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 wood-carvings, 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! 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 and its new 10-seat gondola, Ciampinoi, Plan De Gralba and Passo Sella.
Ski holidays in Ortisei
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Ski hotels in Ortisei
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from£2099pp
- 108 rooms
Spoil yourself with a stay at the Adler Spa Resort Dolomiti. It's one of the Dolomite's best hotels and you can expect first-class service, delicious food and state-of-the-art facilities including the best spa we've ever seen.
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from£1029pp
- 40 rooms
Hotel Dolomiti Madonna is a great value hotel in the centre of Ortisei. It's a family-run hotel with a traditional feel and homely Italian meals. The hotel's near the slopes so it won't take long to get out on the mountain each day.
Feefo Platinum
Trusted Service Award 2023
Feefo Platinum
Trusted Service Award 2022
Best Activities Operator
Globe Travel Awards Winner
2016-2024
British Travel Awards 2023
Best Ski & Winter Sports Holiday Company
British Travel Awards 2023
Best Special Interest Holiday Company
British Travel Awards 2023
Best Activity / Sports Holiday Company
