Situated 75 miles south of Innsbruck, Camping Al Plan is a good quality campsite with 75 serviced pitches, all of which include piped gas. There is a restaurant open 6 days per week and a free ski bus to the nearby Kronplatz ski area. Camping Al Plan also has apartments, so is ideal for larger groups who need alternatives to camping or expect visitors during their stay. Camping Al Plan is also close to the wider Dolomiti Superski area and the Sella Ronda Circuit with Alta Badia being just 12 miles away and accessible by skibus from Kronplatz. For parties with non skiers, the free skibus takes you to Brunico, which is an attractive town with many shops, restaurants and park areas.
How to get to Camping Al Plan?
There are three options for your journey to Camping Al Plan:
- The shortest from Calais at 720 miles is via Luxembourg on the E25, the A13 & A8 in Germany to the A7 and south over the Fernpass (179) for the A12 (vignette of Go Box required) and the Brenner Pass. From there it is a straightforward run using the A22, SS49 & SS244.
- Alternatively, at around 760 miles if the Fernpass is closed carry on the A8 to Munich and onto the A93 to the border at Kufstein. From there follow the E45/A12 to the Brenner Pass (some sections toll free again in 2020/21).
- For caravans: The better route will be to miss out Luxembourg and head for Koln, and the A3 towards Wurzburg until the A7 which will take you south to the Fernpass and miss out some long tortuous hills. Alternatively stay on the A3 and then A9 past Nuremberg to Munich. From Munich follow A99/A8 to Kufstein and then as above. Mileage on this route are around 765 & 785 miles respectively.
The final 2 miles through St. Vigilio di Marebbe from the SS244 to Catarina Lanz Strasse is through residential and cobbled retail areas. The road is wide enough for a large motorhome or caravan, but care should be taken. The approach to the campsite is level and should not present access issues in all but the heaviest snow.
We have a full Google Maps integration at the bottom of the page, and if you’re looking for route planning advice for your caravan ski trip including stopover options for this route – check out this article on Winterised
What do you get for your money at Camping Al Plan?
- There are two pitch sizes are available, Standard @ 40-50sqm sqm and Premium @ 80-90sqm. All pitches have a 16amp EHU (adapter required) and piped gas. Premium pitches have a direct waste water connection.
- Camping Al Plan Tarif
- EHU is charged per kwh and piped LPG per m3
- Very good standard of facilities in the shower and toilet areas
- Private bathrooms available, charged per day dependent on season plus a €20 final cleaning charge
- English speaking staff at reception and restaurant
- Large heated ski and boot room
- Grey and chemical disposal area under cover
- Gas cylinder exchange (Italian type. Adapter required)
- Laundromat with washing machine, dryer and ironing station (tokens required from Reception)
- Modern washing up area
- Dogs welcome charged per day dependent on season
- Free wifi across the site. 4G & 3G coverage dependent on provider
- Free skibus from campsite to Kronplatz ski area
- Large sauna area, charged per person per day
- Seasonaires welcome.
- Onsite restaurant and pizzeria
Plan de Corones (Kronplatz) Ski Area– What is the skiing like in St. Vigilio di Marebbe?
Kronplatz is a popular ski area with 120kms of piste (25 black, 42 red and 52 blue), over 1300m of descent and a reputation for excellent piste maintenance and snow cover. The top lift is at 2275m which services some long runs of up to 10km. Whilst there are opportunities for advanced skiers with some excellent steep black runs, the resort is best suited to beginners and intermediates hence it’s popularity with families.The Dolomiti Superski skipass includes Kronplatz and Alta Badia is accessible by regular bus link from the Miara gondola or from Brunico.
In St. Vigilio di Marebbe there is a 24km cross country ski trail, snow shoeing, access to ski touring facilities and tuition, horse trekking, and the largest zip line in Europe, over 3kms spread across 10 lines. Night skiing is also available and a snow park and snow play area if you want to try out snowboarding and freestyle.
Winterised Tips
- It is mandatory to have winter tyres on your vehicle in Austria, Germany, and the Trentino region between Oct & March. For more information on winter tyres, regulations and the law see our articles at Winterised.com and Winterised on tyres for caravans
- For MoHo & Campervans check out the Sosta at the Ritterkeller restaurant 2kms away
Pros
- Good quality campsite with great facilities and location for local and regional ski areas
- All pitches have piped gas which avoids the need for Italian cylinders or searching for LPG refills
- If you don’t like drag lifts and chairs, this is the place. 23 gondolas! Almost over the top for 120kms of piste
Cons
- The Kronplatz ski area can get very busy at weekends and holidays
- Advanced skiers may need to access the wider Dolomiti Superski area to increase ski options
- Larger Motorhomes and caravans with awnings will need to use premium pitches for extra space which are pricey at peak season.
- Limited off piste opportunities
Photos | Camping Al Plan
Video | Skirama Kronplatz
