5 winter activities in Val Gardena that you must experience

On December 5, the slopes in Val Gardena will open for the winter season. Val Gardena, located in the heart of the Dolomites in Northern Italy, offers plenty of space with its 500 km of unique slopes, cutting-edge lift facilities, 30 km of winter hiking paths and 115 km of cross-country skiing slopes. They can all be explored on foot, on skis, or on a sleigh – or even with your thoughts from the comfort of your hotel’s swimming pool. An abundance of nature – a total of 7,000 m² per guest, to be precise. Val Gardena is ready to welcome guests with some great winter activities when the time is right.

"The Legendary 8" in Val Gardena - The legendary 8 slopes

Welcome to Val Gardena’s skiing area, one of the most traditional in South Tyrol, boasting a diverse variety of slopes of different levels. Every slope has its own history and we could go as far as saying that it is quite a special one: after all, they were the stage of the 1970 World Ski Championships and therefore, witness to an over 100-year-old skiing tradition in our Ladin valley in the Dolomites. Currently, skiers can choose from 79 lift facilities and 175 km of slopes. The ‘Legendary 8’ slopes alone deliver a total of 36 km of slopes. What do they have in common? They are all well-groomed slopes and offer breathtaking views across the legendary Dolomites mountains.

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Hiking with snowshoes - Feel nature even more intensive and close

Experience pure wilderness by diving deep into the natural wonder of a UNESCO World Heritage Site and explore the Ladin culture. Visit the most beautiful and significant places of Val Gardena. The night-time snowshoe excursion is one of those magical moments: go for a brisk walk under a starry sky and enjoy a pleasant evening in a cozy mountain hut.

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Torchlit hikes

The culture of Val Gardena and the stunningly beautiful natural landscape take centre stage in what can be described as a magical, somewhat romantic experience. Take a step into the unique world and stories of the valley’s craftsmanship on an evening, torchlit excursion on the ‘TROI UNIKA’ Nature and Art trail or during a romantic torchlit walk in Ortisei’s city centre.

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Special nights in the Val Gardena Dolomites

Experience unique nights, one-of-a-kind moments only to be found in the mountains. Ride on a fat tire e-bike, on a sledge, go for a snowshoe walk or cross-country ski under the moonlight: the crisp, bracing mountain air, the crunch of the snow as you walk on it, and the silhouette of the imposing mountains’ summits create unforgettable moments set in the fairy-tale world of the Dolomites.

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ZIPLine Monte Pana - Pure adrenalin at almost 100 km/h

An experience for all daredevils and adrenaline lovers: whoosh down the mountain at breakneck speed on the brand-new ‘ZIPLine Monte Pana’ at nearly 100 km/h. Reach the starting point of the new-fangled zip line from the mountain station of the Mont de Sëura chairlift. Straddle into your safety harness and whizz off at full speed, 1,500 m into the open – an exciting flight at a maximum height of 100 m above ground which, thanks to a unique and innovative system, can also reach a speed of nearly 100 km/h.

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See all safety measures, recommendations and advice for future guests in Val Gardena HERE.