Val Gardena is a picturesque valley located in the Dolomites, in the Italian province of Bolzano-Bozen (Provincia autonoma di Bolzano, also known as South Tyrol), at the junction of the borders of Italy, Austria and Germany. In this valley is one of the most popular ski resorts, part of the Dolomiti Superski region, which is famous for its bewitching landscapes and well-equipped slopes.
The resort is easily accessible both from other Italian cities (via federal highways) and from major European cities (Munich, Nice, Zurich, Vienna) via motorways.
Among the attractions of Val Gardena is not only skiing - the resort has the opportunity to go mountain climbing, horseback riding, shopping, as well as visit local spa centers and take a course of wellness treatments. Local restaurants and clubs deserve special attention. A wide range of provided entertainment allows the resort region to become one of the most popular resorts in Italy.
About the resort
It is from Val Gardena that fans of alpine skiing begin their acquaintance with alpine resorts. This is understandable - the tracks are equipped at the highest level, there is an extensive network of lifts connecting them to each other. In the valley there are approximately 175 kilometers of individual tracks, among which about a third are for beginners, about 60% are for skiers who already have some skiing experience and about 10% are for professionals.
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If you look at the Val Gardena Valley on the map, it is noticeable that it is divided into three resort areas. This separation provides the opportunity to choose accommodation in the immediate vicinity of the pistes that are most interesting to you and suit your skiing skills. The resort region has 82 ski lifts that connect the internal resorts into a single network, which also includes access to Sella Ronda (a closed route that goes around the resorts of the mountain range of the same name). Val Gardena will be able to provide leisure to any traveler, even if winter sports are not to their liking - tourists will find chic restaurants, shops and boutiques, as well as excursions to local attractions.
Description and general description
Val Gardena is the name of the valley in which there are three large areas of residence:
- Selva di Val Gardena (Selva di Val Gardena), located at an altitude of 1563 meters;
- A little lower (1428 meters) is the small village of Santa Cristina Valgardena;
- Closest to the foot of the Alps (1236 m) is the Ortisei area.
The communes have their own unique flavor and the rest in each is slightly different, so before you choose the accommodation option, you should learn about these features.
Selva di Val Gardena
Selva di Val Gardena (abbreviated as Selva) is considered the most lively and popular resort of the Val Gardena Valley, largely due to the height of its location and proximity to the famous Sella Ronda ring (Sellaronda), whose vacationers use the slopes and lifts to get to the most interesting slopes of the Superski Dolomites.
However, the ski areas related to the resort can also surprise even skillful skiers. The resort includes 3 ski areas:
- Dantercepies (Dantercepies, height 2300 meters)
- Plan de Gralba (Plan de Gralba, 1800 meters)
- Ciampinoi (Ciampinoi, 2254 meters), which borders the resort of Santa Cristina.
Selva also has the largest number of hotels, restaurants and clubs - This area is very popular among young people who like discos and relaxation until the morning.
Ortisei
Ortisei is the second largest village in the valley. Unlike Selva, club life here is not so developed, tourists are much less - therefore Ortisei are great for families with children. The tracks related to the village are mainly “red” and “blue”, however there are a large number of sections for beginner skiers. The resort area consists of 3 ski areas:
- Val Furnes
- Seiser Alm
- Alpe di Siusi.
Santa cristina
Santa Cristina is the smallest and most comfortable resort of Val Gardena, so there are usually much fewer tourists here than in Ortisei and especially in Selva di Val Gardena.
The resort is perfect for a relaxing holiday with children. Santa Cristina is located almost in the very center of the region, so vacationers can easily get to the most popular pistes. The resort consists of 3 ski areas:
- Monte Pana (Monte Pana, at an altitude of 1636 meters), located on the plateau of the same name
- Seceda (Seceda, 2518 meters)
- Col Raiser (2103 meters), which are located near the Val Furnes area, related to Ortisei.
Relaxation
The Val Gardena Valley provides tourists with relaxation for all tastes - 175 kilometers of slopes will allow you to enjoy the picturesque views of the Dolomites, numerous restaurants will impress you with delicious dishes, and the abundance of shops and boutiques of famous brands will pleasantly surprise you with an assortment of shopping enthusiasts.
Val Gardena is not in vain considered one of the most comfortable resorts in the Dolomites Superski region - any vacationer will find entertainment to their liking.
Winter sports
On the territory of Val Gardena there are 51 tracks, among which there are both tracks for beginners and confident skiers, as well as for real professionals. Snowboard enthusiasts will love the snowpark and fanpark, including halfpipes. In addition, the resort region has several indoor ice rinks.
For beginners
Athletes who are just starting to understand the basics of skiing will be best suited to the Seiser Alm area, which is located near Ortisei. Most of the tracks here are marked as “red”, but in fact are simple “blue” routes along the spacious alpine slopes of the plateau. The height difference on the Seiser Alm tracks is not more than 300 meters, and the length of the slopes is from 600 to 2500 meters. One of the most popular routes for beginners along the Seiser Alm-Skitur Hexen (Skitour Hexen), it is also "Baba Yaga Tour", which is very popular with children. However, for those who have no experience in skiing and are just starting to get acquainted with alpine skiing, it is better to try out the training site of Ortisei herself.
Santa Cristina also has its own training "training ground", which was included in Monte Pana. The site is a complex of simple tracks marked in blue. The tracks are serviced by 4 tow-type lifts. A small descent, designed to train beginners, is present in the village itself, in its upper part.
In Selve di Val Gardena, beginner skiers mostly prefer the Danterceps area, which is serviced by seven ski lifts. Five of them serve a flatter part of the district, the rest lead to high-slope tracks. The conditions for tourists who begin to master mountain skiing in Dantercepis are quite acceptable, but not ideal - the fact is that a large number of skiers with a higher level pass down the mountain peaks, as well as freeriders, pass through the ski area.
Separately, it is worth noting that in the resort region there are numerous ski schools for skiers of all ages - Sci Emotions, Ski & Snowboard School Saslong and Ski & Snowboard School Ortisei in Ortisei, Top Ski School & Rental EA7, Snowboard & Skischool 2000 and Ski & Snowboardschool Selva Gardena in Selve di Val Gardena, Ski & Snowboard School S. Cristina in Santa Cristina.
Children's miniclubs are also working - in Selva and Santa Cristina, they work from 09.00 to 16.00, in Ortisei - from 10.30 to 13.30 (on Thursdays - until 16.00).
For young children (from one year old) there is a children's ski school in Santa Cristina, five full days of training in which will cost 190 euros.
For trained skiers
Skiers with a higher level of training should visit Ortisei and Selva (most of the tracks of these resorts are blue and red, there are also red and black that can be mastered by experienced athletes). There are many picturesque forest trails here (for example, the 10-kilometer La Longia, which descends from the Secheda district to the town of Ortisei). The ski slopes with Ciampina are well-known among the skiers (the descent to Selva is the route on which the world championship in alpine skiing takes place), Danterceps and Sella peak.
Especially popular is the descent from Ciampina to Plan de Gralba, slightly fewer people on the descent from Ciampina to Santa Cristina. Descent from Dantercepis is usually very crowded, so experienced skiers choose the long trail leading to Langental.
The Alpe di Susie area is also famous, which consists mainly of red and blue tracks (the total length of the tracks in the area is about 60 km, of which 29 are red, 30 are blue, there is one black track). Alpe di Susie is served by 23 ski lifts and there are not many skiers here, unlike Dantercepis.
The most popular among athletes living in Ortisei and Santa Cristina is the Szeched sector. It will delight skiers with wide slopes with a rather large slope in the upper sections and small differences in elevation towards the end. Several short forest trails are present on the southeast slope of Kol Reiser. Every year at the beginning of April, the famous Grandenissima competitions take place. (Gardenissima), participation in which is completely free (but, of course, a ski pass is required for participation). The competition is held on a 6-km long track that descends from the ridge of Seceda and ends in Santa Cristina.
For experts
Skiers who have solid experience in skiing and consider themselves professionals should take a look at the famous “black” track Saslong A (Saslong A), which extends from Ciampina to Santa Cristina.
This is a difficult track on which the World Cup competitions in alpine skiing are held annually, namely downhill skiing. The length of the track is about 3500 meters, the maximum slope on it is 57%, the average is 21%. The track includes the Kamelbuckel element known among professional skiers - if the skier in front of him does not slow down, he will fly 50-70 meters off the track!
No less interesting is the Saslong B. The track is also “black”, but somewhat longer and includes more sections where you can accelerate properly.
Do not lose sight of two magnificent descents from Ciampina to Selva. The first, “black” descent, passes in the same place as Saslong, but ends with a “corridor” passing through the forest. Another, marked in red, passes through a narrow isthmus between steep cliffs, and descends into the Val Gardena valley with neat loops.
For freeriders
Off-piste in Val Gardena is not a very popular activity. Perhaps this is due to the insufficient number of steep slopes along which routes are not laid, or maybe the variety of equipped valley routes is quite enough for local freeriders - who knows? However, some places for freeride in Val Gardena are quite famous. First of all, this is the Szeched district.
If you move away from the marked tracks, you can find spacious slopes along which you can go down to the lower station of the 4-chair lift.
Unfortunately, it is better to do this within a couple of days after the snowfall, because after the snowy virgin soil is covered with ice crust and it is not so pleasant to ride here. But when the crust hardens properly, it is possible to carry out a pedestrian walk on it. About the same situation on the slope Seiser Alm. A little longer the virgin lands are kept in the sector of Punta d'Oro, but its slopes are too gentle for a quick ride.
Ski safari
There are plenty of options for ski safaris (a long ski trip without repeating the descents that have already been completed) in Val Gardena and Sella Ronda: the total length of all interconnected resorts is more than 480 kilometers, and the ski lift network will allow the skier to save time and avoid repeated routes and enjoy new breathtaking views every day.
The most popular route is as follows. From Chiampina along the Saslong B descent to Saint Cristina, then using the ski lifts again to Chiampina, along the 4-kilometer descent to Selva, after that - along the ramp to Plan de Grailba (you should be careful - there is a “black” track, on which skiers descend at high speed). Here you should get to the gondola lift and get into the Dantercepis sector, from where you can go back to Selva via the unpretentious “red” track. If you have enough strength, you can again climb to Ciampina and overcome the descent to Plan de Gralba, from there take the funicular to Piz Sella, then descend to Monte Pan via Sassolundo ... In short, local routes allow you to choose an unknown route every day and enjoy the beauty of the Alpine nature.
For snowboarders
First of all, Val Gardena is considered a ski resort, but there are excellent conditions for snowboarders.
Piz Sella Snowpark, located at an altitude of 2158 meters at the foot of the Sassolungo in the southern tip of the valley.
In 2012, the park was modernized, several new jumps and a boardercross with a spiral tunnel were added. Seiser Alm also has a small halfpipe. Snowboarders who have a ski pass Dolomites Superski can visit another snow park, but already much larger and equipped: it is located in the Col Rodella area and is called Passo Sella.
Mountaineering
Val Gardena is a Paradise for Climbers: Local climbing routes will test your skills and challenge challenging peaks such as Peak Gralba (Piz Gralba, 2.974 meters), Peak Miara (Piz Miara, 2.965 meters) and Peak Beguz (Piz Beguz, 2.972 meters).
The most popular routes for professional climbers are The Pössnecker-Route, The Brigata Tridentina, The Oskar-Schuster-Track.
For those who are not yet ready to climb the almost three-kilometer peaks of the Gardena, numerous climbing parks and climbing gyms work:
- Città dei Sassi (aka “City of Stones”), located near the Plan De Gralba (includes 29 tracks with difficulty level 4, 24 tracks of difficulty level 5c, 75 tracks the difficulty level varies between 6a and 6c, as well as 13 tracks with difficulty 7a). There are also 16 bouldering tracks;
- Frea (Frea), which can be reached on the SS243 from Plan de Gralba. The park includes 4 tracks of difficulty 4, 11 tracks with a difficulty level of between 5a and 5b, 37 tracks with a difficulty of between 6a and 6c and 21 tracks with a difficulty class of 7a;
- Bernardi, a small park located between Selvo di Val Gardena and Plan de Gralba next to the SS242: it consists of 5 runs with difficulty 6B-6C and 7 runs of class 7a-7b;
- Traumpfeiler, located next to Plan de Gralba below SS243:4 routes 6a, 32 routes 6a-6c, 19 routes 7a-7c and 4 loop routes 8a;
- La Cava (La Cava) above Ortisei, located in close proximity to SS242: 6 routes 5c, 18 routes 6a-6c, 9 routes 7a-7c and 3 difficult routes 8a.
Ski passes
Prices for ski passes mainly depend on what time of the year you are planning a trip, and on the age of the person who purchased the ski pass. The most optimal is a weekly ski pass: for an adult it will cost 224-280-252 euros (respectively, out of season, in high and low seasons), for a child (up to 16 years): 157-196-176, for seniors (skiers over 65): 202- 252-227. Current prices for ski passes in Val Gardena in 2017 and 2018 can be found at www.dolomitisuperski.com. The ski pass Val Gardena also just attached circuit diagram.
It is worth remembering that these are the prices for ski passes in the territory of Val Gardena and Alpe di Susie.A week ski pass that allows you to visit the slopes of the entire Dolomiti Superski region will cost a little more: for an adult 243-304-274, for children 170-213-192, for older skiers 219-274-246 euros.
Après ski
Apres-ski in Val Gardena starts after lunch (at about three o’clock), when the skiers weary of morning skiing begin to gather in restaurants and bars for a bite to eat. Most of the people, of course, are in restaurants and bars located near the slopes - among them special attention should be paid to Pauli and Chalet Restaurant Rasciesa (an interesting solution is a bar counter made of snow) in Ortisei, Juac, Saslonch, Gran Paradiso on the mountain slopes of Selva. There are approximately 50 different cafes throughout the resort.
The most popular in Ortisei are Dolomiti Madonna, Pontives and Mont Seuc (classic-style restaurants with gourmet cuisine), La Rosticceria Sotriffer, Tubladel and Val D'Anna (fine restaurants with a distinct personality that will delight connoisseurs of original dishes) and small but homely cozy Terrazza and Mar Dolomit (it is located next to the thermal complex of the same name, which includes 11 baths and saunas, indoor pools with warm water and a hydromassage, the cost of visiting is from 11.3 euros).
Selva is the real center of après ski: most of the restaurants located in the valley belong to this area. Tourists with children should definitely visit Ingloo, for a romantic evening Pra Valentini is suitable, vacationers who prefer classic restaurants will like La Bula, L Mulinè, and Olympia. Tourists, who are more attracted by the atmosphere of bars and noisy fun in the spirit of Austrian resorts, should look into Luiskeller and Kronestube.
In Santa Cristina you will find classic restaurants (Ruacia De Sot, L Fudle) and inexpensive cafe-pizzerias (Pizzeria Da Bruno, Da Peppi). Special attention should be paid to the local steakhouse Residence, Restaurant & Steakhouse La Tambra. Most of the institutions are located on the main street of Via Dursan (the street is part of the SS242 federal highway).
In addition to various restaurants and cafes, in Val Gardena, brand-name shopping, traditional for European ski resorts, has been developed: For this purpose, serves more than 50 stores with clothes. You can show yourself in all its glory in the Val Gardena nightclubs: Umbrella (the largest disco that runs until the morning) and Disco Dancing Dali.
Also in the valley there are a tennis court, fitness centers, wellness centers, bowling, billiards, numerous saunas, baths and spas, all that is necessary for a complete and pleasant stay.
Val Gardena in the summer
In the summer in Val Gardena there is also something to do - cycling along high mountain routes is very popular. In the resorts there is a network of more than 30 different cycling routes of varying complexity, with a total length of over 1000 kilometers and a height difference of 1750 meters. There are six mountain bike schools, rental bicycles and protective clothing in Val Gardena. Most routes can be visited both independently and with an instructor.
Also, the picturesque expanses of Val Gardena can be studied on horseback. You can rent a horse for an average of 75 euros per hour. For children there is the possibility of walking a pony - 45 euros per hour for skiing. You can rent a horse in one of the three riding schools (one each in Santa Cristina, Ortisei and Selva), there, instructors will help beginners learn the basics of riding and learn how to stay in the saddle.
A lot of impressions can give a flight over the mountains on a paraglider or helicopter. The five-star Alpenroyal Grand Hotel even has its own helipad! Paragliding in Val Gardena has been known since 1986: the region is a pioneer of coast among Italian resorts. If you are not an experienced paraglider and fear that your skills will not be enough, you can choose a flight with an instructor.
Adventure seekers will also appreciate geocaching - an independent search for the “treasures” hidden in the resort, which are small containers. By registering on the website www.geocaching.com, you can find the GPS coordinates of the location of the first "treasure", where a hint will be hidden where to look for the next.
Sights
Tired of playing sports and gastronomic delights of Val Gardena, tourists can also taste spiritual food by visiting the many attractions of Val Gardena. Among them are castles, museums, monuments, churches, monuments, ancient water mills - in a word, there are a lot of places that you can see.
Castle Castell Gardena
Castel Gardena Castle (Fischburg-Castel Gardena), located in Santa Cristina, was built in 1641 by order of one of the counts Volkenstein.
Its original name, Fishburg, translates as “fish castle”. This naming is due to the fact that in the vicinity of the castle its owner ordered to dig many small ponds in which Count Volkenstein bred trout. Unfortunately, there are no regular excursions inside the castle, since it is the private property of Baron Franchetti. However, in the summer, during the annual music festival Valgardenamusica, concerts are held inside the castle. Not far from the castle is also a small Bergkapelle chapel, which anyone can visit.
Wolkenstein Castle
Wolkenstein Castle is an ancient gatehouse built in the 13th century between the val Gardena and Alta Badia valleys.
The castle in the XVI century was captured by the Venetians and subsequently was not used for its intended purpose, as a result of which it was gradually destroyed. Currently, the northern walls of the castle, which are located at an altitude of 1600 meters, are best preserved.
Trostburg Castle
Trostburg Castle is the oldest castle on the territory of Val Gardena, the first mention of it dates back to 1173.
Who owned the castle complex at the time of construction is not known exactly, but from the fourteenth to the twentieth centuries, it was the property of the ancient Italian family Volkenstein-Trostburg. Thanks to the efforts of the Südtiroler Burgeninstitut association, the building was restored and became accessible to tourists in 1977.
Museum of Val Gardena
Museum de Gherdëina, located at Via Rezia 83 in Ortisei, tells visitors about the history of the resort region. Large expositions of archaeological finds, various artworks by local authors, and fossils are presented here. Special attention should be paid to the exhibition of wood cutting - this type of art has been known here since 1600 and is a kind of “visiting card” of Val Gardena culture.
Sundial
The huge sundial, located in a huge meadow in Alpe Juac (Alpe Juac, near Selva Val Gardena), was built by the famous designer Roland Moroder. There is no separate road leading to the clock, but there is a footpath along which tourists can get from Selva to this attraction in about half an hour.
Church of St. Ulrich
The Church of St. Ulrich (Chiesa Ortisei - Kirche St. Ulrich) is located in Ortisei at Via Stufan 1, close to the Adler Hotel.
The construction of the church began in 1793 and lasted three years. The church is made in the late Baroque style and is decorated with numerous frescoes and paintings, among which are the works of Ludwig, Joseph and Rudolf Moroder (one of the paintings in the church was awarded a gold medal at the World Exhibition in Paris in 1900).
Church of St. Anthony
The Church of St. Anthony (Chiesa di Sant'Antonio) is also located in Ortisei, in the square, which is dedicated to this saint. The first mention of the church dates back to 1430. However, that church, unfortunately, did not survive today and was rebuilt in 1676. In 1959, the last restoration of the temple took place. The church belongs to the Romanesque style, the central painting is made by Swiss artist Paul Deschwanden and depicts St. Anthony kneeling before the Virgin Mary and Jesus.
Church of San Giacomo
The exquisite church of San Giacomo (Chiesa Di San Giacomo) is located between Ortisei and the Griden Gorge, on the Troi Paiàn mountain trail, which can be reached if you walk along Str. Sacun from Ortisei.
You can only get to the church on foot., about an hour walk from the city center. The exact date of the construction of the temple is unknown, but it is believed that the cornerstone of the church was laid in 1181. Initially, the church was made in the Romanesque style, but after numerous restorations, elements of the baroque and Gothic paintings were included in the ensemble of the temple.
Weather
July and August are considered the warmest months in Val Gardena - the temperature reaches +21 degrees during the day, at night it drops to 6 degrees. The coldest month is January, but even then the temperature drops only to -3 in the afternoon (at night to -10). The sunniest months are July and August (an average of 24-25 sunny days per month), and the cloudiest months are January and February (approximately 10-13 days).
Hotels
Hotels in the Val Gardena region can please every traveler - there are accommodation options for every taste and financial possibilities.
In Selva di Val Gardena you can find hotels suitable for lovers of eventful evening life - the town is quite noisy, not far from most hotels are clubs, bars and discos.
For a more relaxing pastime, it is better to book a room in Ortisei or Santa Cristina Val Gardena hotels. Of course, you are unlikely to find service personnel who know Russian here, but most hotels speak English, Italian and German. However, in a five-star hotel, you can count on employees to speak Russian.
3 stars
There are more than a hundred three-star hotels in Val Gardena, which provide vacationers with a wide range of services at fairly affordable (by the standards of the Dolomiti Superski region) prices. Many of the accommodation options are located near popular ski slopes. We have selected for you the best reviews from tourists.
Hotel cristallo
The Cristallo Hotel is located in Santa Cristina, less than half a kilometer from the main ski lifts. Guests can enjoy free breakfast (buffet), swim in the indoor pool or relax in the sauna. On the ground floor there is a restaurant serving Tyrolean cuisine.
Hotel olympia
Hotel Olympia 3 * Val Gardena is 700 meters from the center of Selva. The room rate includes access to the sauna and pool, and guests also have the opportunity to enjoy traditional Italian and Austrian dishes served in the eponymous restaurant on the ground floor. The rooms offer beautiful views of the city and mountains. All rooms are equipped with satellite TV. In the morning, a small breakfast buffet is served.
Sporthotel platz
The Sporthotel Platz 3 * hotel is located in the forest district of Bulla, near Ortisei. It offers a small wellness center with massage, sauna and swimming pools. Every 30 minutes a special free bus (for hotel guests) to the ski lifts of the resort leaves. The Sporthotel also has a playground and a private tennis court. In high season, the minimum period for which a room can be reserved is one week. Breakfast is served on a special terrace with mountain views. The hotel also has a Tyrolean tavern, where you can relax after a busy day.
4 stars
There are 55 four-star hotels in Val Gardena. Prices are slightly higher than in hotels with three stars, but this is justified by a better service, the convenience of the location of the hotels and the comfort of the rooms.
Hotel interski
Hotel Interski 4 * in Santa Cristina Val Gardena is located near the A10 motorway. The SPA center, access to which is free for residents, includes a swimming pool, sauna, hydromassage and indoor pools, as well as various wellness treatments. The on-site restaurant specializes mainly in South Tyrolean cuisine.
Hotel antares
Hotel Antares 4 * is considered one of the best four-star hotels in Selva. The hotel provides its visitors rooms with a minibar, coffee machine and satellite TV, spa, fitness room, swimming pools and various wellness treatments. The Dolomiti Superski ski slopes are just a hundred meters from the Antares Hotel.
Vitalpina Hotel Dosses
Hotel Vitalpina Dosses is located in Santa Cristina at Strada Dursan 115, near the SS242 motorway through the city. It is located in a building of the XIV century, in the library of which vacationers can get acquainted with the history of the resort. As in many other hotels of the corresponding class, Vitalpina Dosses has its own wellness center, bathtubs with hydromassage, saunas and pools. In the morning, guests can enjoy a rich continental breakfast buffet.
5 stars
There are 6 five-star hotels in Val Gardena, which provide guests with the highest quality service, most comfortable rooms, as well as a large number of additional services. Most hotels in this category have their own ski bus, which takes vacationers to the most popular pistes.
Alpenroyal Grand Hotel Gourmet & Spa
Hotel Alpenroyal is one of the most fashionable 5 star Ortisei hotels. Guests can count on excellent service and many additional services included in the room price - SPA center, fitness room, indoor pools, a fine Italian buffet breakfast. Of course, the hotel runs a separate ski bus.
Hotel Gardena Grödnerhof
Hotel Gardena Grödnerhof is known among vacationers as the most luxurious accommodation option located on the territory of Val Gardena. Vacationers can enjoy delicious Italian cuisine in the restaurant (which has received many prestigious awards). In the morning, a traditional continental breakfast is served on a special terrace. They include minibars, satellite TV and a small safe for valuables. Residents also have free access to the spa, sauna, pools and wellness treatments.
Apartments and B&B
In addition to traditional hotels, Val Gardena has over 140 bed & breakfast suites. They will allow vacationers to stay comfortably at the lowest possible price. Many of the apartments are located in the central part of the communes, within walking distance of large grocery stores and ski bus stops.
Villa seceda
Villa Secheda is an apartment that will appeal to those who wish to have a good rest and save money on hotel rooms. There is everything you need for a comfortable stay (kitchen, bathroom, TV). In the morning, a hearty breakfast of meat and cheese, a couple of eggs and rolls with jam is served. A bus to the ski area stops outside the apartments during the ski season.
Panorama Residence Apartments Gran Tublá
The Grand Tubla Residence in Val Gardena is a convenient option for those travelers who do not want to overpay for expensive hotel rooms, but want to stay comfortably. Here, vacationers will find small rooms with a kitchen (there is a stove and a fridge), a shower and a TV.
How to get there
Distance to Val Gardena from some of the major cities in Europe (when driving a car along the shortest route):
- From Milan - 320 km;
- From Verona - 195 km;
- From Bolzano - 40 km;
- From Munich - 276 km.
You can get to the valley in various ways - by train, plane, order a transfer or by rented car. Buses also run from many major cities to Val Gardena.
By train
The railway stations closest to Val Gardena are located on the Verona-Munich line passing through Innsbruck:
- From Ponte Gardena - about 13 km;
- From Bressanone - about 30 km;
- From Bolzano - 40 km.
An open Schengen visa gives you the opportunity to visit Valgardena, for example, on the way from Rome to Munich: in this case, you can take the train to Rome Verona, departing from Termini station, and get from Verona to Val Gardena, taking the train to Bolzano . Upon reaching this station, the resort is easily accessible by bus, taxi or rented car.
- See instructions: how to buy a train ticket in Italy without intermediaries
By bus
In high season, direct transfer to the airports of Val Gardena is organized from the airports of the nearest cities - Verona, Innsbruck and Bergamo (ticket price is 25 euros). There are also regular flights from Bolzano (departing once per hour) and Ponte Gardena, as well as Bressanone (350 line through Chiusa). From the nearest towns you can reach the valley for only 2.5 euros, a taxi will cost you about 17-19 euros. Bus line No. 471 allows access to Val Gardena from the Dolomiti Superski passes.
By plane
There is no airport on the territory of Val Gardena, but they are available in the cities closest to the valley. In season, it is easy to get to the resort from there by bus transfers.
- Airport Bolzano (Airport Bolzano Dolomiti) - 40 km;
- Innsbruck Airport (Kranebitten) - 110 km;
- Verona Airport (Valerio Catullo) - 205 km.
Regular direct flights Moscow-Innsbruck and Munich-Innsbruck are popular among Russian travelers visiting Val Gardena.
By car
The easiest way to get to the resort by car is via the A22 highway - from the north you can get from Bologna, Verona and Bolzano, from the south - from Innsbruck. The path to Val Gardena from Germany (Munich, Nuremberg) passes along the federal highway number 8, from there along E45 to Innsbruck. From the neighboring ski resorts you can get along the roads SS242, SS243 (from Val Di Fassa and Alta Badia).
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Our opinion
Val Gardena in winter is a favorite destination for skiers and climbers from around the world. The resort region will provide you with the broadest opportunities for recreation and entertainment, regardless of preference - skiers and snowboarders can enjoy the beautiful trails of the Val Gardena and Dolomiti Superski regions, climbers with difficult mountain routes and climbing parks, horseback lovers with walks along the picturesque mountain trails in autumn and summer . Tours to Val Gardena will undoubtedly bring you a lot of impressions and become an unforgettable event in your life!
