San Martino di Castrozza - Passo Rolle Ski Resort Italy
The southern most ski resort member of Dolomiti Superski, San Martino di Castrozza - Passo Rolle is an 'off the radar' Dolomites ski resort with an authentic village, fantastic mountain scenery & varied terrain. Its 60km of trails includes a longest on-piste run (Fantasia 2000) of 5km over 934m vertical, plus a luscious off-piste freeride descent from the top of the Rosetta cable car which looks to be a perfect pitch on a powder day. Combine that the snow-sure trails at high-altitude Passo Rolle and a lift system that boasts 4 gondolas & 12 chairlifts, how is it that we haven't been here before?
Before we get there to check it out for ourselves, see the possibilities of the ski area on the San Martino di Castrozza - Passo Rolle ski trail map below.
In season 24/25 a new gondola 10-seater gondola replaces an old double chair up to the 2,383m Cima Tognala, massively increasing lifting capcity in this popular sector.
Where is San Martino di Castrozza Italy?
Only 134km (2hr) by road north of Venice, San Martino di Castrozza & Passo Rolle are the most southerly Dolomites' ski resort. The airport at Venice (VCE) is the closest gateway, or alternatively it is possible to come from the north or west from Milan (MXP), Munich (MUC) or Innsbruck (INN) via the city of Trento or Bolzano. Note that despite being significantly closer by road to Bolzano the journey from there to San Martino involves going over Passo Rolle, which whilst beautiful, adds significantly to the travel time. From Trento, the journey is around 110km and usually takes less than 2hr. If staying in Passo Rolle, travelling from Bolzano is a better option.
Unless in a rental car, the best way to get to San Martino is either by direct transfer from Venice airport to the ski resort, or by train to Bolzano or Trento, then organise a transfer from there.
San Martino & Passo Rolle Accommodation
The village of San Martino di Castrozza (1,467m) and the higher elevation Passo Rolle (1,984m) have an impressive backdrop of Dolomiti peaks up to 3,184m altitude (Cimon-della-Pala), making it not only an incredibly picturesque location, but also snow-sure in winter. San Martino has a wonderful selection of accommodations including the ski-in ski-out Malga Ces. In town, several historic hotels like Hotel Savoia dal 1924 and G. Hotel Des Alpes (G stands for Grand!), plus Historic Residence Madonna apartments grace the skyline, providing stellar accommodations. A multitude of other very well-priced 2, 3 & 4-star hotels are available throughout the compact town, including Park Hotel Miramonti, Hotel Vienna, Hotel Garni Suisse, Hotel Stalon Alpine Chic, plus the affordable Hotel Colfosco & Albergo Centrale. For a mountain hut feel and the towns best value rooms, but with shared facilities, the place to stay in San Martino is the Ostello SanMartino.
Up at Passo Rolle overnight accommodation options are few, with Albergo Venezia and Albergo Vezzana being the places to stay, central to all the ski lifts & pistes. We will understand if you end at the wrong one!
Search & book here for all San Martino & Passo Rolle Ski Accommodation.
Ski Rentals Lessons & Guiding
Ski rentals from Powderhounds local partners are available in the San Martino di Castrozza village near the Col Verde/Rosetta ski lift base. Receive a discount when you search & book via our San Martino do Castrozza Ski & Snowboard Rental page.
A wide choice of ski instructors, ski schools & mountain guides earn their keep in the ski resort & nearby Dolomites. To narrow down the field, search & book via our San Martino do Castrozza Ski Lessons & Guiding page.
Review
The Powderhounds will review San Martino - Passo Rolle next season. More information about this European ski resort will come after our visit. Stay tuned for our sparkling repartee, new photos & insights.
See how San Martino-Passo Rolle & the Dolomites compare to the rest of the Italian ski resorts on the Italy ski resort ratings page, or compare to the rest of Europe on the European ski resort ratings page.
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