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Val Gardena

World-class ski resort in South Tyrol, Italy, featuring 181 km of slopes ranging from 1,236 m to 2,518 m elevation. Part of the massive Dolomiti Superski network

Snow-sureFamily-friendlyCross-country skiing
181km
Total piste
79
Lifts
1236–2518m
Elevation
4 Dec – 4 Apr
Season
Opens 4 Dec
1236m2518m
Weather · data from WeatherAPI.com

Right now — 15:45

16°
Patchy light rain in area with thunder
Feels like 16°
Humidity 79%
Pressure 1017 mb
Wind 1 m/s, gust 2 m/s
Visibility 10.0 km
Sunrise 06:42 AM
Sunset 07:39 PM
Tue 8 Sept
9°/21°
Sunny
Wed 9 Sept
8°/12°
Light rain shower
Thu 10 Sept
8°/14°
Light rain shower
Elevation & snow reliability

Snow report

Elevation range
1236m – 2518m
Snow-sure
Yes — Val Gardena is considered very snow-sure thanks to world-class artificial snow-making that covers 98% of its slopes
Season
04.12.2026 – 04.04.2027 (Opens 4 Dec)
Opening hours
08:30-16:30
Trip planning

Best time to visit

Late January to early March. During this window, snow depth is most reliable, temperatures are cold enough to preserve the powder, and the festive or school holiday crowds have cleared out

Typical conditions

Historic snowfall by month

Approximate cm of snow, typical for this resort.

77
Jan
75
Feb
48
Mar
2
Apr
64
Nov
40
Dec

Webcams

Selva Val Gardena
Monte Pana

Ski runs — 181km total

52km
28% of total
Easy
108km
59% of total
Intermediate
21km
13% of total
Difficult

Lifts — 79 total

2
Funicular
2
Aerial tramway
10
Gondola
1
Chair & gondola
39
Chair lift
23
T-bar / button
1
Rope tow

Ski map

Piste & lift data © OpenStreetMap / OpenSkiMap.org
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Ski pass prices

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Ski pass Val Gardena/Seiser Alm
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Ski rental

Selva di Val Gardena
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Santa Cristina
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Getting there

Airport — Bolzano (BZO)
43km to resort · 0h 49m drive
Airport — Innsbruck (INN)
115km to resort · 1h 21m drive
Airport — Verona (VRN)
191km to resort · 2h 14m drive
Airport — Bergamo (BGY)
274km to resort · 3h 6m drive
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Ski holiday

Flights, transfers and a catered chalet in Val Gardena, booked as one package with Skiworld.

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Where to stay, by village

Selva di Val Gardena
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Santa Cristina
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Accommodation

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Frequently asked questions

+How big is the Val Gardena ski area?

Val Gardena has 181km of piste served by 79 lifts, with a vertical range from 1236m to 2518m.

+Is Val Gardena snow-sure?

Val Gardena is considered very snow-sure thanks to world-class artificial snow-making that covers 98% of its slopes

+Is Val Gardena a good resort for families?

Val Gardena in the Italian Dolomites is an exceptional, award-winning destination for family ski trips

+Does Val Gardena have cross-country / Nordic skiing?

Yes — Val Gardena has 145km of cross-country / langlauf trails.

+What's the nearest airport to Val Gardena?

Bolzano (BZO), approximately 43km away (around 1h drive).

+When is the Val Gardena ski season?

The current season runs from 4 December 2026 to 4 April 2027.

+When is the best time to visit Val Gardena?

Late January to early March. During this window, snow depth is most reliable, temperatures are cold enough to preserve the powder, and the festive or school holiday crowds have cleared out

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