Pejo 3000

The ski area offers 20 km of slopes and extends from 1,400 metres at Peio Fonti up to 3,000 metres, reached by the Pejo 3000 cable car, with a total vertical drop of approximately 1,600 metres. The runs are served by seven lifts: one gondola, the large two-cabin cable car, four chairlifts and a ski lift. The high altitude of the upper sector helps preserve the snow and often makes it possible to ski in winter conditions even when temperatures are milder in the valley.

From Peio Fonti, the gondola quickly climbs to Tarlenta, at around 2,000 metres, where the services, mountain huts and family-oriented activities are concentrated. From here, the chairlifts reach the Doss dei Cembri, Saroden and Mezoli sectors, while the modern Pejo 3000 cable car, equipped with two 100-passenger cabins, covers the more than 1,000-metre vertical difference between Tarlenta and the upper station in just a few minutes. The main lifts are fast and comfortable; some secondary chairlifts, especially the older fixed-grip ones, have longer ascent times.

Most of the slopes are of intermediate difficulty. The red runs at Tarlenta, Doss dei Cembri and Saroden are generally wide, well groomed and suitable for skiers who already possess a reasonable level of technique. In the lower section, skiing takes place mainly among larch and fir forests, while above 2,400 metres the landscape becomes distinctly alpine, with treeless slopes and sweeping views of the mountains of Stelvio National Park.

The signature run is the Val della Mite, which starts just below 3,000 metres and crosses a vast natural amphitheatre at the foot of Monte Vioz. By linking the various sections, it is possible to make an almost eight-kilometre descent towards Tarlenta and Peio Fonti, tackling numerous changes in gradient and one of the greatest skiable vertical drops in Trentino. The run is classified mainly as red, but its altitude, length and snow conditions require good preparation. More experienced skiers will also find several black variants and the steep Val Scura sector.

Pejo nevertheless remains a resort particularly suited to families, beginners and skiers looking for uncrowded slopes. Tarlenta has a beginners’ area, Kinderland and a Funslope with banked turns, rollers and small obstacles. The compact size makes it easy to find your way around and allows groups with different abilities to meet up easily. For those seeking many kilometres and greater variety, however, the ski area may prove limited for a stay devoted entirely to alpine skiing.

Pejo 3000 was among the first resorts to place particular emphasis on reducing single-use plastic, becoming the first international ski area to promote itself as plastic free. This choice fits consistently with the protected environment of Val di Peio, a secluded side valley characterised by small settlements, mountain farmsteads, centuries-old forests and less intensive tourism development than the larger resorts of Val di Sole.

Just a few minutes’ drive away are the Folgarida-Marilleva ski areas, while the lifts at Passo del Tonale and Presena can be reached in about half an hour. Pejo is not linked to these resorts ski-in/ski-out, but their proximity makes it possible to alternate peaceful days in Stelvio National Park with skiing excursions in larger areas.

The winter offering is completed by the Pejo Spa, known for its mineral waters since the 17th century, snowshoeing and ski touring routes, and the Cogolo Cross-Country Ski Centre, where more than 15 km of trails are available when snow conditions allow the entire network to open. The combination of skiing and spa treatments is one of the resort’s most distinctive features.

In summer, the lifts facilitate access to the high-altitude trails and mountain huts of the Vioz and Cevedale group. Val di Peio offers hikes to Lake Pian Palù, Val de la Mare and numerous sites connected with the First World War, as well as mountain-bike and e-bike routes. Peio Paese, located at around 1,200 metres, preserves Alpine-style buildings and a traditional identity that reinforces the valley’s authentic character.