San Martino di Castrozza Italian ski resort

San Martino di Castrozza Italian ski resort

San Martino Di Castrozza is a cozy and popular ski resort in the Dolomites among Italians. It is a village surrounded by peaks up to 3 thousand meters high. Slopes of various complexity, cafes and restaurants with panoramic views, Alpine air and coniferous forests - it's worth visiting here for this.

How to get to San Martino di Castrozza

The resort can be reached from several airports: Bolzano, Verona, Bergamo, Milan, Venice and Treviso. Moreover, the latter is located closer to the milestones-70 kilometers from the resort. The next nearest are Treviso Airport and Venice Marco Polo Airport.

There are several ways to get from the airport to San Martino di Castrozza.

Take advantage of a group transfer or ski shuttle to San Martino di Castrozza from airports

This is a budget option – the cost of a one-way ticket starts from 35€ per person. The price is calculated on the website flyskishuttle.com. To do this, you need to choose the airport of arrival and the resort. The schedule is also placed there. The website operates in English. The group transfer runs only 2 days a week.

Rent a car

It is necessary to move along the A22 autobahn, leave it on Ora/Ennai and take the SS48 road through the Passo San Lugano pass to Predazzo 40 kilometers, turn onto the SS50 road and go 30 kilometers to San Martino Di Castrozza. To calculate the exact route, it will be convenient to use the website - www.viamichelin.com. To clarify the prices and rental conditions, please visit autoeurope.ru, rentalcars.com and other sites.

Order individual transfer to San Martino di Castrozza

The transfer service to San Martino Di Castrozza in 2022 costs from 170€ per trip. Transportation of non-standard luggage such as skis and snowboards is already included in the price. You can order both a standard car, and a minivan, minibus.

Ski slopes in San Martino Di Castrozza

The ski area of this resort includes 60 kilometers of trails with elevation differences from 1404 to 2357 meters and a length of routes up to 9 kilometers. What is important, the tracks are not overloaded here.

In San Martino di Castrozza there are trails for beginners, experienced skiers, and professionals. Those who ride professionally will be interested in: Direttissima, Kristinia, Paradiso and the famous" black track " Tognolo Uno. Beginners will like Colverde-Rosetta, Altopiano delle Pale, Castellazzo.

Some slopes are illuminated and are suitable for night skiing. There are also training trails for beginners and children. For example, Tognola is a gentle and wide descent with a rope lift. It is suggested to work with the instructor individually or in groups. While the child is learning to ride, you can watch him, waiting on the terrace of the restaurant with a view of the track.

Infrastructure and attractions

In addition to classic snowboarding and downhill skiing, freeride (downhill skiing on snow outside marked trails) and trekking (walking along a route through lightly crossed terrain) are popular here.

The Pale Plateau, where the "King of Dolomites" photo contest takes place, is a favorite place for freeriders. You can climb it by funicular.

In summer, Nordic walking is popular at the resort, and the Agility Forest Adventure Park is also open. The famous mountain bike track "Bike Arena" is also located here. Detailed information can be found on the website sanmartinobikearena.com.

For those who do not want to ride, you can take a walk in the Panneveggio Pale di San Martino Park. This is 190 square kilometers of untouched territory. And also see historical places, such as the Guaita Tower on Monte Titano, built in the XXI century.

Gastronomy of San Martino di Castrozza

There are several dozen bars, cafes and restaurants in the central streets of the resort of San Martino Di Castrozza. Many of them are awarded with Travelers ' awards Choice and The MICHELIN Plate. Here you can enjoy a cup of coffee for breakfast, relax after the descent or have fun in the evening. We recommend visiting at least some of them:

1. Pizzeria Ristorante Sass Maor – classic Italian cuisine. It serves delicious pizza, pasta and soups, and the prices are quite affordable. Suitable for vegetarians and vegans, there are also gluten-free dishes on the menu. A table for the evening must be booked in advance – this institution is very popular here.

2. Cimon Stube is an inexpensive bar with a terrace where you can have breakfast, lunch or just relax. A great selection of meat snacks, cheese plates and sandwiches.

3. Bar Pasticceria Rosetta-a bar located in the center of the village. Here you can relax after skiing and see the people, especially the locals. It ranks first in the rating of San Martino bars on Tripadvisor. It is famous for pastries, coffee and hot chocolate. However, some visitors note that most of the staff does not speak English.

4. Ristorante Da Anita is a historical center among the restaurants of San Martino. Marked in the MICHELIN guide. It is located on the ski slopes and has a well-groomed and modern interior. Be sure to try the signature pappardelle with rosemary and saffron in venison sauce and apple strudel with cinnamon ice cream.

5. Malga Ces is another cozy restaurant marked in the MICHELIN guide. It is located at an altitude of 1600 meters at the intersection of the ski slopes. It is famous for its regional cuisine, delicious desserts and stylish interior. There are stunning views of the Alps, and there is also a live fire – you can go in to warm up.

Combined tour: San Martino di Castrozza and Venice

The only place in Venice that can be reached by car is Piazzale Roma. There is a bus station here and the Venezia Santa Lucia Train Station is located nearby. It is 142 km from San Martino Di Castrozza. If you rent a car or order a transfer from San Martino to Venice, it will take 2.5 hours to travel in one direction.

It is impossible to get to Venice by public transport or buy an excursion.

In Venice, you can book a hotel and spend the day before your return flight. This will help you save money due to the minimum number of movements between cities and the airport, as well as spend more time exploring Venice. This option is convenient for those who fly from the airport of Treviso and Venice.