The Best Ski Destinations for School Groups in February 2028

Week 1 and 2: Our Top Recommendations

Our school ski trip specialists recommend Madesimo and Marilleva for schools travelling during the first and second weeks of the February 2028 half-term holidays and here’s why.

Madesimo

Madesimo in a fantastic resort for first-time skiers. With high-altitude, quieter, uncrowded slopes, and between 40 to 60km of piste, it offers groups the perfect environment in which to learn and build confidence.

Madesimo is also home to one of the oldest and most respected ski schools, established in 1934, so you can rest assured your students are learning from experienced professionals.

The village offers students a traditional alpine experience, with quaint shops to visit and plenty of après ski activities to keep the students busy. From the ice rink and sports hall to winter activities, there’s plenty of options to enjoy off the slope too.

The resort also offers an excellent 4-star hotel that combines comfort and value, providing the perfect base for your next school ski trip.

Marilleva

Marilleva is another great option for the February 2028 half-term holidays. The resort offers around 62km of local slopes and extends to 150km of interconnected terrain when combined with Madonna di Campiglio and Pinzolo.

Popular with school groups, this resort provides groups with designated areas for beginners, while almost half of the runs are well suited to intermediate skiers. This gives students plenty of opportunities to develop their skills and progress as their abilities grow.

For 2028, we’re offering a new and exciting chalet-style accommodation, featuring an on-site high ropes course, football courts and mini golf. These après ski activities are a fantastic addition to any school ski trip for groups to continue team building and making memories off the slopes. And with a short daily coach transfer from the accommodation to the ski area, it couldn’t be simpler getting to and from the slopes.

Week 2: More Top Rated Ski Destinations

Sestriere

Sestriere is classic choice for a school ski trip and is a favourite among teachers for good reason. As one of Europe’s first purpose-built ski resorts, it boasts a dramatic alpine backdrop, excellent ski schools and world-cup facilities.  It’s also part of the renowned Milky Way ski area, with over 400km of interconnected slopes for students to explore.

With high-altitudes, reliable snow conditions and extensive range of beginner and intermediate runs, Sestirere is a great option for mixed ability groups, and offers a premier ski experience.

Bormio

Bormio is another top-rated ski resort in Italy, known for its World Cup racing heritage and most recently, a venue for the 2026 Winter Olympics. So, if you’re looking for high-quality slopes and excellent infrastructure, then Bormio is well worth considering.

The resort has more than 50km of well-maintained terrain that’s well suited to beginners and intermediate skiers and snowboarders alike.

Off the slopes, Bormio provides students with the option to explore the historic medieval spa town, and enjoy a range of après ski activities, such as ice skating, a trip to the thermal spa and more.

Santa Caterina

Santa Caterina is also a great option for schools who are looking for a school ski tip during the second week of the February 2028 half-term holidays. The smaller and compact resort offers 35km and caters for all abilities, creating a welcoming and safe environment for school groups.

The wide-open slopes are ideal for students who are in the early stages of learning how to ski or snowboard.

For evening entertainment, it’s just a short bus ride into Bormio. This means your group can enjoy the best of both worlds: a quieter, less crowded resort during the day and the livelier atmosphere with a wide range of activities that Bormio has to offer in the evening!

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