Hotel Gardenia

Features

Half board

The impressive Gardenia offers comfortable rooms and a wide range of facilities just 300 metres from the lifts. The hotel’s public areas, attractively decorated with generous use of painted and carved pine, are particularly striking.

Bedrooms: 56. They have shower, hairdryer, telephone, safe and satellite TV. Many are large enough for 3 or 4 beds (bunks may be used)

Meals: Buffet breakfast. 3 course dinner with choice and salad buffet.

Facilities: Attractive dining room; lounge and taverna/bar with evening entertainments; lift; Turkish bath, sauna (incl.), solarium and massage (payable locally); shuttle bus to the lifts; entertainment for children age 4-12 yrs every evening, except Sunday.

Special Attractions: • Christmas and New Year’s gala dinners incl. • Weekly candlelit gala dinner (regional style) • Welcome drink.

Official Rating: 3 star superior

Passo Tonale Resort Info

Passo Tonale is one of Italy's highest resorts and is guaranteed good snow and a long season. It can get a bit nippy, though. The slopes are mainly suitable for beginners and lower intermediates – it's proven itself to be a magnet for young families and school trips. Passo Tonale isn't the prettiest of resorts, although the views are great. Prices are low, the ski school is excellent and there are few queues. There is also access to the Presena glacier for year-round skiing. Nightlife can be lively, but is generally low-key, while there isn't too much to do off the slopes during the day.

Overall, Passo Tonale is a good venue for learners looking for an inexpensive holiday and enough skiing to keep them busy for a week. More advanced skiers might be better off looking elsewhere, although it does close later than most. If you can't make it to the Alps before April, Passo Tonale may well be the best choice for you…