Val Gardena (Gröden)

Positioned 35 kilometres northeast of Bolzano in South Tyrol, Val Gardena spans three distinctive villages along 20 kilometres of the Funes valley: cosmopolitan Ortisei, centrally-located Santa Cristina, and slope-side Selva Gardena. These traditional communities maintain distinctive Alpine architecture and strong cultural connections to their ancient Ladin heritage, creating a uniquely trilingual environment where Italian, German, and Ladin languages coexist harmoniously. The surrounding region features remarkable biodiversity within the Puez-Odle Natural Park, with winter activities extending beyond alpine skiing to include 115 kilometres of cross-country trails, snowshoe routes, and winter hiking paths. The valley's strategic position at the Sella Ronda's northern point provides outstanding connectivity to neighbouring Dolomite valleys and resorts.