Val Gardena ski resort on the map. Val Gardena is a ski paradise in the Dolomites in northern Italy. Description and general characteristics

Val Gardena from A to Z: map of hotels and ski areas, slopes and pistes, lifts and ski passes. Vivid photos and videos. Reviews of ski tourists about Val Gardena.

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Val Gardena ( Val Gardena) - a valley over 15 km wide with a large selection quality trails. The ski season here lasts from early December to mid-April. The resort includes three towns with good developed infrastructure- Ortisei (1236 m), St. Cristina (1428 m) and Selva (1563 m).

Entertainment and attractions

The resort infrastructure in Val Gardena is well developed: there are many attractions, discos, bars, cozy restaurants, fashionable shops, indoor skating rinks and swimming pools.

Guests are also provided with cultural leisure - Italy, after all. Getting to know historical heritage region, you should start with the Museum of Local Lore (website with English version). Among its exhibits: the most ancient archaeological finds, fossilized reptiles, antique wooden toys, centuries-old sculptures and paintings.

The works of woodcarvers are presented at the permanent exhibition Art 52 (website with English version). You can admire the masterpieces of sculpture and painting in art gallery Unika (website with English version).

There are many beautiful churches in the Dolomites, for example the parish church in Ortisei. This magnificent Baroque building impresses with its colorful exterior and interior decoration. Tourists also like to take a ride to ancient medieval castles, or rather, their ruins. The most visited castles are Wolkenstein and Fischburg.

In summer, breathtaking panoramas of the blooming Alps attract travelers no less than icy slopes and snow-covered spruce trees. Tourists are invited to go hiking, fishing, horse riding, mountain climbing, rafting, parachuting or cycling.

7 things to do in Val Gardena

Take a 40-kilometer walk along the famous “Dolomite Carousel” - Selle Ronda.
Go to a restaurant on observation deck and forget about food, admiring the most beautiful mountains in the world.
Learn at least one trick on the ski jump at the snow park.
Capture your descents with an action camera to show off to your friends.
Practice mountaineering and want to conquer Everest.
Capture in photos dozens of shades of the famous pink sunsets.
Organize the most epic après ski, because the parties of Val Gardena allow it.

Val Gardena for children

Val Gardena is great for family vacation. The range of children's winter activities is naturally wide - they go here not only skiing, but also snowboarding, sledding, and skating. There are also mountaineering centers at the resort.

In sports schools in Val Gardena, even those who have barely learned to walk are put on skis.

For a dashing sled run in Ortisei, a special 6-kilometer track has been opened. The ascent takes place from the Rasciesa station. There are skating rinks everywhere - even in hotels and restaurants. The most popular sites are the skating rink at the Iman sports center in Santa Cristina and Pranives (website with English version) in Selva.

The theme of sports entertainment is continued by the Mar Dolomit aquatic center (website), however, the entertainment here is only a swimming pool, there are no attractions. In summer, kids will love the PanaRaida obstacle course, which features exciting mazes, a tunnel with elves and a giant forest swing.

Middle-aged children and adults should visit the Col de Flam Adventure Park (website with English version). The most courageous are invited to walk along rope paths at breathtaking heights. It’s not so scary to look down from the back of a pony - and there is such a leisure option here. Children are having a blast on the playground with trampolines.

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In the summer, residents of Italy escape in the mountains from the tiresome city heat, because in Val Gardena the air is fresh and temperatures are moderate.

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Val Gardena: about the resort

Don't try to find the town of Val Gardena on the map - it doesn't exist. Like other resorts in the Dolomiti Superski region, Val Gardena (or Gröden in German) is the name of the ski region that unites three resorts. Val Gardena is located in the center of South Tyrol; this part used to belong to Austria, and this is felt literally in everything. The local population speaks three languages fluently: Italian and German - official languages South Tyrol (Alto Adige), and even rare Ladin - native to local population. Many villages and names in the Val Gardena and neighboring valleys often have two, and sometimes three names, often different from each other. Ortisei in Italian sounds like Ortisei, in German St. Ulrich, and in Ladin Urtijei. The Ladin language (it belongs to the Romansh language and is considered one of the endangered ones) is spoken by only about 25 thousand people, and often each region has its own dialects. For many centuries, the mountainous areas of Trentino were isolated from the outside world; traditions and crafts are still strong in the local villages. In many Dolomite villages, wood carving and lace weaving are held in high esteem, and local residents They are distinguished by friendliness and hospitality.

Val Gardena is one of the most popular places in the heart of the Dolomites. This is without a doubt one of the most beautiful regions in Italy, located on the famous Sella Ronda circular route. All major towns in the region offer a good choice accommodation options. Val Gardena annually hosts international competitions, including the legendary World Cup alpine skiing on the Saslong track.

pros
- Large selection of accommodation options
- Magnificent scenery
- Good track preparation
- Lots of opportunities for children
- Good restaurants

Minuses
- Slopes and lifts are often crowded
- Fairly high price level
- Some long trails for beginners
- Not too lively nightlife
- Ski-in ski out options are limited

Val Gardena: how to get there

Nearest international Airport– Bolzano - 40 km. To Innsbruck airport – 120 km, to Verona airport – 190 km. The journey by car from Munich takes more than 3.5 hours (316 km).

By train you can reach Val Gardena via Brunico in the region Kronplatz(16 km from the resort), then by bus. From Milan the train runs 5 times a day, the journey takes 3.5 hours, with a change in Verona. The village of Ortisei is closest to the highway.
Bus schedule - http://www.sii.bz.it, taxi order - http://www.taxiautosella.it.

Val Gardena: facts and routes

Ski area – 1060-2518 m
The total length of the tracks is 175 km
blue – 35%
red – 55%
black – 10%

Lifts:
Gondolas – 2, cabins – 7, chairlifts – 43, rope tows – 30

Season:
The first ski lifts open in November, full season: early December – early/mid April

Val Gardena ski passes

Ski pass Dolomiti Superski
For 6 days:
265-294 euros for adults, 185-206 euros for children over 8 years old.

Children under 8 years old ride for free when purchasing a ski pass from one of their immediate family members.
There are also discounts for riders over 65 years of age. There are discounts and special offers at the beginning and end of the season. The ski pass is valid in all 12 valleys of the Dolomites Superski region (in total there are 1200 km of pistes on various resorts, but not all of them are completely connected).

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Val Gardena: prices

Rental of a set of equipment for 6 days – 160-180 euros
Group classes (5 days, 3 hours) – from 250 euros
Individual lessons with an instructor – from 47 euros/hour
Visit to the aquatic center – 8.5 euros
Visit ice palace– 6 euros

Sella Ronda

Sella Ronda is one of the most beautiful ski safari routes in Italy and perhaps in the Alps, passing through the Ladin valleys (Val Gardena) Alta Badia(Alta Badia) Val di Fassa(Val di Fassa) And Arabba(Arab). On this route you can drive clockwise (indicated in orange on the route map) or against it (indicated in green on the map) for about 40 km, of which about 23 km - ski slopes. Sella Ronda is suitable for intermediate skiers. The "orange" route is considered to be slightly more difficult than the "green" route.

Val Gardena: where to ride

Val Gardena is a former Austrian possession that became part of Italy after the First World War; the influence of Italy and Austria is intricately mixed in the local culture and cuisine. Val Gardena consists of three resort towns: Ortisei(Ortisei, 1235 m), Santa Cristina(Santa Cristina, 1466 m) and Selva Gardena(Selva Gardena, 1563 m). Ortisei not bad for families with children, the resort has many hotels with wellness centers, a good selection of restaurants and shops. Santa Cristina- the most compact resort in the region; there are few hotels in this town, but they are good. Selva Gardena or, in German, Wolkenstein - a good option for those who want to ride more difficult trails and travel to neighboring regions. In Selva (also called Selva di Val Gardena) there are many good hotels, it is not difficult to find apartments, this is the busiest of the resorts in Val Gardena.

Val Gardena is famous for the quality and variety of trails. From top station From Piz Cella you can take the black piste towards Selva or go to the Sellajoch piste (2240 m) and the piste above Plan de Galba (1780 m). The most difficult black run is the long and winding descent into Selva Gardena from the top of Ciampioni (2254 m). From the same peak, but already from east side, a shorter and less winding, but also very difficult black track descends to Santa Cristina. For lovers of difficult descents, the Piz Cella – Monte de Seura area (2115 m) is recommended with interesting red slopes that pass through the forest in the lower part. Some red pistes in low snow conditions can have quite difficult black sections. The traditional route along Sella Ronda may seem too boring for experienced skiers, but it is worth paying attention to the black and red slopes at Porta Vescovo above Arabba. For those who like to ride between the trees, it is worth paying attention to Piz la Ila: the slope under the gondola to La Villa (this is the Alta Badia region) is quite long and steep. For beginners, the Alpe di Siusi area is more suitable; strong skiers may be interested in testing their speed on a special section.

The long and wide pistes between Santa Cristina and Ortisei are well suited for beginner skiers and snowboarders. A gondola from Ortisei takes you to the main ski area to Monte Piz (2109 m). The resorts of Santa Cristina and Selva Gardena are connected by a system of lifts; ski-bus runs regularly from Selva to Ortisei.

At the height of the season in Val Gardena, virgin soil is rolled out quite quickly. But with desire and some effort you can find incredible beautiful routes for freeride. In particular, having climbed on the Sass Pordoi cabin to the mark of 2950 m, you can go a little north on foot to the Boe hut (2873 m, it is usually closed in winter). From here begins the picturesque Val Mezdi ("midday valley", so named because only at this time the sun penetrates into it). Slightly gloomy, but defiantly beautiful cliffs, untouched snow, narrow canyons - the route requires good technical skills and it is advisable to go through it accompanied by a guide. From the top of the route there is an incredible view of the resorts below.

Val Gardena: Apres-ski

In the restaurants of Val Gardena, Tyrolean and Ladin cuisine reigns supreme, with a clear predominance meat dishes(although you can also find good fish in hotel restaurants). In Selva, many good restaurants are located in hotels. Tyrol, Dorfer, Nives, Mignon are popular; they serve traditional South Tyrol dishes. Each of the good hotels has its own bars and restaurants. An excellent gastronomic restaurant operates at Alpenroyal Grand Hotel. The charming restaurant Anna Stuben is famous for its cuisine and pleasant atmosphere and is awarded by the Michelin Guide. Most guests choose to stay with half board, and the food in most hotels is tasty and plentiful, so don’t overextend yourself. During the high season (Christmas and New Year, school break, February) in the most popular restaurants it is better to book a table in advance, otherwise you will not get in.

Having a snack or a hearty lunch in the mountains is also not a problem in Val Gardena, because you are in Italy. Most mountain huts and restaurants offer Tyrolean, Ladin and Italian cuisine, there are some excellent fish restaurants (Vallongia in particular). Traditional lunch - various soups, polenta with mushrooms and other additives, and, of course, all kinds of pasta. Full list mountain restaurants -

Good fashion stores are located in Ortisei, prices are more in line with elite resorts. During the season, the resorts in the valley host many interesting events. In December, the World Cup stage takes place in Santa Cristina. skiing– very spectacular and interesting event, attracting thousands of fans.

Val Gardena: not only skiing

The valley towns have indoor swimming pools, skating rinks and wellness centers. You can play tennis and squash in Ortisei. In the evening you can sit in a cafe, restaurant or go to a disco. Specialized ski shops and souvenir shops are open in Selva and Santa Cristina. In the local history museum you can get acquainted with the history of the valley, see ancient household items, carved wooden sculptures. Worth to visit old castle Fishburg in Santa Cristina, built in the 17th century. There are many luxury hotels in the valley, many of them with excellent wellness centers. In Ortisei there is the Mar Dolomiti aquatic center with a large swimming pool, a complex of cascades, saunas and a wellness complex. Alpin Garden Wellness Resort has a luxurious Wellness & Spa Cleopatra complex with an area of more than 1000 sq.m. with swimming pools, several Jacuzzis, a variety of saunas and a beauty center. The complex also features a fitness center with panoramic views of the Sassolungo Dolomite rock. In the village of Selva Gardena, there is one of the most luxurious hotels in the Alps, repeatedly recognized as the best ski and spa hotel in Italy - Sporthotel Alpenroyalp Gourmet & Relax. It is among The Leading Hotels of the World and offers a modern spa and a wide range of treatments.

Val Gardena: with children

Works at the resort kindergarten with a riding school. A large children's sector at the foot of the mountain is located in Ortisei. Mickey Mountain Club, located in Selva, is designed for children from 4 to 12 years old and offers a varied program. Junior Club, designed for teenagers from 11 to 18 years old, is located in Selva. In addition to the actual skiing, the family is offered a large selection of entertainment: special programs, snowshoeing, dog sledding and horse sledding, toboggan runs and skating rinks - Be prepared for most of ski instructors do not speak Russian (Italian, German and, less often, English - local standard).
- Planning a trip to Sella Ronda or to other, remote valleys, carefully study the operating times of the lifts. Getting “stuck” in a neighboring or not quite neighboring valley is an expensive pleasure: traveling between resorts on skis is much faster than by road, and a taxi ride can cost a pretty penny.
- Avoid riding the Sella Ronda during peak periods, otherwise you may end up spending a lot of time in queues.

Valley Val Gardena is located in the Dolomites and lies among mountain ranges with highest points Sassolungo, Sella, Chir and Sciliar, the length of the valley is 15 kilometers. Many skiers begin their acquaintance with the Italian Alpine slopes from here.

The geographical location of the resort Val Gardena is South Tyrol, at the junction of the borders of Italy, Germany and Austria. This ski area consists of three centers:

Selva, located at an altitude of 1,563 m above sea level;
Santa Cristina- 1428 m;
Ortisei- 1236 m.

The routes stretch for a total of 175 km. The largest peak is Sassolungo (3181 m).

Val Gardena - ski resort, ideal for a family holiday. This part of the Alps has fairly gentle slopes and a lot of entertainment, so the resort is considered a region perfectly suited for relaxation during winter holidays. Children under eight years of age can ride and use the lifts for free. Most children's trails in the zone Alpe di Siusi, where there is a park adapted for young snowboarders.

Val Gardena has cross-country ski trails. In the vicinity of Santa Cristina, there are tens of kilometers of ski tracks near the picturesque town of Monte Pana.

All slopes of the Val Gardena resort, regardless of the degree of difficulty, are perfectly prepared for descent. Reviews from tourists confirm that the ski lift system at the resort is modern, the instructors are highly professional, and snow cannons operate when necessary. The picture is completed by picturesque surroundings, clean towns and alpine villages, and an amazing overview of the Dolomites.

How to get there?

The Val Gardena resort is located 40 km from Bolzano, 300 km from Milan, 250 from Venice, 700 km from Rome, and 120 km from Innsbruck, Austria. These cities have airports.

The most convenient way to get to Val Gardena is from Bolzano, from where buses depart every hour and will take you to your address in just 60 minutes. Bus line 350 passes through the city of Bressanone, line 170 passes through Castelrotto, line 471 connects the resort with the Dolomite passes. You can get to Val Gardena from the surrounding towns at night; during the hot ski season, buses run until 2.30, in the summer until 0.30, the price of one trip is €2.50, a night ticket for several trips is €4.

If you fly to Verona, you first need to take the train to Ponte Gardena (German: Waidbruck), and then take bus line 350 to Val Gardena. The entire journey will take a little more than two hours and will cost from €10.85 to €14.35 (train) and €2.5 (bus). You can take the train to Bolzano and then take the bus to Selva.

During the ski season, when the influx of tourists begins, there are direct bus routes from airports Innsbruck, Bergamo and Verona. A one-way ticket costs €25, a return ticket costs €39, and children under 5 years old do not need tickets.

Ski passes in Val Gardena are paid. It is better to purchase tickets in advance in terminals at a train station or transport stops, in a hotel or in a tourist center. There are quite enough points of sale of season tickets, where you can also get a map of the resort, diagrams of lifts and pistes for free. A resort pass costs €3 for one day, €7 for a week, €35 for a season, and children can travel for free.

Climate of Val Gardena

The resort is located in an area with a temperate alpine climate, characterized by warm summers and relatively cold winters. In summer average temperature the air is about +15°C, but the nights are cool, and during the day the air can warm up to +30°C. The weather in the summer months is unstable, especially in August. Autumn can be rainy, but snow often falls already in early November, especially on mountain peaks.

In November, frosty weather sets in and the snow on the roads no longer melts. In winter, the Italian Alps can surprise you with 20-degree frosts at night, but this phenomenon is infrequent. Typically, the night temperature in winter does not fall below -7 o C, and during the day it is often around 0 o C. Air humidity in the Alps is low, so frost is easily tolerated.

Trails and lifts

Vast and fun area Alpe di Siusi, which is chosen by many tourists. Kilometers of well-equipped slopes of different difficulty levels, lifts (chairs, gondolas, rope tows) are mandatory components of a modern ski resort.

For those who decided to test their skis on the famous Sella Ronde, you need to take a ski bus to Santa Cristina or Selva Gardena. It is known that the vast majority of skiers come to the Dolomites precisely to visit Sella Ronda. 600 kilometers of magnificent slopes, which are connected by a system of lifts, can be used by both professional and beginner skiers. The entire circular route stretches for 40 km. Experienced skiers complete the “Around the World” trip in three hours.

For skiers who feel confident on the piste, the slopes where the World Championship was held are suitable: Ciampioni - Selva or Ciampioni - Santa Cristina. The trails are in excellent condition.
We advise those who like to explore virgin soil to walk along the run Seceda(2518 m) - Call-Riser(2103 m). Walking through the huge snow-white is impressive.

For those who are confident on skis, but do not consider themselves an ace, we recommend paying attention to three tracks with Ciampioni, and one of Danterchepies, which end in Santa Cristina And Selva.

Ski passes

Those who have been to ski resorts at least once understand how important it is to promptly take care of purchasing a ski pass - a pass to the ski lifts. The optimal ski pass for Val Gardena- six days. Ski pass prices vary depending on the season. Subscription price for adults:

high season - €216;
low - €190;
at the beginning of the season - €173.

If a child under 8 years old is skiing with you, he will be able to go on the ski lift for free if one of the parents has a ski pass.

Teenagers under sixteen years old pay a subscription:

high season - €151;
low season - €133;
at the beginning of the season - €121.

People of respected age or seniors, in Val Gardena terminology, will pay:

high season - €194;
low season - €171;
at the beginning of the season - €155.

Buying a ski pass for 6 days or more helps to save a lot of money; for comparison, a one-day pass costs for an adult:

high season - €46;
low season - €42;
at the beginning of the season - €37.

Ortisei

The Germans call this city Sankt Ulrich. A cute town located in the flattest part of the valley (1236 m). Only 5.5 thousand people live in Ortisei. It looks like a fairy-tale town with doll-like streets, hotels, apartments, workshops and restaurants.

There are cross-country ski runs, walking paths and colorful surroundings that make for great landscape photos. For a change, you can go to a museum with wooden sculptures.

There are two ski schools in Ortisei with 80 ski instructors and 20 snowboard instructors. There is a children's room ski school, kindergarten for children from two years old. The organizers did not forget about the children's ski area and two lifts for the youngest skiers.

The city has a skating rink, a school for beginner ski jumpers, you can go to the pool or fitness center, play tennis or squash. Ortisei is home to the largest Aquatic Center in the Dolomites.

Staying at the resort will not seem monotonous to anyone; everyone will find entertainment here to their liking: restaurants, discos, bars, a cinema, shops with funny souvenirs, shops that sell sports equipment.

Santa Cristina-Valgardena

This picturesque alpine village is perched at an altitude of 1428 m. To the right of it is Ortisei, left - Selva Gardena. The Italians rightly claim that the local landscapes are “molto romantici”. They're right - Santa Cristina is a secluded and charming place.

Santa Cristina-Vallgarden's 37 km of pistes will delight skiers, who can take one of two lifts to Monte Pana, a plateau with gentle and easy pistes ideal for beginners. For the pros there is the famous cup run Sassolungo. He's like Ciampinoi, he finishes in the Val Gardena valley. These trails are classified as “black”, that is, of increased difficulty. Another area available for skiing is Seceda. This place is very popular among average people who like to ride on a wide plateau drenched in the sun.

Selva Gardena

In German this city is called Wolkenstein. It is the busiest and largest of the towns in Val Gardena. Very a good option for lovers of challenging trails.

From the station Piz Cella there is access to the black road in Selva di Val Gardena. You can get to the highway Sellajoch to an altitude of 2240 m and the route that starts above Plan de Galba at an altitude of 1780 m. The complex, long and winding route was laid with Ciampioni in Selva Gardena. A slightly simpler route from the same point goes to Santa Cristina.

Fans of advanced slopes will find trails in the area Piz Cella-Monte de Seura. In its lower part the slopes cross the forest. With little snow cover, black areas appear on these red runs. For confident skiers, trails have been laid in Porta Vescovo. Those who like to ride among the trees should pay attention to the slope Piz la Ila to La Villa - steep and long. Beginners should pay attention to Alpe di Siusi, and experienced skiers will be able to test their speed on one of the special sections.

There is a children's room in Selva Mickey Mountain Club And Junior Club for teenagers. You can safely come here with your whole family; no one will be bored in Selva: entertainment programs, sled rides, toboggan runs and skating rinks - there is plenty to choose from.

Most of the instructors do not speak Russian. The languages spoken are German, Italian and English.
Going by Sella Ronda on a “round the world” trip, study the lift schedule, think about how to get back, otherwise you will have to go to the hotel by taxi, which is very expensive.

If you don't want to wait in long lines, choose off-peak hours to descend to Sella Ronda.
During high season ski buses run every 10-15 minutes, less often during off-season.
Parking at the ski lifts is paid - €5 per day.

It’s definitely worth going to Val Gardena at least once - the prices here are not too high, the place is wonderful, the food is delicious, there are trails for everyone. Just keep in mind that this resort is not one of the highest mountains; the snow may melt away already in March, so don’t delay your trip.

Vladimir Izvarin

Tom Janson:

“I was in Val Gardena with three buddies: an experienced snowboarder, consolidating last year’s skills as a snowboarder and a skier. And I am a beginner snowboarder. The mountains are of breathtaking beauty; Ortisei and the Alpe di Suissi offer unparalleled views.

I found the ski areas difficult; even experienced skiers and snowboarders find some of the trails challenging. Having examined a large area Dolomiti Super Ski, decided that it was better to stay closer to Selva. There are several cool red runs, and the blue ones are not bad at all, although they are very flat. The inaccurate map of the routes was annoying, even though they were far from perfect almost everywhere. The après ski was quite satisfying - there were a couple of decent restaurants and bars nearby. This is quite enough for us, we didn’t try to rock ourselves into a stupor.

In general, I like Val Gardena. I will definitely go there again."

Georgy, Novosibirsk

“Val Gardena is the most mediocre ski region I know. There are incredible numbers of lifts, all mixed up and communicating inconveniently. "Pleased" blue trails, suddenly turning red and just as unexpectedly - green. Therefore, there are constant traffic jams on the slopes, and the condition of the track is not the best. There are only a few long and homogeneous trails in the entire region. True, there are several decent snow parks. This place is quite suitable for those who enjoy nature. But for the descent it’s doubtful.”

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Victor, Moscow

“Last year I took my six-year-old granddaughter out for the first time with the express purpose of putting her on skis. It took me a long time to make a choice and settled on Alpe de Suis. Lots of offers from group and individual instructors different prices: about 60 CHF per day with meals up to 58 CHF per hour of private lessons. We brought the children's skis as a New Year's gift, and bought simple amateur skis for 12 euros a day at the rental office.

Despite his very unconvincing skills, he undertook to teach on his own: what is important is not professionalism, but communication and relaxation with the cub. I fiddled with her until I dropped! Marvelous Beautiful places, wonderful air! The week of mutual persistence was not in vain: at least the child is no longer afraid of skiing.”

Alla, Moscow

“Every year we try to go to Ortisei in a small group. I've been here more than once. I noticed that the place is chosen immediately and then does not change: “from good to good...”, as they say. It’s difficult to consider us athletes; we devote no more than 2-3 hours a day to skiing. The rest of the time is for the soul!

The resort of Ortisei has a surprisingly romantic atmosphere. You can just walk along the streets, occasionally visiting wonderful shops, restaurants, bars, etc. I went to the pool every day - a Moscow habit. There is a sauna, tennis, even a golf course! Everything is in place, comfortable and beautiful.”

Val Gardena is a wide picturesque valley of South Tyrol, located in the north-west of the Dolomites - an excellent mountain range with UNESCO World Natural Heritage status. According to experienced tourists, Val Gardena is the most attractive valley of Sella Ronda, a circular ski route with a total length of 500 km. The valley itself offers 175 km of trails of breathtaking beauty.

Val Gardena offers its guests many opportunities for entertainment. Among them you can choose the most suitable one: winter excursions, freestyle, hockey, paragliding, figure skating, rock climbing, cross-country skiing, sledding and much more. Diversity active rest attracts tourists from all over the world.

The resort includes three small towns with well-developed infrastructure - Ortisei (1236 m), Santa Cristina (1428 m) and Selva (1563 m).

Ortisei, the largest of them, is great place for a family holiday with children. There are many restaurants, spas, different hotels and shops. The first ski lift is just a 10 minute walk away.

Santa Cristina is the smallest resort town valleys. It is very cozy here and there is no noise.

Selva – enough popular resort thanks to its favorable location mountain route Sella Ronde, where many trails start. It has a developed tourism infrastructure.

Previously, Val Gardena was part of Austria-Hungary, so people speak here with greater pleasure. German, than in Italian. As for the local population of Val Gardena, they are very hospitable and sincere. Local people speak a rare Ladin language that is over 2000 years old! You should definitely talk to them.

Val Gardena annually hosts the World Alpine Ski Championships. Interestingly, all the action takes place on the steep Saslong highway. With just a little bit of courage, you can also taste victory by going down this famous route.

The Val Gardena valley is part of the Sella Ronda circular route, which covers 500 km ski slopes. It is here that international men's slalom competitions are held every year.

Val Gardena is part of the Dolomiti Superski association, an incredibly beautiful ski area of 16 ski regions. A particular advantage is the ability to ski all 1,200 km of Dolomiti Superski pistes with a single ski pass. And 450 lifts will take you to the best peaks of the Dolomites with ease. By visiting the Alta Bedia resort, you are guaranteed to get the most out of your active holiday!