Mottarone is a ski resort in the Northern Alps range, in Lake Maggiore, Piedmont, Italy 🇮🇹. The ski area stretches over 18 km of runs between 1,305 m and 1,491 m, served by 6 lifts. Day lift pass €38 per adult.
* Price per adult for 1 day, public high-season rate. Reduced rates (online purchase, outside school holidays, families, children, seniors) are generally offered by the resort.
The distribution of runs is given as a percentage of the kilometres for each difficulty. Mottarone rises between Lake Maggiore and Lake Orta. Its 18 km ski area offers views over the lakes and the Alpine chain.
- Between two lakes
- Views of the Alps
- Close to Stresa
Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability
Mottarone is a modestly sized, low-key resort — 18 km of runs for an intimate skiing experience, far from the bustle of the big resorts. This is where people come for calm, authenticity and no queues at the lifts. Mottarone's family reputation is well earned: dedicated beginner areas, well-groomed green runs and a friendly atmosphere at the foot of the lifts. It is one of the most reassuring resorts in the Northern Alps for laying the foundations of skiing with children. Mottarone's modest altitude — start at 1,305 m, summit at 1,491 m — makes it sensitive to climate variations. January and February remain the safest months for optimal snow cover. Outside this window, checking snow reports before setting off is strongly advised. At €38 for a day pass, Mottarone sits among the intermediate resorts on budget — neither cheap nor exorbitant. The quality of the ski area and its facilities justifies this price for most skiers. In short: Mottarone does not rival the giants of skiing, and does not pretend to. It is an honest destination, often underrated, that deserves to be (re)discovered.
Source: Open-Meteo.com · Data updated in real time
The moderate altitude makes snow cover sensitive to climate variations. Favour January–February. Real-time data: Open-Meteo (weather model). Monthly averages: estimates based on the resort's historical data.
