If you like the idea of a short ski break in Italy (and who wouldn’t?) then check flights to Milan Bergamo (Orio al Serio). The airport is a low cost flight hub from the UK, Ireland and all over mainland Europe and you can often find some great deals throughout the winter, perfect for a quick getaway.
To avoid a lengthy transfer at the other end, here are some great ski resorts located within 1-2 hours’ drive from Bergamo airport. Ideal for a short ski break, what these small ski areas lack in mileage they make up for in convenience, charm, and of course, price.
Maniva
One and a half hours’ drive from Bergamo airport, this resort is one of the highest in the area with a top altitude of 2,100m. The modern lift system covers 40km of slopes (8 blue runs, 6 reds and 1 black) perfect for beginners and lower intermediates.
Ideal for those who like to ski all day and crash out in the evenings, this resort offers little in the way of evening entertainment and there is no nearby town to explore, so you can instead enjoy the modern, comfortable hotel facilities, including spa.
Find out more about our on piste Italian ski break in Maniva here.
Aprica
At 2 hours’ drive from Bergamo airport, this resort is worth the trip. Its location on a mountain pass means that the ski area, on a north-facing mountainside, finishes directly behind the resort and consequently most hotels are more or less ski-in-ski-out or just a short walk away.
The ski area offers 50 km of wide and for the most part fairly easy, slopes (9 blue, 8 red, 3 black) from 1160 to 2310 m. This makes it a great resort for beginners/lower intermediates and families, there are lots of good learner slopes and the resort does wonders for building confidence on the piste.
More advanced skiers will struggle to find anything particularly challenging as even the black runs are not especially steep. Snowboarders and freestyle skiers will enjoy the snowpark.
Our flexible ski break in Aprica is ideal for families and lower intermediates.
We offer flexible short breaks in all the above destinations which you can book online, so if you are looking for a weekend ski trip or a mid-week getaway then check flights to Milan Bergamo. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, contact us, we can help!
