Corno alle Scale (BO)

Corno alle Scale - 40 km of slopes, ten lifts, two tracks, 3 and 5 km, for cross country skiing, snowboarding park and a kids’ park - it is the resort where Alberto Tomba began skiing.

The Bologna born champion has two slopes named after him: they are the longest slopes in all the Apennines: 3 km uninterrupted on skis and they are also qualified for World Cup competitions. You can reach the top of the Rocce slope with a very modern carpet lift (2,400 people per hour).

New this year. The slopes have all been cleaned up, thanks to very modern snowmobiles, some of which are dedicated to the snowboard and cross-country slopes.  Among the new things this year is the helitaxi, a helicopter which takes visitors directly to the slopes, avoiding lines and traffic. You can also book a helicopter for high altitude skiing on the most extreme ridges of this resort, thanks to the new heliski service. Visitors should also try dog sledding with Siberian Huskies in the magical, undisturbed woods; everyone really enjoys this activity, especially families. Also the “gattobus” is back this year: a snow mobile that can take up to 15 people and three children to the peak of the mountain to have drinks or eat lunch in one of the many lodges.
 

Ski pass prices. The new thing at Corno alle Scale (Bo) this year is “Corno Zero”. If you buy as seasonal ski-pass, you will get huge discounts in many stores which will eliminate the cost of the pass itself. The seasonal pass costs 500 euro (adults) and 265 euro (under 18 years old). Holidays and weekends cost 30 euro and weekdays 23 euro.

 
Offers 2011-2012. A weekend of skiing at Corno alle Scale starts at 89 euro per person. It includes: two nights in a three star hotel with breakfast and a two day holiday/weekend ski-pass. And there is also the express line for renting equipment with the opportunity to book it directly in the hotel when you arrive. There are many other promotions and offers at Corno le Scale for the upcoming winter, such as the “white week” special (five nights, six days) with breakfast, a ski-pass and one hour of lessons with an expert starting at 159 euro per person.  (www.cornofun.com)

 Not just skiing. Corno alle Scale is not just about skiing, but also the culture and traditions of the municipality of Lizzano in Belvedere and the nearby Vidiciatico. In this area there are many towns with stone buildings with mysterious symbols (called “mamme”) of Celtic origins, ancient churches such as the Modonna dell’Acero, founded, according to legend, around a tree, which is still present today. In Lizzano, there is also a slow-food product: the “salmerino”, a little freshwater fish similar to a trout, served in restaurants in the area. (www.cornoallescale.net)

For tourist information:
Bologna Apennines Office