Val Senales: A hidden gem among the glaciers of South Tyrol

Val Senales is the perfect destination for your winter holidays if you’re looking for an authentic, evocative place suitable for every kind of traveller. This small yet well-equipped ski area, nestled among the peaks of South Tyrol, is famous not only for its slopes open all year round but also for its proximity to the famous discovery site of Ötzi, the Iceman.

Every year, national ski teams from all over the world choose this valley for their training sessions — a clear sign of the quality of its facilities and snow conditions, even in summer.

From alpine skiing to snowshoeing: All winter activities

In Val Senales you’ll find 35 km of perfectly groomed slopes and 12 modern lifts. From the village of Maso Corto, you can easily access the lifts leading to the Lazaun, Teufelsegg and Roter Kofel slopes. With the glacier cable car, you’ll reach an altitude of 3,212 metres in just six minutes, where breathtaking views of the Val Senales Glacier — part of the Ötztal Alps — await you.

On the glacier plateau lies the Gentlemen Nitro Snowpark, one of the highest in Europe: 120,000 m² dedicated to snowboarders and freestyle enthusiasts, with lines of varying difficulty and creative obstacles. A true paradise for snow lovers and thrill seekers!

But that’s not all — for cross-country skiing enthusiasts, the trail located at 2,450 m a.s.l. and stretching for 7 km is a unique experience, winding through an enchanted landscape of forests and stunning alpine views.

If you prefer closer contact with nature, you can choose from several ski mountaineering routes, all set in wild landscapes surrounded by peaks over 3,000 metres. It’s the perfect way to discover the most authentic soul of the South Tyrolean mountains.

Beyond skiing: Snowshoeing, sledding and plenty of fun

Val Senales is also perfect for those who enjoy more peaceful winter hikes. You can walk along groomed trails cleared of snow or strap on snowshoes to venture through snowy woods and meadows.

If you’re looking for something different from skiing, here are some great options:

• Sledding on a 3.3 km-long track, fun for both kids and adults.
• Snowcat tours: an exciting experience through the high mountain snows.
• Ice skating and curling at the Texel sports field in Madonna di Senales.

Curiosity: Ötzi, the famous Iceman

Just a few steps from the glacier, in 1991, the mummified body of Ötzi was discovered — dating back over 5,000 years. This extraordinary find has made Val Senales a place of great interest for history and archaeology enthusiasts. At the Archaeological Museum in Bolzano, you can learn more about his incredible story.

Ready to experience a different kind of holiday — surrounded by snow, history and nature? Val Senales awaits you with its authentic charm and the warmth of South Tyrolean hospitality.