Rosskopf is a ski resort in the Northern Alps massif, in Vipiteno, South Tyrol, Italy 🇮🇹. The ski area spreads over 20 km of runs between 960 m and 2,120 m, served by 3 lifts. Day lift pass 61€ 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.
Piste breakdown is given as a percentage of kilometres for each difficulty level. Rosskopf (Monte Cavallo) overlooks Vipiteno (Sterzing), reachable by gondola from the town.
- Above Vipiteno
- Night skiing
- Long sledging run
Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability
Rosskopf is a low-key resort on a modest scale: 20 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. Rosskopf's family reputation is well deserved: dedicated beginner areas, well-groomed green runs and a friendly atmosphere at the foot of the lifts. It's one of the most reassuring resorts in the Northern Alps for laying the foundations of skiing with children. Rosskopf's altitude (960 m at the base, 2,120 m at the top) helps it keep a decent snow cover through mid-winter. January and February are the most reliable months; in December and March, it's best to check conditions before finalising a booking. The budget for a stay in Rosskopf is clearly high: 61€ for a day lift pass, plus accommodation and mountain restaurants among the most expensive in the Alps. It's the price of excellence, but be aware of it before you set off. In short: Rosskopf doesn't compete with the ski giants, and doesn't pretend to. It's an honest destination, often underrated, that deserves to be (re)discovered.
Source: Open-Meteo.com · Data updated in real time
Above 2,000 m, snow is generally guaranteed from mid-December to late March. Real-time data: Open-Meteo (weather model). Monthly averages: estimates based on the resort's historical data.
