Italy, Europe
3 Zinnen Dolomites
3 Zinnen Dolomites: 115km slopes, 31 lifts, Italy's steepest piste. Award-winning South Tyrol resort in UNESCO Dolomites. Five mountains, one pass.
Season 2025 - 2026
Opens
28 Nov 2025
Closes
12 Apr 2026
Days open
135
Annual snow
4m
The Overview
Michael Fulton
Melbourne-based skier and snowboarder with 50+ resorts across 5 continents. Specialises in Australian resorts and international resort comparisons.
Rising dramatically in South Tyrol's eastern Dolomites, 3 Zinnen Dolomites offers 115 kilometres of perfectly groomed pistes across five interconnected ski areas within a UNESCO World Heritage landscape. Named after the iconic Tre Cime di Lavaredo peaks visible throughout the resort, this award-winning destination combines Italian hospitality with Austrian alpine precision in a trilingual region where Italian, German, and Ladin cultures converge.
The terrain spans Monte Elmo, Stiergarten, Croda Rossa, Monte Baranci, and Passo Monte Croce, with elevations reaching 2,225 metres ensuring reliable conditions across predominantly intermediate slopes. Notable features include the Holzriese run with its 71% gradient—Italy's steepest groomed piste—and the legendary 34-kilometre Giro delle Cime ski circuit traversing all five mountains on a single lift pass.
1070m
Vertical
82
Runs
86.4 km
Piste
4m
Annual snow
The Terrain
82 runs across 86.4 km of piste
3 Zinnen Dolomites spreads 82 runs across 86.4 km of piste of terrain. It leans beginner at 47%, with 39 beginner runs to find your feet and 7 advanced or expert runs when you want to push.
Terrain split
82
runs
82 runs across 4 grades
Beginner39 runs · 47%
Intermediate36 runs · 44%
Advanced7 runs · 9%
Expert0 runs · 0%
Time it right
When to visit 3 Zinnen Dolomites
The 2025/26 season operates from 28 November 2025 through 12 April 2026, with optimal snow conditions from January through March when full terrain access typically extends across all five mountains. The resort's northern Dolomite position captures snowfall from both Dolomite storms and overflow from Alpine weather systems, delivering above-average precipitation compared to southern Dolomite resorts.
Comprehensive snowmaking covers 100% of marked runs, ensuring consistent grooming quality throughout winter despite the relatively modest 1,130-metre base elevation. Monte Baranci offers floodlit night skiing every Tuesday and Friday from 7pm to 10pm, whilst spring brings extended sunshine hours with morning freeze-thaw cycles maintaining excellent conditions on higher north-facing slopes through early April.
Season 2025 - 2026
28 Nov 2025
Opens
12 Apr 2026
Closes
135
Days open
4 m
Annual snow
Getting there
Getting to 3 Zinnen Dolomites, and where to stay
Set in South Tyrol's Hochpustertal Valley near the Austrian border, 3 Zinnen Dolomites stretches across five distinctive villages including San Candido, Sesto, Dobbiaco, Villabassa, and Braies, each offering authentic alpine character with medieval architecture and boutique accommodation. The resort sits approximately 100 kilometres from Bolzano Airport, 130 kilometres from Innsbruck, 170 kilometres from Treviso, and 190 kilometres from Venice, with multiple access options via the A22 Brenner motorway.
The Ski Pustertal Express railway provides direct connections to lift stations at Versciaco, whilst regular bus services link all villages eliminating the need for personal vehicles. As part of the Dolomiti Superski network, the local pass grants access to 1,200 kilometres of terrain across 12 interconnected ski regions throughout the Dolomites.
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Latest News
From the SnowStash desk
Mount Buller Becomes Latest Australian Resort to Call Time Early on 2026
Mount Buller closes out its 2026 season this Sunday, joining Falls Creek, Hotham and Charlotte Pass in a cluster of closures landing almost simultaneously and roughly a month ahead of schedule. The culprit is stark: Spencers Creek's benchmark snow depth hit 31.2cm on 3 September, just 18% of the 73-year average and an all-time low for this point in the season. Six of Victoria and NSW's best-known resorts will have shut their lifts early within a span of about two and a half weeks.
4 Sept 2026
Tremblant to Add New Timber Summit Ski Sector for 2027/28 Season
Tremblant has confirmed a major expansion of its Quebec ski area, with a new Timber Summit sector adding 62 acres of terrain, eight trails and a high-speed quad chairlift for winter 2027/28. It's part of a CAD 42.5 million investment that also includes a new beginner learning zone at Versant Soleil opening this coming season. The project has grown considerably since it was first announced back in 2020, when it carried a far smaller budget and an opening date that never eventuated.
2 Sept 2026
Mount Hotham to Close for the 2026 Season on Sunday, September 6
We knew when the Bird Bath Pond Skim showed up on Hotham's Instagram that the season was on its way out. It's been a rough one - I only managed two days on snow all year, at Falls Creek - and now Baw Baw, Selwyn and Hotham have all called it, possibly the worst Australian season I've seen in a decade. Hotham's last day of lift operations is Sunday, 6 September, with a Retro Day, Father's Day après and closing sales before the lifts stop turning for good.
1 Sept 2026
Thredbo to Replace Ageing Gunbarrel Quad With New Six-Seat Chairlift for 2028
Thredbo Alpine Resort has confirmed plans to replace its 37-year-old Gunbarrel quad chairlift with a new six-seat Doppelmayr D-Line, targeting winter 2028. The AUD 35 million project will keep travel time roughly the same but lift capacity from 2,800 to 3,000 skiers per hour. It's part of a broader investment push that also includes doubled snowmaking capacity at Friday Flat for 2027, with the ageing Kosciuszko Express now flagged as the resort's next major lift replacement after Gunbarrel.
31 Aug 2026
Aerial Tram Collides With Crane at Alpe d'Huez: 23 Injured
An aerial tram carrying around fifty passengers struck the boom of a construction crane on the route to Pic Blanc at Alpe d'Huez on Wednesday morning, injuring 23 people, three seriously. The cabin tipped on impact before the operator reversed it to right the car. Most of the injured were treated on site, with five taken to hospital in Grenoble, including a pregnant woman assessed as a precaution.
28 Aug 2026
Why Glaciers Are Collapsing - And What Happens When They Do
A deadly flood on the Nepal-China border, a decade-old tragedy on Italy's Marmolada, and an unstable glacier right now above a village near Zermatt - three very different mountain ranges, the same underlying story. Warming ice is destabilising terrain that was considered settled for generations, and the results range from catastrophic floods to slow-motion monitoring situations that could go either way.
27 Aug 2026
Pitztal Glacier Set to Reopen for the 2026/27 Ski Season on 26 September
Tyrol's highest ski area is gearing up to open a full month ahead of most of the Alps. The Pitztal Glacier is scheduled to start its 2026/27 season on Saturday 26 September, running through to 2 May 2027, with the lower-altitude Rifflsee area following in December. High-altitude terrain up to 3,440 metres gives the glacier a head start on snow, though as always, the actual opening extent will depend on how September's weather plays out. Early online ski pass bookings can save up to 30%.
26 Aug 2026
Unstable Glacier Above Randa Puts Zermatt-Area Village on Alert
A hanging glacier above the Swiss village of Randa, just south of Zermatt, has been shedding large chunks of ice for weeks, with authorities warning more break-offs are likely. A danger zone has been closed off since June, though officials say the village's 479 residents aren't at risk. It's a familiar pattern for this glacier - it's done this before, in 1819, 1972 and 1973 - but a reminder of how closely Alpine authorities now watch terrain once considered stable.
26 Aug 2026
3 Zinnen Dolomites Lift Tickets
3 Zinnen Dolomites lift tickets & passes
The 2025 - 2026 season at 3 Zinnen Dolomites closed on Apr 12, 2026. Check back for next season's opening date and ticket pricing.
Day passes start from €52, with peak rates up to €86.
7 pass options
Single-day passes
Adult 19–64
Adult Full Day (Dolomiti Superski)
€77up to €86 peak
Full day access to 3 Zinnen Dolomites and entire Dolomiti Superski area with 1,200km of slopes across 12 ski resorts. UNESCO World Heritage Dolomites skiing.
Buy passYouth 8–18
Junior Full Day (Dolomiti Superski)
€65up to €73 peak
Junior daily ticket for 3 Zinnen Dolomites with Dolomiti Superski access. Explore the Three Peaks region with affordable pricing for young skiers in South Tyrol.
Buy passChild 0–7
Child (Under 8)
Free
Free skiing for children under 8 at 3 Zinnen Dolomites. Kids ski free when accompanied by paying adult with stunning Dolomites views and family-friendly slopes.
Buy passSenior 65–99
Senior Full Day (Dolomiti Superski)
€69up to €77 peak
Senior discount for 3 Zinnen Dolomites skiing. Enjoy reduced rates for skiers 65+ with access to UNESCO World Heritage Dolomites and Sellaronda circuit.
Buy passAdult 19–64
Local Area Pass
€52up to €58 peak
Access to 3 Zinnen Dolomites local area only with 115km of slopes. Includes Baranci, Monte Elmo, Croda Rossa and Val Comelico ski areas at lower cost.
Buy passMulti-day passes
Adult 19–64
Multi-Day (4-Day)
€290up to €317 peak
Four-day ski pass for 3 Zinnen Dolomites area. Perfect for extended skiing holidays with access to all Dolomiti Superski resorts and famous ski tours.
Buy passSeason passes
Adult 19–64
Season Pass (Dolomiti Superski)
€970
Unlimited access to 3 Zinnen Dolomites and all Dolomiti Superski areas. Best value for frequent skiers with partner benefits and 5% Trentino bonus days.
Buy passLift tickets FAQ
How much does a 3 Zinnen Dolomites day pass cost?
3 Zinnen Dolomites day passes range from €52 to €86 depending on the date and advance booking.
Can I buy 3 Zinnen Dolomites lift tickets online?
Yes, you can purchase tickets directly from the resort website or at the resort ticket office.
Are there discounts for multi-day passes?
Yes, multi-day packages typically offer significant savings compared to individual day passes. The per-day cost decreases with longer stays.
What is included with a 3 Zinnen Dolomites lift ticket?
Full access to all lifts and trails at 3 Zinnen Dolomites, including mountain safety and patrol services.
What is the difference between 3 Zinnen Dolomites lift tickets and ski passes?
"Lift tickets" and "ski passes" refer to the same thing at 3 Zinnen Dolomites - your access to the mountain's lifts and trails for your chosen duration.
When should I buy 3 Zinnen Dolomites lift tickets for the best price?
Purchase tickets at least 7 days in advance for the best rates, and consider weekday visits for further savings over weekend rates.
Does 3 Zinnen Dolomites offer group discounts on lift tickets?
Group discounts are typically available for parties of 10 or more. Contact 3 Zinnen Dolomites directly for group booking information and rates.
How can I check current conditions before buying tickets?
Before purchasing, check the live snow report and mountain webcams to see current weather, snow conditions, and lift operations at 3 Zinnen Dolomites.
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