Prato Nevoso / Mondolè Ski

Prato Nevoso (1,500 m) is the main base of Mondolè Ski, the area that links Prato Nevoso, Frabosa Soprana, and Artesina in the Ligurian Alps, above Mondovì and about an hour from Savona. Altogether it has over 130 km of runs and 25 lifts between 807 and 2,085 m; from Prato Nevoso the gondola goes up to around 2,000 m.

Why Go Snowboarding

The park is the reason. It was one of the first in the Alps, and it has lines for every level, a dedicated jib area, and features that stay open for night riding. It has hosted FIS European Cup freeski and snowboard events and contests like Railway to Heaven. The catch is altitude: the area starts at 807 m and doesn’t reach 2,100 m, so lower down the snow is less reliable than in the central Alps.

Terrain & Slopes

At Prato Nevoso the runs start from the Conca, with sunny slopes for learning, and climb toward Cima Bianca (1,850 m) and Punta Alpet (1,928 m). The La Rossa Panoramica gondola takes you up to 2,000 m, to the Chalet Il Rosso. The connecting lifts also get you over to Frabosa Soprana and Artesina, the sector with the most runs. Across all of Mondolè, 41% of the kilometers are easy, 48% intermediate, and 11% difficult: this is terrain for carving and speed, not steeps.

Snowpark

Prato Nevoso Snowpark sits in the middle of the area, along the chairlift: Easy, M, and L lines plus a big jib area with rails and technical features. Features are up top, and the jumps get bigger as you go down. The park stays open for night skiing, and at its foot is the White House chalet, with a bar, music, and a sun deck. Helmets are mandatory; a back protector is recommended.

Tips

In the evening you can ride the lit runs of the Conca (the Blu area, the beginner area, and the snowpark) with a dedicated evening ticket: check the lift status report for nights and hours. Off-piste riding is only allowed with a mountain guide or experienced instructors, and everyone needs a transceiver, shovel, and probe: going alone is expressly forbidden. For parking there are Piazzale Dodero, Stalle Lunghe, Via Galassia/Via Corona Boreale, and Piazzale del Prel.

Getting There

By car, take the A6 Turin–Savona to the Mondovì exit (from Genoa, take the A10 to Savona, then the A6) and drive up toward Frabosa and Prato Nevoso: about an hour from Savona and two from Genoa. The handiest train station is Mondovì, linked to Prato Nevoso by bus. From Cuneo Levaldigi airport, take a taxi.