Arabba, heart of the Dolomites, offers unforgettable days spent in the surrounding mountains. Relaxing walks, excursions, mountain bike tours or simply doing nothing and enjoying the magical atmosphere of the woods, which are very close to the village. There is a lot to do in the day time and evening, far away from the chaotic traffic in cities.
You will spend delightful moments in an unspoiled nature, immersed in Ladin tradition together with the people that are closest to you.
An impressive mountain range frames the enchanting valleys where every glance sweeps across the high and eminent peaks of the Dolomites. Mountain walks, bubbling streams, vivid colours, sounds of nature and the serene forests bring the mind into perfect harmony combining the real and imaginary.
Many small unique villages make up the Livinallongo municipality. These communities are surrounded by typical alpine flora and fauna and it is thanks to these excellent natural elements that it forms part of the European project "Rete Natura 2000".
During an excursion or a simple walk through the surrounding forest there is ample opportunity to come across many of the wild animals that populate this area for example wild hens, weasels, wolves and many types of wild deer and on the highest plateaus the majestic ibex, a wild goat with its characteristic curved horns.
Walking along all these easy tracks, as for example the famous Viel dal Pan trail, or the trails on the Sella mountain plateau , or hiking over the historical track of the Col di Lana it is possible to reach wonderful panorama points where to catch sight of the hightest mountaintop of the Dolomites.
For those with a passion for trekking or climbing from beginners to experts, numerous adventures at high altitude, the assisted steel wire climbs(via ferrata), excursions onto the Marmolada glacier, mountain bike tracks or extraordinary road cycle trips are all available.
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Arabba is part of one of the most spectacular and attractive ski area in the world: the Sellaronda, which is, with its 40 km of slopes, the important link for the 4 surrounding Dolomite passes: Campolongo, Gardena, Sella and Pordoi. From the centre of the village the skier can easily get to the modern skilifts and slopes which are among the most famous in the Dolomites.
Arabba ski holidays offers visitors a good variety of skiing at all levels with nursery slopes for beginners and ski runs leading back to the village with
a total of 62 kms of downhill skiing. There is plenty to keep the intermediate amused, but Arabba is mostly noted for its challenging slopes for expert skiers and snowboarders. Here you will find exceptional steep runs together with good snow coverage and direct access to the Marmolada Glacier. There is a Ski Kindergarten which gives children under eight a free ski pass.
New for the 2012/2013 Season is a Snowpark which will be located within the Sellaronda skicarousel, part of the Dolomiti Superski.
Technical Information
Park Altitude: 2000 - 1800 m
Lark Lenght: 500 m
Lift: 4 places Chair lift "Le Pale"
The park will be composed by a easy line and by a medium-pro line placed side by side. It will count 6 - 7 terracings with 8 kicker and 8 rail boxes for all difficulty levels. The park will boast a chilling area at its entrance, with shapers, music and ski tools.
Apres Ski & Nightlife
Not known for its lively nightlife, Arabba none-the-less has more than 20 bars - many of them parts of hotels or restaurants - to choose from. Peter's Bar is one of the more popular whilst the Pub La Stube near the Hotel Portevescovo tends to attract most of the 'boarding fraternity. Although there is no night club here the Sporthotel Arabba has a popular Austrian bar that opens at 9pm and stays open until late; live music is performed here regularly. The nearest late night discotheque is in Corvara.
Shopping in Arabba is not only a pastime, it is also a means of getting to know the Ladin culture. The many specialist food shops are well stocked with typical and genuine products from the region, including speck, salami, cheese, jam, and fruits of the forest grappas. The artistic handicraft shops are also worth a visit. In them you will find typical handmade cloths and sculptures. The sportswear shops, which are an old tradition, offer a complete range of high quality products and, more importantly, advice and assistance from qualified staff.