Snowsure: 2.3 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 Sappada is snowsure even in the poorest seasons
Variety of pistes: 2.9 The ski runs are featureless and unvaried The ski runs are varied but not extensive enough for a week Sappada has diverse and interesting pistes including forests and high alpine terrain
Scenery: 5.0 An ugly resort in a bland setting Average mountain views and resort A spectacular setting and a beautiful / historic resort town
Cheap Rooms: 5.0 No budget accommodation available Just one or two hostels so book ahead Several cheap hostels and pensions available
Ski in/Ski out: 5.0 The ski area is located far from any accommodation A free ski bus takes you to the ski area in a short trip Ski-in ski-out accommodation is available
Snowmaking: 2.3 Sappada relies entirely on natural snow There are just a few snow cannons There are snowmaking facilities on all pistes
Snow Grooming: 5.0 There are no snow groomers at Sappada Occasionally some pistes are left ungroomed and in a poor state All the runs at Sappada are groomed daily
Lift Staff: 5.0 The staff at Sappada are rude or unhelpful Lift staff at Sappada are pleasant, cheerful and eager to help
Intermediates: 5.0 No intermediate terrain at Sappada Intermediate skiers will get bored after a few days Vast areas of cruising runs
Advanced: 2.3 Nothing for advanced skiers and snowboarders Enough steep terrain for a few days with some good offpiste Enough steep terrain and offpiste areas to entertain advanced skiers for at least a week
Mountain Dining: 3.0 Nowhere to buy food by the pistes Some places to eat up on the mountain but they are often busy and expensive There is a variety of excellent mountain eateries right next to the slopes to suit all budgets
Apres-Ski: 2.5 Nothing to do, not even a bar There are a few bars in the resort but nothing special Clubs and bars stay open until very late and have a friendly atmosphere