How big is Val Gardena?
Val Gardena has 175 pistes served by 58 lifts — 7th for pistes of the 30 resorts we track in Italy. On lifts it ranks 6th of the 30.
Val Gardena resort guide
South Tyrol, Italy
Gateway to the Sella Ronda and Dolomites Super Ski
Val Gardena at a glance
175
Pistes
58
Lifts
2,518m
Top
1,236m
Base
1,282m
Vertical
BZO
Nearest airport, 29 km
35% beginner45% intermediate20% advanced
Val Gardena offers access to the famous Sella Ronda circuit, excellent skiing, and authentic Ladin culture in the heart of the Dolomites.
Your questions about Val Gardena, answered
How high is Val Gardena?
The lifts run from 1236m at the base to 2518m at the top, a vertical of 1282m. Of the 30 resorts we track in Italy, that is the 19th highest, with the 13th biggest vertical.
Is Val Gardena good for beginners or experts?
The pistes at Val Gardena split 35% beginner, 45% intermediate and 20% advanced, against an average of 32% beginner and 24% advanced across the resorts we track in Italy.
On those numbers it suits beginners and intermediates.
When is the ski season at Val Gardena?
Over the last ten winters Val Gardena has typically held skiable snow at mid-mountain from around 5 December to 15 April, about 133 days.
February is the best all-round month on the record, with an average base of 70cm, 27cm of new snow and 1.2 bluebird days.
Month-by-month snow history →What is the nearest airport to Val Gardena?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Bolzano (BZO), 29km away in a straight line. Innsbruck (INN), Austria is 81km, Treviso (TSF) is 110km. Road distances are longer, often much longer in the mountains, and the nearest airport is not always the one with the most flights.
How much is a lift pass at Val Gardena?
A 6-day adult Dolomiti Superski costs €453 for 2026/27, or €76 a day. For value it ranks 4th of the 30 resorts we price in Italy.
Full lift pass prices and history →Airports near Val Gardena
Airports with scheduled flights, nearest first. Distances are straight-line; by road they are longer, and in the mountains often much longer.
- BolzanoBZO29 km
- InnsbruckINN81 km · major airport
- TrevisoTSF110 km · major airport
Travel time to Val Gardena
Pick the airport you fly from for an estimate of the journey to the resort.
- Fly to Bolzano (BZO)Quickest
- Flight
- 1h 55m · 1,023 km
- Transfer by road
- 35m · 39 km
- Total
- ≈ 2h 30m
- Fly to Innsbruck (INN)
- Flight
- 1h 50m · 973 km
- Transfer by road
- 1h 40m · 109 km
- Total
- ≈ 3h 30m
- Fly to Treviso (TSF)
- Flight
- 2h 5m · 1,132 km
- Transfer by road
- 2h 15m · 149 km
- Total
- ≈ 4h 20m
Estimates from straight-line distances, not timetables: flights at typical cruising speed plus taxi and climb, transfers at an average 65 km/h by road. They leave out check-in and baggage time, and mountain roads in snow can take much longer. Check with airlines and transfer companies before booking.
Val Gardena lift pass 2026/27
€4536-day adult Dolomiti Superski · ≈£389
€76 per day · 15.9 km of piste per € · #4 of 30 for value in Italy
99value scoreOutstanding value
Val Gardena piste map
We publish a piste map only once we have checked it against the lift company's own file, and we do not yet have a verified map for Val Gardena. Most resorts release the new season's map between October and December, so this page will fill in as winter approaches. In the meantime, Val Gardena has 175 pistes and 58 lifts, running from 1,236m to 2,518m.
Why go to Val Gardena
- Stunning Dolomite scenery
- Excellent for all skill levels
- Great for families
- Beautiful mountain views
- Modern lift infrastructure
- Good value for money
Things to know
- Can get crowded during peak season
- Limited nightlife
- Weather dependent
- Limited tree skiing
- Can be windy
- Limited challenging terrain
Skiing and snowboarding Val Gardena by ability
Beginners
Val Gardena is excellent for beginners! The resort has dedicated beginner areas with gentle slopes, excellent ski schools, and modern lifts.
Intermediates
Perfect for intermediate skiers! Val Gardena offers a great variety of intermediate terrain with well-groomed pistes and modern lifts.
Advanced
Advanced skiers will find some challenging terrain at Val Gardena, but the resort is primarily known for its beginner and intermediate skiing.
Our take on Val Gardena
Food & dining
Après-ski
Price level
Mid-range
Facilities
Official resort website: valgardena.it
More on Val Gardena
- Val Gardena snow reportLive conditions, snow depth and the 7-day forecast by elevation
- Val Gardena snow historyTen seasons of snowfall, snow depth, powder days and when the season ends
- Val Gardena lift pass pricesDay and week pass prices, how they have changed, and value for money
- Ski resorts in ItalyLive snow reports and a map of resorts, cities and airports in Italy
Ski resorts near Val Gardena
- Ortisei0 km
- Santa Cristina3 km
- Selva di Val Gardena7 km
- Canazei13 km
- Alta Badia18 km
- Cortina d'Ampezzo36 km
Distances are straight-line, not by road.