San Pellegrino Ski Resort extends across both sides of Passo San Pellegrino between Moena in Trentino and Falcade in Belluno. Though this Dolomiti Superski resort is made-up of two areas–San Pellegrino and Alpe Lusia–they are not interlinked. Practically speaking, it makes sense to dedicate a day to San Pellegrino and another day to Alpe Lusia.
I skied San Pellegrino in early April. Conditions were excellent in the morning, though, as is typical for spring skiing, they turned quite slushy by the afternoon. For me, one day was sufficient to see the whole area. While San Pellegrino makes for a pleasant day trip from Val di Fassa, it’s probably not worth dedicating an entire ski trip solely to that area.
- Where: Trentino and Belluno, Italy
- Ski Resort Size: 67.5 km of ski slopes
- Ski Lifts: 14
- Ski Resort Altitude: 1199 m – 2513 m
- Ski Season: early December – mid April
- Ski Experience: All levels, but best for beginner-intermediates
- Webcam: San Pellegrino Webcam
- Closest Airports: Bolzano, Treviso, Venezia, Verona, Innsbruck
- Where to Stay at Passo San Pellegrino: Hotel Costabella (3-star hotel)
Pros and Cons of Skiing San Pellegrino
Pros
Glorious views of Pale di San Martino
Terrain for all levels
InAlto Alfio Ghezzi Dolomites ski hut
World Cup slope La VolatA
Well-groomed slopes
Most lifts are chairlifts
Cons
Navigation isn’t always clear. Slope signage could be better.
Not enough challenging slopes to satisfy advanced skiers
My Impression of Skiing Passo San Pellegrino
Beneath the Costabella chain, part of the Marmolada Group, the north side of the pass is dominated by cruisy red and blue pistes that sweep across wide-open terrain. Nuova Cima Uomo (#52), the area’s only black run, delivers the most excitement on this side of the resort.
On the south side of the pass, the resort’s only aerial cable car carries skiers to Col Margherita, home to the outstanding InAlto Alfio Ghezzi Dolomites ski hut. I had an excellent lunch here. The staff were nothing but gracious and welcoming.
Col Margherita is also the starting point for the demanding La VolatA World Cup slope (black #41) and the parallel Col Margherita slope (black #40). Navigation can be somewhat confusing due to limited signage. I actually ended up on La VolatA entirely by accident.
While I found the red runs on this side a bit too mellow for my taste, the dramatic views of Pale di San Martino more than make up for it.
For all its positives, this resort didn’t quite measure up to the atmosphere and skiing experience I found in Carezza, 3 Zinnen Dolomites, Val Gardena, or Cortina d’Ampezzo. Like I said, San Pellegrino makes for a worthwhile side trip from Val di Fassa, though I don’t think it merits an extended stay.
Where to Stay in the San Pellegrino Ski Resort
The best accommodation in the resort is the 3-star Hotel Costabella, the first hotel to be built on the San Pellegrino Pass (1945).
We stayed in X Alp Hotel in Pozza di Fassa, a great-value hotel and restaurant with direct access to the Ciampedie ski area of Val di Fassa. During our stay, I took advantage of the hotel shuttle service to reach Buffaure, which serves as a connection to the Sellaronda circuit, and Arabba Ski Resort. I loved the hotel’s new spa area, comfortable communal spaces (lounge and bar), and accommodating staff.
| Village | Accommodation | Why Stay |
| Passo San Pellegrino | Hotel Costabella (3-star hotel) | Ski-in ski-out access |
| Moena | Hotel Faloria (3-star hotel) and Agritur El Mas (farm stay with celebrated restaurant) | Closest village in Val di Fassa to Passo San Pellegrino. |
| Soraga di Fassa | Garnì Aurora Bed and Breakfast (B&B), Ciasa Marizana (B&B), and Wellness Hotel Dolomia (3-star hotel) | Just north of Moena. Budget-friendly stays. |
| Pozza di Fassa and Vigo di Fassa | mySHH (3-star hotel), X Alp Hotel (4-star hotel), Hotel Valacia (4-star hotel), Hotel Terme Antico Bagno (4-star hotel), Olympic SPA Hotel – Adults Only (4-star hotel), or Ciampedie Luxury Alpine Spa Hotel (5-star hotel) | Centrally located in Val di Fassa, with access to Buffaure and Ciampedi ski areas as well as the QC Terme Dolomiti. High-end options. |
San Pellegrino Ski Ticket
San Pellegrino is often grouped in the Val di Fassa ski area, but it’s not included in the Val di Fassa ski resort pass. You must purchase a Alpe Lusia-San Pellegrino ski ticket or a Dolomiti Superski pass.
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