Live unforgettable experiences on the cross-country ski tracks on Monte Pana in Santa Cristina and in Vallunga near Selva Gardena
Cross-country skiing in Ortisei / Alpe di Siusi:
The 80 km of cross-country ski tracks on the Alpe di Siusi high plateau are easily accessible from Ortisei thanks to a cable car and a chair lift. The tracks run between 1,700 m and 2,000 metres of altitude in a stunning mountain landscape. The Alpe di Siusi is directly connected to the Val Gardena ski carousel.
Cross-country skiing in Santa Cristina:
The cross-country ski centre on Monte Pana** in Santa Cristina offers lessons for cross-country skiers of all levels. The 30 km of tracks leading across the Palusc meadow are suitable for cross-country skiers of all levels.
The tracks start in the stadium of the Monte Pana cross-country ski centre which is easily accessible by car (car parks are available on site), with the Monte Pana cable car or by ski bus. From here, you can access the Alpe di Siusi high plateau by ski bus or by skiing along a challenging track.
- Mont Dessot: easy - 2.5 km - 89 m elevation gain - blue signs
- Palusc: easy - 5.2 km - 191 m elevation gain - blue signs
- La Buja: intermediate - 6.7 km - 205 m elevation gain - red signs
- Vedl Verzon: difficult - 3.3 km - 118 m elevation gain - black signs
- Val Scura: difficult - 7.5 km - 272 m elevation gain - black signs
- Connecting trail Monte Pana-Alpe di Siusi: difficult - 8.0 km - black signs
Cross-country skiing in Selva Gardena:
The Vallunga extends north-east of Selva Gardena in the Puez-Odle Nature Park where the ski and cross-country ski school 'Ortisei' lies. At the valley entrance start short tracks suitable for beginners and people who return to this sport after a while. The longer routes, including a 10-km long track to the Pra da Rì meadow, enter the valley.
You can park your car at the La Ciajota car park. The entrance to the Vallunga is a 20-minute walk from here.
- Trail 1: easy - 1.5 km - 23 m elevation gain - green signs
- Trail 2: easy - 3.0 km - 55 m elevation gain - blue signs
- Trail 3: intermediate - 5.0 km - 81 m elevation gain - red signs
- Trail 4: difficult - 10.0 km - 210 m elevation gain - black signs
