Windblown snow catches the sunlight beneath the Sant’Antonio chairlift at Paganella.

PAGANELLA SKI

📍Andalo, Trentino, Italy

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Cruiser 🟢 Beginner Friendly 🏞️ Scenic Cruiser 7 Days on Epic ☀️ Year-round destination

Photo: Zoran Kurelić Rabko · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo details

Vertical drop: 3,609 ft
Skiable terrain: 370 acres^*
Avg snowfall: 87 in^*
Lifts: 15

Hotels & direct contacts ↓

GETTING THERE

Nearest Airports

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VRN

Verona Airport

About 1.5–2.5 hours

drive time

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BZO

Bolzano Airport

About 0.5–1.5 hours

drive time

✈️

BGY

Milan Bergamo Airport

About 2.5–3.5 hours

drive time

Approximate planning ranges; allow extra time for traffic and winter conditions.

From Trento, check the regional bus connections to Fai della Paganella, Andalo or Molveno. For skiing, head to the gondola in Andalo or the Santel lift base at Fai. If arriving by rail or air, plan the transfer to your chosen village as a separate leg.

WHERE TO STAY

Use these picks to compare location, atmosphere and the kind of stay you want. Ask for a total quote for your dates and room, including fees and cancellation terms.

Nearby stays

Local hotel options with direct contacts; request a quote for your dates

Nearby stay

Corona Dolomites Hotel

hotel · Andalo · check your route to the village lifts

The pool and whirlpool suit a trip that leaves time for a quiet afternoon after skiing. Check age-specific pool access if traveling with children.

Wellness staysCouples

♨️Whirlpool🏊Indoor and outdoor pool💆Hotel spa

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Garnì La Roccia

inn · Central Andalo · near the village lifts

A simple choice for skiers who want breakfast before the lifts and prefer to make their own evening plans.

Bed-and-breakfast staysCentral Andalo

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Appartamento Stella Alpina

apartment · Molveno lakeside · winter ski-bus stop nearby

The kitchen and loft layout are handy for a family. Check the return bus from Paganella when planning your day.

Self-cateringMolveno stays

🍳Equipped apartment kitchen

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Hotel Ambiez Family & Wellness

hotel · 350–800 metres from the ski slopes; about a 5–7 minute walk

A heated ski room with individual boot warmers, three heated pools, hydromassage, Turkish bath, Finnish sauna, treatments, fitness room, and family activities support both ski logistics and recovery.

Families needing room or apartment choicesWalkable slope accessPool and spa recovery

🏊Pool💆Spa🎿Ski Storage

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Dolce Avita Hotel Spa & Resort

hotel · At the foot of Paganella

The separate children’s pool and mini club make the wellness facilities usable for families, while the gourmet restaurant and extensive spa suit recovery days.

familiesspa recoveryPaganella stays

♨️Hot Tub🏊Pool💆Spa

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OVERNIGHT STAYS & CAMPERVANS

For Paganella Ski, compare a booked room or rental around Andalo with a designated campsite that accepts your vehicle and winter dates. Choose your base around the daily mountain journey and the power, water and indoor facilities you need.

Compare lodging options ↗

Book a designated overnight place for your vehicle and dates. Day parking does not provide permission to camp.

🐕 PET POLICY

The operator permits dogs on designated transport with a leash and muzzle; dog transport is free. All open lifts explicitly accept dogs in summer. Confirm winter lift access and piste restrictions with the operator.

Pet policy source ↗ · Checked Oct 21, 2026

Confirm rooms, fees and access rules with the property or resort before you travel. A pet-friendly area does not mean pets can use ski slopes or lifts.

Read our pet travel guide →

Sources & planning context

Historical planning figures · Figures marked * come from earlier references and may differ from current resort figures.

Other names · Paganella, Andalo Paganella, Andalo-Fai della Paganella

Compare the setting and type of stay. Room choice, availability and the total booking price are specific to your dates.

Typically late November to early April

A broad planning range from the historical guide, conditions permitting. Use the operator’s schedule for your travel dates.

Official schedules & conditions ↗

Schedule source ↗Official resort ↗

Lifts: 15; Source ↗ · Oct 21, 2026
Published closing time: 16:30; Source ↗ · Oct 21, 2026
Pet policy: The operator permits dogs on designated transport with a leash and muzzle; dog transport is free. All open lifts explicitly accept dogs in summer. Confirm winter lift access and piste restrictions with the operator.; Source ↗ · Oct 21, 2026
Summer and winter destination: Yes; Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Beyond winter: Walk the educational forest trail between Family Chalet Dosson and Alpine Lounge Meriz.; Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Summer visit planning: Guided summer walks operate on specified days.; Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Official website: https://www.paganella.net/; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Base elevation (ft): 2625; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Summit elevation (ft): 6972; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Vertical drop (ft): 3609; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026

Historical mountain figures awaiting field-level confirmation: Skiable area (acres), Runs, Reported average snowfall (in).

Individual listings retain their own sources and check dates. A source check covers only the named details; it does not confirm availability. Snowfall averages describe climate, not a forecast.

The 15 lifts exclude five learning carpets. Opening hours vary by day; check the schedule for your visit.

Dog access varies by lift and season. Confirm winter rules with the operator before bringing a dog.

Paganella piste directory ↗The resort lists Olimpionica 2 as black, 1 and 3 as red, Cacciatori 1 as blue and four learning areas. It describes extensive snowmaking. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Paganella’s standout slopes ↗Olimpionica II is a race-training slope. The higher slopes offer views toward Lake Garda and the Brenta Dolomites. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Paganella valley access points ↗The resort identifies the Andalo gondola and the Santel lift base at Fai della Paganella. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Visit Paganella bus timetables ↗Regional services connect Trento, Fai della Paganella, Andalo and Molveno. Use the schedule for the travel date. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Visit Molveno lake walk ↗The walking circuit follows the shores of Lake Molveno and forest paths with views of the Brenta Dolomites. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Andalo Life camping ↗Camping Andalo offers designated pitches, sanitary facilities and camper service for overnight guests. Check seasonal availability. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Paganella lift opening dates and hours ↗Planned November 28–April 4, snow/weather permitting. Weekdays 08:30–16:30; weekends 08:15–16:30 except Rindole 08:30. · Checked Oct 21, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Terms and conditions for your holiday at Hotel Ambiez Andalo ↗Hotel Ambiez’s current general-information page says the ski slopes are 350–800 metres away, a five-to-seven-minute walk. It lists a heated ski room with individual boot warmers, indoor heated pools, hydromassage, saunas, a fitness room, and free Wi-Fi. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Hotel - DOLCE AVITA ↗The current Paganella listing places Dolce Avita at the foot of Paganella and describes a 600 m² spa, adult and children’s pools, whirlpools, saunas, beauty centre, gourmet restaurant and mini club. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Corona Dolomites Hotel Andalo ↗Andalo hotel with rooms, spa, whirlpool and a swimming pool extending outdoors with Brenta views. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Garnì La Roccia, Andalo ↗Bed-and-breakfast hotel in central Andalo with access to town dining and the ski lifts. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Paganella tourism — Appartamento Stella Alpina ↗Named Molveno apartment near the lake with double bedroom, bunk-bed loft, kitchen and nearby winter ski-bus stop. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Scuola Italiana Sci Andalo ↗The school offers group and individual ski and snowboard lessons for adults and children. Groups start at Rindole. Private lessons can start at Rindole or Laghet. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Scuola Sci Fai ↗The Fai school offers group and private ski and snowboard instruction and children’s programs. It has a village office and an on-snow office in Meriz. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Rent and Go Andalo, Paganella Ski ↗The shop at Via Rindole 3B at the Andalo–Doss Pelà gondola rents ski and snowboard equipment for adults and children. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Rindole Ski & Snow, Andalo ↗The operator rents winter sports equipment and provides a ski storage service in Andalo. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Paganella Dolomiti Booking rental directory ↗The destination lists Rindole's shop at Località Rindole 1 and a central location at Piazzale Paganella 1. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Alpine Lounge Meriz - Mountain Hut in Fai della Paganella ↗This modern mountain hut sits at the chairlift arrival above Fai della Paganella at 1,400 metres and serves a chef-prepared winter menu. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Visit Molveno – Ristorante El Filò ↗Molveno tourism places El Filò on Piazza Scuole. The restaurant serves gourmet mountain food in a traditional stube with regional wines and spirits. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Paganella lift opening dates and hours ↗
Planned November 28–April 4, snow/weather permitting. Weekdays 08:30–16:30; weekends 08:15–16:30 except Rindole 08:30.
Paganella transport with dogs ↗
Dogs travel free on permitted lifts and buses with leash and muzzle. Explicit all-lifts permission is summer only; winter lift/piste access needs specific confirmation.
The door to the forest ↗
Walk the educational forest trail between Family Chalet Dosson and Alpine Lounge Meriz.
Paganella ski-area altitude ↗
The official Paganella ski-area altitude page supports the asserted static mountain facts. Metric source values are stored in the site's rounded imperial display units.
Paganella ski-area vertical ↗
The official Paganella ski-area vertical page supports the asserted static mountain facts. Metric source values are stored in the site's rounded imperial display units.

GETTING THERE

Nearest Airports

✈️

VRN

Verona Airport

About 1.5–2.5 hours

drive time

✈️

BZO

Bolzano Airport

About 0.5–1.5 hours

drive time

✈️

BGY

Milan Bergamo Airport

About 2.5–3.5 hours

drive time

Approximate planning ranges; allow extra time for traffic and winter conditions.

WHERE TO STAY

Use these picks to compare location, atmosphere and the kind of stay you want. Ask for a total quote for your dates and room, including fees and cancellation terms.

Nearby stays

Local hotel options with direct contacts; request a quote for your dates

Nearby stay

Corona Dolomites Hotel

hotel · Andalo · check your route to the village lifts

The pool and whirlpool suit a trip that leaves time for a quiet afternoon after skiing. Check age-specific pool access if traveling with children.

Wellness staysCouples

♨️Whirlpool🏊Indoor and outdoor pool💆Hotel spa

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, Indoor and outdoor pool, Whirlpool, Hotel spa.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

Nearby stay

Garnì La Roccia

inn · Central Andalo · near the village lifts

A simple choice for skiers who want breakfast before the lifts and prefer to make their own evening plans.

Bed-and-breakfast staysCentral Andalo

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

Nearby stay

Appartamento Stella Alpina

apartment · Molveno lakeside · winter ski-bus stop nearby

The kitchen and loft layout are handy for a family. Check the return bus from Paganella when planning your day.

Self-cateringMolveno stays

🍳Equipped apartment kitchen

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, Equipped apartment kitchen.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

premium

High-quality stays with great features

Premium

Hotel Ambiez Family & Wellness

hotel · 350–800 metres from the ski slopes; about a 5–7 minute walk

A heated ski room with individual boot warmers, three heated pools, hydromassage, Turkish bath, Finnish sauna, treatments, fitness room, and family activities support both ski logistics and recovery.

Families needing room or apartment choicesWalkable slope accessPool and spa recovery

🏊Pool💆Spa🎿Ski Storage

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, pool, spa, ski storage.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-27

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

Premium

Dolce Avita Hotel Spa & Resort

hotel · At the foot of Paganella

The separate children’s pool and mini club make the wellness facilities usable for families, while the gourmet restaurant and extensive spa suit recovery days.

familiesspa recoveryPaganella stays

♨️Hot Tub🏊Pool💆Spa

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, hot tub, pool, spa.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-27

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

🐕 PET POLICY

Confirm rooms, fees and access rules with the property or resort before you travel. A pet-friendly area does not mean pets can use ski slopes or lifts.

Read our pet travel guide →