Val Gardena
Val Gardena is the South Tyrolean valley of Selva, Santa Cristina, and Ortisei, three Ladin villages strung along the Dolomites' most scenic ski circuit. The lift system anchors one side of the Sella Ronda loop and is also the home of the Saslong World Cup downhill. Terrain skews intermediate, runs are long and well-groomed, and the valley is the easiest gateway into the broader Dolomiti Superski domain (1,200 km of pistes).
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
1,300m (4,265ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
2,518m (8,261ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
1,236m (4,055ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
400cm (157in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
175
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
83
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Skiable Area
270ha (667ac)
Total groomed and patrolled skiable terrain
Terrain Breakdown
The percentage of marked trails in each difficulty level. A higher beginner percentage means more terrain suitable for novices and families; a higher advanced percentage means more challenge for experts.
Beginner
30%
Intermediate
60%
Advanced
10%
Best For
Location
Lift-linked on snow
- Lift-linked with Alta Badia (Italy) — Lift-linked on snow across the Passo Gardena leg of the Sella Ronda loop. (via the Dolomiti Superski / Sella Ronda)
- Lift-linked with Canazei (Italy) — Lift-linked on snow across the Passo Sella leg of the Sella Ronda loop. (via the Dolomiti Superski / Sella Ronda)
- Lift-linked with Arabba (Italy) — On-snow connected via the Sella Ronda loop (through Alta Badia or Canazei). (via the Dolomiti Superski / Sella Ronda)
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