How big is Val Gardena?
Val Gardena has 175 trails served by 58 lifts — 7th for trails 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
Trails
58
Lifts
8,261ft
Top
4,055ft
Base
4,206ft
Vertical
BZO
Nearest airport, 18 mi
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 4,055ft at the base to 8,261ft at the top, a vertical of 4,206ft. 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 trails 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 December 5 to April 15, about 133 days.
February is the best all-round month on the record, with an average base of 28in, 11in 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), 18 mi away in a straight line. Innsbruck (INN), Austria is 50 mi, Treviso (TSF) is 68 mi. 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 ticket 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 ticket 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.
- BolzanoBZO18 mi
- InnsbruckINN50 mi · major airport
- TrevisoTSF68 mi · 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
- 8h 45m · 4,069 mi
- Ground transfer
- 35m · 24 mi
- Total
- ≈ 11h 50m
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
- Fly to Innsbruck (INN)
- Flight
- 8h 40m · 4,044 mi
- Ground transfer
- 1h 40m · 68 mi
- Total
- ≈ 12h 50m
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
- Fly to Treviso (TSF)
- Flight
- 8h 55m · 4,132 mi
- Ground transfer
- 2h 15m · 93 mi
- Total
- ≈ 13h 40m
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
Estimates from straight-line distances, not timetables: flights at typical cruising speed plus taxi and climb, ground transfers at an average 40 mph. 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 ticket 2026/27
€4536-day adult Dolomiti Superski · ≈$519
€76 per day · 15.9 km of trails per € · #4 of 30 for value in Italy
99value scoreOutstanding value
Val Gardena trail map
We publish a trail map only once we have checked it against the resort'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 trails and 58 lifts, running from 4,055ft to 8,261ft.
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 level
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 ticket pricesDay and multi-day ticket 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 mi
- Santa Cristina2 mi
- Selva di Val Gardena4 mi
- Canazei8 mi
- Alta Badia15 mi
- Cortina d'Ampezzo22 mi
Distances are straight-line, not by road.