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3.4 ⭐
⛷ Northern Alps

Zoncolan

📍 Carnia, Friuli, Italy 🇮🇹
Local costs €€€€€
Illustrative photo
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Ski area overview
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Green
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37%
Blue
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46%
Red
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17%
Black
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100
Number of runs
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24 km
Skiable runs
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900m
Village altitude
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1,970m
Summit
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11
Lifts
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44€
Lift pass / day *
🛒 Cost of living on site
Affordable (4/10) · SnowFinder index from € (cheapest) to €€€€€ (most expensive)
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Practical information

Zoncolan is a ski resort in the Northern Alps range, in Carnia, Friuli, Italy 🇮🇹. The ski area spans 24 km of runs between 900 m and 1,970 m, served by 11 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.

About Zoncolan

The run breakdown is shown as a percentage of the kilometres for each difficulty level. Zoncolan, between Ravascletto and Sutrio, is famous among cyclists for one of the toughest climbs on the Giro d'Italia. In winter, its 24 km ski area is one of the most complete in Friuli.

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  • Mythical Giro climb
  • Most complete ski area in Friuli
  • Freeride
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
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
Who is it for?
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Families
Perfect for introducing children to skiing
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Nature lovers
Authenticity and unspoilt surroundings
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Intermediate skiers
A good choice of blue and red runs
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 Zoncolan

Zoncolan is a small, low-key resort — 24 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. Zoncolan'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 getting children started on skiing. Zoncolan's moderate altitude — base at 900 m, summit at 1,970 m — makes it sensitive to climate variations. January and February remain the most reliable months for optimal snow cover. Outside this window, checking snow reports before leaving is strongly advised. The 44€ day lift pass places Zoncolan among the mid-range resorts on price: neither cheap nor exorbitant. The quality of the ski area and facilities justifies the price for most skiers. In short: Zoncolan doesn't rival the giants of skiing, and doesn't claim to. It's an honest destination, often underrated, that deserves to be (re)discovered.

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

❄️ Snow depth right now (resort altitude)
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Avg. this month
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Annual avg.
90
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📍 Village (900 m) vs Summit (1,970 m)
🏘 In the village
Snow cover varies from year to year: check before you go.
⛰ At the summit
Conditions vary depending on the winter.
🌨 Snowfall forecast – 5 days
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📊 Snow reliability
Best time to go
January only
Overall reliability
Average ●○○
Base altitude
900 m ⚠️
Peak-season snow depth
90 cm avg.

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.

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