Bike Hotel high above the centre of Santa Cristina with a view of the Sassolungo and Sassopiatto

Explore the unspoilt nature of the Val Gardena Dolomites, a Unesco World Natural Heritage site, during your hiking and mountain biking holiday in South Tyrol

The crystal-clear mountain air, a relaxing atmosphere, a neat ambience, beautiful landscapes and folkloristic events as well as our familiar ambience are our guarantee to offer you a pleasant and unforgettable summer vacation. Our valley is surrounded by the Gruppo Odle mountain range, the Sella Group, Sassolungo and Sassopiatto and by the Alpe di Siusi, the largest high altitude Alpine meadow in Europe. This amazing mountain backdrop, in the midst of the Dolomites, is a paradise for hikers and nature lovers.
Leisurely strolls and challenging mountain hikes can be enjoyed in the hiking season from the end of May to – depending on the weather – the beginning of October. Discover the Dolomites on signposted paths, hiking trails and vie ferrate. Mountain huts and refuges with local touch are a good opportunity to get to know the local cuisine. Climbing routes go from short, long, difficult, easy to overhanging. It is not by chance that Val Gardena and the Dolomites belong to the most beautiful sport climbing areas in the world.
What is more, the bike resort Val Gardena/Alpe di Siusi offers countless trails with sweat-inducing and exciting challenges. The “Pale Mountains” – the Dolomites – are the perfect site for mountain bike and racing bike trails between 700 and 2,450 m above sea level, with 1,000 km of distance covered. E-bikers can attend taster courses and rent e-bikes on site.

Gardena Card:
From the beginning of June to the beginning of October, the Gardena Card offers unlimited use of the cableways and lifts in Val Gardena. There are discounts for children and teenagers with the Gardena Card Kids and Gardena Card Junior. The card can, as required, be purchased for six or three consecutive days.

Hiking holidays in Val Gardena

In summer, the Dolomites represent a paradise for hikers and mountain climbers. The countless signposted hiking paths, which take you through green meadows and forests or on high mountains, are the perfect spot to admire the beautiful landscapes and breathtaking nature of the Alps. Stop at one of the many mountain huts for some refreshment.

Hiking area Val Gardena:

widely-spread hiking trails
mountain huts & refuges with local touch
Kneipp, Nordic walking & much more
guided hikes & mountain tours
theme hikes & circular walks to discover our valley
modern lift facilities

Climbing in Val Gardena

The Dolomites are an Eldorado for enthusiastic climbers and mountaineers. There are numerous vie ferrate with different levels of difficulty, a real challenge for everyone. The Sassolungo, the Sella Towers and the Odle are only some of the famous peaks, which you can also climb with experienced mountain guides.

Climbing paradise Val Gardena:

climbing routes with different levels of difficulty
Adventure Park 'Emozion Col de Flam' in Ortisei (high rope course)
climbing crabs
indoor climbing facilities as well as boulder gyms
2 Alpine schools as well as independent mountain guides

Bike holidays in Val Gardena

The 4 Dolomite passes around the Sella Group, which have often belonged to the “Giro d’Italia” route, represent one of the biggest challenges for cyclists. And for mountain bike lovers, our mountains offer numerous suitable trails for all requirements. You can rent bikes at the various rentals in the valley.

Facts about the bike resort Val Gardena/Alpe di Siusi:

trails from 700 to 2,450 m above sea level
1,000 km of distance covered
guided bike tours
mountain bike shuttle
bike & e-bike rentals
bike events: Sellaronda Bike Day & HERO Südtirol Dolomites