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Val Gardena lies in the heart of the Italian Dolomites, where dramatic scenery provides an unforgettable winter holiday. Set within a Unesco World Heritage Site with breathtaking views of the South Tyrolean Dolomites’ summits and the symbol of the valley, the majestic Sassolungo Group Val Gardena sits in the legendary Sellaronda – one of the best-known ski circuits in the world – where ultra-modern lifts allow access to 500km of ski slopes, 115km of cross country ski trails and 30km of winter hiking paths. Not to mention it is also home to the legendary Saslong World Cup slope.
Val Gardena is one of the world’s leading snowsports resorts since hosting the World Ski Championships in 1970 and has been chosen to host again in 2031. Together the three villages of Ortisei (1,236m), Saint Cristina (1,428m) and Selva Val Gardena (1,563m) create this vast, unrivalled snow bowl.
Skiing in the Dolomites
Guaranteed Snow
Val Gardena locks in fantastic conditions for the season. From 5 December through to the end of the season on 6 April 2025, 98% of all slopes can be covered with artificial snow.
Night lights
This season, Val Gardena is offering epic e-bike excursions, sleigh rides, torch-lit walks and snowshoe treks under floodlit slopes between January and April. Top off an evening with an unforgettable feast in one of Val Gardena’s renowned Michelin hot spots.
Taste sensation
Outstanding culinary experiences can be found in three places with Michelin awards in Val Gardena: the Alpenroyal Grand Hotel, in Selva di Val Gardena, headed by Mario Porcelli, a Michelin chef; the Anna Stuben at the Hotel Gardena, in Ortisei, with Michelin chef Reimund Brunner and the fine-dining Suinsom in the Hotel Tyrol in Selva with chef Alessandro Martellini. All three chefs interpret and merge the cuisine of the two cultures, obtaining sublimely refined results.
Sleigh bells ring
Val Gardena is home to the longest sleigh run in the Dolomites, where 6km of action-packed sledging terrain unfolds. Catch the Ferrari-designed Resciesa gondola from Ortisei to Alpe Resciesca at 2,200m and hop on board a beautiful sleigh ride by day or night.
A bombardino pitstop
Time machine
Steeped in ancient geological history, where deep seas gave rise to the mighty Dolomite mountain range millions of years ago, Val Gardena showcases artefacts from a bygone era in the Gherdeina Museum. Step back in time on journey starting millions of years ago, delving in the geology, flora and fauna and archaeology, housing fossils and ancient tools. Visit the giant Ichthyosauras skeleton, found above Seceda, resembling today’s whale species, dating back 240 million years.
Craft
Val Gardena is also the cradle of South Tyrolean art, specifically wood carving. At the start of the 17th century, locals used their creativity and craftsmanship to create wooden objects and sculptures. To this day, this art represents an important economic branch for the valley, only second to tourism. New for this season, a ‘Craftswomen from Val Gardena’ exhibition opens from 1 to 16 March 2025, showcasing artworks from 25 women from the area.
Winter offers
From 6 January to 1 February 2025, Val Gardena offers the White Week package, which includes unbeatable ski pass and accommodation deals.
The Spring Days long-stay offer, valid between 15 and 22 March 2025, offers a seven-day stay for the price of six days and a six-day ski pass and ski rental for the price of five at participating establishments. There's also the Spring Days short stay offer, which starts from 22 March 2025 and offers four days for the price of three.
For more information visit www.valgardena.it
