Most snow freaks have probably heard of popular French resort Les Trois Vallees. And what about Trevalli? The Italian resort with the name similar to the French one mentioned above is still a bit less known in ski circles. Let's try and change it...
Trevalli (Three valleys, author's remark) lies in the Dolomites, on the border between Veneto and Trentino regions. It is a part of the Dolomiti Superski, a complex of 12 Italian resorts. Three valleys from the resort's name are the regions around Falcade, Passo San Pellegrino and Moena. The resort has 100 km of excellently prepared runs, covered by artificial snowmaking system. The runs descend from 2500 to 1200 m of altitude. However not all of them are connected; the resorts has two main parts - larger one, above Falcade and Passo S. Pellegrino (about 2/3 of the trails' length), and smaller one, above Moena, also known as Alpe Lusia. These two parts are very close, and are connected by a ski bus (about 15 mins ride) which is free of charge. A look at the ski map poses logical question: why isn't the whole resort connected? The reason is that a nature park is situated right between the two parts of the resort, and any kind of human intervention in this area is prohibited. Here, nature preservation is prior to profit.
This is primarily family oriented resort, but lately, there is also a reason to for it to be favored by sowboarders. Almost half of the runs are classified as blue. There are three kindergartens on snow for families with children, while boarders have at their disposal three great snow parks. There is also something for most demanding skiers: red, wide runs are made for carving. Also, red and black runs (named "Fiamme Oro" and "Piavac) descending toward the valley in Alpe Lusia Part are not to be missed, as well as the descent from Col Margerita peak that leads toward Passo S. Pellegrino. All the runs are excellently prepared and are in good condition throughout the day, without any bumps as the end of a ski day approaches. Most runs are inclined toward the sun. And speaking of the sun, this resort has it galore. Lovers can enjoy easy 10 km Pista degli Innamorati (Lovers' run) that runs through beautiful snowy scenery. Great impression will be completed by a tasteful domestic meal at some of sun bathed terraces.
As for accommodation, the resort has a capacity of some 15000 beds. More affordable arrangements can be booked in neighboring places such as Agordo, Cencenighe or Canale d'Agordo. The prices at the resort are the following: goulash - around EUR 7, lasagne - EUR 6, beer - EUR 3-5, grappa - around EUR 2. After taking off your skis, you can have fun at skating rinks, pools, pizzerias (recommendation: "Da Silvio" in Agordo) etc. You can experience somewhat livelier apres ski fun in Moena, while Falcade is a more peaceful place where fun takes place in restaurants and pubs.
If you haven't serviced your skis, don't worry: there are a couple of ski rent and ski service stores on the main road leading to the resort. At the foot of the ski lifts, you'll find ski depots, ski pass cash desks and Italian ski school offices. Parking above Falcade isn't free or charge, but a free of charge ski bus connecting all resort areas is at your disposal.
Owing to its very good position and good traffic linkage, our recommendation is to use Trevalli as a base for a ski week in the Dolomites. Nearby are excellent resorts such as Civetta (18 km away from Falcade), Arabba/Marmolada (30 km), Val di Fiemme (30 km), and Val di Fassa (30 km).There are also some ideas to connect Trevalli with neighbouring Marmolada and Val di Fassa, but the projects are still awaiting evaluation.
6-day adult chip ski pass costs EUR 149 (EUR 169 in high season), and if you want to ski on neighbouring resorts as well, you can pay EUR 178 (EUR202 in high season) and get Dolomiti Superski chip skipass.
Trevalli is an excellent family ski resort, intended both for kids and beginners, who will be grateful for lowerd seats at the ski lifts. Snowboarders will be spending their time in some of the snowparks, while more experienced and demanding skiers can ski on some of the neighbouring resorts once they are out of challenges at Trevalli.
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