Trento & the Dolomites - Italy - page 645

Chalet Gerard
( 0471 79 52 74; www.chalet-gerard.com ; Plan de Gralba; half-board s/d €150/260; ) Stunning
modern chalet with panoramic views, 10 minutes drive from Selva proper. Lots of cosy
lolling by the (architect-designed) fire spots, a steam room and the option to ski in, plus
super cute rooms. The restaurant is both romantic - all pine, felt and candlelight - and
highly regarded.

HOTEL €€€

Information

Ortisei Tourist Office ( 0471 77 76 00; www.valgardena.it ; Via Rezia 1; 8.30am-12.30pm &

2.30-6.30pm Mon-Sat, 9am-noon & 5-6.30pm Sun)

Santa Cristina Tourist Office ( 0471 77 78 00; www.valgardena.it ; Via Chemun 9;
8.30am-12.30pm & 2.30-6.30pm Mon-Sat, 9am-noon Sun)

Scuola di Alpinismo Catores ( 0471 79 82 23; www.catores.com ; Piazza Stettenect 1; 5.30-7pm)

Offers botanical walks, climbing courses, glacier excursions and treks.

Selva Tourist Office ( 0471 77 79 00; www.valgardena.it ; Via Mëisules 213; 8am-noon &

3-6.30pm Mon-Sat, 9am-noon & 5-6.30pm Sun)

Dolomiti Sportclinic, branches at Ortisei 0471 08 60 00, Ortisei 0471 79 77 85 and

Medical Centre (

Selva 0471 79 42 66)

Getting There & Around

The Val Gardena is accessible from Bolzano and Bressonone by SAD buses year-round,
and the neighbouring valleys in summer.
Regular buses connect the towns along the valley throughout the year, including a
weekend night bus. In winter the Val Gardena Ski Express shuttles between villages and
the lifts (7-day pass €7). Timetables are available at tourist offices.
In summer, the Sella Ronda can be navigated by bus, with services to Passo Gardena,
Passo Campolongo, Passo Sella and Passo Pordoi. The Val Gardena card gets you un-
limited regional transport and summer lifts (3/6 days €62/82).