Folgarida-Marilleva comes out ahead overall — it offers more vertical than La Villa / Alta Badia (additional). La Villa / Alta Badia (additional) still has plenty to offer, especially for intermediate skiers who don't need the biggest mountain. But if you want the fuller experience, Folgarida-Marilleva wins this one.
Highlighted cells indicate the stronger result for each metric. Numbers are measurements — compare them directly.
| La Villa / Alta Badia (additional) | Folgarida-Marilleva | |
|---|---|---|
Vertical Drop Height from top to bottom — more is a longer, bigger mountain feeling | 887m (2,910ft) | 1,500m (4,921ft) |
Summit Elevation How high the mountain reaches — higher tends to mean colder, drier snow | 2,087m (6,847ft) | 2,179m (7,149ft) |
Base Elevation Height of the base village — affects snow quality at the bottom of the mountain | 1,200m (3,937ft) | 950m (3,117ft) |
Annual Snowfall Average natural snowfall per season — more means better powder odds | 600cm (236in) | 600cm (236in) |
Trail Count Total marked runs — more variety over a week-long trip | 130 | 156 |
Lift Count Total lifts — more lifts typically means shorter queues and better mountain access | 53 | 60 |
Skiable Area Total groomed and patrolled terrain in hectares | 130ha (321ac) | 150ha (371ac) |
Beginner Terrain Percentage of trails rated beginner — higher means more options for new skiers | 30% | 30% |
Intermediate Terrain Percentage of trails rated intermediate — the core terrain for most holiday skiers | 60% | 55% |
Advanced Terrain Percentage of trails rated advanced or expert — higher means more challenge | 10% | 15% |
Folgarida-Marilleva edges ahead in more categories, though the gap is close. Both are excellent resorts.
Folgarida-Marilleva has significantly more vertical — a full run takes noticeably longer and the mountain feels much bigger.
Both resorts receive similar annual snowfall — you can expect comparable snow conditions at either.
Both resorts offer a similar proportion of beginner terrain — neither has a meaningful edge for first-timers.
Folgarida-Marilleva is noticeably larger, with more trails to explore over a multi-day trip.
La Villa / Alta Badia (additional)'s higher base elevation helps snow stay cold and dry longer — better conditions through the day and into spring.
Folgarida-Marilleva wins on the stats that matter most for experienced skiers — more mountain to explore over a full week.
Both resorts offer a similar amount of beginner terrain (La Villa / Alta Badia (additional): 30%, Folgarida-Marilleva: 30%), so neither has a clear edge for first-timers. Focus on which resort offers better ski school programs and convenience for your group.
La Villa / Alta Badia (additional) (600 cm/year) and Folgarida-Marilleva (600 cm/year) receive similar annual snowfall. Neither has a meaningful snow advantage — other factors like aspect, elevation, and grooming matter more day-to-day.
Folgarida-Marilleva is the larger mountain by trail count (La Villa / Alta Badia (additional): 130 trails, Folgarida-Marilleva: 156 trails). On a week-long trip, a bigger mountain means more variety and a lower chance of feeling like you've exhausted the terrain.
Folgarida-Marilleva has a higher percentage of expert terrain. If you're an advanced skier who will spend most of your day on black and double-black runs, that extra challenge is worth considering when choosing between these two.
Both La Villa / Alta Badia (additional) and Folgarida-Marilleva are similarly suited to families. Look at ski school quality, on-mountain kids' facilities, and accommodation proximity to lifts when making your final decision — those practical factors matter more than raw stats for a family trip.
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