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Has anybody travelled to Italy via Bergamo and skied in the surrounding areas, I think one of the resorts is called Foppolo? 
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Thanks for that, I have looked at the website before as we always fly into Bergamo on our way to Macugnaga. We thought it would be nice to try somewhere near to the airport maybe for a weekend break.
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For a weekend, it would probably be an okay place. When I was there, snow conditions weren't great, which didn't help. (My friend who is s snowboarder had problems with some of the drag lifts, so if you board, it may not be the best place!)
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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michellecarl, I've been twice. I liked it, a bit limiting on runs as it's only small but well worth a visit especially for a weekend. Transfer from Bergamo is easy and I thought prices were reasonable. Our kids learnt to ski there, the guy who took them was recommended by the hotel. Guiseppe couldn't speak a word of English but at the end of the week my lad was a mini version  . It's small & friendly but don't expect to be partying into the early hours! We've stayed both times at Hotel Des Alpes, very friendly, basic but clean, food ok and the lift pass is usually included in the price. It's a few minutes walk to the main runs but if the snow is ok there is a drag lift across the road that allows access without the walk.
Kerry
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We are all skiers and I was just thinking of it for a weekend as the flights are cheap at the moment. I will have to keep checking the webcam to see if they have any snow. Do you know if the hotels are reasonably priced?
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Kerry,
What month did you go and did you arrange transfers from the UK? Can you give me any tips. We ususally organise all our own travel arrangements so would not be a problem if you point me in the right direction.
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Agree with Elizabeth B, about the drags. The second visit my lad tried boarding for the first time and due to a couple of the drags it nearly put him off it for good.
It was a few years ago when we went so may have changed a bit but one thing that was good was through the week it was very quiet. Though it can get a bit busy at weekends as it's so close to Bergamo and Milan.
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michellecarl, the first time was February, conditions were very good. The second time I think was very early March, the first couple of days were ok but then it warmed up lots and the snow deteriorated rapidly. Because of its position I think if you get a southerly wind it can be affected greatly.
The first time we went was quite a few years ago and the hotel arranged a transfer pick-up, the second time we hired a car as we wanted to look around a bit. It's easy to drive, it's virtually one road up. We picked the hotel we did first time as they were the only ones that wrote back in English.
I personally think for a weekend trip with a short transfer it's worth going, IF your idea of apres ski is a quiet low key affair. Don't expect a big, french purpose built area.
The main website http://www.brembanaski.com/ingleseski/foppolo.html
Hotel website http://www.albergodesalpes.it/
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Thanks for all your advice. We like low key this should suit us down to the ground.
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michellecarl, I've just arranged a long weekend at Foppola in late February at Hotel Des Alpes. For 3 of us about £275 each (plus flights) for 4 nights half board inc 4 days ski pass and transfers from Bergamo.
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