Ski Holiday · Val Gardena Dolomites · 45 minutes from Bolzano Airport
121 piste kilometres, a connection to the Sellaronda, and in December the World Cup on the Saslong. Val Gardena is the Ladin valley that has been carving wood for 400 years — and skiing for a hundred.
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Direct flight on the SkyAlps network to Bolzano (1–2 hours) + ski hotel in Val Gardena + 45-minute transfer. The ski area covers 121 piste kilometres, is connected to the Sellaronda and hosts the Ski World Cup in December.
- Direct flight to Bolzano
- Best price guarantee
- EU-protected package holiday
- Just 45 minutes' transfer from Bolzano
Why Val Gardena?
Why ski in Val Gardena?
Val Gardena offers 121 piste kilometres, is connected to the Sellaronda and to the Alpe di Siusi, and lies in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage Dolomites.
Val Gardena (Gröden) has three villages: Ortisei (St. Ulrich) at 1,236 metres, Santa Cristina and Selva (Wolkenstein) at 1,563 metres. They line up along the same valley and are all directly connected to the ski area. The official languages are Ladin, German and Italian — most locals speak Ladin as their first language.
The ski area comprises 121 piste kilometres and is part of Dolomiti Superski. From Selva you step directly onto the Sellaronda, the loop around the Sella massif through four valleys. On the opposite side of the valley, a gondola from Ortisei takes you onto the Seceda in four minutes — 2,450 metres, with a view onto the Odle (Geisler) group. From Ortisei there is also a connection to the Alpe di Siusi, Europe's largest high-altitude meadow — an area with wide, easy pistes for family days.
Val Gardena also has a sporting history. On the Saslong at Santa Cristina, the World Cup takes place every year in December — downhill and Super-G. Outside the race week the piste is open to all — one of the few opportunities in the Alps to ski an original World Cup course. Alongside it stands the FIS Snowboard Cross track, and around the valley are cross-country trails and toboggan runs.
121 km
pistes in the Val Gardena ski area
Sellaronda
connection from Selva
World Cup
Saslong, every December
Which ski areas are there in Val Gardena?
Val Gardena spreads across both sides of the valley. On one side lie Seceda and Col Raiser with views of the Odle group; on the other, Ciampinoi, Dantercepies and the crossing to the Alpe di Siusi. From Selva the Sellaronda begins. Everything belongs to Dolomiti Superski, so a single ski pass covers all the surrounding regions.
Seceda and Col Raiser
Location1,236 – 2,450 m
ScopeGondola from Ortisei, 4 minutes
LevelAll levels
Suited toPanorama, long descents
View of the Odle group, Puez-Odle Nature Park
Ciampinoi and Saslong
Location1,563 – 2,250 m
ScopeSellaronda entry from Selva
LevelMedium to hard
Suited toSporty skiers
Saslong World Cup piste, skiable outside race week
Which flights are available to South Tyrol (Bolzano)?
SkyAlps flies direct to Bolzano from Berlin, Hamburg, Paris, Copenhagen, Warsaw, London and other cities — flight time 1h – 2h. All prices are per person and include return flights plus nights at the booked hotel.
When is the best time for a ski holiday in Val Gardena?
The season starts in early December and ends in early April. In December the World Cup on the Saslong is the big event, and the race week is correspondingly full; then come Christmas and New Year with the highest prices. January is quieter after the holidays and often has good snow. February brings the school half-term holidays and is the most expensive month, but usually with the most reliable conditions. March combines sun, longer days and still-good snow up top. In November and April the ski area is closed.
May
No skiing
Jun
No skiing
Jul
No skiing
Aug
No skiing
Sep
No skiing
Oct
No skiing
Nov
Season opening
Dec
World Cup, Christmas
Jan
Best snow
Feb
Best snow
Mar
Sun, more affordable
Apr
End of season
Peak season
Recommended
Possible
No skiing
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Yes.
The Saslong near Santa Cristina, outside race preparation and the World Cup week in December, is a regular piste open to all. It is classified as a black run and is considerably more demanding than most pistes in the valley — the Camel Bumps in the lower section are challenging even for good skiers. In race week the piste is closed for training and the runs; the surrounding pistes remain open. A test descent should be planned early, before your legs are tired.
Ready for your Val Gardena ski holiday?
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