Ski Ortisei and this beautiful village is the principal village of the Gardena Valley, 5kms from Selva Gardena accessible by Cable cars. Skiing & snowboarding in Italy offers superb snow conditions as well as the famous Italian hospitality.
Where
Ski Ortisei as it's rated as one of the most attractive Val Gardena villages. It's also very popular with families and beginners. It's easy to access, with Bolzano and Verona very close by. There's a great range of terrain in reach, with links to both the Sella Ronda and the scenic Alpe de Suisi ski areas.
Essentials |
Suitable For |
Slopes |
RESORT ALTITUDE : |
2000m |
TOTAL PISTE : |
60 km |
LONGEST RUN : |
9 km |
START SEASON : |
December |
END SEASON : |
April |
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OVERALL |
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SKIING |
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BOARDING |
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APRÉS |
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FAMILIES |
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Beginners
5 / 14% |
Intermediates
14 / 39% |
Advanced
15 / 42% |
Experts
2 / 6% |
TOTAL RUNS : |
36 |
SNOW CANNONS : |
125 / 36ha |
SNOW PARKS : |
1 |
CROSS COUNTRY : |
70 km |
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On the slopes
If you ski Ortisei then for the best conditions and slopes, you need to be intermediates as there's plenty of long cruising runs. The resort lies at 1236m, but there's a gondola and cable-car which can take you up over a dramatic cliff face to the highest slopes at 2949m. 83 lifts service the slopes, and with links into both the Sella Ronda and the Alpe de Suisi ski areas there's loads of great choices available to you. Snowboarders are also well catered for.
Ski area :
If you ski Ortisei you have access to the Sell Ronda circuit and Dolomiti Superski along with the following resorts; Arabba, Cavalese, Cortina d Ampezzo, Corvara, Kronplatz, Ortisei, Santa Cristina, Selva Gardena, Val di Fassa, Val di Fiemme, Val Gardena
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Off the slopes
Pastel-painted and ornately frescoed buildings make this one of the prettiest ski villages you could ever choose to stay in. The Ortesei main street is pedestrianised, while escalators and walkways provide easy access to the lifts. All of this helps to make this a popular destination for families, although the idyllic setting will also please romantics. The nightlife is quiet, but there is a good range of restaurants and bars to suit all tastes and price ranges.
WE LIKE
- Slightly limited runs close to home - but you have Dolomiti Superski access
- Access to the Sella Ronda and Alpe de Suisi ski areas
- Beautiful traditional town with lots of shopping and a good alpine atmosphere
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WE DON'T LIKE
- Ski lifts are not linked to Val Gardena - so bus only which is frustrating especially when busy
- Never get much powder and there's not much off-piste anyway
- Resort for some doesn't feel ski resort-ish enough
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Tourist Office
Worldwide cover from £60.48
or Single trip Europe cover from £22.98 - get covered before you arrive!
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