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3.4 ⭐
⛷ Northern Alps

Schwemmalm

📍 Val d'Ultimo, South Tyrol, Italy 🇮🇹
Local costs €€€€€
Illustrative photo
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Ski area overview
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Green
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23%
Blue
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56%
Red
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21%
Black
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100
Number of runs
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27 km
Skiable runs
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1,505m
Village altitude
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2,625m
Summit
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8
Lifts
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56€
Lift pass / day *
🛒 Cost of living on site
Medium (5/10) · SnowFinder index from € (cheapest) to €€€€€ (most expensive)
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Practical information

Schwemmalm is a ski resort in the Northern Alps range, in Val d'Ultimo, South Tyrol, Italy 🇮🇹. The ski area spans 27 km of runs between 1,505 m and 2,625 m, served by 8 lifts. Day lift pass 56€ 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.

About Schwemmalm

The breakdown of runs is given as a percentage of the kilometres for each difficulty level. Schwemmalm dominates the Val d'Ultimo (Ultental), a very traditional valley near Merano.

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  • Unspoilt valley
  • Near Merano
  • Varied runs
Atmosphere & character
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Family
Facilities designed for children, gentle runs
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Nature
Wild setting, authenticity, away from the big crowds
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Technical
Recommended levels
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Beginner
Wide green and blue runs, accessible ski schools
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Intermediate
A good choice of varied blue and red runs
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Advanced
Demanding red runs and plenty of black runs
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Expert
Technical terrain, off-piste and steep slopes
Who is it for?
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Families
Perfect for introducing children to skiing
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Riders & experts
Technical terrain and off-piste
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Nature lovers
Authenticity and unspoilt surroundings
Best time to ski
December
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January
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February
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March
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April
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Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability

✍️ Our verdict on Schwemmalm

Schwemmalm is a small, low-key resort: 27 km of runs for an intimate skiing experience, far from the bustle of the big resorts. It's here that people come for calm, authenticity and no queues at the lifts. Schwemmalm's family reputation is well earned: 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 learning to ski with children. With a summit at 2,625 m and a village at 1,505 m, Schwemmalm's snow reliability is generally dependable from January to the end of March. A few exceptionally mild winters can cause tension early in the season, but the situation recovers quickly once serious snowfalls arrive. The budget for a stay in Schwemmalm is clearly high: 56€ 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: Schwemmalm doesn't rival the giants of skiing and doesn't pretend to. It's an honest, often underrated destination that deserves to be (re)discovered.

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❄️ Weather in Schwemmalm
Current conditions & 5-day forecast
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Source: Open-Meteo.com · Data updated in real time

❄️ Snow depth right now (resort altitude)
Currently
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Avg. this month
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Annual avg.
130
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📍 Village (1,505 m) vs Summit (2,625 m)
🏘 In the village
Good snow cover from January to March on average.
⛰ At the summit
Good-quality snow from December to April.
🌨 Snowfall forecast – 5 days
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📊 Snow reliability
Best time to go
Jan → Mar ✓
Overall reliability
Excellent ●●●
Base altitude
1,505 m ✓
Peak-season snow depth
130 cm avg.

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.

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