Snowsure: 4.5
- Occasionally gets enough snow for skiing
- Is often closed due to a lack of snow
- Occasionally suffers from a lack of snow
- Rarely suffers from a lack of snow
- Passo Tonale is snowsure even in the poorest seasons
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September 09, 2006
rob kols from
United Kingdom
rob kols from
United Kingdom
Hi ski fans,I have a couple of apartments in Vezza D'Oglio next to Temu and I naturally spend a lot of time there.The links between the resorts of Temu/Ponte D'Legno/Passo Del Tonale are now complete,the last link was a two stage gondola from Ponte to Tonale and was being tested in August and will be ready for ski opening in November as will the new bridge over the road that will link the whole area from Tonale centre and also the glacier so you can ski right down to Ponte { about 11kms } This has opened up a fantastic new ski location and will give many new runs from the high level open fields of Tonale to the stunning runs through the forests in Ponte and Temu.They are building new hotels and apartments in and around Ponte/Temu so will give a great choice of places to stay {Ponte D,Legno/Temu/Vezza D,Oglio } are a complete contrast to the stark buildings of Tonale,they are villages built many years ago and are lively and very picturesque.So all in all a new ,modern and much larger ski area {approx 135kms linked}to look forward to.Have a look on the new web site for the ski area www.adamelloski.com.
April 02, 2006
Tim from
United Kingdom
Tim from
United Kingdom
I took a school party during Feb half-term, excellent skiing especially for the beginners ( some fog, wind and lots of snow at the end). The ski school we had were outstanding (sorry can't remember their name but they wore red.) They were, friendly, challenging and totally in control of our students (although they were fantastic too). Skitopia rep was brilliant, knew the resort and was always on hand. Hotel Savoia very comfortable and clean, food was very good, 3 hot, large 3 course meals a day. Fantastic if you like veal (my school group think it is pork!!!!)) Well worth the extra cost, (hotel owner a mix between Cybil Fawlty and Cruella De Ville) but the staff were fantastic and it was in an ideal position for the slopes. Wonderful deli just towards the edge of town, the owner stuffed me full of his award winning salamis, some interesting ones, pork, wild boar, goat, deer, horse and donkey! (did all taste great though.) Must recommend their own honey (fantastic).
The pistes were wonderfully kept and quite empty most of the time. Enough places to explore before you get cut up by yet another beginners group. I would take a beginner /lower intermediate ski group back as they progressed so quickly although it is slightly limiting for the more advanced.
Overall a good resort. Friendy locals but slightly lacking on the large ski area although I have been told by the ski school and hotel owner that they are expanding a lot over the next few years.
Thankyou, the the staff and students of Farmor's School, Vicki and Skitopia for making this a fantastic trip.
February 12, 2006
colleen wilson from
United Kingdom
colleen wilson from
United Kingdom
Passo Tonale is a great beginner resort. Enough easy blues to keep you going for a week. The reds are also nice and wide. Not a lot in the way of mountain restaurants which was dissapointing although we did find a good one at the top of what everyone called the long blue. Not that long. Contrary to what everyone said we had lift queues and crowded pistes. Was I in the right resort? My ski instructor did more guiding than teaching and actually lost three of us on the mountain which was a bit scary. He was waiting for us at the lift queue when we got back. He did not get a tip from me. I probably will not go back because the actual resort did not have much character but I would recommend it to beginners and early intermediates. Choose your hotel very carefully. If I went back I would not go lower than four star. Our three star was cold and the food not very tasty. Nice people. I think I prefer the Alps to the Dolomites. Sorry.
January 28, 2006
Zoe from
United Kingdom
Zoe from
United Kingdom
Me and a school group of about 45 skiied in Tonale from 15-22 January 2006.
We stayed at the Hotel Dolomiti, which is literally about 20 steps from the slopes! We have stayed at this hotel for 3 years on the trot now, and we have built up a reputation for being one of the nicest and quietest groups there! Stefano, the hotel owner, is very pleasant and is always talking to you! Our rooms were of a decent size for school groups and had all of the things we needed. Our room had a balcony which overlooked the Paradision black run underneath the glacier gondola and the mountains. What a view!
The resort is lovely. It was my second (and probably last) year there and it was better than last year! Although it is small, it is an ideal place to go for beginners and intermediates! The ski school is brilliant and by day 3 we were going over the moguls at the back of the snowmakers on the long blue run and by day 4 we were on the reds.
The snow was around 1m at village level, although about 3 days in we had a huge snowfall,adding about another 10cm. But then came the wind. It was so strong, it blew all the snow off and left icy patches!
Whilst we were there, we did several apres-ski activites. We were hoping to go ice skating but they didn't have the correct insurance so we went bumboarding instead. It is now my favourite sport (apart from skiing!) If you are going bumboarding be prepared for a long walk up the hills (the lifts are closed!) and go on the far button lift run, opposite the UFO bar. Its great! Cannot fault the UFO bar for their chocolate...which was literally melted chocolate with cream!
We also went to the disco heaven kareoke and the separate disco building. Both were really good apart from the fact the kareoke computer broke! Still we didn't mind.
In Ponte De Legno, we went to the Dolomiti's sister hotel, the Mirella. Staff there were not as friendly, but then again it was a bigger hotel and I can't fault that either!
Overall, people rate Tonale as a bad resort. I say the opposite. I would say for a beginner holiday, go there! Cheap, no lift queues and great atmosphere. I skiied my first black run there this year, the Paradisio, and last year I skiied the red glacier run. Both were brilliant, and the views are awesome!
Top tips for going there:
1) Go earlier in the year. Don't go near to Easter time or later, all the snow is going fast. Go around January and reap the benefits!
2) The Hotel Dolomiti was excellent, and everyone is very friendly. OK, it's not the 5 star standard, but the meals are lovely and it's an ideal base.
3) GO BUMBOARDING!!!
A minor bad point is the equipment. The skis I got were Fischer old style, not designed for carving at all, but they did the trick!
Have a great holiday in Passo Tonale. It's worthwhile! I want to go back already! I give it 10/10!
Zoe
January 16, 2006
woody from
United Kingdom
woody from
United Kingdom
Six of us skied Passo this season (7-14 jan 2006), all at different levels of ability, from beginner to expert and it's difficult to say anything negative about the place. Great on piste, brilliant up the glacier, no lift queues whatsoever and the best part is it's inexpensive. Do yourself a favour and try it. Or better still stay away, lets keep it to ourselves!
January 08, 2006
R. Milne from
United Kingdom
R. Milne from
United Kingdom
We had an excellent holiday over christmas 2005. The resort had great snow and plenty of snow making going on overnite all week. I am an expert skier and expected it to be a little boring but some of the runs on the glacier are fun and the paradiso black is a truly amazing run, wide, steep and well kept. As for the weather it is worth pointing out that it gets very very cold!
The night life is not as you would expect in a more mainstream resort but there are some lovely bars and clubs usually attached to the hotels. The mountain restaurants serve some excellent ski food and many of them kick of the parties throughout the afternoon!
Two members of out party went to ski school and the instructors spoke satisfactory english, overall the ski school was well organised with a presentation at the end of the week.
Rental equipment in most of the shops was basic, but you can always pay that little bit extra and then you got brand new Volkl skis of this season. But we were surprised that when some people got there ski gear no one checked the din settings and so was potentially dangerous, make sure they do this before they hand you the skis!
We stayed in the Hotel Edelweiss, which was fairly standard, the food was simple but still a three course meal every evening and buffet breakfast. The only gripe about the hotel was that it was never warm, I'm not sure if that was just because of the extreme cold outside or if they were skimping on heating! Though we had a pleasent stay there and they were always happy to help.
Overall I would rate Passo Tonale as an excellent beginner and intermediate resort with all the modern aspects that you would expect of a well knwon resort, for experts it may become a little boring if there is not much snow, but when there is powder it takes a while to get it skied out, you can still ski fresh tracks well into the afternoon!
We had an excellent holiday and would recomment it to anyone.
December 07, 2005
Sharon Darwell from
United Kingdom
Sharon Darwell from
United Kingdom
We visited Passo Tonale in January 2005 and stayed at the Hotel Dolomiti (we actually booked the Paridiso but Airtours had over booked and put us in the last room available in the whole resort!!). The Dolomiti was basic and the attic room was very cramped for 2 adults and a 14yr old but the great food and friendly staff more than made up for it. It was also in a great position across from the slopes.
The weather was excellent while we were there with just one day being extreamly windy which blew the snow from the pistes and left just ice. I stuck to the blue runs but my husband and daughter went on every run (except the one from the glacier) including the one which went behind the mountain - they said some of was difficult for snowboards but still enjoyed it anyway.
Even though it was busy through the day, the evenings were quiet with not many people about - we tended to just eat, have a few drinks in the hotel bar and then go to bed, (not as young as we once were).
We really enjoyed the experience and had booked to go again on the 31st January for a week. Staying in the Flora Alpina this time - will let you know how it went.
If you're going soon enjoy your holiday!
February 06, 2005
Piotr from
Poland
Piotr from
Poland
After skiing in Bormio, Livigno and Cortina, I went to Tonale in Feb. 2004. The town turned out to be totally different from the former ones, mostly because of its size and crowding: it was much quieter and the slopes were almost empty. It's a good thing if you want to push the gas pedal to the max while skiing ensuring that you don't ride straight into someone else. A good chance to try more sporty skiing then, not to say racing (slalom racing actually). Especially that the pistes were ideally groomed; later on they started getting icy and it was quite hard for the skis; I had to sharpen the edges every day or every second day at least. I'm going to the town this year as well and hope to have just as much fun as last year :-)
January 22, 2005
Woody from
United Kingdom
Woody from
United Kingdom
Me and the memsaab skied passo over Chrizzy 2004. Lost a couple o' days 'cos it snowed and it snowed and it snowed.When it finally stopped snowing the skiing was great. there's enough diversity of piste for all levels. We stayed at Hotel Eden, Basic but clean and V. friendly.This resort was quite inexpensive. I even came home with notes in mi pocket.(a first for me)The only negative thing I can say about it, is the nights were a little quiet but lets not forget it was early season.All in all I would recomend this place without hesitation and give it a respectable 8/10
January 09, 2005
Paul Cawson from
United Kingdom
Paul Cawson from
United Kingdom
Just arrived back 8 Jan from Passo Tonale . I am a Intermediate skier and found enough challenging skiing for a week. Some good long Red runs and a couple of good Blacks the one under the chair lift being the best. The runs are spread along the valley sides so you have to bounce from lift to lift to get to them all. Off piste skiing is also possible between the runs. Ski lessons were made fun and we were soon doing jumps, Half pipes and other stunts, although not always with success. Very good lift system with no need to use drag lifts so good for snow boarders. I recommend the hotel Edelweiss it has a good location at the bottom of the slope, good food and a nice family atmosphere.
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