Val di Fiemme is a ski resort in Italy with 50 km of pistes and 19 lifts. Skiing reaches up to 2,250 m above sea level and the village sits at 1,000 m. Accommodation with lift pass included can be booked directly, you arrange your own travel there.
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Val di Fiemme is a broad, sunny valley in Trentino best known as one of the world's leading destinations for cross-country skiing. The valley regularly hosts the Nordic World Championships and the Tour de Ski, boasting a world-class trail network. But Val di Fiemme also offers excellent alpine skiing, particularly for families and those seeking a relaxed, genuinely Italian valley experience.
The two main alpine areas are Alpe Cermis above Cavalese and Ski Center Latemar near Predazzo-Pampeago. Together they offer around 110 kilometres of pistes across a range of difficulty levels. The Dolomiti Superski pass gives access to the entire vast network for those wanting to explore further afield.
The valley's charm lies in its authentic character. The villages of Cavalese, Predazzo and Tesero are lively local communities with markets, historic churches and restaurants serving traditional Trentino food with pride. Tourism doesn't dominate here, rather it's genuine Italian life, giving visitors a real cultural experience.
For families, Val di Fiemme is one of the best choices in the Dolomites. Prices are low, the pistes are family-friendly, and there are plenty of activities beyond alpine skiing, including cross-country skiing, ice skating and visits to the local spa facilities.
Ready to book a ski holiday in Val di Fiemme? Find accommodation with lift pass included in the price. You arrange your own travel there.
The lift pass included covers the ski area at Val di Fiemme. The offer at the tour operator states which pass is included. Regional passes covering several ski areas are bought locally.
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Val di Fiemme is one of the world's most renowned cross-country skiing meccas and has repeatedly hosted the Tour de Ski and the Nordic World Championships, with the steep final climb up to Alpe Cermis having become the competition's most dreaded finish.
5 tips about Val di Fiemme
- Best for families Ski Center Latemar at Predazzo-Pampeago has calmer, open pistes that suit beginners and children, while Alpe Cermis offers slightly more varied terrain when the family fancies a challenge.
- Make the most of the big pass With a Dolomiti Superski pass you can switch easily between Val di Fiemme's 50 km of pistes and the neighbouring areas, giving you considerably more skiing for the same lift pass.
- Stay high up As the village sits at just 1,000 metres while the peaks reach 2,250 metres, it is wise to spend the day skiing in the higher parts of the system for the best conditions.
- Travel outside the holidays Prices for accommodation with a lift pass are considerably lower if you avoid the Italian and international half-term holidays, which makes the valley a good-value option in low season.
- Try the cross-country trails With over 150 km of world-class groomed cross-country trails, it is worth devoting a day or two to classic or skate skiing in the very valley that hosts the Tour de Ski.
Pistes and lifts in Val di Fiemme
Val di Fiemme offers alpine skiing across two main areas: Alpe Cermis (above Cavalese) and Ski Center Latemar (Predazzo-Pampeago), which together form part of the Val di Fiemme-Obereggen network of 110km of pistes. The slopes range from around 1,000 metres up to 2,250 metres.
Alpe Cermis is the larger area with varied terrain, from wide beginner slopes to technical runs through the forest. Ski Center Latemar sits higher up, with views towards the Latemar massif and excellent cruising runs. For cross-country skiers, the valley offers over 150km of world-class groomed trails.
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Snow reliability in Val di Fiemme
Val di Fiemme is not classed as a snow-sure area, which is partly explained by the fact that the village lies relatively low, at around 1,000 metres. The snow cover here can be vulnerable during mild spells, particularly at the start and end of the season.
The alpine pistes do, however, reach up to 2,250 metres, which means far more reliable conditions higher up in the system. Anyone wanting to maximise snow quality should therefore prioritise skiing in the upper sections of Alpe Cermis and Ski Center Latemar.
Best time to travel to Val di Fiemme
The best time for skiing in Val di Fiemme is from January to mid-March. January brings the quietest slopes and the best prices. February is high season, coinciding with half-term holidays and a fuller programme of activities. For cross-country skiers, the period around the Tour de Ski (New Year to early January) is a special experience, when the world's best cross-country skiers race through the valley.
Will there be lift queues in Val di Fiemme?
The Alpe Cermis sector at Val di Fiemme carries 13,300 people an hour across 7 lifts. 6 of the 7 lifts are gondolas, cable cars or high-speed chairlifts, the kind that clear a queue quickly. The fastest lifts carry up to 2,400 people an hour, for example Doss dei Laresi-Cermis. Per kilometre of piste there is less lift capacity than at an average resort on this site, so a busy week is felt more clearly here. The queue you actually notice is almost always down in the valley between eight and half past nine. If you are on the lift before eight you avoid it.
When is Val di Fiemme busiest?
How busy the slopes get is not decided by the English half term but by when the Italians are on holiday. These are the weeks that fill Val di Fiemme in the 2026/2027 season.
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Italy: Italy has no national ski holiday. Instead it is Carnevale that fills the resorts, when Italians take their settimana bianca.
24 January to 9 February: Carnevale, with carnival Sunday on 7 February and Shrove Tuesday on the 9th - England: The English February half term is 15 to 19 February 2027 for most councils, with a few areas breaking up a week earlier. The Easter holidays run from 26 March to 9 April.
8 to 12 February: half term in a few council areas, for example Hull
15 to 19 February: half term in most of England, including London, the Midlands and the North
26 March to 9 April: Easter holidays for most English schools - Easter holidays: Easter 2027 is early, on 28 March. Austria and Germany take their holidays around the weekend, while the French holidays fall after Easter, in April.
20 to 29 March: the whole of Austria, all states at the same time
22 March to 3 April: most German states, including Bavaria, Hesse and North Rhine-Westphalia
3 April to 3 May: the French zones, which fall after Easter 2027 and only affect the highest resorts - Long weekends: Long weekends fill the slopes with day visitors from the nearest cities, even when no schools are on holiday.
26 December to 3 January: Christmas and New Year, the most expensive period of the year
6 January: Epiphany, a public holiday in Austria, Italy and parts of Switzerland
27 to 29 March: the Easter weekend. Easter Monday is a public holiday across the Alps, but Good Friday is a working day in Austria, Italy and France
1 to 2 May: May Day, a public holiday across the Alps
After Shrove Tuesday things calm down quickly. The second half of February and March offer both lower prices and plenty of room on the slopes.
Major events in Val di Fiemme
- World Cup in neighbouring Val di Fassa, 9 to 10 January 2027. The women's speed events are decided in Val di Fassa, a short trip away. A good excursion without affecting your own skiing.
Opening and closing dates are typical values derived from altitude, not confirmed dates for this season. Check the resort's own website before booking.
Who will you share the slopes with in Val di Fiemme?
1,070,240 overnight stays over the whole of 2024. Tap a country or a segment of the circle to highlight it.
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Italians
60.5%
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Czechs
11.1%
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3
Poles
8.8%
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Germans
7.4%
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5
Belgians
1.4%
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British
1.2%
- 7 Others 9.6%
Source: ISPAT, the Trentino statistics institute. The figures cover the tourist area Val di Fiemme, not just the village, and hotel nights only. The whole year, not just winter.
Snow right now. There is no snow cover in the valley or at the top right now. The figures are modelled by Open-Meteo, not measured by the lift company, and were fetched 15 October 2026 at 20:24.
The lift pass included. The stay comes with the Val di Fiemme - Obereggen lift pass, which covers 123 km of piste. The pass is worth around €486.
How to get to Val di Fiemme
You arrange your own travel: we sell the stay, not the transport. Here are the three ways people get to Val di Fiemme, so you can pick the one that suits you.
By air. The nearest airport is Innsbruck (INN). Pure flying time from London is around 2 hours, and from there it is 2 hours on to Val di Fiemme. You can cover the last stretch in one of two ways:
- Private transfer. A private driver meets you in the arrivals hall and drives straight to your accommodation with no stops. The price is per car, not per person, ski boxes can be booked in advance, and the driver waits even if the flight is late.
- Hire car at the airport. With SmartCarRental you collect the car in the arrivals hall. That gets you to the neighbouring villages on the same lift pass, lets you shop at valley prices rather than resort prices, and frees you from transfer timetables. Winter tyres are standard at Alpine desks.
By car. Many drive. Taking the Eurotunnel from Folkestone and arriving at Calais, it's roughly 1,218 km to Val di Fiemme, around 13.3 hours of pure driving time through France. Remember that studded tyres are banned in France and Germany.
Last-minute deals in Val di Fiemme
Last-minute offers, that is late dates the operator still wants to fill, appear from January onwards. Once the season is under way we will show them here on this page.
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Accommodation with lift pass in Val di Fiemme ›Frequently asked questions about Val di Fiemme
Val di Fiemme is internationally renowned for its cross-country skiing, with over 150km of trails to World Championship standard. But the valley also offers 110km of alpine pistes across two good ski areas. For families wanting to try both alpine and cross-country skiing, Val di Fiemme is perfect.
The Tour de Ski is an annual international cross-country skiing competition that concludes in Val di Fiemme with a dramatic final stage up the Alpe Cermis slope. The event takes place in early January and is free to watch. The atmosphere is fantastic, with thousands of enthusiastic spectators.
Yes, both Alpe Cermis and Ski Center Latemar are part of the Dolomiti Superski pass, which gives access to 1,200km of pistes across the entire Dolomites region. It's possible to take day trips to Canazei, Val Gardena and other well-known Dolomite resorts.
The most popular places to stay are Cavalese, Predazzo and Tesero. These are lively local communities with markets, historic churches and restaurants serving traditional Trentino food, all conveniently located near both alpine areas.
