Skiing in Val Gardena: Between the Sassolungo and the Thrills of the Sellaronda
Skiing in Val Gardena means immersing yourself in a picture-postcard landscape, with the majestic peaks of the Sciliar, the Sella, and the Sassolungo so close you feel you could touch them. This ski area is not only one of the most scenic in South Tyrol but also one of the most modern and well-equipped in the entire Alpine arc.
This is where the famous Sellaronda begins — the legendary ski circuit that lets you ski around the entire Sella massif, crossing four Dolomite valleys and offering breathtaking views at every turn. The Sellaronda is also the stage for major sporting events, both in winter and summer, such as the iconic Sellaronda Skimarathon and the Sellaronda Bike Day.
The Ski Area: Facts and Highlights
The Val Gardena ski area boasts:
- 115 alpine ski slopes, perfectly groomed and suitable for all levels,
- 39 km of cross-country skiing trails,
- 59 modern and high-speed ski lifts.
All of this is connected to the world’s largest ski carousel, the Dolomiti Superski, offering 1,200 km of slopes and a single ski pass to move freely among the 12 ski areas of South Tyrol and Trentino.
Much More Than Skiing: Experiences for Everyone
Val Gardena is perfect even for those looking for something different from alpine skiing. You can enjoy:
- snowboarding, thanks to well-equipped snowparks and freestyle zones,
- snowshoeing and winter hiking through snowy forests,
- tobogganing on dedicated runs,
- cross-country skiing with spectacular views,
- ice skating at local facilities.
Fun fact: Val Gardena is home to the famous Saslong slope, one of the most renowned downhill courses of the Alpine Ski World Cup, known for its breathtaking bumps called the “Camel Humps.”
Tailor-Made Services for Your Holiday
Whether you’re a beginner or an expert skier, here you’ll find:
- certified ski schools with multilingual instructors for adults and children,
- sports equipment rental available in every resort in the area,
- mountain huts and gourmet chalets, perfect for a scenic break in the Dolomites — perhaps with a plate of dumplings or a freshly baked strudel.
Skiing in Val Gardena is an experience that combines sport, nature, and Ladin culture — a place where every descent offers unique emotions beneath the gaze of the Dolomites’ most iconic peaks.
