San Candido – Baranci is a ski resort in the Northern Alps, in Alta Pusteria, South Tyrol, Italy 🇮🇹. The ski area covers 13 km of runs between 1,175 m and 1,610 m, served by 5 lifts. Day lift pass €63 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 breakdown of runs is given as a percentage of the kilometres for each difficulty level. The Baranci towers above San Candido (Innichen), in the upper Val Pusteria. Its small, easy ski area complements the neighbouring 3 Zinnen.
- Close to the 3 Zinnen
- Easy runs
- Historic village
Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability
San Candido – Baranci is a modest, low-key resort — 13 km of runs for an intimate skiing experience, far from the bustle of the big resorts. This is where you come for calm, authenticity and no queues at the lifts. San Candido – Baranci's reputation as a family resort 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. The moderate altitude of San Candido – Baranci — starting at 1,175 m, with the summit at 1,610 m — makes it sensitive to climatic variations. January and February remain the most reliable months for optimal snow cover. Outside this window, checking the snow reports before setting off is strongly advised. The budget for a stay at San Candido – Baranci is clearly high: €63 for a day lift pass, plus accommodation and mountain restaurants that are among the most expensive in the Alps. It is the price of excellence — but you should be aware of it before you go. In short: San Candido – Baranci 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
At this altitude, snow reliability depends on the conditions of the year. Check the state of the runs before you leave. Real-time data: Open-Meteo (weather model). Monthly averages: estimates based on the resort's historical data.
