The Ski Resort
Forni di sopra is a small village situated just in the heart of the Furlan Dolomites. The village´s unique beauty makes you feel the atmosphere of a fairy tale.
Forni di Sopra´s altitude of 900 meters guarantees excellent snow conditions during the season. There are two ski resorts belonging to Forni di Sopra: Davost and Varmost. Davost, the lower resort, is adressed to beginners whereas Varmost (reaching up to 2073 meters) will challenge more experienced skiers.
All the slopes are equipped with modern snow cannons to ensure safe snow conditions throughout the season. Those who enjoy cross-country skiing will find 13 kilometers of cross-country ski trails. Apart from the skiing possibilities there is the new Fantasy Snow Park, an ice-rink and a slalom course. An indoor swimming pool and a thermal bath will help you relax after an exciting day.
Interesting facts
- Elevated between 907 m and 2,073 m, the Ski Resort is among the 3 highest elevated Ski Resorts in Friuli-Venezia Giulia. The vertical drop from summit to base is 1,166 m. The average difference in altitude between base and summit of Ski Resorts in Italy is 979 m.
- Average snow depth during the season is 86 cm at summit elevation and 29 cm at base elevation. Snow coverage is usually best during March, offering an average snow depth of 111 cm at summit elevation and 37 cm at the base. Therefore Forni di Sopra is among the 3 ski Resorts with best snow conditions in Friuli-Venezia Giulia.
- Forni di Sopra features 60 sunny days on average per season. The average for all ski Resorts in Italy is 52 sunny days. February is the sunniest month with an average of 21 sunny days. This makes the ski resort one of the 3 sunniest in Friuli-Venezia Giulia.
