Located in the Val Brembana, Foppolo is a purpose-built snow-sure resort with a reputation as an ideal choice for school groups.
The lift system in resort is well designed, meaning more time skiing and less time queuing. All drag lifts have now been replaced with chairlifts making moving around resort even easier. The slopes are normally fairly uncrowded here during the week, so supervision of your group is easy. Snow conditions are also very reliable.
Foppolo is one of the unsung resorts in our programme but we rate it as one of our best value packages. With great variety of skiing, a reliable snow record, uncrowded slopes and slopeside accommodation it’s easy to see why.
Foppolo has a good offering of evening entertainments including swimming and iceskating.
Ski and Resort Facts
At a glance information of all the resort and ski area facilities, facts and figures for this destination to help you pick the best resort for your group.
Accommodation
We choose properties which are suited to school groups. Audits are carried out on all properties featured, covering all safety and security concerns.
Useful information
Start planning your runs before you reach resort by downloading the piste map! Or take a look at available evening entertainment to keep students busy.
Skiing
Ample nursery slopes help beginners build confidence and there are plenty of wide runs ideal for practicing. A variety of medium runs will satisfy the more experienced skier and a considerable snow bowl provide high level skiing for enthusiastic intermediates.
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Km of piste
65km
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Resort Height
1600m
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Direction of slopes
North and East
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No of lifts
13
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Key-card lift-pass
Yes. €5 deposit/ photo required
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No of runs
2
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9 
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Longest run
4km
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Highest lift
2160m
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Snow-making
25%
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Lift-pass area
Foppolo and San Simone
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Medical facilities
Doctor in resort, hospital in San Giovanni Bianco.
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Transfer times
Approx 2 hours from Milan
Approx 18 hours from Calais
Accommodation
Hotel Cristallo 
- Family-run traditional hotel
- Doorstep skiing with lifts and pistes immediately outside
The Cristallo is a traditional family-run 2 star hotel positioned right on the slopes and perfect for school groups.
Capacity: 176
Location: Offering doorstep skiing with a 4-man chairlift right outside the door you can ski back to the terrace.
Facilities: The hotel offers a bar, dining room, lounge area and a large sunny terrace.
Accommodation: The bedrooms are clean and simple, all have private facilities, telephone and half have balconies. There are 2-4 beds per room, and some rooms feature bunks.
Meals: Delicious home-cooked Italian food is served in the hotel’s restaurant.
Useful Information
Après-ski
- Swimming
- Pizza
- Torchlit descent
- Disco
- Snowshoeing
Europe Price Package:
All Equity packages are tailor-made to suit the needs of our groups. Here are our standard package inclusions:
Transport Inclusions...
- Return travel by air or coach
- 1 free staff place for every 10 full paying passengers by Air
- Or 1 free staff place for every 8 full paying passengers by Coach
Includes full-board accommodation, lift pass, 5 or 6 days ski tuition, skis boots, poles and helmet, dedicated resort representative service, fully comprehensive travel insurance and 24 hour emergency service.
The Equity Ski Europe package in detail:
Transport Inclusions...
- Return travel by Air or Coach (Air packages include overseas airport transfer. Coach to UK airport from school is available as an optional extra.)
- All security charges, airport and local taxes
- 1 free staff place for every 10 full paying passengers by Air or 1 free staff place for every 8 full paying passengers by Coach
Resort Inclusions...
- Full-board accommodation
- Dedicated resort representative service
- Evening entertainment programme (optional)
- Full use of your coach in resort (coach groups only and subject to EU drivers hours regulations)
Ski Pack Inclusions...
- Lift-pass. Supplements are payable for extension areas in some resorts
- 5 or 6 days of ski tuition (minimum 4 hours per day. Additional tuition is available for a supplement)
- Skis, boots and poles
- Helmet
Included Extras...
- 24 hour emergency service
- All travel documentation, luggage labels and resort information
- Personalised customer service throughout from your knowledgeable tour coordinator
Optional Insurance...
Fully comprehensive travel insurance (optional) includes:
- Ski breakage insurance
- Snow guarantee insurance
- Travel delay assistance
Extras to budget for...
- Evening entertainments
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Foppolo is one of the unsung resorts in our programme but we rate it as one of our best value packages.
