San Martino ski resort guide & reviews Kronplatz ski area, apres-ski, things to see & do in San Martino in Badia
Overview
San Martino in Badia ski resort - sitting in the stunning Pustertal Valley, Kronplatz (name of the mountain) is known to be one of the best wintersports destinations in South Tyrol. It is also a popular summer retreat for families, hikers, cyclists and everyone who enjoys culture, good food and relaxation surrounded by pristine natural beauty.
San Vigilio & Kronplatz ski area guide
Skiers of all abilities love the extensive pistes, mountain huts and fun attractions at Kronplatz! With its 32 lifts, 119 km of pistes and 5 mighty black runs, it is a giant playground for mountain enthusiasts at any time of year but especially when covered in snow.
Après-ski
For a small resort, the après-ski in San Martino in Badia can be lively and there is a good party atmosphere with some bars offering live music. There is a good selection of cafes and restaurants plus a few shops but for a wider selection, you can head into nearby Brunico.
| Key information (whole area) | |
|---|---|
| Altitude | 1135m |
| Top lift | 2275m |
| Family | |
| Beginner | |
| Intermediate | |
| Expert | |
| Piste (km) | 119 |
| Longest run | 3 km |
| Off piste | |
| Cross country | 300 km |
| Season | Dec - April |
| Snowboard parks | 1 |
| Heli Skiing | ✔ |
| Summer skiing | ✘ |
| Glacier skiing | ✘ |
| Babysitting | ✘ |
| Creche | ✔ |
| Apres ski | Relaxed |
Beginners
Kronlatz has a beginner area and there are several gentle blue pistes to practice on after the first few days.
Intermediate
The whole Kronplatz ski area is geared towards intermediate skiers. However, if you like touring, the 24km Sella Ronda tour taking in resorts like Arabba, Selva and Canazei is probably one of the best days skiing you will ever do. The Sella Ronda is accessed via Alta Badia 20 minutes away by ski bus.
Advanced
There are 5 challenging black pistes on Plan de Corones
For some more challenging runs, there are many ski touring opportunities in the Kronplatz area. These tours involve using skins so you can walk uphill and to get the best out of the numerous route, it is highly recommeneded you use a local guide.
Cross-country
There are over 300kms of cross-country ski trails along the valleys and side valleys around the Plan de Corones-Kronplatz ski region. Some of the trails are at altitude such as the Passo delle Erbe-Würzjoch at 2,000m whilst others wind around the valley floor through the forests - there is something for everyone.
Snowboard
Snowboarders and freestyle skiers are spoilt for choice in Kronplatz. The snowpark is next to the Belvedere Piste and offers an Easy Line, Medium Line, Medium Rail Line and Medium Kickerline promising plenty of tricks and adrenaline.
Things to see & do
If you want a break from skiing or the weather isn't that great, the area is teaming with things to see and do.
- Snow shoeing trails
- Tobogganing
- Parapenting
- Spa & wellness
Spa & Wellness
For a small resort, there are several excellent spas in nearby San Vigilio just a few minutes away including Morna Alpin spa.
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San Vigilio has plenty on offer for all seasons - a few suggestions...
- Take the ski bus to La Villa and connect in to the famous 24km Sella Ronda circuit. This is a must do day out if you enjoy ski touring
- Try the Great War 1915-18 Ski Tour around the Col di Lana mountain. This is a great alternative to the famous Sella Ronda tour
You can also ski in these other regions of the Dolomites using the Super Dolomiti ski pass....
