Alba Ski Resort Guide
Alba, Italy
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 10km |
| Highest Lift | 2,430m |
| Resort Height | 1,520m |
| Nearest Airports | Turin Cuneo and Bologna |
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Alba
The ski area of Alba is in the Italian Dolomites at an altitude of 1,520m, with 10km of marked runs.
Summary
Alba has direct access to 10km of downhill skiing, with 7 marked pistes, served by a total of 5 ski lifts.
The ski resort itself is at 1,520m, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 2,430m, snow cover is generally reliable.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Alba offers some good boarding.
Notable Ski Runs
The most difficult run is the 'Ciampac', which is 3km in length.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Alba?
The next notable snow forecast is 1cm, expected on 26 November.
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Snow this week
| Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to 2,289m |
Ski Area Stats
Alba Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 5 | 16km |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 1 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 10km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 52km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 5 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Alba Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,430m |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 1,520m |
| Resort Altitude (Alba) | 1,520m |
| Max Vertical | 910m |
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Ski Lessons in Alba
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Alba Ski Schools and Alba Ski Instructors.
Location and Map
Where is Alba?
This ski resort is in the Italian Dolomites in Province of Cuneo, Piedmont.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Alba is Turin Cuneo, 55 minutes drive away.
Bologna, Turin Caselle, Genoa, Verona, Milan Linate, Milan Malpensa, Forlì, Firenze and Bergamo airports are all within three hours drive.
Bologna and Turin Cuneo are just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The five ski lifts are able to uplift 8,258 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 9km of ski runs,.
Season Dates
When is Alba open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is early December (Opens last weekend November or first weekend December depending on how calendar falls), and usual closing is Early April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
