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Val Gardena Active Events

The special activities of the "Val Gardena Active" programme invite you to actively experience the nature around Val Gardena and to collect unforgettable moments. Here you can put together your individual holiday programme. There are daily activities in all three towns of Val Gardena. Being torch-lit walks, special hikes, climbing and cross-country courses, gastronomic experiences, guided snowshoe excursions, mountain-bike tours, etc. simply enter the desired period and location. Variety is guaranteed!

March - 2024
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The thrill of being the first - Dolomites Val Gardena / Gröden
The thrill of being the first from 07:20 a.m.

--L prim sun purtoi--

The thrill of being the first! Even before the usual opening time, you take the Seceda cabin lift to reach the altitude of 2.500 m, where the first rays of sunshine will dive the Sassolungo Group into a magical light. Together with a ski instructor, you draw the first turns in the freshly groomed slope “La Longia” (10 km) and get some advices to improve your ski technique. Before returning to the valley station, a rich breakfast will be served at the mountain hut Val d’Anna.
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Meeting point: Valley station Seceda - Ortisei
Price: 48€ | 42€ for Val Gardena Active Partner
Duration: 1,5 hours
Number of participants: min. 4
Difficulty level: ●●●●○
Use of the lift: yes (not included in the price)
Period: December - April
Clothing and equipment: ski equipment and skipass Val Gardena or Dolomiti Superski
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Included services: Ski instructor of the Skischool Ortisei, rich breakfast

Discover the scenic pearls around Sëlva/Selva di Val Gardena - Dolomites Val Gardena / Gröden
Discover the scenic pearls around Sëlva/Selva di Val Gardena from 10:00 o’clock a.m.

-- Na raida ntëur Sëlva --

The beauty of Sëlva/Selva di Val Gardena and the charm of its surroundings can be explored on a tour that starts right in the centre of the village. Starting from Plaza Nives square, the enchanting excursion leads first to the picturesque Val/Vallunga, then along the Via Crucis to Daunëi, finally to Juac alpine pasture and then back to the starting point. This is a worthwhile excursion to see how close beautiful things can be.
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Meeting point: Active & Events Office - Selva Val Gardena
Price: 30€ | free of charge for Val Gardena Active Partner
Duration: from 4 to 5 hours
Number of participants: min. 1
Difficulty level: ●●○○○
Use of the lift: no
Period: December - April
Dogs allowed: yes
Stroller: no
Clothing and equipment: warm winter clothing, hat or headband, gloves, high winter hiking boots, hiking sticks, crampons and Mobil Card
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*Public transport (busses, cableway, etc…) and lunch are not included and must be paid separately. A lunch break in a hut is planned.

Minimum age: 6 years

Any variation is up to the hiking guide!

Snowshoeing with the mountain guides 'Gardena Guides' - Sëurasas - Dolomites Val Gardena / Gröden
Snowshoeing with the mountain guides "Gardena Guides" - Sëurasas from 09:30 a.m.

-- Jita cun la ciaspes sun Sëurasas --

Snowshoeing provides an unforgettable experience away from lifts and slopes, in a pure and natural landscape.
After reaching the starting point Cristauta car park by bus, the ascent to the peaceful and unspoilt Alpe Sëurasas starts. If you are not yet tired, you can continue to the summit cross and enjoy the spectacular view.
The way back is via the new 'Troi de Frëines' to the valley station of the Col Raiser cabin lift.
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Meeting point: Tourist Office S. Cristina
Price: 65€ | 30€ for Val Gardena Active Partner
Duration: 5 hours
Number of participants: min. 2
Distance: 8,5 km
Difficulty level: ●●●●○
Altitude difference in ascent: 450 m
Altitude difference in descent: 650 m
Use of the lift: no
Period: Decembre - Middle of April
Dogs allowed: no
Stroller: no
Clothing and equipment: packed lunch, warm winter clothing, hat or headband, gloves, high winter hiking boots, snowshoes with hiking sticks (available at the meeting point with pre-reservation), Mobilcard.
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*Public transport (busses, cableway, etc…) are not included and must be paid separately.
Limited parking possibility
A lunch break in a hut is NOT planned (PACKED LUNCH AND BEVERAGE ARE REQUIRED).

Minimum age: 10 years

Any variation is reserved to the hiking guide!

WOOD Emotion - switch off and recharge your batteries from 09:30 a.m.

--WOOD Emotions--

Experience the forest as a realm of relaxation and tranquillity, as a source of strength for new energy. During a simple hike, in combination with mindfulness and breathing exercises, you will regenerate body and mind, strengthen your connection to nature and find your balance again.

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Meeting point: Tourist Office Ortisei
Price: 30 € | 10€ for Val Gardena Active Partner
Duration: 2 hours
Number of participants: min. 2
Distance: 4 km
Difficulty level: ●○○○○
Altitude difference in ascent: 250 m
Altitude difference in descent: 250 m
Use of the lift: no
Period: December - April
Dogs allowed: no
Stroller: no
Clothing and equipment: good hiking boots, windbreaker, drink, hiking sticks.
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Any variation is reserved to the hiking guide!

Cross country skiing for beginners in Vallunga in the Puez-Odle Nature Park from 2:00 o’clock p.m.

--Pudejé te Val--

Cross-country skiing is a discipline that benefits both body and soul. This sport allows to enjoy the incomparable landscape while making physical movement. The two-hour introductory course in Vallunga gives you the main information on the different techniques. Whether skating or classic: here every single muscle is trained while appreciating the tranquility of nature!
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Meeting point: Cross country center Vallunga (Selva Val Gardena)
Price: 30€ | 15€ for Val Gardena Active Partner
Duration: 2 hours
Number of participants: min. 1
Difficulty level: ●●○○○
Use of the lift: no
Period: December - March
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Ski rental included in the price

Minimum age: 10 years

Traditional Farm Crawl in S. Cristina from 1:50 p.m.

-- Raida di mejes ntëur S. Cristina --

Discover the special features of the local Ladin architecture and get interesting information about the centuries-old history of the valley and the daily life of the farmers.
From the centre of S. Cristina you first reach the starting point of the short hike by bus. Via the newly built path "Troi de Frëines" you walk downhill towards S. Cristina, passing by traditional farmhouses along the way, offering the whole family an exciting excursion into the past.

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Meeting point: Tourist Office S. Cristina
Price: 25€ | 5€ for Val Gardena Active Partner
Duration: 2 hours
Number of participants: min. 1
Distance: 5 km
Difficulty level: ●●○○○
Altitude difference in ascent: 100 m
Altitude difference in descent: 450 m
Use of the lift: no
Period: December - April
Dogs allowed: no
Stroller: no
Clothing and equipment: warm winter clothing, hat or headband, gloves, high winter hiking boots, Mobilcard, if necessary crampons.
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Any variation is up to the hiking guide!

Snowshoe hike to Mareufer with the Catores guides from 1:30 p.m.

-- Jí cun la ciaspes y mparé a cunëscer la natura --

Discover untouched nature on snowshoes: only the gentle crunch of your footsteps will break the silence of the icy and snow-covered mountain world. The Catores guides will lead you on a beautiful snowshoe hike through the wintry mountain scenery of the Dolomites. Take a trip to enjoy a unique moment in the nature and the feeling of complete freedom.
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Meeting point: Alpine Center Catores (Ortisei)
Price: 40€ | 20€ for Val Gardena Active Partner
Duration: 2-3 hours
Number of participants: min. 2
Distance: 5 km
Difficulty level: ●●○○○
Altitude difference in ascent: 250m
Altitude difference in descent: 250m
Use of the lift: yes
Period: December - March
Dogs allowed: no
Stroller: no
Clothing and equipment: Mobilcard, warm winter clothing, hat or headband, gloves, high winter hiking boots, snowshoes with hiking sticks
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*Public transport (busses, cableway, etc…), snowshoes rental and lunch are not included and must be paid separately.
Any possible variation is reserved for the guide!

Snowshoe rental is not included in the price.

Minimum age: 12 years

Climbing lesson for beginners with the alpine guides Gardena Guides from 5:30 p.m.

-- Mi prima arpizeda --

First climbing lessons offer a very special “vertical” experience. Accompanied by a qualified climbing guide you can learn how to climb the indoor wall at the Centre “Karl Unterkircher”. Moving the first climbing steps has never been so easy!
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Meeting point: Active & Events Office
Price: 30€ | 10€ for Val Gardena Active Partner
Duration: 1 hour
Number of participants: min. 1
Difficulty level: ●○○○○
Clothing and equipment: the equipment is provided and included in the price!
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Minimum age: 8 years

Torchlight walk at Monte Pana - Art meets nature from 8:30 p.m.

-- L troi Unika --

The Val Gardena woodcarving tradition, the stunning natural scenery and a touch of romance are the protagonists of this unique experience. During an evening torchlight hike on the Art and Nature Trail “Troi UNIKA”, Diego Deiana explains the centuries-old craftmanship of Val Gardena as well as the displayed works. The torchlight makes the nine stations particularly atmospheric. In this way art and nature blend harmoniously into each other.
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Meeting point: Parking place Cendevaves P2 Monte Pana
Price: 25€ | 5€ for Val Gardena Active Partner
Duration: 1-2 hours
Number of participants: min. 1
Distance: 1,5 km
Difficulty level: ●●○○○
Altitude difference in ascent: 80 m
Altitude difference in descent: 80 m
Use of the lift: no
Period: Decembre - Middle of April
Dogs allowed: yes
Stroller: no
Clothing and equipment: warm winter clothing, hat or headband, gloves, high winter hiking boots, if necessary crampons.
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Minimum age: 6 years

Any variation is reserved to the hiking guide!

Wood carving class: experience Val Gardena’s traditional handcraft from 2:30 p.m.

--ziplé--

The art of woodcarving has a centuries-old tradition in Val Gardena. Originally it was a pastime for the whole family during the long winter evenings. Today, woodcarving extends from sacral to contemporary art. In the compact introductory course, you will try relief carving and learn the basic knowledge of this craft under expert supervision.
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Meeting point: Tourist Office Ortisei
Price: 65€ | 30€ for Val Gardena Active Partner
Duration: 3 hours
Number of participants: min. 1
Difficulty level: ●○○○○
Period: june - november
Dogs allowed: no
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Minimum age: 16 years

Any variation is reserved to the expert!

Baking class - sweet temptations with Elisa from 5:00 o’clock p.m.

-- Cujiné spëisa dëucia --

In the cooking course with Elisa you will learn how to prepare the sweetest desserts. After many years of experience in renowned hotels and restaurants, the young Val Gardena pastry chef has fulfilled her dream of having her own pastry shop and has been creating all kinds of sweets and desserts ever since. All those with a sweet tooth can look forward to it, because of course the delicacies will be tasted at the end of the course.
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Meeting point: Patisserie De Cuer Ortisei
Price: 50 € | 25€ for Val Gardena Active Partner
Duration: 2 hours
Number of participants: min. 2
Period: December - April
Dogs allowed: no
Stroller: no
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Minimum age: 4 years
ATTENTION: Kids under 14 years need to be accompanied by an adult participating at the class.

Any variation is reserved to the expert!

Friday 29
Winterhike on the Seiser Alm - Dolomites Val Gardena / Gröden
Winterhike on the Seiser Alm from 09:30 a.m.

-- Mont Sëuc --

“Only those who set off will discover new land”. A local guide accompanies you through the snowy winter landscape of Seiser Alm. With 56 km² it is the largest high-alpine pasture in Europe. Enjoy unforgettable moments and experience the Sassolungo, the Sciliar, the Denti di Terrarossa and many more peaks as close as never before.
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Meeting point: Valley station Seiser Alm Cable Car - Ortisei
Price: 30€ | 0€ for Val Gardena Active Partner
Duration: from 5 to 6 hours
Number of participants: min. 1
Difficulty level: ●●○○○
Use of the lift: yes (not included in the price)
Period: December - April
Dogs allowed: yes
Stroller: no
Clothing and equipment: warm winter clothing, hat or headband, gloves, high winter hiking boots, hiking sticks, crampons and Mobil Card
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*Public transport (busses, cableway, etc…), snowshoes rental and lunch are not included and must be paid separately. A lunch break in a hut is planned.

Minimum age: 8 years

Any variation is up to the hiking guide!

Winterhike to a mountain farm - Dolomites Val Gardena / Gröden
Winterhike to a mountain farm from 09:30 a.m.

--L luech da paur--

Enjoy an easy local walk on lovely paths and through shady woods. Touching various areas of Ortisei, via Pradac – Juaut – Cudan – Tambres – Vico di Sopra and Costamula you finally reach the Tiscion farm. Visit the horses, cows, hens, ducks, goats and sheep in their stables, stroke the rabbits and learn some stories about a mountain farm. An exciting experience for the whole family.
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Meeting point: Tourist Office Ortisei
Price: 28 € | 12€ for Val Gardena Active Partner
Duration: 3 hours
Number of participants: min. 2
Distance: 3 km
Difficulty level: ●●○○○
Altitude difference in ascent: 300 m
Altitude difference in descent: 300 m
Use of the lift: no
Period: December - April
Dogs allowed: no
Stroller: no
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*Public transport (busses, cableway, etc…) and lunch are not included and must be paid separately.

Equipment: good hiking boots, windbreaker, drink

Any variation is reserved to the hiking guide!

Snowshoeing with the mountain guides 'Catores' - Below the Odle - Dolomites Val Gardena / Gröden
Snowshoeing with the mountain guides "Catores" - Below the Odle from 09:30 a.m.

-- Var per var sota la Odles --

For our ancestors, snowshoes were an essential means of transport. Today, snowshoe hiking has become a fascinating winter sport. An experienced mountain guide will take you through the snow-covered mountain landscapes of the Puez-Odle Nature Park, in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Together you will enjoy the silence, perceive nature in its perfection and admire the mountains in their wintery guise.
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Meeting point: Valley station cable car Col Raiser
Price: 65€ | 30€ for Val Gardena Active Partner
Duration: 4-5 hours
Number of participants: min. 2
Distance: 6 km
Difficulty level: ●●●○○
Altitude difference in ascent: 250 m
Altitude difference in descent: 250 m
Use of the lift: yes (not included in the price)
Period: Decembre - Middle of April
Dogs allowed: no
Stroller: no
Clothing and equipment: warm winter clothing, hat or headband, gloves, high winter hiking boots, snowshoes with hiking sticks (available at the meeting point with pre-reservation), Mobilcard.
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*Public transport (busses, cableway, etc…) and lunch are not included and must be paid separately. A lunch break in a hut is planned.

Minimum age: 8 years

Any variation is reserved to the hiking guide!

In search of wild traces – wildlife watching with Roman from 1:30 p.m.

--I tieres tl bosch dla Dolomites--

They still exist In Val Gardena: the areas, where you can discover the alpine animals up close. You hike through the enchanting summer landscape of the Nature Park Puez-Odle with a local guide, who explains the magnificent flora and fauna.
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Meeting point: Ciampac hut - Vallunga (Selva Val Gardena)
Price: 25€ | free of charge for Val Gardena Active Partner
Duration: 4 hours
Number of participants: min. 1
Distance: 9 km
Difficulty level: ●●○○○
Altitude difference in ascent: 220 m
Altitude difference in descent: 220 m
Use of the lift: no
Dogs allowed: no
Stroller: no
Clothing and equipment: warm winter clothing, hat or headband, gloves, high winter hiking boots, Mobil Card
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Minimum age: 8 years

Any variation is up to the hiking guide!

Winterhike to a mountain farm from 10:30 a.m.

--L luech da paur--

Enjoy an easy local walk on lovely paths and through shady woods. Touching various areas of Ortisei, via Pradac – Juaut – Cudan – Tambres – Vico di Sopra and Costamula you finally reach the Tiscion farm. Visit the horses, cows, hens, ducks, goats and sheep in their stables, stroke the rabbits and learn some stories about a mountain farm. An exciting experience for the whole family.
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Meeting point: Tourist Office Ortisei
Price: 28 € | 12€ for Val Gardena Active Partner
Duration: 3 hours
Number of participants: min. 2
Distance: 3 km
Difficulty level: ●●○○○
Altitude difference in ascent: 300 m
Altitude difference in descent: 300 m
Use of the lift: no
Period: December - April
Dogs allowed: no
Stroller: no
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*Public transport (busses, cableway, etc…) and lunch are not included and must be paid separately.

Equipment: good hiking boots, windbreaker, drink

Any variation is reserved to the hiking guide!

Guided winter walk to the oldest church in Val Gardena: St.Jacob's Church from 09:45 a.m.

--Dlieja da Sacun--

The oldest church in the valley lies on the ancient path “Troi Paian” and is consecrated to St. Jacob – protector of pilgrims and hikers. You walk on an uphill path through picturesque meadow slopes and woods, reaching the St. Jacob’s Church. Once arrived, you should have a peaceful rest and enjoy the wonderful view over the Sassolungo Group.
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Meeting point: Tourist Office Ortisei
Price: 25€ | 0€ for Val Gardena Active Partner
Duration: 2 hours
Number of participants: min. 1
Distance: 4 km
Difficulty level: ●●○○○
Altitude difference in ascent: 150 m
Altitude difference in descent: 380 m
Use of the lift: no
Period: December - April
Dogs allowed: no
Stroller: no
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*Public transport (busses, cableway, etc…) and lunch are not included and must be paid separately.

Minimum age: 6 years

Equipment: good hiking boots, windbreaker, drink, Mobilcard, if necessary crampons.

Any variation is reserved to the hiking guide!

Sunday 31
Winter hike to Resciesa in the Puez-Odle Nature Park - Dolomites Val Gardena / Gröden
Winter hike to Resciesa in the Puez-Odle Nature Park from 09:30 a.m.

-- La bela Resciesa --

Alpe Resciesa is a very suitable place to try this trendy winter sport. The funicular takes you comfortably up to the top station. On a simply route you finally reach the huge summit cross. The effort is rewarded. There are magnificent views down to Val di Funes and to the mountain scenery of the Sella massif, the Sassolungo Group and the Sciliar.
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Meeting point: Valley station Resciesa - Funicular Ortisei
Price: 30€ | free of charge for Val Gardena Active Partner
Duration: from 4 to 5 hours
Number of participants: min. 1
Difficulty level: ●●○○○
Use of the lift: yes (not included in the price)
Period: December - March
Dogs allowed: yes
Stroller: no
Clothing and equipment: warm winter clothing, hat or headband, gloves, high winter hiking boots, hiking sticks, crampons and Mobil Card
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*Public transport (busses, cableway, etc…) and lunch are not included and must be paid separately. A lunch break in a hut is planned.

Minimum age: 6 years

Any variation is up to the hiking guide!

Snowshoeing with the mountain guides 'GardenaGuides' – Plans de Frea - Dolomites Val Gardena / Gröden
Snowshoeing with the mountain guides "GardenaGuides" – Plans de Frea from 09:45 a.m.

-- Cun la ciaspes de viers de Frea --

Would you like to try a snowshoe adventure? The Mountain Guide Association "GardenaGuides" is looking forward to experiencing this special form of winter hiking together with you. Via Linacia, Plans de Frea, Piz Culac and the Chalet Gerard you reach Plan de Gralba and then back to the starting point. The new adventure and the beautiful scenery of the Dolomites will surely conquer you!
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Meeting point: Active & Events office - Selva Val Gardena
Price: 65€ | 30€ for Val Gardena Active Partner
Duration: from 5 to 6 hours
Number of participants: min. 1
Difficulty level: ●●●●●
Use of the lift: no
Period: December - April
Dogs allowed: no
Stroller: no
Clothing and equipment: warm winter clothing, hat or headband, gloves, high winter hiking boots, snowshoes, hiking sticks and Mobil Card
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*Public transport (busses, cableway, etc…), snowshoe rental and lunch are not included and must be paid separately. A lunch break in a hut is planned.

Minimum age: 12 years

Any variation is reserved to the hiking guide!

March - 2024