Cross-country skiing
Where to find cross-country runs in Val Gardena
Ortisei: A true paradise for cross-country runs is waiting for you on the near-by Alpe di Siusi pasture. A cable car will take you from Ortisei to some 60 km of carefully groomed cross-country runs and a stunning panoramic view!
A nice and 4,5 km long cross-country run for beginners and advanced boasts Passo Pinëi (travelling from Ortisei towards Castelrotto).
S. Cristina: On Monte Pana in S. Cristina there are three cross-country loops and a cross-country/hiking trail leading across gentle rolling woods and pastures. Starting off at the Sporthotel Monte Pana, you can look forward to 4 cross-country runs:
- 2,5 km Mont Dessot - level of difficulty: easy/blue - altitude difference 89 m
- 5,2 km Palusc - level of difficulty: easy/blue - altitude difference 191 m
- 3,3 km Vedl Verzon - level of difficulty: middle/red - altitude difference 118 m
- 6,7 km La Buja - level of difficulty: middle/red - altitude difference 205 m
- 7,5 km Val Scura - level of difficulty: difficult/black - altitude difference 272 m
There is also a connection to Alpe di Siusi through a very challenging ski trail!
Selva Val Gardena: The Vallunga Valley close to Selva Val Gardena boasts the ideal scenery for cross-country skiers as well as some 12 km of cross-country runs connecting the sports centre with the Carabinieri Police Station at the end of the valley.

