Italy announces the return of its seasonal “Treni della Neve” services for winter 2025–26, expanding rail connections from Piedmont and Lombardy to major ski destinations with all-inclusive travel packages. The renewed program introduces additional routes, upgraded schedules, and bundled offers designed to simplify access to the country’s most popular slopes.
The initiative provides direct and connecting train options that link major urban centers with mountain resorts, combining transport, skipasses, and local transfers in a single purchase. Regional operators say the packages aim to reduce road congestion and offer a predictable, low-stress alternative for travelers heading to the Alps during peak season.
Expanded Rail-to-Slope Options in Northern Italy
In Piedmont, the 2025 edition of the program continues its service to Limone Piemonte, offering what local organizers describe as a streamlined “city-to-slopes” experience. Trains depart on 14 December at 7:25 from Torino Porta Nuova, at 8:10 from Savigliano, and at 8:54 from Cuneo, arriving directly at Limone Piemonte with same-day return options.
The Piedmont package is priced at €59 for adults and €49 for children under 12. It includes round-trip train travel, a daily skipass delivered on board, shuttle transfers between the station and the ski lifts, and skier liability insurance. Return services depart Limone Piemonte at 18:00, with arrival in Torino at 19:40 after stops in Cuneo and Savigliano.
Bookings for the Piedmont program must be made through arenaways.it, where availability is limited. Customers select their departure station, specify whether they are traveling with skis or a snowboard, and complete their purchase online. The skipass is provided onboard, allowing passengers to travel directly from the train to the nearby lift area.
Lombardy Launches Wider Network for 2025–26
Lombardy also reinstates its snow-train initiative for the 2025–26 season through Trenord, adding a broad selection of destinations across the region. The program covers Aprica, Domobianca, Madesimo, Piani di Bobbio, and Chiesa in Valmalenco, with an optional snowshoe package available on select routes.
The Lombardy offer includes round-trip rail travel, dedicated shuttle buses from the station to participating resorts, and a full-day skipass. Regional operators position the bundles as a practical alternative for visitors looking to avoid parking issues, icy roads, or delays linked to heavy snowfall on high-traffic corridors.
Sales for the Lombardy packages begin in December 2025, exclusively through giteintreno.trenord.it. Reservations are handled entirely online: customers choose their preferred destination, travel date, and departure point before completing payment. The electronic ticket covers all included services for the skiing day.
Travel organizers emphasize that the digital system allows passengers to bypass common winter travel disruptions. The fully integrated ticketing model enables predictable access to mountain areas during weekends and holiday periods, when car traffic and weather conditions can cause extended delays. The program’s combined transport-and-skipass format mirrors seasonal initiatives already implemented for Christmas market train services in parts of northern Italy. The expanded snow-train services align with growing interest in Italy’s alpine destinations, including some of the best ski resorts in Italy, which continue to attract strong demand during the peak season.
Local officials highlight that the renewed “Treni della Neve” initiatives in Piedmont and Lombardy reflect a broader strategy of promoting rail-based tourism during high-demand winter months. By consolidating transport and recreational services, the regions aim to increase the reliability of ski travel and support mountain economies with a consistent flow of visitors.
The expanded 2025–26 season marks one of the most comprehensive offerings since the program’s introduction, bringing together multiple operators, digital booking platforms, and new resort connections. With combined travel products, early morning departures, and predictable return schedules, the initiative is designed to attract skiers, families, and day-trippers looking for an alternative to driving.
The operators indicate that both regions expect strong demand as the winter season approaches, noting the limited availability of bundled seats. As rail-based tourism continues to grow in Italy, the expanded routes and simplified logistics of the winter packages position the 2025–26 “Treni della Neve” as a significant component of the country’s seasonal travel infrastructure.
