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School Ski Trips to Piancavallo

With views from the summit that reach as far as the Venetian coast and the peaks of the Slovenian border, this famous World Cup resort has a spectacular setting and a growing reputation as one of Italy's top resorts.

Booking a school ski trip to Piancavallo

Booking a school ski trip to Piancavallo comes with a host of benefits that make it an ideal destination for student groups.

  • Piancavallo was one of the first European resorts to offer a snow guarantee, thanks to the installation of over 40 snow cannons that provide 80% snow cannon coverage.
  • Piancavallo has a variety of slopes, with 12 blue runs, 10 red runs, and 4 black runs. It is particularly well-suited for beginners and intermediates, but also has World Cup runs to test the expert skier.
  • The resort has a fantastic atmosphere without overcrowding, providing a quiet, safe, and welcoming environment for student groups.

Prices start from £1479pp


Ski Area

Ski Area

0-50km
Top Piste Altitude

Top Piste Altitude

1850m
Group Skiing Ability

Group Skiing Ability

Suitable for all abilities

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

Piancavallo details

Piancavallo is an excellent ski resort for a student ski trip, offering a wide range of terrain that caters to both beginners and advanced skiers. The resort has a long history of hosting World Cup events, which indicates the good quality of skiing available.

  • Inclusive lift pass: Whole area pass
  • Lifts to: 1850m
  • Total number of lifts: 12
  • Marked pistes: 24km
  • Longest run: 3km
  • Ski bus included: No
  • Lift pass photo required: No
  • Snow cannon coverage: 100%

 

Ski Runs available at Piancavallo 

  • Green Runs: 3
  • Blue Runs: 5
  • Red Runs: 12
  • Black Runs: 1

There have been many World Cup Championships held here which indicates the good quality skiing. There is as much here for the advanced skier as there is for the beginner/intermediate.

 


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Popular accommodation in Piancavallo

Hotel Regina

The Hotel Regina is conveniently located on Piancavallo’s main square. Built in the 1970s, the Regina has since been fully renovated and is a traditional-style three star hotel that can accommodate up to 120 people. Owned and run by the Mazzega brothers, the food and hospitality here are of a particularly high standard.

Accommodation is on a full board basis with hot lunches available at the hotel on request.

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Après-ski and evening activities at Piancavallo

The Piancavallo 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.

  • Swimming: Enjoy a relaxing afternoon at the indoor swimming pool in nearby Aviano. It's the perfect way to unwind and soothe muscles after a day on the slopes.
  • Ice skating: Your student group can enjoy a classic winter activity at the resort's indoor ice rink stadium, which is a popular attraction and a great option for a fun evening.
  • Pizza night: Students can indulge in an authentic Italian pizza night at one of the many traditional pizzerias in Piancavallo.

We also include a programme of free in-house evening entertainment at each of our hotels in this resort.


Transport

By air: Flights to Venice or Trieste. Coach transfer to resort 2 hours.

Flight

Travel by coach: Saturday departure. Journey time to Calais - approx 19 hours.


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
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