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Val Gardena has 175 km of slopes at altitudes of 1235-2520 m in four ski sectors. To the south above Ortisei, 800 m above the resort, is the picturesque Seiser Alm plateau with very easy “red” and “blue” slopes ranging in length from 600 m to 2.5 km. The Monte Piz (2109) and Bullaccia (2100) routes have a southern orientation. The wide and gentle paths in the area between Spitzbuhl (1939) and Punta d'Oro (2210) face north, as do several pleasant forest slopes of Zallinger (2100). No trails from Seiser Alm lead to Ortisei - you can only go down by gondolas.

The ski area Seceda (2518) - Col Raiser (2103), shared by Ortisei and S. Cristina, is located on the other side of the valley; Both resorts can be skied from there. In the direction of S. Christina there are spacious roads with a predominantly southern orientation.

To Ortisei, to the west, there is a beautiful, sometimes quite narrow 10.5 km descent with a height difference of 1300 m, the longest in Val Gardena. The most interesting ski area is located above S. Cristina and Selva, on the forested northern slopes of Ciampinoi (2254). It is here that the most technically difficult slopes of Val Gardena are laid, where a very spectacular stage of the Alpine Ski World Cup is held every year in December - super-G and downhill. Much easier are the routes above Plan de Gralba, on the eastern slopes of Piz Sella (2284) and Piz Seteur (2063).

On the other side of Selva is the Dantercepies sector (2300). From there there are several fairly long (4.5 km) high-quality “red” trails, from which a panoramic view of the entire Gardena opens. These always crowded west-facing slopes are part of the most popular ski safari route in the Dolomites around the Sella mountain group (3151) - see.

For experts

Strong skiers should first of all pay attention to Ciampinoi. The legendary “black” slope Saslong A starts from a narrow ridge in the direction of S. Christina, where a very spectacular stage of the Alpine Skiing World Cup takes place every December - men's downhill and super-G. It was thanks to her that Val Gardena, together with the Austrian Kitzbühel (Streif circuit), the French Val d'Isere (Face Bellevarde), the Swiss Wengen (Lauberhorn Weltcup Abfahrt) and the German Garmisch-Partenkirchen (Kandahar), from the very beginning entered the so-called “Club 5", which presents alpine resorts that have the most difficult sports tracks and regularly host stages of the White Circus.

The length of Saslong A is almost 3.5 km; the average slope is 24.5%, and the maximum, at the starting section and below Sochers, is up to 57%. Diving into the forest, the route narrows noticeably. Approximately in the middle, at around 1813 m, lies in wait the insidious Kamelbuckel, the “Camel’s Hump”, which during professional competitions throws skiers 50-80 m away - of course, it is better to slow down in front of it. Before the straight finishing section there will be a couple more steep turns with a slope of up to 51%...

No less interesting is the “red” descent Saslong B, which goes behind the Sochers mountain hotel to the right. It is longer than the “black” A, also has several high-speed sections, and in addition, shortly before the finish in S. Cristina, it passes by the Gardena landmark - Fischburg Castle; from the piste you can look through a low wall into the courtyard... Both options are equally popular among experienced skiers. In the morning, the trails are always in excellent condition; by evening, they often develop bumps and ice patches. Two very decent descents lead from Ciampinoi to Selva. The left "black" begins in the same place as Saslong, and below the Saslonch restaurant it continues with a steep, hard corridor in the forest area. The right “red”, having passed along a narrow ridge, on both sides of which there are steep cliffs, rushes into the valley with pleasant rolling bends. On the way out, in order to cross the bridge over the river to the gondola lift that returns to Ciampinoi, you will have to pull yourself up on a rope tow about a hundred meters.

We advise you not to miss the barely distinguishable “black” and “red” trails, laid on the forested slope of Mont de Seura (2117). An excellent chance to race without interference - there are always very few people here: the slopes are located somewhat away from the main ski area. The only way to get to their beginning is by going up on a 4-chair chair from the Monte Pana clearing (1667), which still needs to be reached.

For advanced skiers

Almost all of the routes described above are quite feasible for skiers with average training, although they require their attention and concentration. Representatives of the most common category of skiers in Val Gardena like a lot - not to mention the opportunity to travel to the Marmolada glacier (3342). Both adults and children feel confident on the “red-blue” slopes to the right of Piz Sella, where there are high-speed 4- and 6-chair lifts, as well as a couple of rope tows.

Easy “red” paths lead to Plan de Gralba. On Ciampinoi, in addition to Saslong and the descent to Selva, in the upper part of the slope there is a moderately difficult track, served by a 4-chair Sochers. The only problem in this area is the steep exits from the peaks.

The “red” descents to Selva with Dantercepies would deserve the highest rating, if they were not so overloaded with people hurrying along the Sellaronda route. From the right branch, however, you can go to a high-quality, completely deserted forest track in Langental.

The Seceda sector is very popular among skiers based in Ortisei and S. Cristina. The trails here are mostly wide, with a pleasant gradient in the upper sections and gradual drops towards the end. There is always a lot of sun, the snow is soft. There are a couple of short, nice tracks on the south-eastern slope of the wooded Col Raiser hill... Every year in late March - early April, the popular Gardenissima competition ("the most giant slalom" in the Dolomites"), in which everyone can take part.

As for the “home” ski area of ​​​​Ortisei, Seiser Alm is able to deceive the expectations of trained skiers. Many of the local slopes, marked as “red”, are in fact elementary “blue” slopes with a very slight elevation difference, no more than 300 m. Only a few pistes, Monte Piz, Bullacia Puflatsch, and the Zallinger slopes located at the other end of the plateau, more or less correspond to their “red” marking.

For beginners

If the Seiser Alm is a little boring for decent amateurs, then beginners, on the contrary, feel the best here. That is why, when assessing Val Gardena from the point of view of conditions for beginner skiers, we confidently give the entire region a **** rating. Most of the bright, spacious, soft slopes of the high mountain plateau are excellent for training sessions and mastering the basics of skiing techniques. Alternating between climbs and easy descents, you can go around Seiser Alm along the Skitour Hexen route, “Baba Yaga’s ski tour”: little skiers will be completely delighted with such a safari... However, for those who put on skis for the first time in their lives, before climbing Seiser Alm, it’s still better to first hang out a little in the “paddling pool” located below, directly next to Ortisei.

S. Cristina's main training area is located above the resort, on Monte Pana. Several simple “blue” slopes are served by four rope tows. You can go down on a double chair. There is also a small slope for beginners in the upper area of ​​the village.

In Selva, beginners spend most of their time on a gentle slope with Dantercepies. Here they have seven yokes at their disposal; the two upper ones extend onto a steeper part of the slope. Conditions for educational skating are tolerable, but not ideal: the “paddling pool” is unceremoniously invaded every now and then by everyone skiing down to the resort. To be fair, it is also worth noting that on the map of the region these “blue” slopes are shown much wider than they actually are.

Ski safari

There are a great many options for ski safaris, multi-hour ski trips without repeating the descents, in the vicinity of the Sella mountain group (3151). The total length of interconnected trails here is about 480 km, and a unified lift system allows you to make interesting trips along some new routes every day. A distinctive feature of such safaris is that they take place in the completely unique, fantastic scenery of the Dolomites.

The materials about , present the possibilities of ski safari in these ski regions. In this article, we will talk about how to quickly, within one day, get acquainted with the most interesting routes of Val Gardena. Start with Ciampinoi (2254). Rising early in the morning from Selva, take a walk to S. Cristina. For the first warm-up descent, the “red” route Saslong B is more suitable. On the steep upper section and below, near Sochers, you will probably still find corduroy tracks of snowcats; there will be no bumps in the narrow passage near the Fischburg castle and at the finish rollout - they will be dug later.

From S. Cristina, using the gondolas and 6-chair chairs, go up to Ciampinoi again. From the top station, an excellent, moderately difficult four-kilometer track rushes down to Selva. After passing the beautiful ridge, turn left at the couple's chair - the right descent will lead to the village of Plan de Gralba. Be careful at the intersection with the “black” route - do not jump out under the feet of skiers coming from above. When exiting, stay to the right. In the passage between the houses and front gardens, you will have to push around with sticks for about a hundred meters, after which, crossing the road, you will pull yourself up to the opposite slope in a 4-chair.

Short descent to 6-seater gondolas, climb to Dantercepies (2300). The “red” routes back to Selva, not broken and not too crowded in the mornings, do not contain any unpleasant surprises: the slope is average, there are practically no sharp changes. Having gone down to the foot, do not miss the left turn onto the narrow road leading into the resort. Having reached the end, cross the road again and climb Ciampinoi again: from slope to slope - like on a swing...

The fifth descent of the day is ahead, this time to Plan de Gralba. Moving forward from the top gondola station, you have to overcome a not-so-pleasant section along the double chairlift (in a good way it should have been given a “black” marking) - but further on there is a normal “red” route and a very gentle slope to the funicular. It will take you to Piz Sella (2284). Descending from here, keep to the right to get onto an easy scenic route that goes under the kilometer-long rock tower of Sassolungo (3181). After a couple of kilometers, the descent will turn into a gentle forest traverse and widen again in the Monte Pana clearing (1667).

Without wasting time, take a 4-chair up to Mont de Seura (2117) and go back down along any of the tracks. If you choose the “red” path, turn right at the right time. It is very important not to miss the passage above Monte Pana: on the map it is shown as a dotted line, in reality it is not marked with any signs at all. Meanwhile, it is precisely this that allows you to get out immediately after the shallow ravine onto the “black” descent Saslong A, approximately 350 m from the finish rollout to S. Christina. Having gone down, take off your skis and take the “metro”, which in a matter of minutes will take you to the upper area of ​​the resort, to the gondolas that take Col Raiser (2103) to the opposite slope. Ascent, short drive to the 4-chair chair, another ascent to the Seceda slope (2518). All this, taking into account possible queues, will take at least half an hour. Next comes a very long, ten-kilometer descent to Ortisei. The route first rushes south along the ridge, then, turning sharply at Cuca Sattel to the northwest, descends under the sheer rock wall of Seceda, into the Annatal valley. A couple of high-speed sections, a turn to the intermediate lift station. After it, the route noticeably flattens out and, having presented several beautiful “episodes”, such as a stone ledge with a frozen blue waterfall, it calmly finishes on the outskirts of Ortisei. You can cross it on foot in 10-15 minutes, climb Monte Piz (2100) and go explore the Seiser Alm trails. However, you clearly don’t have enough time for this. The route described above is about 4 hours of continuous movement; it takes about the same amount of time to go around the plateau above Ortisei. But it would be nice to get back to Selva on skis (and not by bus!); Besides, the long piste leading from Seceda to S. Cristina has not yet been climbed... So better leave the soft slopes of Seiser Alm for another time. It is, of course, possible in principle to drive through all the sectors of Val Gardena in one day, but there is no point in such a race.

Off-piste

Off-piste skiing in Val Gardena is not very popular. Either there are not enough steep and wide slopes suitable for this activity, or freeriders are quite satisfied with civilized slopes... Most likely, both.

A good off-piste experience can be found on the north side of Ciampinoi, under the 6-chair lift and to the left of it; However, the avalanche barriers located at the top of the slope interfere a little. Under the 4-chair Piz Seteur (2063) there is usually a fun off-piste path. From the upper “red” traverse leading to the Passo Sella pass (2244), you can go down through virgin soil, between rare low pines, to the lower “blue” one - it’s a pity, it’s too flat here. Moving from Mont de Seura in the direction of Ciampinoi, it is interesting to leave the marked road to the left and first along an open slope, and then through the forest to the road to Monte Pana.

Good opportunities for off-piste in the Seceda sector. Moving away from the marked descents at a decent distance, you have time to taxi to the bottom station of the main 4-chair. The problem is that the fluffy virgin soil on the southern slope does not last long - after a snowfall it is almost immediately covered with a firn crust. However, later, when the crust thickens properly, you can safely walk off-piste in any direction.

The same picture is in the Seiser Alm sector - on Monte Piz and Bullacia Puflatsch, brutally attacked by the sun, whose height does not exceed 2100 m. The snow on the slopes of Punta d’Oro (2210) is slightly better, but for full-fledged off-piste skiing the slope here is more than modest.

Snowboard

Val Gardena is primarily a ski area: it is less interesting for snowboarders. On the slope of Piz Sella, at the 6-chair Comici, there is an easy boardercross track.

A more serious park is located in the Passo Sella area, in the Col Rodella sector, which practically belongs to Val di Fasse. Getting there from Selva or S. Cristina is long and difficult for border travelers; A particularly unpleasant place is the long, very gentle traverse behind the Citta dei Sassi chair, along which you basically have to walk.

On the Seiser Alm, the halfpipe is usually built on the northern slope, at the 4-chair Laurin. Above the village of Kompatch (1980) there is a small park for beginner snowboarders.

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The Val Gardena valley lies in the heart of the Dolomites in Italy (province of South Tyrol) and is very popular among skiers. The main advantages of this ski region are stunning mountain views, cozy villages and endless opportunities for skiing and ski safaris: almost 200 km of slopes plus convenient access to the Sella Ronda circular route and neighboring areas. In total, vacationers have access to almost one and a half thousand kilometers of slopes, connected by lifts and ski buses.

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Until the end of the First World War, Val Gardena was part of Austria-Hungary, as a result of which the German language is even more common here than Italian. The local population also speaks Ladin, so all geographical names and settlements in the valley have 2-3 names. For example, the village of Ortisei in Italian sounds like Ortisei, in German it is called St. Ulrich, and in Ladin - Urtijёi.

Trails, slopes, lifts

In the Val Gardena valley in Italy there are three winter resorts: the village of Ortisei, Santa Cristina and Selva Gardena.

From Ortisei you can easily access the Alpe Di Siusi area, excellent for relaxing skiing and learning, and Seceda & Col Raises, which will interest more experienced skiers (in particular, the region's longest run, the 10 km La Longia, is located here).

From the village of Santa Cristina, located in the center of the valley, you can easily reach the already mentioned area of ​​Seceda & Col Raises, as well as Monte Pana (the area for beginners) and Ciampinoi, where the most difficult and famous slopes of Val Gardena are concentrated, including the “black » Saslong track, where the World Cup stage in giant slalom and downhill is held.

The lift to Ciampioni also starts from Selva. In addition, from Selva there is direct access to the Plan de Gralba ski area, where blue and green slopes predominate, and Dantercepies with training slopes where local ski schools conduct classes.

In addition, the famous Italian “around the world” route, the Sella Ronda route, runs through the Val Gardena valley: you can go around it or go through it to the slopes of the neighboring valleys - Val di Fassa, Alta Badia and Arabba Marmolada.

Entertainment and active recreation

Val Gardena has illuminated trails for night skiing, fun parks, cross-country ski trails, ski kindergartens and ski schools. In addition, local villages are perfectly prepared for relaxation after skiing.

Thus, in Ortisei, the Mar Dolomiti aquatic center is equipped with a swimming pool, saunas and spa. Santa Cristina has a small museum and a 16th-century castle, an outdoor skating rink and a paragliding school. In Selva there is a sports center, a tennis center Tennis Center GMA, an ice palace Stadium PR Anives, extreme sports centers - paragliding, rock climbing, winter hiking, etc. In addition, this village has the largest number of entertainment facilities - in the evenings there are pubs, a shooting range, sports bars, discos, bowling alleys, etc.

Local cuisine and wines

Restaurants in Val Gardena will introduce their guests to the best traditions of Tyrolean and Ladin cuisine, rich in meat dishes, and will also offer pizza, spaghetti and risotto typical throughout Italy. The choice of establishments is also quite wide: there are restaurants in every village, many of them are located at hotels - and there are also mountain huts on the slopes where you can have lunch while skiing.

Where to stay

Many hotels in Ortisei, which is considered a family resort, are aimed at quality holidays with children. There are very few hotels in the fabulous Santa Cristina, but here you can truly relax in a quiet and cozy atmosphere. In Selva, the busiest village in the valley, the range of hotels is the most diverse - from modest 2* hotels to expensive, comfortable chalets with spacious rooms, restaurants, wellness centers and swimming pools. In particular, here is the Sporthotel Alpenroyalp Gourmet & Relax 5*, which has been repeatedly recognized as one of the best hotels in the Italian Alps.

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Val Gardena(Val Gardena) is perhaps the most interesting region for winter sports enthusiasts and real aces, which is part of the extensive ski area (Dolomiti Superski), an alliance of resorts located in the shade in South Tyrol.

Val Gardena, in addition to stunning natural scenery, offers skiers and freestylers excellent ski slopes located on the Ortisei plateau, near Santa Cristina and Selva, as well as the opportunity to go on an interesting ski safari in the neighboring valleys. Here you will have almost limitless possibilities: about 500 km of interconnected alpine descents await you!

Magnificent Dolomites at sunset!

How to get to Val Gardena?

By plane

Nearest airports

Malpensa - 365 km.

Val Gardena

By car

From North: on the A22 motorway via Innsbruck - Brennero - Chiusa.

From South: on the A22 motorway via - Bolzano - Chiusa.

Exit at Chiusa - Val Gardena, from there you can drive to Ortisei in 20 minutes, and then to San Cristina and Selva.

By bus

Routes:

Bolzano - Chiusa - Val Gardena

Bressanone - Chiusa - Val Gardena

There are also shuttles from the above-mentioned airports to the resorts.

Ortisei

Where to stay in Val Gardena?

Hotel Antares - Via Meisules 193, 39048 Selva di Val Gardena, Italy

Hotel Antares is located in the scenic mountain area of ​​Selva Gardena, 100 meters from the Dolomiti Superski ski slopes. The hotel has a spa center and an indoor pool.

Decorated in typical Tyrolean and Alpine style, Antares' rooms feature a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a minibar. The rooms have work desks and coffee and tea making facilities.

The Antares' restaurant serves a rich buffet breakfast, an à la carte dinner and buffet snacks.

The wellness center includes a sauna, Turkish bath and hot tub. The fitness center is equipped with new Technogym equipment. Antares Hotel also provides free parking and ski storage.

The staff works around the clock. During the day there are various activities and excursions, and in the evenings there is typical Tyrolean entertainment. Guests can explore the nearby city center.

Funicular from Campitello di Fassa

Panorama Residence Gran Tublá - Str. Scurcia 35, 39046 Ortisei, Italy

Panorama Residence Gran Tublà is surrounded by a large garden with views of the Sella and Sassolungo mountains, 300 meters from the center of Ortisei. A free garage and ski storage are available. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.

The apartments at the Panorama Residence Gran Tublá have a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave and hob, an LCD TV with satellite channels, and a refrigerator with freezer. Most apartments have views of the Dolomites. Some apartments are located in the hotel's annex building, just 70 meters from the main building.

In winter, the ski bus stops in front of the hotel and takes you to the Seceda ski lift. During summer, guests can swim in the heated pool.

This is our guests' favorite part of Ortisei, according to independent reviews.

Hotel Fanes - Via Daunei 17, 39048 Selva di Val Gardena, Italy

Hotel Fanes is a 2-minute walk from the center of Selva di Val Gardena and offers elegant rooms with free toiletries. Wi-Fi and on-site parking are free.

Carpeted rooms feature an LCD TV and a bathroom with hairdryer. Some rooms have a balcony overlooking the Dolomites.

A buffet breakfast of sweet and savory options is served each morning at Hotel Fanes. For dinner, the hotel's restaurant serves Italian and international cuisine.

The nearest bus stop is 300 meters away. The hotel is a 5-minute drive from the Pütz-Geisler Nature Park and 40 km from Bolzano.

This is our guests' favorite part of Selva di Val Gardena, according to independent reviews.

Looking for accommodation where the staff speaks Russian? Then this is a great choice for you.

Saslong

Residence Boè - Strada Paul 40 (check-in: Via Meisules 195, Selva di Val Gardena), 39047 Santa Cristina Val Gardena, Italy

This hotel is located in the center of Santa Cristina and offers panoramic views of Val Gardena and the Monte Pana waterfalls. Parking and ski storage are provided free of charge.

All studios and apartments at Residence Boè have a fully equipped kitchenette and Alpine-style wooden furniture. The windows offer mountain views. Some rooms have a balcony.

In winter, free public ski buses stop 200 meters from the Boè Hotel. Saslong Ski Slope is 1 km away.

The A22 motorway is 25 km away. Bolzano is a 50-minute drive away.

Val Gardena. "Blue" route

general information

The valley - or Valle - Gardena extends northwest of and 120 km from Innsbruck, the main city of Tyrol. These places were included in the Kingdom of Austria for a long time - until 1918, so do not be surprised that everything Austrian prevails here: the German language, the German mentality and Austrian cuisine.

Val Gardena has a length of just over 20 kilometers, “resting” on the Sella mountain range, in the south of which rises the Sassolungo peak (3,181 m), the symbol of the area.

Access to the valley is possible from a narrow gorge stretching from a height of 470 m to 1200 m, then Val Gardena constantly changes its outline, sometimes expanding, sometimes narrowing. The landscapes here are, to say the least, picturesque, the beauty of which is complemented by the purest river with numerous rapids - Grodnerbach. Val Gardena ends with another small, magnificent valley called Wallunga, where the Puez Odle Natural Park is located.

Ski resorts of Val Gardena

There are three resort towns in Val Gardena: Ortisei, the largest village, located at an altitude of 1236 m above sea level, Santa Cristina, lying at an altitude of 1428 m, and Selva Volkenstein (1563 m).

The Ortisei resort was unanimously chosen by tourists who visited it as an ideal place for a family holiday with children. There are many cozy hotels, spas, good shops and restaurants offering national Tyrolean cuisine. You can get to the funiculars from the town center in just a 5-minute walk; a ski bus runs from other areas of Ortisei to the ski lifts.

Santa Cristina is a very small village where experienced skiers flock. In the east of Santa Cristina there are gondola and Ronda Express stations.

Santa Cristina

There are many good four-star hotels, guesthouses and apartments with about 8,000 beds.

Note: there are no free ski buses in Val Gardena: a weekly pass for buses that run around the resorts costs 6 euros.

Selva Gardena

Pros and cons of holidays in Val Gardena

"Pro"

Huge area for skiing

Good system of functional funiculars

"First try" opportunity for beginners (Seiser Alm plateau)

Opportunity to go on a ski safari

Magnificent nature

"Contra"

A lot of skiers on the slopes in high season

Accordingly, long queues for the lifts

Quite high prices for accommodation and service

Saslong. Men's World Jumping Championships

Trails of Val Gardena

The Val Gardena ski area, about 175 kilometers long, is divided into 4 sectors: the Seiser Alm plateau (blue and easy red 2 runs), the Seceda - Col Raiser area, the Dantercepies sector and the area leading to the Sella Ronda route.

"Black" routes for experts

In Val Gardena, not far from Santa Cristina, the famous “black” slope “Saslong A” starts, 3.5 km long, with an average slope of 24.5%, full of steep turns, where competitions for the Alpine Ski World Cup are held. Thanks to this route, Val Gardena is included in the "Club of Five", an association of ski resorts with the most difficult sports routes.

Val Gardena. Saslong A

Another famous descent, Saslong B, the “red” one, is also interesting, with interesting sections that passes through many beautiful places in Val Gardena, such as Fischburg Castle.

Two other excellent slopes for professionals are located on the Mont de Seura slope, where you can ski without endlessly bumping into other skiers.

"Red" slopes for advanced skiers

For trained skiers, Val Gardena seems like a real paradise: Representatives of the most common category of skiers in Val Garthe, who are not on skis for the first time - both children and adults - feel great on the “red-blue” slopes in Piz Sella, Plan de Gralba, slopes to Selva with Dantercepies (the latter are very busy with skiers), wide and sunny slopes in the Seceda sector.

By the way, at the end of March - beginning of April, the Gardenissima slalom competition is held on the sector’s tracks, in which everyone can take part.

"Blue" trails for beginners

The Seiser Alm plateau is a paradise for beginners who feel at their best here. The bright, spacious, sunny slopes of the high mountain plateau are best suited for training sessions, which very young skiers are very happy with. And for those who are starting to ski for the first time in their lives, we recommend hanging out in the “manège”, which is located directly next to Ortisei.

The main training area of ​​Santa Cristina is located above the village on Monte Pana, and in Selva, beginners ski on a gentle slope with Dantercepies.

Ski safari

Hours of skiing or ski safaris are the specialty of Val Gardena: 480 kilometers of interconnected pistes and a unified lift system allow you to make the most interesting trips, every day on new routes, in the fantastic scenery of the Dolomites.

Freeriders in the Dolomites

Free riding and snowboarding

Off-piste skiing is not particularly common in Val Gardena: there are not enough wide and steep slopes here, and on the slopes the movement of freeriders is limited by avalanche barriers.

Snowboarders are also not very interested here, although there is an easy boardercross track on the slope of Piz Sella.

A good snowboarding park is located in neighboring Val di Fassa.

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Coming to Val Gardena, you feel as if you are entering a fairy tale. These are not just beautiful words, but the feelings of those who found themselves in this valley for the first time. Descending from the Brenner Pass, the peak of Sassolungo will appear in front of you - this is a sure sign that you are almost there.

In this valley, many people speak German, and the inscriptions on the signs are presented in two versions: German and Italian. This is due to the fact that back in the 19th century these places belonged to Austria-Hungary. The locals are Ladins, they speak Ladin among themselves, but can communicate in Italian and German, so there are never any problems with communication.

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On the map of Italy, Val Gardena looks very tiny, but once you’ve been here, you begin to understand what a large part of the country it is, thanks to its traditions, the beauty of nature and the attitude of local residents towards tourists.

basic information

Location

The Val Gardena ski resort in Italy is located in the northwestern part of the famous Dolomites, in the Alto Adige district. By the way, there is also another one, popular throughout Europe, Italian

How to get to Val Gardena

The closest airports to the valley are located in Verona (about 190 kilometers) and Innsbruck (about 120 kilometers). It would be preferable to take a train to Bolzano, and from there by bus, directly to your destination.

Weather, season

Already in early November, heavy and regular snowfalls begin. Temperatures in November tend to sub-zero levels. The winter months are the coldest in Val Gardena - temperatures drop to minus 20 degrees.

The ski season begins in December and continues until the end of April.

Trails, slopes, lifts

Most visitors to Val Gardena make sure to spend some time on the Sella Ronda circular route - it's 26 kilometers of descent. For this you need a ski pass “Dolomita Superski”. There are three ski areas in Val Gardena:

• Ortisei is the largest village, located at an altitude of 1236 meters;
• Santa Cristina Val Gardena is a small village located at an altitude of 1426 meters;
• Selva di Val Gardena (Italy) is the most popular village among holidaymakers, located at an altitude of 1526 meters.

Santa Cristina offers 175 kilometers of trails, many of which are illuminated at night. On the territory of this ski area there are 83 lifts that can transport up to 109 thousand people per hour to the top. The longest descent is 8 kilometers. The flat routes are 24 kilometers long.

Ski-pass prices (in euros)

Duration, days	Adults	Children
Low season
1	38	27
6	194	136
Average season
1	42	29
6	213	149
13	370	259
High season
1	48	34
6	242	170
13	420	294

Accommodation, other activities, après-ski, attractions

Numerous hotels in Val Gardena, chalet-style cottages, hostels, and apartments in Val Gardena allow you to feel comfortable. Some of the best hotels are:

• Adler (Ortisei);
• La Perla - somewhat removed from the city, but is one of the most beautiful hotels in Val Gardena;
• Villa Luise is known for its excellent panoramic views.

Hotels in Selva Val Gardena also surprise with their diversity. One of the hotels, Acadia, is located right on one of the slopes and offers its visitors, in addition to accommodation, a restaurant, a SPA salon and a free sauna. The number and location of hotels will help you determine the map of Selva Val Gardena.

Apre-ski in Val Gardena starts at about three o'clock. We advise you to visit the Cuca bar-restaurant, which offers beautiful views of the Sassolungo peak.

For a holiday with children, visit Swiss. There are several levels of trails of varying difficulty. For beginners and children there are special preparatory courses and walks with instructors. In Zermatt you don't have to worry about your child - he won't be bored and is under reliable supervision.

If you want to have a really fun time, visit the Luiskeller Bar in Selva Gardena. Here you will be greeted by the real Austrian anthem, a large amount of beer and schnapps. It must be said that Val Gardena is extremely rich in excellent restaurants, both on the slopes and at the foot.

In between skiing, you can visit the thermal complex with 11 saunas and baths, which is located in Ortisei. The local wine library located in Selva Val Gardena, as well as the wine library in Ortisei, are extremely popular. You can get an unforgettable experience by visiting the nearby Fischburg Castle, built in the 18th century.

In Val Gardena you can enjoy hiking, horse riding, indoor tennis courts, squash, bowling and billiards. Don't forget to visit the snowboard park in Piz-Sella, which has a boarder cross track and a whole gallery of figures.

Ski resorts in Italy
Val Gardena

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 - the official languages ​​of South Tyrol (Alto Adige), and also the rare Ladin - native to the 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 the locals themselves are friendly and hospitable.

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 of the region's main towns offer a good range of accommodation options. Val Gardena hosts international competitions every year, including the legendary Alpine Ski World Cup on the Saslong piste.

pros
- Large selection of accommodation options
- Magnificent scenery
- Good trail 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

The nearest international airport is 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 Kronplatz region (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, this is 1200 km of slopes in various resorts, but not all of them are fully connected).

Application for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad) and Android (webcams, news, events, weather, snow, ski lifts, maps and diagrams, photos and videos, reference information): . The application is free.

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 to the 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 travel 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 are 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. Selva (also called Selva di Val Gardena) has many good hotels, and apartments are also easy to find; this is the busiest of the Val Gardena resorts.

Val Gardena is famous for the quality and variety of trails. From the top station of 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 on the eastern side, a shorter and less winding, but also very difficult black trail 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 incredibly beautiful freeride routes. 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, with a clear predominance of 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. There is an excellent gastronomic restaurant at the 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 holidays, 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, and there are several excellent fish restaurants (notably Vallongia). Traditional lunch - various soups, polenta with mushrooms and other additives, and, of course, all kinds of pasta. Full list of 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 Alpine Ski World Cup takes place in Santa Cristina - a very spectacular and interesting event that attracts 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, and carved wooden sculptures. It is worth visiting the ancient castle of Fischburg 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. There is also 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 one of The Leading Hotels of the World and offers a state-of-the-art spa and a wide range of treatments.

Val Gardena: with children

The resort has a kindergarten with a ski 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 skiing itself, 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 the fact that most of the ski instructors do not speak Russian (Italian, German, etc.) less often - English - local standard).
- When planning a trip to the Sella Ronda or to other remote valleys, carefully study the opening 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.