Have you ever tried cross-country skiing? If you’re looking for deep peace and hushed silence, this is the perfect activity for you. It’s a well-rounded outdoor sport and the ideal way to combine intense, moderately fast physical exercise with the spectacular views of the Trentino’s forests and mountain peaks.
Here is a brief guide to the cross-country ski trails in Trentino. We recommend calling the various tourism promotion agencies—or, where available, the cross-country ski centers directly—to check trail conditions.
PAGANELLA
Andalo Life
Lake Andalo, just a short walk from the Winter Park, becomes the perfect setting for cross-country skiing in the winter, at the foot of Paganella, surrounded by nature and with the magnificent Brenta Dolomites in the background. At the Andalo Life Cross-Country Center, you’ll find trails for every skill level, groomed daily for both classic and skating styles (trails groomed daily). On Tuesdays and Fridays, the blue trail is lit until 9:00 p.m.
Cross-country ski rentals (available from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) and the ski school are operated by the Italian Ski School Dolomiti di Brenta 327 9921394 – 0461 585353 – info@scuolaitalianasci.com.
Season hours: Approximately from mid-December through March, daily from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., weather permitting. Cost: Daily adult admission starting at 8 euros; children ages 2–13, 5.50 euros.
Reservations are recommended (online). For more information, click HERE.
VAL DI FIEMME
Cross-Country Skiing in Lavazè
A center with 80 km of high-altitude cross-country ski trails, perfectly groomed by specialized staff using professional equipment, winding through sun-drenched clearings and beautiful mountain forests. Check HERE for trail openings. To have fun and improve your technique and balance, there’s the skicross park, a 500-meter course featuring parabolic turns, mogul runs, and constant changes in slope.
Available services: ample free parking, changing rooms with showers and lockers, ski rental with waxing service and base profiling, cross-country ski school, bars and restaurants—including some along the trails—and the super-fun Greta&Gummer playground (we talk about it HERE). Info: 0462 230447
Lago di Tesero Cross-Country Ski Center
At this resort, from December through mid-March, skiers can enjoy a loop of about 3.5 kilometers, from which three additional shorter trails and a beginner’s area are carved out. The trails are groomed regularly every day. The connection to the Marcialonga trail provides access to more than 8 km of nearly flat terrain, both toward Predazzo and in the opposite direction, toward Molina di Fiemme.
The Lago di Tesero Sports Center also features an outdoor ice rink, a well-stocked rental shop, showers, restrooms, and locker rooms, waxing rooms, and a restaurant, as well as a large free parking lot. Info: 0462 814064
BONDONE
Viote Cross-Country Ski Center
It offers 35 kilometers of trails that wind through the beautiful, sun-drenched valley at the foot of the Tre Cime del Monte Bondone. There are loop trails of varying difficulty, groomed for both freestyle and classic skiing, that wind through the lush alpine vegetation characteristic of this area. It is part of the SuperNordicSkipass circuit.
There are numerous amenities available, including showers and changing rooms, parking, a restaurant, a bar, a playground, daily trail grooming, first aid services, signage, a ski waxing service, and a backpack storage room with lockers. Rental and retail services for cross-country skis, snowshoes, and Nordic walking equipment.
Info: Viote Italian Cross-Country Ski School, 0461 948105.
VAL DI FASSA
Moena Cross-Country Ski Center
The center is located at the San Pellegrino Pass and is a true hub for cross-country skiing, offering 18 kilometers of trails organized into loops of varying difficulty, at altitudes ranging from 1,900 to 2,500 meters. The trails are always perfectly groomed and prepared for both classic and skate skiing. Open starting in December.
Facilities include ski waxing, equipment rental, a bar, and parking. The resort is a member of the SuperNordicSkipassnetwork. Info: 329 3179158
Canazei Cross-Country Ski Center
In Canazei, at the ski school, you can book private lessons and rent equipment, with storage available if needed. These are easy slopes, with gentle bumps and slight inclines that aren’t too strenuous, allowing you to enjoy the fantastic views of Sella, Pordoi, and Gran Vernel. You can head toward Alba di Canazei or glide toward Campitello, following the Marcialonga trail. Open from December 10 to March 19. Info: 0462 609600
Mazzin-Campitello Cross-Country Ski Area
The 17 kilometers of trails are organized into loops that present no particular obstacles or elevation changes; they are always perfectly groomed and wind through an open, sunny area. Ideal for beginners or anyone looking to take a leisurely ski hike. The trails are accessible free of charge from the village. Info: 0462 609620 – website
BRENTONICO
San Giacomo Cross-Country Ski Center
Here you can learn Nordic skiing or refine your technique on five trails of varying difficulty, ranging from an easy loop for beginners to competitive trails. Three evenings a week, you can ski at night: Tuesdays from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Wednesdays from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Fridays from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Daily rates start at 4 euros.
For ski lessons, contact the Ski School: 0464 391506; for equipment rental: 377 3836269. More info HERE.
VAL DI SOLE AND RABBI
Passo Tonale, Vermiglio, Cogolo, Ossana, Mezzana, Commezzadura, Rabbi: In these towns, cross-country skiing enthusiasts can find groomed trails totaling about 45 kilometers, and some of them also offer waxing stations, ski rentals, changing rooms, as well as refreshment stops, cross-country ski schools, and specialized instructors.
Vermiglio Cross-Country Ski Center
A total of 20 kilometers of slopes in the Volpaia Stavél Velon area, with trails of three difficulty levels, suitable for both beginners and those who want to practice this sport at a competitive level. Available amenities: equipment rental, night lighting, locker rooms and restrooms, a ski school, and refreshments. Admission fee applies.
It also features a biathlon shooting range: the facility consists of twelve 10-meter shooting stations (for the younger age groups) and three 50-meter shooting stations for .22-caliber rifles (for training). Info: 0463 758200.
Rabbi Cross-Country Ski Center
A 5-kilometer trail with varying levels of difficulty, illuminated for night skiing, with equipment rental and free admission. Info: 0463 985048.
Cogolo Cross-Country Ski Center
3 kilometers of easy trails, suitable for beginners, in the Stelvio National Park. Free admission and equipment rental available. Info: 0463 754345.
Commezzadura Cross-Country Ski Trail
The cross-country ski trail runs between Daolasa and Piano, with two loops suitable for all types of skiers. Amenities: night lighting, refreshments, changing rooms and restrooms, equipment rental, and free admission. Info: 0463 974840
Ossana Cross-Country Ski Trail
A cross-country ski trail between the towns of Ossana and Pellizzano, totaling 5 kilometers with varying levels of difficulty. Free admission. Info: 333 6066502
PRIMIERO
In Primiero, there are as many as 30 kilometers of trails and cross-country ski centers equipped with perfectly groomed trails, and in San Martino di Castrozza and at the Imer cross-country ski center, you can even ski at night.
Passo Cereda Cross-Country Ski Center
Located 10 kilometers from Fiera di Primiero, the trails are organized into loops of varying lengths and difficulty levels, some of which are very technical and challenging and certified for national and international competitions. The cross-country ski center features changing rooms, showers, and a waxing room. Programmed snowmaking is available. Info: 0439.65187 or 348.6945164. Ski School: 0439.65030 – info@usprimiero.com
Admission fee: €5.00 per day (free for children 10 and under).
San Martino Cross-Country Ski Center
It is located partly within the Prà delle Nasse biotope, in an area of great natural beauty characterized by alder trees and frozen streams. There are three trails available, each with different levels of difficulty. Artificial snow is provided on the easy/medium trail. Costs: €8.00 for adults, free for children 0–12 years old. Rental: €13.00 for a full set of equipment (for both adults and children). Info: 389 0934023
Imer Cross-Country Ski Center
New cross-country ski trail in the “Peze” area, about 1 kilometer from the center of Imèr toward Mount Vederna. A loop-shaped beginner’s trail of about 600 meters, with no significant elevation change. For more experienced skiers, there are two additional loop trails measuring 2,200 m and 2,800 m in length. The trail is lit at night, and equipment can be rented in the town center. Info: 0439 68182. Daily admission fee: 4.00 euros; free for children 10 and under. Additional pricing HERE.
Calaita Cross-Country Ski Center
An easy trail that winds through the basin of Lake Calaita, in the Vanoi Valley, 15 kilometers from Fiera di Primiero. The 8-kilometer trail offers unparalleled views of Cimon della Pala, with various loops that wind through flat meadows or along gentle slopes. Access to the trail is free and open to the public. Info: 0439 719395 – Ski School: 338 5425545
Passo Rolle Cross-Country Trail
A cross-country ski trail with a 2-kilometer loop at the foot of Cimon della Pala.
CAMPIGLIO
Campo Carlo Magno Cross-Country Ski Trail
22 kilometers of trails divided into 4 routes of varying difficulty, open since December. There is also the Malghette Cross-Country Ski School (offering cross-country skiing lessons and snowshoe excursions), equipment rental for skis, snowshoes, bobsleds, and lounge chairs, a small shop with technical cross-country skiing gear, and changing rooms with restrooms and showers. Bar and Restaurant (dinner by reservation). Paid parking adjacent to the trail. Info: 0465 441633
Carisolo Cross-Country Ski Trail
A 5-kilometer trail in a single loop with artificial snow, located southwest of Carisolo. Night lighting on the 1.5-kilometer section of the trail. Free admission to the trail. Equipment rental available. Info: 0465 447501
Le Brume Cross-Country Ski Center
Le Brume is the cross-country ski trail in the Valle del Chiese, in the Valle di Daone. With a total length of 5 kilometers, an average width of 4 meters, and an average gradient of 2.6%, this trail is groomed for the freestyle technique.
Seasonal equipment can be reserved by calling 351-7641437 or via WhatsApp message. Pickup is at the SAT office in Daone from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (while supplies last). Equipment must be returned at the end of the season. Rented equipment must be used primarily on the Brüme cross-country ski trail in the Daone Valley. Info:Valle del Chiese Tourist Consortium 0465 901217 –0465 900334
VAL DI NON
Predaia Plateau Cross-Country Ski Trail
Cross-country ski loop in Predaia (medium difficulty—route length approximately 5 kilometers) at the summit of Belvedere. Starting point: Solarium Predaia at the Predaia Plateau ski lifts. You can go snowshoeing along the ski slopes, taking care not to step on the trail reserved for cross-country skiers. Info: “Solarium Predaia” Bar & Restaurant 0463463015.
Regole Cross-Country Ski Center – Paradiso
The trail is 12 kilometers long, with 2-, 5-, and 8-kilometer loops starting from Regole di Malosco. These loops are of medium-to-low difficulty and wind through picturesque wooded areas and meadows at an average elevation of 1,350 meters.
The first part of the loop is flat, and the second part is a bit more undulating, with a few small sets of bumps. Admission is free. You can drive to the Regole di Malosco parking lots, where parking is free. Ski School segreteria@joyvaldinonalps.it 0471 632159.
You might also be interested in the toboggan runs—click HERE.