Selva
Snow Range
1563-2518m
perfect pistes and lively Tyrolean après-ski
Lying in the heart of the dramatic Dolomites, Val Gardena is famous for its World Cup ski races and Selva is the best known resort in this area, also known as the South Tyrol, with access to much of the Dolomites Superski area as well as the Sella Ronda - a 26km circular tour with well groomed pistes and modern efficient lift systems. The area has extensive snow making facilities, ensuring excellent cover throughout the season. The village is enchanting with traditional Austrian style architecture.
- the experience
- the slopes
- lift passes and tuition
- ski/board equipment
The experience
Après Ski
In Val Gardena there are numerous bars and the atmosphere is always lively and informal.
· The popular Saltas Bar and the Luisl Keller and La Bula has lively après ski with a DJ. The energetic head for the Dali disco.
Activities
· Ice skating · Cross-country skiing · Heli-skiing · Indoor tennis · Squash, bowling and billiards · Ice hockey matches · Indoor hot spring pool in Ortisei · Ski Boot Bop in Corvara
Eating out
The local cuisine is a wonderful blend of Austrian and Italian specialities and there is a range of restaurants · The Sal Feur or Miravalle Restaurants, Rino's for scrumptious pizzas and the Scoiattolo for local specialities. The Costabella has a fantastic range of pasta dishes. Pizzas from approx. €6, 3-course meals from €22
Resort features
- Twin Centre
Transfer time
Verona 2 hrs 30 mins
The slopes
Beginners
In Selva novices will enjoy excellent gentle nursery slopes on both sides of the valley. After a few days the long well groomed runs at Col Raiser can be enjoyed.
Intermediates
The region features unsurpassed skiing for intermediates both in the immediate area and with the link on to the Sella Ronda. With over 175kms of skiing in the Val Gardena intermediates have an enormous range of pistes to choose from.
Advanced
Val Gardena is part of the Dolomiti Superski area which covers 464 lifts and 1,220kms of pistes, many of which are interlinked. Ski the Men's World Cup course in S. Cristina at full tilt or try, with a guide, the amazing Val Mezdi' off-piste route down to Colfosco or the incredible Pordoi Gulley.
Snowboarding
This area has something up its sleeve for everyone. Freeriders should check out the windlips, natural banks and trees that areas like Pordoi have to offer. Freestylers will not be disappointed by the boardpark at Selva. This is also a beginners heaven, the runs above Ortisei are ideal for first timers.
Slope facts
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Total kms of piste
Val Gardena - 175kms, Dolomiti Superski area 1,220kms
Piste Type No. of Runs Easy 32 Intermediate 23 Difficult 3 -
Number of lifts
80 (464 lifts on Superski Dolomiti area) 2 cable cars, 6 gondolas, 40 chairlifts, 32 drag lifts
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Direction of slopes
N, E, S, W
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Snow cannons
405
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Longest run
5kms
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Mountain restaurants
18
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Cross-country trails
98kms
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Snow Range
1563-2518m
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Village Height:
1,563m (5,128ft)
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Highest Ski Lift
2,518m (8,310ft)
Lift passes and tuition
Lift Pass
| 6 Days | Adult | Junior* | Senior | |
| Local lift pass | (special) | £137 | £98 | £124 |
| Local lift pass | (low) | £151 | £107 | £136 |
| Local lift pass | (high) | £170 | £121 | £154 |
| Area lift pass | (special) | £151 | £107 | £136 |
| Area lift pass | (low) | £162 | £115 | £146 |
| Area lift pass | (high) | £183 | £130 | £165 |
Special season: deps. 13/12-19/12
Low season: deps. 10/01-30/01 & 14/03-10/04
High season: deps. 20/12-09/01 & 31/01-13/03
Photo required for lift pass? Yes for passes of more than 7 days.
Lift pass coverage: Local lift pass covers all lifts in Val Gardena. Area lift pass covers all lifts in the Dolomiti Superski area.
Ski/Board Tuition
| 6 Days | Adult | Child* |
| Ski tuition (low) | £117 | £125 |
| Ski tuition (high) | £137 | £146 |
| All day ski tuition (low) | - | £202 |
| All day ski tuition (high) | - | £247 |
| 3 Days | Adult | Child* |
| Snowboard tuition† (low) | £81 | £81 |
| Snowboard tuition† (high) | £106 | £106 |
* Ski tuition for children 4-13 yrs.
Snowboard tuition for children aged 7-13 yrs.
† Subject to minimum numbers
Low season: deps. 13/12-19/12, 10/01-06/02, 14/03-10/04
High season: deps. 20/12-09/01 & 07/02-13/03
Usual hours of instruction: Ski tuition: Sun-Wed & Fri 1030-1300, Thu 1030-1630, all day ski school for children Sun-Fri 1030-1630 (lunch included). Snowboard tuition: Sun-Tues 1030-1300.
No. of ski school instructors: 50
First Time Skiing / Boarding
| Adult | Child* | ||
| First Time - ski | (low) | £247 | £203 |
| First Time - ski | (high) | £285 | £236 |
| First Time - board† | (low) | £223 | £179 |
| First Time - board† | (high) | £268 | £219 |
First Time - board for children aged 7-11 yrs
† Subject to minimum numbers
Includes 6 days ski/board hire, boots, tuition (snowboard 3 days) and beginners lift pass.
Low season: deps. 13/12-20/12, 10/01-30/01 & 14/03-10/04
High season: deps. 20/12-09/01 & 31/01-13/03
the savings
- FREE lift pass for child born after 01/12/00 when accompanying adult buys same pass.
- FREE ski school for child 4-12 yrs inclusive when 2 adults pre-book. For arrivals 10/01, 17/01, 24/01, 07/03, 14/03, 21/03 & 28/03.
- Discounted lift pass available for adults born before 26/11/48.
Ski/board equipment
Ski/Board Equipment
| 6 Days | Adult | Child* |
| Skis/sticks | £50 | £37 |
| Boots | £28 | £15 |
| Superior skis | £66 | - |
| Snowboard | £50 | £50 |
| Snowboard boots | £28 | £28 |
| Helmet | £13 | Free* |
the savings
- FREE lift pass for child born after 01/12/00 when accompanying adult buys same pass.
- FREE ski school for child 4-12 yrs inclusive when 2 adults pre-book. For arrivals 10/01, 17/01, 24/01, 07/03, 14/03, 21/03 & 28/03.
- Discounted lift pass available for adults born before 26/11/48.
