Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
In addition to its own good runs, the valley forms part of the Sella Ronda and the Dolo-
miti Superski area. Passes for Val Gardena-Alpe di Siusi cost €42/121/226 for 1/3/7 days.
Vallunga
, near Selva, is one of the region's best spots for cross-country skiing. There are
stunning trails around Forcella Pordoi and Val Lasties in the Gruppo del Sella, and on the
Sassolungo.
This is also a walkers' paradise with endless possibilities, from the challenging
Alte Vie
of the Gruppo del Sella and the magnificent
Parco Naturale Puez-Odle
, to picturesque strolls
including the
Naturonda
, a signposted nature-and-geology trail beginning at
Passo di Sella
(2244m).
In summer cable cars operate from all three towns. From Ortisei you can ascend to
Se-
ceda
, which, at 2518m, offers an unforgettable view of the Gruppo di Odle, a cathedral-
like series of mountain spires. From Seceda, trail No 2A passes through a typical Alpine
environment - impossibly green, sloping pastures dotted with wooden
malghe
(shepherds'
huts).
Both the Sella and Sassolungo walking trails can be reached from Val Gardena resorts,
or Canazei, by bus to
Passo di Sella
or
Passo di Pordoi
- steel yourself for some hairpin
bends. From Passo di Pordoi (2239m), a cable car takes you to Sasso Pordoi (2950m).
Sleeping & Eating
If you're looking to spend a week or more in the mountains, hotels offer weekly half-
board deals that are more affordable than those in Alta Badia or Val di Fassa. Hotel res-
taurants here are often very good too.
Saslong Smart Hotel
( 0471 77 44 44;
www.saslong.eu
; Strada Palua; d €80; )
Rooms are small but slick (Antonio
Citterio had a hand in the design) and comfortable; the 'smart' concept keeps rates low by
making daily cleaning and breakfast optional. Short stays do incur a fee, usually around
€15 per night.
HOTEL
€
Charme Hotel Uridl
( 0471 79 32 15;
www.uridl.it
; Via Chemun 43; half-board s/d €100/190; )
Nestled behind
the church in the original 'high' village, this is a friendly, character-filled hotel with
bright, simple rooms, a heritage
stube
, and beautiful views back over the valley from its
sunny garden.
HOTEL
€€
