Did you know that Dolomites - Val Gardena is a Natural World Heritage Site and has been voted as one of the most beautiful mountain chain in the world? Not surprising really, when the likes of great climbers such as the Viennese born Paul Grohman, who was the 1st to climb to the top of Tofana de Rozes near Cortina d'Ampezzo, the Sassolungo in Val Gardena and the Three Peaks of Lavaredo in the Sesto Dolomites set out to later write about his exploits in various publications.

Many visitors are captivated by the mountain summers in Val Gardena, with their radiant blue skies, the purity of the fresh air, the carpets of meadow flowers, the mysterious forests, the pale mountains that glow red in the setting sun and the sheer enchantment of evening in the Dolomites.

Whoever experiences the summer in Val Gardena, keeps coming back. It is a summer with a big heart and a thousand joys. Just give it a try: perhaps for a week in spring, a whole month to get away from everything, or for a string of those incredibly clear days of late summer.

You can discover the mountain world on well-developed roads and paths. Cable-cars enable you to access the higher-lying areas which make it a great place for walking and trekking. Original alpine and refuge huts invite you to relax. On hot summer days it is particularly refreshing to hike in higher lying areas and enjoy the nature! There are also numerous Nordic walking tracks which will help you burn those calories, bringing 90% of your muscles into play, the movement taking the strain away and leaving you feel great.

Of course, there are also numerous other outdoor activities to keep one occupied, whether it's angling, canyoning, climbing, golf, horse riding, rafting, mini golf, paragliding ... the list goes on and on! The mountain passes in the Dolomites have always been a real challenge for cyclers. This makes them one of the most exciting highlights. A ride on a mountain-bike is also very worthwhile. There are suitable tours for all levels. Bicycles can be hired in several shops throughout the valley.

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The ski resort of Val Gardena has 176 kms of pisted runs served by 84 ski lifts which are able to transport 115,553 skiers per hour. In addition it forms part of the Dolomiti Superski Area which has a total of 669 individual pistes. Val Gardena is great for all levels of skier and will be popular with those skiers who love the experience of skiing from one village to another.
With 34 beginner runs, 67 intermediate and 11 black runs, there is enough to keep everyone happy. Beginners can enjoy the gentle slopes at Selva whilst intermediates will be able to cover most of the terrain which takes in more than 12 different villages. Experts can expand the amount of black runs hugely with the Dolomiti Superski Pass and may well be tempted to try out ski mountaineering, which is simply fantastic in this area. Val Gardena also has plenty to offer cross country skiers with over 15 kms of trails. The more experienced cross country skier can take in 60 km of trails at nearby Alpe di Suisi. Snowboarders can have the most fun at Selva which is a prominent "boarding" centre and has a lively nightlife.

About the village

There is a wide range of bars and high quality restaurants available in all of the resort villages, offering not just Tyrolean food but some good authentic home cooking at reasonable prices. Selva is one of the livelier resorts that have a good range of nightlife. It also has quieter bars where you can relax over a beer or dare to try the local drink "willy" with vodka or pear brandy with figs.
If you want to dance well into the early hours, then Dali-Disco Dance in Selva is open until 3 am. You can also enjoy live music at La Bula which starts immediately the lifts close. Accommodation in Val Gardena needs to be chosen carefully, and in order to enjoy the atmosphere of a ski village, you are probably best to choose a central position. For really sumptuous Val Gardena hotels, make an exception to the "central" rule with the 5 star Alpenroyal or 4 star Granvara in Selva. Shopping in Val Gardena is a blast with over 100 shops in a pedestrian area selling designer fashions, wood carvings, sports clothes and lots more.