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A generally flat, rather bleak-looking village with little intrinsic character save one or two nostalgic 19th-century buildings. Built in the 1960s and 70s, it essentially comprises a 1-ml-long main road running the length of the resort and lined with shops, hotels and other amenities; an array of lifts is situated off the middle to W end of the road, with slopes terminating within yards of the asphalt and many hotels. Another quieter, higher road runs along the back of the village, close to the piste. |
| Suitability |
Firmly middlemarket to budget. Predominantly Italian couples and families, with increasing numbers of British and Scandinavians. Suits all keen skiers seeking piste-to-porch accessibility and proximity to ski-lifts. |
| Accommodation |
Mostly unsophisticated family-owned properties offering adequate facilities, dotted along the main road. Many situated within a short, level walk of a ski-lift station. |
| Shopping |
Limited to a handful of unsophisticated minimarkets, one or two sportswear retailers and newsagents strung along the main road. |
| Entertainment |
Daytime: the skiing takes pride of place but there's also dog-sledging, snowshoeing and ice-skating (weather permitting) on offer; indoor pool; hiking in summer.
Nightlife: fairly lively, friendly hotel bars and a few independent options, plus some small discos open till very late. |
| Eating |
Mainly centred on a variety of hotel restaurants and cafes. Ubiquitous pasta and affordable but good-quality local wine and beer, in addition to mountain fare such as Swiss fondue. |
| Public
Transport |
Limited need for a ski-bus but a service (free with ski-pass) does link Tonale's main square with the lifts at neighbouring Ponte di Legno, which are included on the regional ski-pass. |
| Excursions |
No organised programmes. |
| Location |
In N Italy's Trentino region of the Dolomites. 5 mls W of Vermiglio. 28 mls NW of Madonna di Campiglio. 94 mls NE of Milan's Linate airport. |
| Position |
Strung along a high E-to-W mountain pass N of the Presenna Glacier, hugging the broad base of sunny S-facing slopes. |
| Contact
Information |
Website: www.passotonale.it
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| Serving
Airports |
Airport : Bergamo
Airport Code: BGY
Flight time from ther U.K.: 2 hrs
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