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Bardonecchia resort profile
Piemonte · Italy · 1312–2800 m
Altitude1312-2800 m
Vertical drop1488 m
Slopes100 km
Lifts22
- Altitude1312 mRegionOlympic Games 2006StatePiemonteCountryItaly
Bardonecchia ski area
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Bardonecchia is part of this ski area.
Terrain and lift totals on this page refer to the complete ski area rather than only the resort centre.
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Mountain rangeOlimpiche GebirgeVertical drop1312 - 2800 metersDescent1488 metersMountain(s)Jafferau 2692m
Punta della Mulattiera 2433m
Scale and terrain across the full ski area, not only Bardonecchia.
This profile covers the Bardonecchia ski area. Across the full ski area, the profile combines 100 km of slopes, 1312-2800 m altitude, 22 lifts. Beginner terrain is the largest difficulty share at about 54%.
Ski areaAltitude range1312–2800 m97% confidenceSki areaTerrain mix100 km slopes97% confidenceSki areaLift network22 lifts97% confidence
Large ski areaHigh-alpine terrainStrong vertical
Ski-area scale
100 km. An extensive slope network offers broad terrain choice for a longer stay.
Terrain character
The terrain is clearly weighted toward beginner skiing. The largest share is about 54%.
Vertical range, lift access and terrain value.
High-alpine resilienceStrong vertical rangeBelow-average snow rating
Altitude resilience
The high-alpine top elevation is a structural advantage for retaining colder snow, although exposure can increase wind and visibility sensitivity. The 1488 m vertical range also creates meaningful temperature and snow-quality differences from valley to summit.
Lift infrastructure
About 4.5 slope km per lift indicates a broadly balanced lift-to-terrain ratio. Published hourly capacity is 32,800 persons, about 1491 persons/hour per lift and 328 per slope kilometre. The lift system totals 20.3 km, averaging about 0.9 km of lift line per lift.
Ski slopes
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Terrain size and difficulty distribution across Bardonecchia.
This ski area is clearly oriented toward beginner skiers. The displayed kilometre shares describe the full ski area rather than only the current resort base.
Manageable terrain scaleBeginner terrain focusSlopes3 ski slopesTotal100 kmBlue54 km54%Red38 km38%Black8 km8%Ski routes4 kmLoipes21 km
Ski lifts
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Lift mix, access density and published capacity across Bardonecchia.
The ski area has 22 lifts. Chairlift is the largest published category at 10. Chairlifts and gondolas account for about 65% of the published lift-type breakdown. Type is not published for 5 lifts. The network provides about 4.5 slope km per lift.
Chairlift 10Gondola 1T-bar / platter 6Type not published 5
Ski pass
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Published ticket prices and terrain-adjusted value.
Published ticket prices are shown alongside terrain-adjusted value.
Ticket Price Price/km 6-day adult €226 €2.26/km
Altitude
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Share of mapped ski terrain by elevation band.
The mapped terrain is entirely above 1,000 m and is predominantly above 2,000 m. This generally supports colder snow retention and reduces dependence on vulnerable low-elevation return terrain.
High-elevation majorityNo low terrainLargest share: High (≤3000m)Intermediate (≤2000m)31%High (≤3000m)69%
Slope angle
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Share of mapped terrain by slope-angle class.
Only about 7% is classified in steeper angle groups; roughly 93% is moderate or gentler. The mapped angle profile is predominantly non-technical, with limited need for expert-level technique.
Mostly moderate anglesLargest share: Moderate or gentlerModerate or gentler93%Bit steep5%Steep1%Very steep1%
Orientation
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Aspect distribution and its likely influence on sun and snow retention.
West-facing terrain is prominent, increasing afternoon sun exposure. Surface quality may therefore change more noticeably later in the ski day.
Afternoon-sun exposureSun-exposed majorityLargest share: WestNorth11%West88%
The skiing is spread over three areas - Melezet, Jafferau and Campo Smith, the main area where the base facilities are located. The resort itself is at 1312m with the skiing extending up to 2750m at..
Address
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AddressConsorzio Turismo Bardonecchia Piazza de Gasperi, 1/A 10052 Bardonecchia ItalyPlaceBardonecchia Piemonte Italy
Contact
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Websitevacanzebardonecchia.it
What makes this resort different
Family progression base
Mountain character
Bardonecchia is best understood as a family progression base: easier terrain, moderate gradients and usable access make progression the strongest structural story.
54% blue pistes
93% moderate/gentler terrain
The trade-off
Progression-focused trips where easier and moderate terrain form a large part of the usable mountain.
Advanced skiers seeking a strongly technical profile may find the terrain mix less distinctive.
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