Sappada is a ski resort in the Northern Alps massif, in Carnia, Friuli, Italy 🇮🇹. The ski area covers 15 km of runs between 1,223 m and 2,000 m, served by 9 lifts. Day lift pass €44 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 run breakdown is given as a percentage of the kilometres of each difficulty level. Sappada is a village with German-speaking traditions at the foot of the Dolomites, moved from Veneto to Friuli in 2017. Its 15 km ski area is complemented by a well-regarded cross-country skiing network.
- German-speaking village tradition
- Close to the Dolomites
- Renowned cross-country skiing
Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability
Sappada is a low-key resort on a modest scale: 15 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. Sappada's family reputation is well deserved: 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. Sappada's altitude (1,223 m at the bottom, 2,000 m at the top) helps it keep decent snow cover in midwinter. January and February are the most reliable months; in December and March, it's best to check conditions before finalising a booking. At €44, the day lift pass places Sappada among the mid-range resorts on budget: neither cheap nor exorbitant. The quality of the ski area and its facilities justifies the price for most skiers. In short: Sappada doesn't rival the giants of skiing, 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.
