonna di Campiglio, available at a supplement)
- Longest run: 5km
- Ski bus included: No
- Lift pass photo required: Yes
- Snow cannon coverage: 95%
Ski Runs
- Blue runs: 18 (36 including Madonna di Campiglio)
- Red runs: 10 (20 including Madonna di Campiglio)
- Black runs: 5
Intermediates have a great choice of winding tree runs at Folgarida, beginners have the advantage that the ski schools are at altitude, so the snow is consistently good.
Popular accommodation in Marilleva-Folgarida
Hotel Kapriol
Located in the centre of Folgarida, this three-star hotel is owned by the Mengon family who boast a friendly welcome, great hospitality and plentiful food.
Après-ski
- Bowling: Monclassico
- Swimming: Malè (Madonna di Campiglio)
- Ice skating: Folgarida
- Shops/Cafés: Dimaro / Folgarida
- Pizza night: Folgarida
We also include a programme of free in-house evening entertainment at each of our hotels in this resort.
FAQs
Why is Marilleva and Folgarida a popular destination for school ski trips?
Marilleva and Folgarida provide access to the extensive Skirama Dolomiti Adamello Brenta ski area, linking students to more than 150km of pistes. The resorts are known for their reliable snow conditions, modern lift system and excellent progression terrain, making them a popular choice for school groups looking to maximise their time on the slopes.
Is Marilleva and Folgarida suitable for beginner and intermediate skiers?
Yes, the resort is particularly well suited to beginner and intermediate students. Wide, gentle blue runs with high altitude ski schools, meaning the snow is consistently good, allow students to build confidence quickly, while the interconnected ski area offers plenty of opportunities to progress onto longer and more varied slopes as skills develop to intermediate.
What makes skiing in Marilleva and Folgarida unique?
One of the key advantages of the resort is its direct lift access to Madonna di Campiglio and Pinzolo, creating one of Italy's largest linked ski areas. This gives students the opportunity to experience a wide variety of terrain throughout the week while enjoying spectacular views of the Brenta Dolomites.
What is included in the NST Marilleva and Folgarida ski trip package?
NST's package includes return travel, 6 nights' full board accommodation, 6-day lift passes, Après ski pre-booking service, ski equipment hire, helmet hire and daily ski tuition from qualified instructors. Winter sports travel insurance and a generous free place ratio are also included, with all major arrangements organised in advance to simplify planning for teachers.
What support do teachers receive during a Marilleva and Folgarida school ski trip?
NST provides expert support from initial planning through to your return journey, with ski lessons, an NST Ski Rep, equipment fitting and lift passes arranged before arrival. The resort's integrated lift network and purpose-built ski infrastructure help groups move efficiently across the ski area, allowing teachers to focus on student wellbeing and progress rather than logistics.
How does a school ski trip to Marilleva and Folgarida benefit students?
With access to the wider Skirama Dolomiti Adamello Brenta region, students can explore a diverse range of slopes while steadily developing their skiing ability throughout the week. The progression from beginner areas to longer mountain runs helps build confidence and resilience, while the stunning Dolomite scenery and shared experiences encourage teamwork, independence and a lasting sense of achievement.
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
Speak to one of our school travel experts
Our team of school travel experts have unrivalled destination knowledge and experience so they can help to bring your tour ideas to life and might even suggest options you hadn’t already thought of too!
So get in touch today and we'll help to create a bespoke, budget-friendly tour itinerary to meet your specific learning requirements.
