Ski slopes in South Tyrol: Natural or artificial snow?

When talking about skiing in South Tyrol, we're talking about excellence. But a question often arises spontaneously: are the ski slopes covered with natural or artificial snow?

Natural snow, when winter is generous

South Tyrol is a land blessed with generous winters: during the ski season – generally from late November until Easter – natural snowfalls are plentiful, especially at high altitudes and in the most famous ski areas such as Plan de Corones, Val Gardena, Alta Badia, Obereggen and Solda.

Thanks to these favorable conditions, most slopes are covered with natural snow, making each descent even more exciting for skiers and snowboarders.

Programmed snowmaking: Safety and quality guaranteed

However, South Tyrol is also a highly organized territory. In case of a less snowy winter, artificial snowmaking (or rather, programmed snowmaking) comes into play. It's not simply "fake snow": modern systems use water and compressed air to create technical snow, perfectly safe and very similar to natural snow.

Almost all South Tyrolean ski areas are now equipped with programmed snowmaking systems, which cover up to 90-100% of the main slopes, guaranteeing optimal conditions even in the presence of milder weather or lack of precipitation.

A perfect balance between nature and technology

The combination of natural snow and programmed snowmaking allows South Tyrol to offer perfect slopes throughout the season, contributing to skier safety and sustainable tourism, thanks to state-of-the-art systems with increasingly lower water and energy consumption.

In conclusion, skiing in South Tyrol means relying on a network of modern and highly prepared ski areas. Whether it's fresh or programmed snow, you'll always find perfect slopes to have fun in complete safety and experience the mountains to the fullest.