Best ski resorts in Tuscany

Are you impatiently counting the days till your winter holiday in Tuscany? We’re excited as much as you are and wanna help you enjoy it as best as you can. Browse through the best ski areas in the Tuscan region and choose the one to spend for your perfect trip. 

Abetone Ski Area aka paradise for ski-lovers

Located on the border between Emilia Romagna and Tuscany regions, the Abetone ski area attracts winter sports fans from all over Europe. With its high-quality slopes and diverse sports opportunities, Abetone is celebrated as the finest ski resort in the Apennines. It covers over 30 ski slopes in total. You can track which ones are open on this map. The area is suitable for both beginners and professionals. It makes Abetone a perfect destination whether you want to train or just have fun. 

Abetone ski resort is also equipped with 5 ski lifts: Le Regine, Abetone, Mount Gomito, Pulicchio and Val di Luce. A few minutes – and you’re already at the top of the hill. You’ll find every type of ski lift here: chair lifts for 2, 3 and 4 persons, t-bars, magic carpets for beginners and a circulating ropeway carrying up to 8 people. Check which ones are open using this map. 

Among other advantages is that the Abetone ski area is well adapted to the needs of disabled people. Thanks to the system of reserved parking, special changing rooms, qualified ski instructors and monoskis and dualskis, people with physical limitations feel completely free and confident on the slopes and lifts. 

Already planning to spend your perfect winter holiday at Abetone? Check their Multipass price options. 

Doganaccia 2000, the heart of Central Apennines

East of Abetone and also close to the Tuscan regional border, you’ll find another popular ski resort Doganaccia 2000. People come here even in the summertime just to enjoy the picturesque Central Apennine views of Tuscany from one side and Emilia Romagna from another. Starting from December, the area turns into a lively ski resort. 15 km of slopes for skiing and snowboarding are at your disposal. 

Thanks to the moderate slopes, it’s an excellent place for intermediate skiers. Besides commonly known skiing and snowboarding, tourists flock there for mountaineering, snowshoeing, snowkiting and paragliding. Doganaccia also boasts the largest area of ​​illuminated slopes in the Central Apennines, so you can keep practicing as long as you wish.

And if you only start learning and want to take a couple of ski lessons, Amerigo Colò ski school is here for you. Get ready for skiing at scenic Doganaccia and come back with the brightest memories.

Navigation tip: take the Cutigliano-Doganaccia cable car and enjoy 8 minutes of the marvelous panorama. 

Monte Amiata lava dome. Ski resort with fantastic views

The medal for the most breathtaking views goes to Monte Amiata. Its majestic tower in the form of a cross seated atop the mountain has been a desirable tourist destination for years. Monte Amiata is a 1,738 meters high lava dome. Covered by thick rocky forests, the mountain turns into a snowy fairytale during the winter season. The ski resort offers plenty of opportunities for alpine and cross-country skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing. 12,5 km of ski slopes, 2 chairlifts, 8 ski lifts and 2 cross-country slopes are at your service. 

And while you’re at Monte Amiata, definitely try out an excursion with snowshoes. This is your chance to become a real explorer for a moment. After the expedition, you can warm up at the restaurant and have a really nice warm dinner, which tastes 10 times better after such a trip. Surprising news is that this unique experience is available even at night! Get ready for it and choose the perfect date. 

Make this magic happen. Monte Amiata is waiting for you. 

Just close your eyes and imagine yourself riding your skis over immense, gently rolling hills covered with fresh powder day after day. Treat yourself with luxury and uncover the beauty of winter Tuscany.