Ski Holidays in Arabba

Italian hospitality and some challenging slopes amidst the stunning Dolomites

  • Resort altitude of 1,602 metres
  • 1200 kilometres of slopes in the Dolomiti Ski Area
  • Skiing to 3,342 metres 

Arabba is one of the best placed ski resorts for exploring the Dolomiti Superski area and is perfect for keen skiers and boarders.

The resort itself is extraordinarily beautiful, with unspoilt landscapes and an uncommercialised resort centre. This compact, friendly village offers a small selection of non-ski activities and even has it's own natural ice skating rink.

Skiing and snowboarding in Arabba 

Arabba has some of the most interesting slopes of the resorts that make up the celebrated Sellaronda circuit. It is a real skiers’ holiday base and boasts excellent, challenging pistes aimed towards intermediate to advance skiers and boarders. We don't recommend Arabba for beginners, but the Dolomites has plenty of other incredible resorts for first-timers including Kronplatz and Selva.

You'll marvel at the stunning slopes of the mighty Marmolada glacier which are within easy reach.

The highly recommended Hidden Valley is close by too. Part of the spectacular Dolomiti Superski area, the modern lift system ensures Arabba links easily to the Sella Ronda, with Canazei in the Val di Fassa to the West, and Corvara in the sunny Alta Badia ski area to the North.

The fast 'Ornella' run down to Pescoi is one of the big thrills for local skiers – and one of the biggest local challenges.

Where to stay in Arabba

We offer a range of accommodation across resort, all with a variety of facilities. The majority of our properties are located in the centre of resort and they are all available on a half board basis. 

Hotel Grifone offers a free shuttle service and provides some fantastic food at dinner when you arrive back after an energetic day on the slopes. 

Both the Hotel Sport Arabba and Hotel Evaldo grant access to some fantastic spa and wellness facilities including saunas, steam rooms, jacuzzi and Turkish baths. There are also opportunities to book a beauty treatment or massage. 

Bars and restaurants in Arabba 

As the resort itself it's fairly small, there is a small selection of shops, bars, restaurants and pizzerias to visit during your stay. Arabba is a fairly quiet ski resort and the après-ski is low key and relaxed.

There are a few options for those of you wanting a bit of a party and a drink, including Bar Peter and Mister X, but most of the time you'll find a lot of the bars have a chillaxed vibe. 

What's included in an Inghams ski holiday to Arabba

Flights, transfers and accommodation based on self catering, bed & breakfast,  half board, full board or chalet catering. Please see the 'Ski extras' tab below for information on the optional extras including ski hire, lift pass and tuition. 

Ski hotels in Arabba

  • from£1169pp
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  • 40 Rooms
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The Hotel Evaldo is full of quality and comfort. Relax in the alpine rooms, enjoy great food in the restaurant and try some of the excellent wines. A free shuttle will get you to the lifts and back in no time and the town centre is just a five-minute walk away.

 

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  • 42 Rooms
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Hotel Portavescovo is a great choice of hotel, in the middle of Arabba close to the lifts and village centre. The Burz chairlift is only a few minutes' walk away and you can ski right back to the hotel's ski room. There's a wellness area to relax in, a traditional restaurant, and two bars.

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  • 52 Rooms
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The Sport Hotel Arabba is right near the slopes and you can almost ski back to the door. The centre of Arabba is just a short walk away too, making it perfect for exploring the town. The décor is an ideal mix of alpine and modern. Relax with a glass of wine in front of the cosy fireplace or head for the rejuvenating whirlpool after a fun day skiing.

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  • 42 Rooms
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We love the location of Hotel Olympia - it's close to the lifts and sits above the town so you get some great views of the mountains from here. The service is friendly and the alpine décor gives it a warm character. There's a nice sauna too so you can relax before heading to the restaurant for dinner.

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  • 21 Rooms
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Hotel Garni Bellavista is a great base for your ski holiday in Arabba. It's near the centre and ski lifts and provides good value for your ski holiday. You'll be able to use the wellness facilities and restaurant at its sister hotel.

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Hotel Grifone, Lounge

The Hotel Grifone is located in the heart of the Dolomites. The free hotel shuttle running throughout the day means you won't miss a moment on the slopes. Return each day to fantastic food and a lovely little wellness area.

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Serena Esterno 6

Hotel Garni Serena is a homely, family run retreat, perfect for anyone who needs a break from busy daily life. The hotel has a full panoramic view of the mountains and is in a great spot overlooking the centre of Arabba.

Ski & Snowboard
Skiing levels
Beginner
Intermediates
Advanced
Snowboard
Cross country

Beginner skiing and snowboarding in Arabba 

Arabba has some decent nursey slopes but no obvious easy greens or blues to progress to. Beginners would be best suited heading over to Corvara or Colfosco.

Intermediate skiing and snowboarding in Arabba

Intermediates are in for an absolute treat when visiting Arabba. Here you'll find varied slopes with mainly blue and red runs on the Porta Vescovo and the Passo Pordoi. Beyond Arabba’s main ski area, the Sella Ronda and the Alta Badia areas provide extensive skiing, so you'll have lots of runs to choose from and plenty of opportunity to get some miles under your belt. 

Advanced skiing and snowboarding in Arabba

Arabba is one of the best resorts in the Dolomiti Superski area for advanced skiers and boarders. Here you will find exhilarating black ski runs from the scenic Porta Vescovo mountain, which reach 2,500 metres, a real challenge as well as the testing skiing on the famous Marmolada Glacier.

Off piste and snow parks in Arabba

There is a snow park and half pipe located at Passo Pordoi for you to use.

There is also some interesting off piste dotted around the resort area that can easily be accessed with a guide. 

 


Mountain facts
Area 63 km
Resort Altitude 1602m
Ski Alt. From 1440m
Ski Alt. To 3342m
Runs 20 16 4
Longest run 16 Km
Lifts Chairlifts 17, Cable car 5, Draglifts 3, Gondolas 2
Lift Ski LockersNo
Local Pass Lifts27
Night Skiing IncludedNo
Glaciers1
Mountain Restaurants10
Snow Cannon Coverage90%
Cross Country Trails

5km of trails.

Off-piste OptionsNo
Slope DirectionNE, S
Snowpark Info

1 snow park.

Things To Do

Things to do in Arabba

Restaurants, food and drink 

Throughout resort there are a good selection of restaurants for you to visit during your holiday. 

Restaurant Pizzeria Bar Peter is a great bar/restaurant that serves yummy food and has an après ski area. 

Pastry Shop Genziana is an ideal place to refuel after a day on the mountain and features a cosy and friendly atmosphere. 

Miky's grill, located in Hotel Mesdi, offers tasty pasta dishes, grilled meat and fantastic vegetable dishes grilled on an open fire. This is ideal for the end of the day, or a quick pit-stop to energise before heading back out for some afternoon lifts. 

Apres, bars, clubs and nightlife

Arabba is a fairly quiet ski resort and the après-ski is low key and relaxed. There are a few options for those of you wanting a bit of a party and a drink, including Bar Peter and Mister X, but most of the time you'll find a lot of the bars have a chillaxed vibe. 

Spas and relaxation 

There are many ways to sit back and relax in Arabba, and you'll find that the majority of accommodation provide spa facilities for their guests.  

Sport Hotel in Arabba offers a communal spa space with access to a large hydromassage bath, Finnish sauna, bio sauna, Turkish bath and aromatherapy showers. They also have various beauty treatments and massages available.

Hotel Evaldo is known for it's spa and wellness centre and provides access to a range of facilities including a sauna, steam room and massage services. 

Shopping

The shopping area in Arabba is fairly small but you'll find there is a variety of stores to visit. Throughout resort, there are many ski and snowboarding shops to visit as well as souvenir shops, mini-markets and bakeries. 

Arabba Resort Activities 

Wine tasting

Perfect for couples and groups of friends, spend one evening of your holiday tasting some of the best wines in the region. 

Ice skating 

Arabba has it's very own natural ice skating rink. The ice skating rink is easily accessible from the resort centre and is a great non-ski activity for the whole family, young and old. 

Snow shoeing

Snow shoeing is a great alternative to skiing if you'd like to explore what the local mountain trails have to offer. Discover the beauty of the pristine scenery and hike through untouched snowy forests in the Arabba area. 

  • Snowpark
  • Fun park Arabba
  • Cross country tracks on the Marmolada glacier
  • Glacier skiing on the Marmolada
  • Day trips to the Hidden Valley
Lift Passes

Lift Passes

6 days Season Child
8-15 years
Adult 
16-65 years
Senior
66+ years
Dolomiti Superski Area Pass Low £244 £348 £314
High £271 £387 £348

Season dates

  • Low Season - 14 Dec - 21 Dec 24, 07 Jan - 01 Feb, 23 Mar 25 - end of season
  • High Season - 22 Dec 24 - 06 Jan & 02 Feb -22 Mar 25

Lift pass information

Featuring a linked ski area of 1,220km on one lift pass, the Dolomite Superski Pass is worth every penny. Walker's pass available & purchased locally. Children born after 01/01/2018 can collect a free ski pass in resort. Proof of age will be required. 

Prices and supplements are correct at the time of publishing. Up to date prices will be confirmed at the time of booking.

Ski Equipment

Ski Equipment

6 days Description

Child

3 - 5 years

Youth

6 - 12 years

Adult

13+ years

Skis Blue - - £63
Red - £43 £89
Black - - £122
Skis & boots Blue - - £88
Red £47 £55 £115
Black - - £148
Snowboard & boots Red - £81 £115

 

Equipment information

  • Free helmet hire for children 3 - 5 years

Please see here for a description of hire categories.

Prices and supplements are correct at the time of publishing. Up to date prices will be confirmed at the time of booking.

Tuition

Tuition

  • Private ski tuition is available in Arabba on request
  • No snowboard tuition is available in Arabba
  • Arabba is a great resort for intermediates and expert skiers. We do not recommend this resort for beginners and no tuition is available for beginners.
  • Intermediate and advanced tuition will be available from 4th Jan 25 until 14th Mar 25

Levels of tuition

  • Beginner - never skied before
  • Level 1 - advanced beginner; can control speed, snowplough and change direction on gentle slopes 
  • Level 2 - low intermediate, snowplough turns and start to ski parallel
  • Level 3 - good intermediate, parallel turns 
  • Advanced - fully confident on all slopes, looking to improve technique

Prices and supplements are correct at the time of publishing. Up to date prices will be confirmed at the time of booking.

Transfers

Flights depart Saturdays

Transfer time

  • Verona airport: approx. 3 hours 30 minutes by coach
  • Innsbruck airport: approx. 3 hours by coach

Private transfers and self drive options are available

Good to know

  • Glacier skiing on the mighty Marmolada
  • One of the Dolomites' prettiest villages
  • High altitude & guaranteed snow
  • Inghams rep based in resort
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