How far is the house from the slopes?

About ten kilometres, some twenty minutes by car, to the chairlifts on the Sutrio side. The Ravascletto cable car is slightly closer.

How much is a lift pass?

It changes every season. In 2026/27 an adult day pass (for visitors from outside the Friuli Venezia Giulia region) costs 55 euros in high season and 38.50 in low season. Current prices are published by PromoTurismoFVG, which runs the lifts.

Is there night skiing?

Not on the downhill slopes. At Suart there's a cross-country track, 3.5 km of which 2.5 are floodlit; on Fridays there's evening ski touring from the Sutrio side.

Is there a ski school?

Two: the Ravascletto-Zoncolan ski school and Ski Academy Zoncolan, which is based in Sutrio.

Skiing on the Zoncolan

How do you ski Monte Zoncolan from Sutrio?

The lifts usually open in early December and close at the end of March.

The chairlifts are due to open in days.

It's nativity season now: the scenes are in the village courtyards, a walk from the house.

It's winter now: ski season.

The Zoncolan chairlifts are about ten kilometres from Sutrio: you drive up to the plateau at 1,320 m, where the Valvan and Cuel d'Ajar chairlifts start and you can park. The Ravascletto/Zoncolan ski area has 23 km of slopes between 952 and 1,970 m, with 7 lifts and 6 magic carpets. The 2026/27 season is scheduled from 5 December 2026 to 29 March 2027.

From the house

The Valvan and Cuel d'Ajar chairlifts, at Suart. about 15 min · about 10 km by car
The Ravascletto cable car. about 15 min · about 9.3 km by car

Distances and times from our front door, without traffic, worked out on OpenStreetMap.

OpenStreetMap data, ODbL licence (opens in a new tab)

From Maurizio Mattia's magazine

WINTER

About 10 kilometres from Sutrio, the Zoncolan ski area is a paradise for winter lovers. With 23 km of slopes for every level, served by 7 lifts and 6 magic carpets, it gives you excitement, adventure, and unforgettable Alpine views.

And after the thrill of skiing, cozy mountain huts and inviting restaurants line the slopes, offering traditional dishes, hearty meals, and a taste of local culture to recharge your energy and delight your senses. Experience the magic, challenge, and beauty of Zoncolan: a mountain that promises both adventure and authentic Alpine charm.

Magazine, page 16

Let's SKI

The Zoncolan Ski School (Ski Academy) was founded in 2012 on Mount Zoncolan, in the municipality of Sutrio. Our team is made up of qualified ski instructors, certified mountain bike guides, and Nordic walking instructors, but above all, passionate mountain lovers who are ready to share their knowledge and enthusiasm with you. They are at your complete disposal to teach you all the techniques for gliding on snow, through innovative and personalized lessons and training programs designed for every level.

e-mail: infoskiacademyzoncolan.it
Tel: Phone 366 1005526

Magazine, page 17

ZN ZONCOLAN

Ski Rental, Mt. Zoncolan Phone 0433 775236

Magazine, page 15

APRES KI

The Mister Zoncolan Après Ski livens up winter Sundays with music, drinks, and aperitifs, from 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM, from December to Easter, offering a fun and relaxing way to end the day on the slopes with friends and the mountains.

Magazine, page 23

TRE ABETI AFTER SKI

The Baita Tre Abeti Après Ski brings winter weekends to life with music, drinks, and aperitifs, every Saturday and Sunday from 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM throughout the winter season, offering a cozy and fun way to unwind after a day on the slopes.

Magazine, page 23

Good to know

2026/27 season: 5 December 2026 to 29 March 2027, snow and weather permitting
Day pass, 2026/27: adults €55.00 in high season (19 December 2026 to 14 March 2027) and €38.50 in low season; juniors and over-75s €18.00; babies free. These are the prices for non-residents of Friuli Venezia Giulia
Slopes and lifts: 23 km between 952 and 1,970 m, with snowmaking on every downhill slope; 7 lifts and 6 magic carpets
Getting up there: by car from Sutrio on the SP123 road up to the Suart plateau, at 1,320 m, where the Valvan and Cuel d'Ajar chairlifts start; parking up there is free
Cross-country skiing: the Suart trail, easy: 3.5 km of which 2.5 are floodlit, at 1,320 m
On the mountain: the Arena Freestyle snowpark, the Madessa sledging area, and the Al Cubo hut at 1,750 m at the top of the cable car

Where the figures come from

Updated on 11 October 2026

The first snow

Real snow can't be ordered. But when it reaches Monte Zoncolan, we'll write to tell you.

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Questions

How far is the house from the slopes?: About ten kilometres, some twenty minutes by car, to the chairlifts on the Sutrio side. The Ravascletto cable car is slightly closer.
How much is a lift pass?: It changes every season. In 2026/27 an adult day pass (for visitors from outside the Friuli Venezia Giulia region) costs 55 euros in high season and 38.50 in low season. Current prices are published by PromoTurismoFVG, which runs the lifts.
Is there night skiing?: Not on the downhill slopes. At Suart there's a cross-country track, 3.5 km of which 2.5 are floodlit; on Fridays there's evening ski touring from the Sutrio side.
Is there a ski school?: Two: the Ravascletto-Zoncolan ski school and Ski Academy Zoncolan, which is based in Sutrio.

Where to stay

You stay in the village, ten kilometres from the chairlifts: dinner is a walk away, and the house has a boot warmer.

Da Nonna Tecla, Via S. Nicolò 6A, Sutrio (Udine, Italy)

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