Notwithstanding the closeness to the Alps and to numerous ski resorts, ice skating and skiing can also be practised in Varese during the Winter season under perfect climatic conditions. To check on accessibility to the plants it is always best to refer to the addresses listed hereunder.

• BRINZIO
  Centro Fondo Brinzio c/o Pro Loco
  Via Indipendenza, 11
  Tel. 0332 435359
  
  oppure
  
  VARESE
  Sci Nordico
  P.zza Cacciatori delle Alpi,1a
  Tel/fax 0332 287589
  www.scinordicovarese.it
  
  3 – 5 – 10 km cross country skiing course, with two 0.5 km rings each, used for training track and a floodlit 2 km track.
  Tracks mechanically traced for free-style and classical techniques. 3 km touring path for snow shoes, on foot and alternate- step skiing, prepared by means of motor- sleds
  Cross country skiing school with 4 trainers - ski - hiring service for adults and children
  Refreshment service with ample parking, dressing rooms, showers and first aid station.
  
  
• CUNARDO
  Sci Club Cunardo “Baita del fondista”
  Tel. 0332 990241/7716225
  Fax 0332 715626
  
  Cross country skiing course rings with 1.5-3 km of completely floodlit programmed artificial snow, 2-3-5 km natural snow ring courses, all according to federation regulations, with a 200 m. difference in level for the 5 km course ring
  Mechanical daily track preparation for classical and skating techniques
  Refreshment centre with ample parking, male and female dressing rooms with hot showers, skiwaxing workshop and ski hiring
  Private and collective lessons by trained skiing tutors.
  
  
• LUINO
  Passo della Forcora Cai Luino
  tel. 0332 511101 giovedì dalle 21 alle 23
  e mail: cailuino@cailuino.it
  oppure
  Sig. Sala
  tel.0332-532064 ore ufficio
  
  High-rope, T-Bar ski lift with progressive single- seat plate lifts (720 persons hourly capacity, speed 3.0 m/sec.)
  Track length 950 m., width 150 m. At the “Chiesetta” school field a low hand-rope lift is available, particularly suitable for beginners, given its extreme ease of use
  Length of slope 150 m.
  
  
• VARESE
  Palaghiaccio
  Via Albani, 33
  Tel. 0332 241300
  
  Covered ice rink, facilities for hiring equipment, ice-skating school, bar and services. Adjacent covered swimming pool.