Monday: The Val Gardena – Alpe di Siusi Circuit
The tour to Val Gardena begins with our guide at 9:30 AM at the practice slope of the Alpe di Siusi Ski School. The Panorama and Paradiso chairlifts take us to Saltria, from where we continue by bus to Monte Pana. From here, we ascend to the Saslong piste. This slope hosts the annual World Cup downhill race, so arriving in the valley with tired legs is to be expected. Afterwards, we take a small ski lift to Col Raiser, where the sunny slopes of Seceda await us. The return route leads from Ortisei over the Alpe di Siusi back to the starting point in Compatsch.
What to bring: Day pass for Alpe di Siusi/Val Gardena
Start: 8:30 AM, practice slope of the Seiser Alm Ski School
Return: approx. 4:30 PM, Compatsch
Difficulty: Parallel skiers (black slopes)
Tuesday: Alta Badia
The tour to Alta Badia starts at 8:30 AM at the practice slope of the Alpe di Siusi Ski School. From Saltria, we take the bus to Monte Pana, from where we ascend to the Saslong, the site of the annual World Cup downhill race. Arriving in Selva di Val Gardena with tired legs is to be expected. After a short walk to the Dantercepies lift, which rotates 90 degrees halfway up and finally reaches the Passo Gardena.
The long descent takes us directly to Corvara, and the subsequent Col Alto chairlift brings us to the slopes in La Villa, where some adventurous pistes await. The return route follows the same path back, ending at the practice slope in Compatsch on the Alpe di Siusi.
What to bring: Dolomiti Superski day pass
Start: 8:30 AM, practice slope of the Seiser Alm Ski School
Return: approx. 4:30 PM, Compatsch
Difficulty: Parallel skiers (black slopes)
Thursday: The Sellaronda
No ski enthusiast’s diary would be complete without the legendary Sellaronda, the most famous ski tour in the Alps. This scenic route covers approximately 40 km, 26 of which can be skied without removing your skis. It circles the four passes (Passo Gardena, Passo Pordoi, Passo Sella, and Passo Campolongo), around the Sella massif, passing through the Ladin valleys of Fassa (Trentino), Val Gardena (South Tyrol), Badia (South Tyrol), and Arabba (Veneto). It’s a ski carousel of medium difficulty, with more challenging variations, all connected by modern lift systems.
What to bring: Dolomiti Superski day pass
Start: 8:30 AM, practice slope of the Alpe di Siusi Ski School
Return: approx. 4:30 PM, Compatsch
Difficulty: Parallel skiers (black slopes)