Val Gardena
Ravine · Bolzano/Bozen ·
Skiing, hiking, and mountain hospitality in the Dolomites
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39040 Kastelruth, Autonomous Province of Bolzano – South Tyrol, Italy Get directions
Skiing, hiking, and mountain hospitality in the Dolomites
39040 Kastelruth, Autonomous Province of Bolzano – South Tyrol, Italy Get directions
"Set within the Dolomiti Superski, I come to Val Gardena for superb groomers and the chance to tackle the Sellaronda circuit in a day; the area’s villages (Ortisei, Santa Cristina, Selva) offer classic mountain hospitality, excellent off-piste lines such as Forcella Mezdì, and standout on-mountain restaurants like Emilio Comici." - Jen Murphy
"Earning a score of 86.64 in the Readers’ Choice Awards 2025, it appears among the Top 20 Ski Resorts in Europe." - Condé Nast Traveler
"Cited among the European locations with top après-ski culture, this destination is noted as being in Italy's Dolomites." - Evie Carrick Evie Carrick Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who’s lived in five countries and visited well over 50. She now splits her time between Colorado and Paris, ensuring she doesn't have to live without skiing or L'As du Fallafel. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Castelrotto is a key town in the Dolomites, best explored in the cooler months for its beautiful scenery and fewer tourists."
Ranked second on the list of Europe’s most beautiful ski resorts, this Italian destination stands out for having around 487,000 Instagram posts and for the fact that 11 percent of its Tripadvisor reviews mention how gorgeous the place is, marking it out as an especially scenic spot in the mountains. - Liv Kelly
