Val Gardena

If you’re looking for a blend of spectacular scenery, and time spent admiring it from sun-drenched terraces, gentle skiing, gastronomic treats, and pampering hotels, head for Val Gardena.

Between the peaks of the Gruppo del Sella, the 160 kilometers of trails and lifts in Val Gardena connect with those in numerous nearby valleys, resulting in over 400 kilometers of interconnected skiing, which also includes the Marmolada Glacier. One of the highest percentages in the Dolomites, about two-thirds of the terrain accessible from Val Gardena is for advanced and expert skiers. But there are still more than 130 kilometers of skiing available for novice and intermediate skiers.

People travel here to ski, particularly on the four routes with average gradients of more than 25% that are utilized for the men's and women's giant slalom and downhill World Championship competitions. Starting from the Dantercepies cable car, the new La Ria route is for specialists only and features inclines as steep as 52%.

Country: Italy

Website: www.valgardena.it