Skiing holiday in Tuscany: where to go?

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Tuscany is the ideal destination for an unforgettable ski holiday. From Abetone to Garfagnana, from Amiata to Lunigiana, discover the region's main mountain resorts.

Article updated January 30, 2026, with new destinations and recommendations.

The question is: Can you go on a ski holiday in Tuscany? And if so, where?

Well, if it's true that Tuscany boasts 84 km of slopes, with its beautiful ski areas which are served by 37 ski lifts, (Indicative overall data: varies by season and facility opening times) The answer can only be a resounding yes! So let's see where our region hides all this wealth that perhaps not everyone knows about.

To know where to go on a ski holiday in Tuscany, let's obviously start from the most famous mountain resort: theAbetone.

Abetone – Pistoia

Abetone is the a favorite place for Tuscans for a ski weekIt is located in the Pistoia Mountains, almost on the border with Emilia Romagna, and it is the most famous ski resort in central Italy. Historical destination of the winter tourism, the nerve centre of this beautiful area, equipped with 17 ski lifts that are needed 50 km of slopes – of which the 80% is guaranteed by programmed snowmaking – is the cableway that takes you from the town to the Mount ElbowFrom here they descend 3 long and difficult tracks dedicated to the great skier and fellow citizen, Zeno Colò.

Thanks to the single ticket "Abetone Multipass” It is possible to ski on all the slopes in the area and in Val di Luce. There is also a cross-country skiing centre, with 15 km of trails, but in recent years it has become very famous especially for the freeride.

Hotel: Hotel Val di Luce Spa Resort. Abetone Hotel and Pyramids.
Restaurants: Pierone's Restaurant, The Little House,Ciustè Bistrot. Farmers: The Baggiolo – small mountain company offering processed foods and forest products. Abetone Herbalist – artisanal production (jams/berries) linked to the Pistoia Mountains. Pagliai Tiziana Dairy – shop selling local products (cheeses, honey, chestnut flour, etc.) with a focus on mountain specialties.

Alternatives to skiing

• scenic walks and refuges (even just “mountain vibe”)
• snowshoes if there is snow, otherwise trekking + shops

❄️ SNOW YES / SNOW NO (WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW)

• Snowfall in Tuscany varies greatly from year to year.
• In some seasons natural snow is abundant, in others it is more discontinuous.
• Before leaving, it is always advisable to check the LaMMA Mountain Bulletin.

For further information: Abetone: a picture-postcard landscape nestled in the Tuscan mountains

Cutilgliano/Doganaccia (Pistoia)

A cable car take skiers from Cutigliano (733 meters above sea level) above the 14 kilometers of slopes covered by a modern snowmaking system and by 3 ski lifts.

If you want to pass a ski week in Tuscany, this location, with its school field, the snow-tubbing slope and the snow-park is particularly suitable for families with children.

Hotel: Hotel La Valle. Villa Patricia. Ancient Residence Villa Basilewsky.
Restaurants: The Osteria. Bean Trattoria. Grandfather Cianco Restaurant.

Farmers: The Taufi – business in the Cutigliano area with a nature/excursion focus (useful as “agricultural + experience”).

Alternatives to skiing (very family-friendly)

• snowtubing / school camps (you already say it in your article: here you push very hard on families)
• snowshoeing + nearby villages

Mount Amiata

The Mount Amiata it is the second station in importance and extension where you can ski in Tuscany. It's an extinct volcano covered by Europe's largest beech forest.

The district counts 8 plants – 2 chairlifts and 6 ski lifts – for 12 km of total slopes (available with the Amiata ski pass), over a total altitude difference of approximately 500 metres, from 1230 to 1750 metres above sea level.

From the summit you can enjoy a beautiful view on the Sienese hills, on the Maremma, and it is also possible, on particularly clear days, to be able to glimpse the Tyrrhenian Sea. Here it is practiced alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, excursions with the snowshoes, and you can also have fun with a excellent snowparkThere are 12 ski instructors available. Worth noting is the Cantore chairlift which serves the Vetta slope and the Macinaie ski school.

Hotel: Grand Hotel Empire, about 7 km from the mountain.
Restaurants: Bar La Vetta. Sella Restaurant.

Agriculture: Amiata Bio – agricultural production (blueberries, oil, ancient grains) – The Amiata Rose – family agricultural project linked to the fruits of the Amiata area – Morini Group – forestry/wood/poles supply chain, clearly in the Amiata area. (It's "agriculture/forestry": perfect for local excellence.)

For further information: Monte Amiata: 7 Things to Know, and More

Garfagnana ski area

The Garfagnana ski area includes 3 ski areas: Careggine, Casone di Profecchia, and Passo delle RadiciIn the latter, however, only cross-country skiing is possible, as the ski lifts have been closed since 2010.

Careggine It is an ideal destination for skiing in Tuscany and at the same time get to know one of the wildest areas of the region. 3 ski lifts serve 7 km of slopesThe area is equipped with excellent training fields, as well as more technical slopes suitable for more expert athletes. artificial snow system allows you to ski even in case of little snow.

Casone di Profecchia it is instead a particularly popular ski destination suitable for beginnersIt is equipped with wide slopes, a ski school, with artificial snow and, not to be overlooked, it is not particularly overcrowded. 3 ski lifts we need the slopes, the school camp, the bobsleigh track they sleds. Furthermore there is also the possibility of undertaking walking and/or snowshoeing routes.

Hotel: Hotel La Genzianella. Apuan Alps Refuge. Inn Moonlight.
Restaurants: La Ceragetta Restaurant. The Shed of Cassettari Maria Gemma.

Agriculture: Consortium of Farro Producers of Garfagnana – it's the source perfect for saying: “here spelt is not folklore, it is supply chain”.

Agriculture: Daniele Gatti Farm – local producer (flours and typical products), Garfagnana chestnut flour:

For further information: Mountain trails in Tuscany: a few ideas from a myriad of options

Zum Zeri – Passo Due Santi

Small station of the Lunigiana, on the border between Tuscany, Liguria and Emilia Romagna. The area extends up to an altitude of 1,600 meters above sea level, and is equipped with artificial snow cannons. There are 2 systems for 8 km of slopes in totalIt is a suitable location for a ski week for families that they want skiing in Tuscany while, for those who want to ski in a more fun way, there is also a nice active snow park.

At the refuge restaurant you can taste the traditional Zerasca gastronomy, especially its lamb, in a menu that includes ravioli, testaroli and a rich appetizer with cheeses, cured meats and cakes. It is also possible to stay overnight at the hostel and theGran Baita Lunigiana Hotel. Little curiosity related to Zum Zeri: the Tuscan brand of fragrances and Qubito perfumes, dedicated a very special Eau de Parfume to him.

I Trei Fantoti Dairy – farm in Zeri (livestock farming, dairy processing, chestnuts/potatoes).

Agriculture: Slow Food Foundation for Biodiversity – here the “star” is the’Zeri Lamb as a Presidium: a highly authoritative source for describing the supply chain.

(territorial context “short supply chain”) Intoscana.it article on livestock farming and supply chain in the Zeri Valleys: excellent for credibility.

One last thought before leaving

A ski holiday in Tuscany isn't about miles of slopes or snowfall records.
It's a choice of rhythm, of landscape, of people.

Whether there's snow or not, these mountains continue to thrive thanks to those who live there year-round: farmers, ranchers, families, and small business owners who keep villages, refuges, and businesses afloat when the lights go out.

If you're a traveler, the advice is simple: come with curiosity, not just on skis.

If you have a business in these mountains, remember one thing:
Today it is not enough to "be there", it is necessary get told in the right way.
Because people aren't just looking for a destination, but a story they can relate to.

And Tuscany, even in winter, still has so much to tell.

Cover photo Alessio Subjects on Unsplash

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