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.
Total Runs
188
Total Area
181km
112.5 miles
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.
Total Lifts
72
Lift Types
8
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.
