I came to Selva Val Gardena/Wolkenstein in August 2017 and stayed at Hotel Portillo Dolomites 1966…read more My friends and I took the train from Rome to Bolzano and rented a car to Val Gardena. We took the lift up to the top and did a 12 mile hike. I should've prepared better than wear a pair of Nike Flyknits during the hike. I felt almost every piece of gravel on my sole. Around mile 7 we stopped at the Riese Haunold Hütte for lunch. Had poltena, sausage and short rib combo along with a beer. Had enough energy to do the next 5 miles. It does get busier in the afternoon and that's when the hike speed throttles with hike guides and other hikers. It's not everyday I get to hike in the Italian Alps and see the typical tourists like Florence or Venice. I think my friends and I were the only Asian hikers along the path. Haha. It was an amazing hike with a lifetime of memories and good eats and beer at the Hütte.

This is one of my favorite spots to ski in Europe (at least of the ones I have been to thus far)…read more There is a ton of terrain easily accessible from the three villages in the valley. While it may feel a bit out of the way to get there, it is totally worth it if you are planning on spending multiple days skiing there. There's a good mix of terrain and if you are looking for some challenging pitches, you will find it from time to time. On my most recent visit to Val Gardena, we stayed in Hotel Antares in Selva (winter 2012). This area is part of the Dolomiti Superski pass, so you are able to venture into other nearby areas if you are willing to do so (places like Alta Badia, Cortina, and Kronplatz are all included). Additionally, if you are looking for a day off to rest the legs, Bolzano is a relatively short bus ride away and is an interesting day trip. While in Val Gardena, if you haven't tried the Sella Ronda, it is definitely worth doing. While it is more of a circuit than a trail, which is 26km long and takes you around the massive Sella mountain. It takes nearly all day, and you have to mindful of the clock to a certain extent as lifts close at certain times and you don't want to get stuck (read: expensive cab ride). Green and orange markers take you clockwise or counter clockwise. Another option is heading over to Ortisei, which is probably the largest town in the valley and skiing some of the cruising trails over there. On a nice sunny day, you will get a great view in what feels like more wide open terrain. I spent a week skiing here in 2012 and never got bored with the terrain. We lucked out with good (not excellent) skiing conditions, but for early March it was better than expected.

Great ski guiding tour, amazing food and incredible experience. Must try…read moreThe guide is local born in the area and also a ski instructor. Speaks perfect english and it is actually a great fun. Have a look at the pictures.

From the owner: Your guide to skiing Dolomiti Mountains, Italy...all you need to know for an unforgettable italian…read moredolomiti ski holiday experience. Each of the resort links above has all the information you need on skiing, accommodation, what to do and how to get there as well as FAQ's including advice for families - in fact everything you need to help you plan and book your ski holiday in the Dolomites.

At the top of the Summit in Paganella we met up for lunch with the Knoxville ski club.read more

We absolutely love this place... we have been coming here for years and will continue to do so…read more.. Make sure to order the Carbonara and the Ribs. And finish with their wonderful Tiramisu! If you are staying in Corvara you can ski down without any lifts. And you can ask Petra to organize a Fiacollata for you. They provide the torches so you can ski down at night. And even arrange transportation for non skiers down at night. It is an extraordinary experience

This is without doubt one of the best places to stop when skiing in the Dolomites. It is a rustic,…read morestylish and welcoming mountain hut on the Pralongia plateau above Corvara. The whole building is made from wood, both inside and out and it has real character. The don't have menus and don't serve a huge selection of food but everything that they do serve is amazing. Particularly worth mentioning are the Ribs and fries (which must have MSG on them as they are amazing) and the cracking range of pastas they do, most notably the Putanesca with olives, garlic and anchovies. The service is good if a little slow when ordering and paying but it is worth waiting for for what is on offer. For the wine snobs there is even a little wine tasting hut outside which has a good selection of drinks. Try the Prosecco here as it's really good. Oh yeah and the terrace outside is amazing on a sunny day as they tend to play chilled out café music and you can just loose yourself in a drink and the view.