Where to ski in the Dolomites: the most scenic ski runs

Where to ski in the Dolomites

From the champions' slopes to the beginners' slopes with perfect snow and awe-inspiring views

The ski resorts of the Dolomites are the ideal destination for a skiing holiday thanks to its enchanted winter landscapes. Would you like whizzing down the champions' slopes or are you more into cross-country skiing? Are you an expert skier hitting black pistes or a beginner? We've selected some of the most beautiful ski slopes in the Dolomites for you. Let's bundle up! Make sure you are in good physical condition, check out the weather forecast and the snow conditions from our webcams. A special tip? You can also get to the slopes of many ski resorts by train!

Saslong ski run in Val Gardena

It's one of the world's longest black slopes, located in Val Gardena and one of the most popular in the Dolomiti Superski ski resort. But the Saslong also preserves the memory of world ski champions achievements. It's on this ski run that Val Gardena has hosted the World Cup races almost every year since 1969. Skiers break a speed of 130 km/h and plunge over 80 m on the "Camel Humps". If you think you are among expert skiers, you should accept the challenge. You can get to the slope from both Sëlva/Selva or Santa Cristina Gherdëina/Santa Cristina, where you can rent your ski gear or enhance your technique with specially-designed instructor training program at a ski school. World's best athletes descend the 3.7 km of the Saslong in less than two minutes, what's your record?

Difficulty: black
Length: 3.750 m
Elevation difference: 830 m
Average gradient: 24.95 %
Maximum gradient: 56.9 %

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Ochsenweide ski run in Obereggen

The Ochsenweide ski run is wide and pleasant and offers stunning winter views spanning the Obereggen ski area. and one of the most remarkable examples of nature-integrated design. Speeding down the slope, in fact, you come closer to the Oberholz refuge, an eco-sustainable building that has successfully incorporated state-of-the-art design, tradition and South Tyrolean hospitality. Are you seeking a new adventure? Have fun night skiing: the ski run is illuminated every Tuesday and Friday from 7 pm to 10 pm.

Gran Risa ski run in Alta Badia

The Gran Risa ski run has challenged ski champions ever since. Its inclination and curves turn it into one of the most beautiful black pistes in Alta Badia. The descent winds through the forest and starts just below the fork of the Piz La Ila'sa black and red ski runs and extends close to the village of La Villa. Winding mostly northwards, long stretches are in the woods and the ski run hence lies in the shade for most of the day. The snow doesn't melt easily and it's even icy sometimes on this part of the trail. You can rent proper equipment at the rental shops.

Length: 1,255 m
Elevation differnce: 448 m
Average gradient: 36%
Maximum gradient: 69%

Haunold/Monte Baranci, family-friendly ski and sled runs

The Haunold mountain, at the foot of the majestic namesake mountain range, is a winter paradise. The small 3 Zinnen Dolomites ski resort is ideal for families, even with small children: the easy ski runs, trails and a 3 km long sled run guarantee to amuse people of all ages. The four-seater chairlift on Hounold mountain, at 1,500 m above sea level, starts directly from downtown Innichen/San Candido. Five ski lifts, 23 km of ski slopes, four mountain huts and night skiing under floodlights are the icing on the cake. Up here, kids can follow in the footsteps of the Haunold's giant to unveil the legend that made him famous and try their hand at the Kids-Ski-Cross route. You can rent ski gear for the whole family at one our ski rentals and rely on the offer of a professional ski school.

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Sylvester slope at Kronplatz

The Sylvester slope is one of the most challenging and insane pistes among the Kronplatz ski resort's ski runs and around Italy. Don't be fooled by the first few meters: they're relatively easy! You'll soon be faced with towering rock walls, different slope steepness and curves in the woods. Only the last section - which is 1 km long - is flat. Considering its length and steepness, the Sylvester is a demanding ski run which is quite technical and requires trained legs and the proper equipment. When you're half done, you can choose the direction that takes you to the middle stop of the Kronplatz gondola lift 1 + 2 and can thus speed down the upper section of the slope again without having to head back to the valley. Usually it has the best snow. Once you are at the finish line down in the valley, you can indulge in relaxing moments at one of the Alpine huts in Kronplatz.

Elevation difference: 1,296 m
Length: 4.950 m
Maximum gradient: 60%

Dolomiti Superski: 15 ski resorts with a single ski pass

In the world's largest ski area, you can conquer 1,200 km of ski runs in the heart of the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with only one ski pass.

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Beautiful and scenic slopes

Don't worry, winter in the South Tyrolean Dolomites can be a enjoyable experience even if you're not fond of skiing. How about a sweeping and snow-covered landscape comprising countless peaks? Lie on a deckchair and indulge in South Tyrolean snack with speck and cheese, while the sun shiens on your face. Always keep your eyes wide open to marvel at what's around: avant-garde architecture and open-air museums. And if you want to become like the skier you saw the other day speeding down the ski run, you'll find many qualified ski instructors and easy slopes, within everyone's reach.

Seiser Alm
Carezza
Ahrntal/Valle Aurina

Panorama ski run in Seiser Alm

There are many fascinting places that instill peace. The Dolomites region Seiser Alm is one of them. With 181 km of slopes and 79 ski lifts the region has the largest ski resort. Every ski tour has the spectacular backdrop of the Schlern, Plattkofel and Langkofel mountains. One slope has even been given the name of "Panorama slope ". Wide and with all levels of difficulty, the ski resort is ideal for beginners or expert skiers. Get the necessary equipment at a ski rental in Seiser Alm and be shuttled to an altitude of 2000 m with a modern six-seater chairlift. Up here, the view spans countless peaks. Traditional ski huts, alpine pastures and mountain huts where you can sit down with a hot drink or a local dish. Get a glimpse of what authenticity means during a skiing holiday in Seiser Alm.

Ski slopes in Carezza, panorama and architecture

Many say "it's the journey that matters" and in the Carezza ski resort is exactly so: getting to higher altitude quickly with avant-garde and absolutely unique lifts. To begin your journey, you can take a seat on the Tiers cabrio cable car, the first of its kind in Italy. What's good about it? You can travel with your head outside the cable car and for about ten minutes. That's how long the journey for you to admire the Rosengarten and Latemar mountains lasts. The valley and mountain stations are also very special. They are beautifully combined with the landscape and become therefore a whole with the mountainscape. To head to the top, up to the Coronelle mountain refuge, you can take the state-of-the-art King Laurin cable car, which literally takes you into the mountain. In effect, the arrival station was built inside a special cave carved into the mountain. Don't get back until the sun sets down to admire the mind-blowing phenomenon of the alpenglow: it's the time of the day when the Dolomites are tinged in pinky shades.

Sonnklar ski run: slope and viewing platform

The Sonnklar ski run is deemed to be one of the most scenic slopes of the Speikboden ski resort in the Ahrntal. You can get here by hopping in the brand new 10-seater Sonnen gondola lift which will take you to high-altitude panoramic views. You should however be careful: the ski resort hassome steep sections that require technique and physical preparation. Next to the Sonnklar mountain station at 2,400 m above sea level, the lookout tower offers sweeping views of the surrounding mountains. North of the ski resort, the 80 three-thousanders of the main Alpine ridge can be glimpsed while in the south, the Sexten Dolomites, ecompassing the Three Peaks, the Braies Dolomites, the Sass de Putia, the Schlern, the Marmolada and many other peaks dot the landscape.