Bardonecchia is a charming small mountain town at 1312 metres above sea level in the upper Susa Valley on the Italian side of the Fréjus tunnel. Bardonecchia is a mid-sized ski resort with around 100km of runs served by two dozen lifts.
Bardonecchia ski resort
Bordo ski area divided into three sectors: Colomion-Les Arnauds, Melezet and Jafferau, offers a wide variety of ski slopes. The Colomion-Les Arnauds-Melezet sector offers wide slopes that wind through the woods. The Jafferau area, connected by a free shuttle bus, offers slopes more suited to advanced skiers and freeriders. The resort's highest peak reaches 2800 metres.
The larger of the two areas starts in the town centre at Campo Smith and is ideal for both beginners and experienced skiers. The well prepared pistes, that sometimes run through the woods, are very snow-sure due to the high altitude and the snow cannons.
Beginners: On their Bardonecchia skiing holiday, beginners will find convenient local nursery slopes in Melezet and Campo Smith. Once they have found their feet they can progress to the long blues runs at Colomion and Melezet. The slopes are mostly red and blue and quite steep. That is not to say that it isn’t good for beginners.
Intermediates will feel right at home when skiing in Bardonecchia and with the many red runs, will be able to cover the whole ski area with a smile. For experts on their ski holiday, Bardonecchia, Italy there are 6 black slopes.
The Jaffereau area (2,800 m) on the other side of the town is very popular with highly advanced and intermediates skiers. It provides great off-piste opportunities and offers a stunning view of the surrounding mountainside.
Bardo Snowpark
In 2006 Bardonecchia was the venue for snowboarding events during the Turin Winter Olympic Games.
Bardonecchia village
The resort tends to be fairly quiet during the week, so there are no queues to speak of. On the weekends the resort gets busy with lots of skiers and boarders arriving from Turin, the resort comes alive with plenty of atmosphere. There are several lively bars in the area that are perfect for a snack and drink after an exhausting day on the slopes. At BeBop you will find everything you need to unwind – live music, beers and a variation of cocktails. In case you are looking for a wilder night out, you may visit the nearby Sauze d’Oulx, only a 30-minute drive away. For a more upscale menu, a visit to Bardosteria, a relaxed town center restaurant with wooden décor, will not disappoint. On the menu you will find local Piedmont dishes, homemade pasta and a variety of wines.