Wintersports near the city

In the neighbourhood of Merano five skiing areas are located, all of them exceptionally family-friendly and unique - with snow guaranteed. Discover the 5 skiing areas with 1 Skipass: SkiCard Merano

The “Val Senales glacier” skiing area in Val Senales

Skiers appreciate the wide and all-year-round accessible glacier slopes at an altitude of 3212m. The descent to the valley is 8 km long in winter, and the ropeway brings you back onto the glacier in no more than 6 minutes. You will also find a generous snow park for freestylers, that is well prepared every day. The 3,3 km long toboggan run, the children’s ski-land (Kinderskiland) called ÖtziLino with free child-care for the whole day, make this area especially family-friendly. Not to mention the children’s ski school. Back country skiers can expect numerous summits up to 3700 m altitude, cosy shacks and snow until the end of May.
Panorama map of skiing area Val Senales

Skiing Area Merano 2000, above the city of Merano

Above the enchanting city of Merano with its captive "Belle-Époque-Flair” lies, in a magnificently sunny corner, the ski resort Merano 2000, with its elegant verve not only on the slope, but also on the stylish promenades. Here, distinguished restaurants, Italian bars and hotels offer a real treat. Avelengo, the homeland of the lovely Haflinger horses, is the starting point for adventurous rides through the snow. The toboggan run, always in perfect condition, is also very popular.
Panorama map Merano 2000

Skiing Area of Plan in the Val Passiria

Guests at the skiing resort Plan, have to walk no more than three minutes from their accommodation to the ski lift. The slopes range from ambitious to moderate, each member of the family can find their own favourite "sunny hillside". If you crave a new winter experience take a ride through the snowy landscape on a horse, or go for ice skating on natural ice, cross-country skiing through wild forests or toboggan on natural toboggan runs.
Panorama map Plan

Skiing Area “Schwemmalm” in the Val d'Ultimo

The Val d'Ultimo is a calm place - and as a skiing area is what could be called “an insider tip”. Here you meet locals who like to share their place with everyone in front of tiled stoves of quaint taverns. Here, sociability and togetherness are especially cherished. The landscape offers back country skiers and free-riders numerous challenges.
Schwemmalm panorama map

Skiing Area Monte S. Vigilio above Lana

This small ski resort offers great fun in a compact area - especially for those who love design and style: Here you will find the Vigilius Mountain Resort, designed by the architect Matteo Thun. It fits harmonically into the surrounding area - despite or exactly because of its modern architectural style. With its four ski lifts and five kilometres of slopes, the ski resort presents a nostalgic and yet authentic image.
Panorama map of Monte S. Vigilio