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Foppolo
Go for a winter ski weekend or a summer hiking day-trip from Bergamo; one night is enough to ski two full days.
Foppolo is a small ski resort in the Brembana Valley, 90 minutes from Bergamo. In winter it has 30 km of slopes and 12 lifts, connected to Carona and San Simone. In summer it offers high-altitude hikes. The village itself is tiny (population under 200) and most visitors stay in holiday apartments. One night covers two ski days; a day-trip works for summer hiking.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Dec–Mar (ski), Jun–Sep (hiking)
- avoid Apr–May and Oct–Nov (muddy, many facilities closed)
- Airport
- BGY
- Nights
- 1
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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Foppolo113 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Foppolo, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).Italy-wide
- SIM or eSIMTIM, Vodafone, WindTre and Iliad sell prepaid SIMs in shops and at airports; a passport and an Italian tax code (codice fiscale…Italy-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe unless signed otherwise; Rome's nasoni fountains run all day.Italy-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Coperto or service may already be on the bill; leave €1–2 (≈ US$2–3) a person or round up for good service.Italy-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F/L. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Italy-wide
- SafetyA safe mountain village.
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- RestroomsFew public toilets; use bars (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €1 (≈ US$2).Italy-wide
- Emergency numbers113 police · 115 fire · 118 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany state museums close on Monday; the Vatican Museums close on most Sundays.Italy-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportBGY Orio al Serio Airport (Bergamo) (90 min by car or bus via San Pellegrino Terme).
- Getting aroundSki bus connects Foppolo, Carona and San Simone in winter.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a bar€1.20–1.50 (≈ US$2)
- Metro or bus rideBus Bergamo–Foppolo one way€8–12 (≈ US$10–14) (check)
- Budget bedHoliday apartment (sleeps 2–4), a night, per room€80 (≈ US$95)
- Mid-range bedHoliday apartment (sleeps 2–4), a night, per room€150 (≈ US$180)
- High-end bedHoliday apartment (sleeps 2–4), a night, per room€300 (≈ US$350)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €60 (≈ US$70) · Mid €120 (≈ US$140) · High €200 (≈ US$250)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- BGY Orio al Serio Airport (Bergamo) (90 min by car or bus via San Pellegrino Terme)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Feb
Best
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Mar
Best
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Apr
Avoid
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
May
Avoid
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Jun
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jul
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Aug
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Sep
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Oct
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Nov
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Dec
Best
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Best: Jun–Sep, Dec–Mar. Avoid: Apr–May, Oct–Nov. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)), coolest Jan (−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C) low), wettest May (12 rain days), driest Feb (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Foppolo: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
7 rd
Feb
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
6 rd
Mar
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
8 rd
Apr
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
10 rd
May
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
12 rd
Jun
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
11 rd
Jul
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
9 rd
Aug
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
10 rd
Sep
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
9 rd
Oct
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
9 rd
Nov
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
8 rd
Dec
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
7 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Ski bus connects Foppolo, Carona and San Simone in winter. In summer, walking or a car is needed. The village is compact.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: 1.5 h
Car or bus (Bergamo Trasporti line) via San Pellegrino Terme, about 1.5 h
Città Alta and the funicular; a full day.
San Pellegrino Terme
goDoor to door: 30 min
Car, about 30 min
Art nouveau spa town; thermal baths and the Grand Hotel.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Foppolo village centre
Closest to lifts and restaurants; mostly holiday apartments.
Carona
Connected by piste in winter; quieter, fewer services.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €60–90 (≈ US$70–110) excl. bed
- Mid
- €90–150 (≈ US$110–180) excl. bed
- High
- €150 (≈ US$180)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Holiday apartment (sleeps 2–4)1 × 1 night × €150 | €150 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €120 | €240 |
| Ski lift day pass (adult)2 × €45 · check | €90 |
| Bus Bergamo–Foppolo return2 × €20 · check | €40 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €52 |
| Trip total≈ €286 per person per day, bed included | €572≈ US$700 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and ski equipment rental excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a bar | €1.20–1.50 (≈ US$2) |
| Pizza or pasta dish | €10–15 (≈ US$12–18) |
| Ski lift day pass (adult) | €40–50 (≈ US$50–60) (check) |
| Bus Bergamo–Foppolo one way | €8–12 (≈ US$10–14) (check) |
| Apartment per night (sleeps 4) | €80–300 (≈ US$95–350) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Check ski lift opening dates before booking; they vary by snow conditions.
- Road from Bergamo can be slow in heavy snow; carry snow chains in winter.
- Nearest hospital is in San Giovanni Bianco, about 30 minutes by car.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 113
- Fire
- 115
- Ambulance
- 118
- Single emergency number
- 112
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A questo indirizzo, per favoreTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police113
- Fire115
- Ambulance118
- Single emergency number112
Embassy
The US has a consulate in Milan; most other countries have embassies in Rome or consulates in Milan.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bergamo bus to Foppolo: about €8–12 (≈ US$10–14) one way, 1.5 h (check)
- Ski lift day pass: about €40–50 (≈ US$50–60) (check)
Say or show
- Ciao — Hello / Goodbye (chow)
- Grazie — Thank you (graht-see-eh)
- Quanto costa? — How much is it? (kwahn-toh koh-stah)
- Dov'è la seggiovia? — Where is the lift? (doh-veh lah sej-joh-vee-ah)
- Ho bisogno di un medico — I need a doctor (oh bee-zoh-nyoh dee oon meh-dee-koh)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Foppolo. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Dec–Mar (ski), Jun–Sep (hiking) · avoid Apr–May and Oct–Nov (muddy, many facilities closed) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for each ski lift and hiking trail with opening dates and conditions.
- Eat pages with last orders and reservation requirements.
- Winter road condition feed from local authorities.
- Verified shuttle schedules between Foppolo, Carona and San Simone.
Sources
- officialComune di Foppolo (official)
- officialBergamo Trasporti (bus schedules)
- secondarySki area information
- secondaryWikivoyage: Foppolo, revision 5330577 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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