Val Gardena (Gröden)

Val Gardena (Gröden)

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Weather at Val Gardena (Gröden)

cloudy

Low: 4.6°C / High: 8.9°C

Wind: SE 1 km/h

Recent Snowfall

24 hours: 1 cm

7 days: 69 cm

Snow Depth

Base: 0 cm

Season Total: 78 cm

Resort Status

Lifts: --/--

Trails: --/--

Last Updated: Apr 20, 2025View Full Report →

Resort Overview

Val Gardena delivers 175 kilometres of meticulously groomed skiing across its three interconnected villages—Ortisei, Santa Cristina, and Selva—with direct access to the famous Sella Ronda circuit. The resort spans elevations from 1,236 to 2,518 metres beneath some of the Dolomites' most distinctive peaks, including the Sassolungo and Sella massifs. Modern snowmaking systems cover 98% of all marked runs, ensuring reliable conditions throughout winter. Beyond groomed slopes, Val Gardena offers exceptional off-piste opportunities, particularly in the challenging Vallunga, while maintaining extensive beginner zones and world-class carving terrain like the famous Saslong World Cup downhill course.

Trails & Terrain

Trails

Total Runs

188

Total Area

181km

112.5 miles

Difficulty Distribution

Beginner
29%
Intermediate
60%
Advanced
11%
Expert
0%
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Val Gardena (Gröden) Lift System

The Val Gardena lift system comprises 83 modern installations that efficiently connect three villages to vast skiing terrain while providing crucial access points to the broader Sella Ronda circuit. The network features high-capacity gondolas from each village, complemented by detachable chairlifts with weather protection bubbles serving primary routes. Recent infrastructure investments have introduced RFID ticketing technology, heated seats on newer lifts, and expanded uphill capacity by 35%, effectively minimising wait times even during peak periods. The system's intelligent design enables seamless transitions between local sectors and the broader Dolomiti Superski network, with strategic lift placements that facilitate natural progression through increasingly challenging terrain.

Lifts

Total Lifts

72

Lift Types

8

Lift Breakdown

T-Bar
23
T-Bar
Quad Chair
19
Quad Chair
Double Chair
13
Double Chair
6-Person Chair
10
6-Person Chair
8-Person Chair
3
8-Person Chair
Aerial Tram
2
Aerial Tram
Gondola
1
Gondola
Triple Chair
1
Triple Chair
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Location & Getting There

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.

Val Gardena (Gröden)

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Season Info

The Val Gardena winter season typically runs from early December through mid-April, with optimal conditions from late December through March. The area benefits from its position within the Dolomites, receiving consistent snowfall enhanced by comprehensive snowmaking capabilities that ensure reliable coverage from opening day. Early season operations concentrate around the Seceda, Ciampinoi, and Dantercepies sectors before expanding to complete the Sella Ronda connections by mid-December. February delivers peak snow conditions, particularly on north-facing slopes, while March brings increasing sunshine with reliable morning conditions after overnight freezes. Special events punctuate the calendar, including December's World Cup races on the Saslong and March's Sellaronda Skimarathon.

Current Season

2025 - 2026

Opening Day

12/5/2025

Closing Day

4/6/2026

Days Open

123

Annual Snowfall

Metric

3.5m

350cm

Imperial

11.5ft

138in

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