Where Can You Go Snowboarding Near Milan, Italy?

Explore Milan’s famous slopes, including resorts for the budget-friendly and those without a car.

Stef
5 min readNov 28, 2023
Valmalenco ski resort in Northern Italy.
Valmalenco ski resort in Northern Italy. Photo by Author.

While you can’t ski directly in Milan, there is plenty of snow near Milan thanks to the city’s proximity to famous mountain ranges and the Swiss border.

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What Are The Best Ski and Snowboard Resorts Near Milan?

Since Milan is only a couple of hours away from the Alps and Dolomites, there are countless ski and snowboard resorts near the city.

The following is a list of the top 5 best ski and snowboard areas near Milan, Italy:

Bardonecchia

🚗 2.5 hours
🚂 3 hours

View from the main cafe at Bardonecchia.
View from the main cafe at Bardonecchia. Photo by Author.

Known for hosting the snowboarding events during the 2006 Winter Olympics, Bardonecchia is adored by Italians for blending world-class facilities with affordable pricing.

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Stef

American emigrant & resident Italian. Read more about what it's like to live and work in Italy at layoverinitaly.com.