School Ski Trips to Italy
A school ski trip to Italy will be an experience your students won’t forget. Italian ski resorts have it all, from breathtaking scenery to fantastic cuisine, and a famously warm, laid-back atmosphere, making them an excellent choice for a student ski trip.
Why Italy is a great destination for a school ski trip
Italian resorts offer great value, making a high-quality ski trip for students more accessible. The laid-back atmosphere is ideal for student groups, and extends to the lively après ski options, ideal to keep your students entertained in the evenings
The warm, family-focused hospitality and delicious local cuisine are key parts of the experience. The mountain restaurants serve a selection of mouth-watering Italian favourites, from artisan pasta to irresistible authentic pizza. Your students are guaranteed to eat well.
With well-manicured slopes, there are options for beginners to develop their skiing abilities, along with a fantastic range of blue, red, and black runs for students who want a more challenging experience.
Accommodation and ski resorts in Italy
We understand that choosing the right accommodation and resort is crucial for the success of your school ski trip to Italy. That’s why booking a school ski trip to Italy with NST means a fantastic choice of resorts. Italian ski resorts offer budget-friendly skiing with great value lift passes.
We offer a choice of accommodations, ranging from purpose-built youth hotels designed for student groups to long-established, family-run chalets that provide a warm, authentic Italian welcome. Our team has expert knowledge of all the properties we offer, so we can help you choose the ideal base for your student trip.
View our Italian school ski trip resorts
Aprica
Aprica
Aprica is a great choice for school ski trips as it has plenty of nursery slopes ideal for beginners, along with a great range of ski runs for skiers at all levels.
- Lifts to: 2300m
- Total number of lifts: 16
- Marked pistes: 50km
- Longest run: 6km
Passo Tonale
Passo Tonale
If your group is of mixed abilities, a ski trip to Passo Tonale is a great choice. The resort has lots of easy runs for beginners, but also caters for intermediate and advanced skiers.
- Lifts to: 3069m
- Total number of lifts: 30
- Marked pistes: 100km
- Longest run: 11km
Prato Nevoso
Prato Nevoso
Prato Nevoso is a great option for a school ski trip. At village level, there are easy runs for beginners, as well as progression runs as your students improve.
- Lifts to: 2165m
- Total number of lifts: 27
- Marked pistes: 130km
- Longest run: 4.8km
Folgaria
Folgaria
Together with Lavarone and Fiorentini, Folgaria makes up the Skitour dei Forti area. 3 new lifts link the Fiorentini and Folgaria areas, increasing the number of interconnected pistes to give plenty of scope for an excellent weeks skiing.
- Lifts to: 1850m
- Total number of lifts: 22
- Marked pistes: 100km
- Longest run: 4.5km
Marilleva-Folgarida
Marilleva-Folgarida
Marilleva-Folgarida, with its excellent modern lift system, is a superb resort for beginners and intermediate skiers, offering 59.8km of skiing.
- 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
Piancavallo
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.
- Lifts to: 1850m
- Total number of lifts: 12
- Marked pistes: 24km
- Longest run: 3km
Sample itinerary for a School ski trip to Italy
- Day 1: Travel and check-in day. Settle in with a Welcome Talk and meet your dedicated NST rep. After a quick dinner, we’ll get students fully kitted out - ready to hit the slopes tomorrow morning!
- Day 2-4: Ski, learn and explore. Three full days of ski lessons. Double sessions each day (morning and afternoon) with ski instructors. Evenings are filled with exciting activities.
- Day 5: Race day! The usual routine (breakfast, lessons, lunch) to start. In the afternoon, students put their new skills to the test with fun ski races.
- Day 6: Last day on the slopes. These students' last day on the slopes. After dinner, celebrate everyone's achievements at the presentation evening and disco!
- Day 7: Journey home. Check out of the resort and transfer to the airport. Flight back to the UK, followed by the final transfer back to school for student pick-up
Resort highlight
Resort highlight
Folgaria
A great base for school groups! The traditional villages of Folgaria and Serrada provide perfect Italian charm for school groups to explore. Our hotels are within walking distance of the slopes making it easy to get to the slopes and enjoy skiing through many of the tree lined pistes.
Why choose NST for your ski school trips to Italy?
Booking a school ski trip to Italy with NST means partnering with experts dedicated to making your trip a success. We provide comprehensive, financially protected packages with no hidden extras, covering everything from travel and accommodation to ski tuition and equipment.
As an established provider of school ski trips to Italy, we're able to offer you outstanding value due to our long-standing relationships with our accommodation, ski schools, and equipment partners in resort. Our packages include:
Outstanding service
At NST, we go the extra mile to make your Italian school ski trip effortless by taking care of the details. Our team has expert knowledge of Italian resorts and their unique offerings, allowing us to help you identify the best location for your students' needs.
Once you've made your booking, we provide continuous support throughout the planning process and during your trip, so you can travel with complete confidence. You can rest assured that your student ski trips are in the hands of professionals who understand every detail of an Italian trip.
Hours of certified ski tuition in Italy
Every school skiing trip with NST to Italy includes highly qualified and certified instructors who’ll provide your students with four or five hours of dedicated ski tuition each day. Italian ski schools are known for their passion and patience, ensuring every student feels supported and safe as they learn.
We also offer the option to arrange for an additional hour of tuition, depending on your chosen resort, to provide even more time for students to get comfortable on the slopes.
High-quality equipment at every resort
Safety is our top priority on every ski trip for students. That's why your group will be equipped with high-quality ski equipment that meets the highest standards we've established with our certified, local suppliers in every Italian resort. Helmets are always included as standard for all students. You can be confident that your students will have the best equipment for a safe and enjoyable experience on the slope.
Superb selection of accommodation
We understand that every school group is different, and our wide selection of resorts and accommodation reflects this. From high-mileage, world-famous destinations to quieter, lesser-known ski areas, we have a location to suit every student group.
Our accommodation choice offers something for everyone, from purpose-built youth accommodation to long-established, family-run chalets that offer a warm welcome. All of our accommodation is regularly inspected and audited to meet the highest School Travel Forum standards.
Speak to one of our Italy school ski experts
Our team of school ski experts has first-hand experience of all the resorts and accommodation we offer in Italy. They’ll advise on the best ski resort location based on your group’s individual needs and requirements. If you have a specific learning objective in mind for your ski trip to Italy, we can support you by arranging excursions and cultural activities.
Financial protection from the moment you book
- ABTA
- ATOL
- IATA
Managing safety on school trips
For your protection, NST's independently audited Safety Management System covers:
- 24-hour emergency cover
- Audited accommodation & transport
- Excursions & school visit assessment
- Group leader preview visits to assist with risk assessment planning
We're LOtC Council’s Quality Badge assured
The Department for Education advises schools to always look for the LOtC Quality Badge when choosing a school travel provider.
