Pejo Skiing & Snowboarding
Powderhounds tend to love the smaller ski resorts of the world. There are a few reasons why. Chief among them is the general reduction in humanity which lends itself to uncrowded slopes, more fresh lines, less noise and no lift queues. Pejo is one such small ski resort. Of course, the notion of 'small' is a classic understatement when it comes to skiing in Europe. Pejo's 1,600m skiable vertical far surpasses most North American and all Japanese ski resorts by a very long way.
Check out the ski trail map for Pejo below.
Starting at the top with the Val della Mitte run, the 8km to the bottom is fast & fun, particularly in the morning. Easy access off-piste terrain is relatively limited, but with good snow depths to the bottom, the valley below Tarlenta provides a broad scope. The adventurous will scope out more possibilities.
On piste, Pejo is an intermediate skier & snowboarders heaven. Beginners are well catered for too, although most will be better off learning at the ski lift near Cogolo village.
Pejo Ski Lifts
The recent modernisation & expansion of the Pejo ski lifts is evident. The new cable car is rightfully the pride of the ski hill, but improved chairlifts are just as important! Two are good, two are not so.....! Progress is progress though. The top of the cable is intriguingly stark. Almost a case of 'you are here, now get out!'. That's OK once you that facilities at the very top are limited. So now you know. Awesome spot to start your ski day though.
If you are not a beginner the worst of the old chairs can be avoided. It serves the valley beginner slopes which for much of winter are cast in shadow so are best avoided anyway. On a cold day the slow chair makes it even colder, brrrr!
Lift Passes
There are no shortage of lift passes that are valid in Pejo. Local day passes for skiing Pejo only are available and quite affordable. Other ski passes valid in Pejo include the Skiarea Campiglio Dolomiti di Brenta (Madonna di Campiglio et al), the broader Skirama Dolomiti ski pass, and the international Epic Pass.
Multi-day visitors to the Val di Sole can get relief from the maddening crowds at other ski areas (I'm talking to you Folgarida-Marilleva) by visiting Pejo using the Skiarea Campiglio Dolomiti di Brenta pass (also valid at Madonna di Campiglio & Pinzolo).
Check out the ski trail map for the Skiarea Campiglio Dolomiti di Brenta below.
For a broader exploration of 400km ish of trails and over 150 ski lifts, the Skirama Dolomiti Ski Region links a multi-day lift pass with Pejo & 7 other ski areas including: Madonna di Campiglio, Pinzolo, Folgarida-Marilleva, Pontedilegno - Passo Tonale, Pejo3000, Paganella Andalo, Monte Bondone, Alpe Cimbra: Folgaria-Lavarone.
In addition to the above, holders of a Vail Resorts Epic Pass (Epic Pass, Epic Adaptive, Epic Australia Pass, Epic Adaptive Australia Pass Holders, & Vail Resorts lifetime Pass Holders) receive seven complimentary, unrestricted and consecutive days, in total, of skiing and riding at Skirama Dolomiti ski areas. Upon redemption of all seven days, Epic Pass Holders can then purchase discounted lift tickets at 50% off the window price. Epic Pass Holders must present their valid season pass card and photo ID at any Skirama Dolomiti ticket office where you will be issued a magnetic key card upon validation and receipt of a €5.00 refundable deposit per card. The deposit is refunded when the key card is returned in good condition. Pawesome!
Check out the ski trail map for the entire Skirama Dolomiti below.
More information on Skiing & Snowboarding Pejo is coming once we catch up with everything else..... Could be a while.....
