Pinzolo is a commune located in northeastern Italy. It belongs to the administrative center of Trento. From Rome, the capital of Italy, Pinzolo is located at a distance of 624 km. The nearest large city is Verona, located 150 km from the village.

The village is located in the Dolomites, in the center of the Adamello-Brenta Natural Park, at an altitude of 785 m above sea level. It is the largest town in the Val Rendena valley, which separates the Adamello and Brenta mountain ranges. There is only one mountain directly next to it. This is Doss de Sabion, 2100 m high. From its top, a magnificent view of the surroundings opens up and the neighboring resort of Madonna di Campiglio is clearly visible.

It is smaller in size than the Madonna di Campiglio ski resort, located fifteen minutes away, but the skiing area here is more spacious. At the same time, prices are cheaper, and the town itself is quieter and calmer.

There is another resort of Carisolo near the commune. They are separated from each other by the Fiume Sarcia di Campiglio river, and the settlements are connected by a bridge. That is why, walking through one settlement, you can imperceptibly find yourself in another.

Climate and weather

The Dolomites are interesting at any time of the year. When planning a trip, you need to keep in mind that the rain is heaviest in June and July: precipitation falls almost every day. However, this does not mean that it rains 24 hours a day: despite frequent showers, there are 24 sunny days in July. The least precipitation is in December, January and March: 3-4 days a month.

It is cold in the mountains at night even in summer, so you must definitely take warm clothes with you.

Features

This is a small but very cozy and comfortable resort, located in the shadow of the respectable and famous Madonna di Campiglio, from which it is separated by only 14 kilometers. A miniature charming provincial village with an area of less than seventy kilometers is surrounded on all sides by majestic snow-capped peaks with magnificent ski slopes of varying degrees of difficulty. One of the features of the local slopes is the almost complete absence of trees, so the descents from them are more comfortable and safe, although not so exciting. However, the search for difficulties is more likely the fate of professionals, and for intermediate skiers, for whom the ski complex is oriented, such conditions are simply not possible.

The maximum elevation difference in Pinzolo is 1,300 meters, with the lowest ski areas located at an altitude of 800 meters above sea level. The resort is in no way inferior to its famous neighbor in terms of the quality of the slopes, but the lifts are mostly old and their speed is noticeably lower than in Madonna di Campiglio. The best way to compare two “mountain skis” with each other is to buy a single “ski pass” for the entire skiing region. This not only increases the space for maneuver, but also allows skiers to enjoy the beautiful views of the Alpine expanses from different points of the cable car that connects Pinzolo and Madonna di Campiglio “by air”.

Ski slopes

Those wishing to ski can choose from two types of slopes. The first type is the tracks laid near the village. Their total length is 26 km. You can also ski on a larger area: the Pinzolo-Campiglio Express lift has connected several ski resorts, which has increased the skiing area to 150 km.

Trails near the resort

The following indicators are characteristic of the ski trails laid on the mountain near the village:

Total length: 26 km;
Total number: 16;
Length of easy tracks (blue): 3 km;
Number of easy tracks (blue): 5 slopes;
Length of medium difficulty tracks (red): 20 km;
Number of medium difficulty tracks (red): 8 slopes; Length of difficult (black) tracks: 3 km;
Number of difficult (black) tracks: 3 descents;
Total number of lifts: 10 pcs.;
Number of chairlifts – 7 pcs.;
Altitude of the starting station: 800 m above sea level;
Altitude of the final station: 2100 m above sea level

The ski tracks are located on the slope of the Doss de Sabion mountain. You can get to the top by contacting the cable car operator Funivie Pinzolo S. Spa, located at Via Bolognini, 84. It is not far from the church of St. Vigilio, but closer to the center.

You can climb to the easy tracks by two lifts. The slopes are located in the upper skiing area, at an altitude of between 2100 and 1.5 thousand m. But they are short, so if the level of medium difficulty is not yet suitable, it may be uncomfortable. In this case, it is better to go to Madonna di Campiglio for skiing. The vast majority of ski slopes are light red, they are well suited to those who are good at skiing. Trees are very rare here, so going down is very convenient. The longest track is DoloMitica: its length from the top of the mountain to the bottom station located in the village is 5750 m, the height difference is 1248 m.

Black slopes are intended only for professionals. They are short, but the slopes are very steep.

Real “pros” do not spoil the local slopes with their attention. There is only one track for them, Competition. It is almost 1,100 meters long with a height difference of 300 meters. Far from sky-high indicators for experts. However, it is here that the international youth competitions for the “Mickey Mouse Prize” are held every year, which are considered one of the most prestigious at this level. Other routes are suitable for the “lighter” version of the medium-difficulty trails. The most common of them are Nera Folgardia, a little less than two kilometers long, and Piscia delle Goli, similar in mileage and height difference (about 600 meters). Training slopes are located in the immediate vicinity of the village and have all the parameters necessary for beginners to successfully master their first skills. For snowboarders, there is an excellent fan park with a half-pipe. From the top of Doss de Sabione, a fabulous view of the surrounding landscapes opens, including the ancient fortress of Cima Tosa and the elite resort of Madonna di Campiglio. Another positive feature of Pinzolo is its small population. There are not as many people here as in the resorts of the Skirama Dolomiti region adjacent to it, so there are never queues for the lifts, and skiing is pleasant and safe.

Pinzolo ski resort, Italy

How get there

You need to make transfers to Pinzolo. First, you need to get to the nearest airport from the commune by plane or train. Then you can take a bus or order a taxi transfer.

The closest international airport is Aeroporto di Brescia. It is located in Montichiari. The distance between the cities is 130 km. It takes 2.5 hours by car.

There are two airports 150 km from the village. One of them is in Verona and has two names: Aeroporto di Verona-Villafranca or International Airport “V. Catullo”. The second airport is located in Bergamo Aeroporto di Bergamo-Orio al Serio. The road to the commune takes three hours by car.

The nearest train station to Pinzolo is in Trento. The bus station is located a few minutes walk away. The distance between the cities is 73 km. It takes an hour and a half by car or bus.

There are direct buses from Trento to the village.

Local transport

Since visiting Pinzolo also means getting to know its surroundings and the nearby towns (first of all, Madonna di Campiglio and Carisolo), it is necessary to know how and where to get there.

You can reach Carisolo on foot, crossing the bridge, or by bike. This town is also small and quiet, so it will not take much time to explore it. In summer, from July 2 to September 4, a small train runs between Pinzolo and Carisolo (€1).

In winter, it is better to get to the ski slopes by ski bus. This should be done even if you arrive in the commune by car. This will save you the nerves that will go into looking for a free parking space near the ski slopes, and will save money on a ticket. The absence of an unnecessary car with exhaust fumes also has a positive effect on the environment.

The ski bus runs every day from the end of December to the beginning of April from morning to evening. The price of a ticket for a day is €2, for 7 days – €10, for the entire season – €40. Children under eight years old can travel for free. You can buy a ticket at the hotel, tourist office, near the lifts or at points of sale.

Sights and entertainment

Territorially, Pinzolo is located in a very convenient location, just 195 kilometers from Milan, 160 from Verona and 110 from Brescia. Any of these cities is a real work of art, so enjoying the rapid descents from the mountain peaks, do not forget about the opportunity to visit one of them, devoting only one day to such a trip. Meanwhile, staying in Pinzolo also brings tourists a lot of pleasure. Despite the fact that this resort cannot be called the most popular in northern Italy, it has a magnetic charm and a special atmosphere that makes you feel mutual sympathy for it. Most tourists who come to this region prefer to relax in the elite and respectable Madonna di Campiglio, or in the more famous Val di Sole or Ponte di Legno. Nevertheless, Pinzolo also has its fans who come here every season from December to April to get a lot of pleasant impressions from skiing on the snowy slopes of this cozy ski resort.

As entertainment and ways to have fun, guests are offered numerous restaurants, pizzerias, bars, discos and shops for shopping enthusiasts. The local winter sports palace deserves special attention, where you can play curling or go ice skating. Relaxing treatments can be done in the SPA center, and those who wish can swim in the pool and go to the sauna. For curious tourists, the ancient churches located in different parts of the city are of considerable interest. The Disney Mountain Fun theme park in the town of Pra-Rodont is specially equipped for children. Young fans of alpine skiing can not only have fun there, riding down the hills, but also take a course in alpine skiing. Experienced specialists are involved in this process here, so the classes are always held in a relaxing atmosphere, fun and interesting.

Accommodation

Among the hotels here, three-star and four-star hotels predominate. All of them are of a fairly good level and have the necessary set of services.

Pinzolo is a tourist town. Therefore, the income of local residents here is completely dependent on tourists. That is why, despite its small size, there are many hotels and apartments here. True, there are no five-star hotels in the village. But there are several hotels with four and three stars.

All hotels sell ski passes, so there is no need to run around the commune in search of this opportunity. There is a place to store skis, lockers. Free high-quality Wi-Fi is provided. Parking at hotels is mostly free.

4 stars

The best reviews of four-star hotels were received by Hotel Cristina, Hotel Europeo and Beverly Hotel. For hotels of this class, the prices here are very good. Therefore, it is not surprising that young people prefer to stay here, and for entertainment they go to Madonna di Campiglio.

There are wellness centers here, as well as indoor swimming pools that work depending on the season, and rooms are equipped for people with disabilities. There are currency exchange offices.

3 stars

There are many three-star hotels in Pinzolo. Among them are Garni San Lorenzo, as well as Centro Pineta Family Hotel & Wellness, which houses the largest wellness center in the region.

There are also economical options: Hotel Binelli; Hotel Maffei; Garni San Lorenzo.

Cuisine

A special place in the life of Pinzolo is occupied by its restaurants. Pinzolo is a quiet town, so discos are rare here. For this you need to go to Madonna di Campiglio. As for Pinzolo, in the evening you can walk along the quiet streets, visit friends or visit a restaurant. And there are many of them here. Moreover, many tourists advise having breakfast in the hotel restaurant, and for lunch and dinner to choose more interesting establishments.

Cuisine in general is an integral part of the cultural traditions of Italy, and the dishes of its northern region have an exceptional charm. Among the pizzerias of the resort, La Botta deserves special attention, where guests are invited to taste all kinds of pizzas with different ingredients for every taste. Children are given a separate menu. The Casa Al Campo farm is distinguished by a large number of dishes from natural and fresh products. To visit here is to feel the spirit of provincial Italy. Something similar can be experienced in the Magnabo restaurant, where visitors are offered traditional Italian dishes made from vegetables, fruits and meat. In each of these establishments, a tourist will fully satisfy his hunger, since economy in cooking is unknown to Italians and for the cost of one of them, visitors usually get at least one and a half.