- Resort altitude of 1236 metres
- 175 kilometres of slopes in the Val Gardena
- 1200 kilometres of slopes in the Dolomiti Ski Area
- Skiing to 3,269 metres
Ortisei (AKA St Ulrich), the picturesque old community and cultural centre of Val Gardena, can all too easily be overlooked by skiers based in Selva – especially those intent on ticking off as many resorts as they can on the celebrated Sellaronda tour. But they’re missing out on an intriguing and delightful location, packed with fascinating architecture, often with ornate woodcarvings, as well as pretty churches, a charming pedestrian precinct, high-quality shops and good restaurants. They usually speak pretty good English which may be just as well as the main language here is Ladin – an intriguing mix of Latin and a regional Romansch dialect!
Skiing and snowboarding in Ortisei
Ortisei’s main ski area is at Alpe di Siusi – a wonderfully scenic area with a good network of lifts in the Punta d’Oro area, serving early intermediates. There are also gondola and funicular links with the Seceda area which itself links with St Christina and onwards to the extensive Selva lift network which includes Dantercepies, Ciampinoi, Plan De Gralba and Passo Sella. From Selva you also have access to the renowned Sella Ronda ski circuit, a 27km route around the incredible Gruppo Sella massif.
Where to stay in Ortisei
We offer a selection of hotels in Ortisei, both located in the centre of the pretty chocolate box style village. Choose from the beautiful Adler Spa Resort with its extensive spa facilities or the delightful family run Hotel Dolomiti Madonna.
Bars and restaurants in Ortisei
Italy is known for its great food and drink, and staying in Ortisei is no different. There are a variety of restaurants in town serving traditional Ladino food - hearty Alpine dishes such as Kaiserschmarrn and Spätzle. When aperitivo time rolls around try the Tyrolean Speck, a form of smoked prosciutto with the Schüttelbrot a crispbread from the region.
Whether you're in the mood for a casual aperitif, a cocktail or warming hot chocolate, the pretty high-street has plenty of options. Up on the mountain, warm and welcoming mountain huts and chic alpine lodges serve up hearty local dishes alongside stunning views of the Dolomiti mountains.
What's included in an Inghams Ski holiday to Ortisei
Flights, transfers and accommodation based on self catering, bed & breakfast or half board. Please see the 'Ski extras' tab below for information on the optional extras including ski hire, lift pass and tuition.
