Val Gardena: synonym of snow, sun and fun.

Follow the exciting events of the World Cup and spend a period of rest in romantic places enjoying the alpine view that is similar to a photo album. Val Gardena is a mix between winter emotions and special offers, fully respecting its tradition of “Leading Mountain Resort of the World." From the first snowfall until the end of the season in April, Val Gardena attracts visitors with all-inclusive proposals and prices within everyone’s reach, with special attention to the needs of families. The start of the season is as spectacular as the end. Gardena offers a winter with countless attractions for every need. Val Gardena as a sports valley is equally renowned for events like the "Val Gardena Sprint", that is a cross-country evening skiing race. It takes place in rotation in one of the towns of the valley and the protagonists are the best cross-country athletes at an international level. "Sella Ronda Skimarathon", is a night alpinism skiing race that takes place around the Sella massif. "Val Gardena Ciasp", this winter is the eighth edition of this peculiar race with snowshoes. 500 kilometres of ski runs through a Dolomite landscape without equals. Independently from the sports attractions, Val Gardena is also a winter destination of the highest order. The official confirmation comes from the Internet Website “tripadvisor.com" according to which Val Gardena is one of the best European ski centres. 81 very modern ski-lifts, 175 kilometres of runs set between the rocky masses of the Sella, of the Sassolungo and Cir. Val Gardena is also an integral part of "Dolomiti Superski", a skiing carousel that is unique in the world for its magnitude and grandeur: 12 skiing areas, 450 ski-lifts and 1200 kilometres of ski slopes. In inviting refuges and mountain chalets built in typical Ladin style, dishes are prepared that recall the ancient culinary tradition of Val Gardena. All these factors together with the traditional hospitality of Valley-dwellers create the ideal conditions for an unforgettable holiday. Another important aspect of Val Gardena is certainly the altitude, snow is always guaranteed right down to the bottom of the valley. The tracks have artificial snow plants ensuring perfect skiing during the whole winter season. Val Gardena: synonym of snow, sun and fun. A winter sport with different rythms in Vallunga and Mount Pana. Val Gardena offers different attractions for lovers of relaxing and romantic sports. The lovers of cross-country skiing find in Vallunga, at the foot of the "Stevia" in the Natural Park Puez-Odle, a network of routes for beginners and experts such as the ring of 12 km that leads to "Pra da ri". Mount Pana, a sunny plateau has, in addition to the skiing slopes, a centre designed according to the most modern requirements of cross-country skiing. For those who do this sport on an excursion level, there is the "panoramic" route, and for the most demanding or for races there are different routes for a total of 30 km of slopes that follow precise signs and make it possible to change route at any moment. To go back to a holiday with a different pace, there are also different ways to enjoy the beauty that characterizes Val Gardena. To admire the enchanting landscapes that nature has given to this valley with such generosity, one can go to Ortisei, S. Cristina and Selva. All different winter hiking places, some on the margin of the woods, others link towns. For example, the Planetary Trail in S.Cristina that follows a stretch of the hiking route that was once the train track of Val Gardena, built during the First World War and then removed in the early 1960s. A continuous coach service, the "Gherdëina Ski-Express" connects all the valley and allows the guests of Val Gardena to arrive close to the ski of runs and ski-lifts without having to use one’s car thus respecting the environment. The bus service is carried out throughout the season (please consult the timetables) and consists in the purchase of a weekly ticket. An evening bus service has been set up for those who wish to move around the valley in the late evening: "Val Gardena night bus"