Villa Olivia   Well this is definitely the place to go if you are beginner. I've been through every run (even expert), and they are pretty short but fun. Thing is, if your afraid of speed and don't know how to turn and control the speed, then just stay on the beginner hill. This is a beginner resort ... Well mostly for family. Says Tomas Ferron. Villa Olivia is a great place to bring your family specially of you have small kids. It's like a big snow playground. The     slope is not very impressive but it's ok for a quick little mini ski trip. Says George Moore. A 180 foot drop is of course not that much, but all the other good features of Villa Olivia compensate for it. With 15 acres of skiing territory, it makes for a peaceful skiing experience. The nearest ski resort boasting a more towering altitude difference is 25 miles away. Villa Olivia is a smaller size than average ski resort having a medium altitude difference if compared to other mid west ski resorts. All 6 lifts at this ski area make for a peaceful ride up the mountain. This ski mountain has a rather modest assortment of ski slopes and a good choice of different ski lifts. As you're on   this page you are probably into skiing or snowboarding, either way, in this general vicinity, you'll run into a lot of ski hills. Places to stay are available in the neighborhood of the bottom area, but do book a room prior to departure because it is a very popular destination. The annual snowfall of 2 feet is rather okay for a ski resort such as this one. The skiing and the snowboarding in Illinois is a good thing to do the whole winter season. Villa Olivia is a relaxed site, and people who work there are very kind. The 9 runs at this ski resort are magnificent to ski on. This ski mountain has a much lower than average share of demanding ski trails and a much higher than average part of easy ski slopes. This ski mountain gets lighter snowfall than the local average each winter. Getting a bit of good exercise and just hanging out with your skiing pals have snow folks coming here. When this sector of Illinois is blanketed in white snow; it is truly a good time of year for snowboarding or skiing. This is a popular ski hill for skiers from Chicago-Naperville-Joliet. This is a delightful ski hill for young and old with many intermediate or beginner trails. There's a trailmap of Villa Olivia on this internet page for your reference.          Hotels Near Villa Olivia ski area, Illinois Chicago Marriott Northwest, Hoffman Estates 3.4 miles away Lexington Inn And Suites, Elgin 4.1 miles away Hawthorn Suites By Wyndham Chicago Hoffman Estates, Hoffman Estates 5.5 miles away Hampton Inn Chicago Elgin - I-90, Elgin 5.6 miles away Hampton Inn - Suites Chicago-Hoffman Estates, Hoffman Estates 5.6 miles away TownePlace Suites Chicago Elgin/West Dundee, West Dundee 5.6 miles away Hilton Garden Inn St Charles, Saint Charles 5.6 miles away Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites CHICAGO NORTHWEST - ELGIN, Elgin 5.7 miles away Super 8 Elgin, Elgin 5.7 miles away Hyatt Place Chicago/Hoffman Estates, Hoffman Estates 5.7 miles away Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Hoffman Estates, IL, Hoffman Estates 5.7 miles away Courtyard Chicago Elgin/West Dundee, West Dundee 5.8 miles away La Quinta Inn Chicago Hoffman Estates, Hoffman Estates 5.8 miles away Quality Inn Elgin, Elgin 5.8 miles away Quality Inn Hoffman Estates, Hoffman Estates 5.9 miles away * Distances listed are direct linear distances, actual travel distance may be different.   Trailmap Bigger Trailmap Pictures of Villa Olivia ski area Bigger Picture Stats Detailed Stats Contact Info Phone, Email, Address, GPS coordinates Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Villa Olivia ski area.   Ski Areas Near Villa Olivia ski area: Raging Buffalo Snowboard Park, Illinois , 9 miles away    180 foot drop, 3 lifts, 5 runs    60% Expert & Adv.    20% Intermediate    20% Beginner Four Lakes, Illinois , 15 miles away    100 foot drop, 7 lifts, 7 runs    30% Expert & Adv.    30% Intermediate    40% Beginner Wilmot mountain, Wisconsin , 25 miles away    260 foot drop, 11 lifts, 25 runs    40% Expert & Adv.    30% Intermediate    30% Beginner Grand Geneva, Wisconsin , 33 miles away    211 foot drop, 5 lifts, 16 runs    25% Expert & Adv.    40% Intermediate    35% Beginner Alpine Valley, Wisconsin , 40 miles away    388 foot drop, 14 lifts, 20 runs    20% Expert & Adv.    40% Intermediate    40% Beginner Highlands of Olympia, Wisconsin , 58 miles away    205 foot drop, 3 lifts, 5 runs    20% Expert & Adv.    30% Intermediate    50% Beginner Little Switzerland, Wisconsin , 68 miles away    200 foot drop, 7 lifts, 15 runs    25% Expert & Adv.    45% Intermediate    30% Beginner Sunburst, Wisconsin , 76 miles away    225 foot drop, 9 lifts, 10 runs    46% Expert & Adv.    36% Intermediate    18% Beginner   Whitewater Near Villa Olivia ski area: Fox River, DuPage / Kane County , 10 miles away, Class I-II(IV) - 0.05 miles long (Batavia Dam) Des Plaines, Will County , 22 miles away, Class I-II - 4 miles long (Fishnet Rapids)   Trails Near Villa Olivia ski area: Fox River Trail, McHenry , 15 miles away Lake Defiance Trail, McHenry , 16 miles away Lake Defiance Nature Trail, McHenry , 16 miles away   National Parks Near Villa Olivia ski area: Illinois & Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor, Lockport - IL , 25 miles away   Golf Courses Near Villa Olivia ski area: Villa Olivia Country Club, Bartlett , 0 miles away Rolling Knolls Country Club, Elgin , 1 miles away Streamwood Oaks Golf Club, Streamwood , 2 miles away