Skiing on the slopes: winter vacation in Val Pusteria

... is in Val Pusteria and is called Plan de Corones. It is just a 20-minute journey from our hotel. The free ski bus and our hotel's new and exclusive shuttle service, the "Ski Train", is a comfortable and convenient way of reaching your destination and experiencing pure fun on your skis at Plan de Corones:

• 32 new generation lifts and 119 km of slopes, at an altitude of between 1,000 and 2,275 m.
• Ski slopes for everyone: beginners, amateurs and experts.
• A must for anyone seeking a real thrill: the Black Five, a real challenge for even the most experienced and hardened skiers!
• And there is a definite "plus": since 2007, Plan de Corones has been part of the famous “Sellaronda” - the skitour par excellence in the Dolomites.
• As for refreshment, instead, we recommend the Obereggeralm mountain hut in Sorafurcia/Valdaora and restaurant Spaces La Miara in San Vigilio di Marebbe.

... above Rio Pusteria, there are the two ski areas of Gitschberg-Jochtal, with cable car. It takes about 20 minutes to get there from our hotel. In this case, too, you can take the free ski bus to get there quickly and easily for some fun on your skis.

• 16 modern lifts and 50 km of slopes, at an altitude of between 1,300 and 2,500 m.
• Ski slopes for everyone: beginners, amateurs and experts.
• 1 snowpark with boxes, rails, slides and more

... and for your winter holiday is in the Plose area in Val Pusteria, nestled in the Dolomites. It is called the Trametsch. At 9 km in length and at an altitude of 1,400 m, it has rightly earnt the name of "the longest slope in South Tyrol". Trametsch is said to be the "slope that speaks to you". Who knows what it has to tell you!

• 7 modern lifts and 40 km of slopes, at an altitude of between 1,067 and 2,505 m
• A good combination of easy, medium and difficult slopes
• One of the largest snowparks for freestylers is the Funpark Plose
• The longest descent of South Tyrol, starting at 2,446 m

... spanning as many as 4 passes in the Dolomites! You will no doubt have heard about the "Sellaronda". It is a great and classic tour, not least because people skied along it long before the ski lifts were installed. At one time, the inhabitants of the valleys around Sella used skis to travel beyond the passes. The Sellaronda ski circuit is one of a kind with wonderful views!

• Total length of the circuit: 40 km, taking in the 4 famous slopes of the Dolomites: Gardena, Sella, Pordoi and Campolongo.
• You can start the circuit at Corvara (45 minutes from Hotel Terentnerhof), Canazei, Selva di Val Gardena and Arabba.
• The Sellaronda is also suitable for less experienced skiers. You should be of average fitness, however, to make the most of it.
• The circuit can be done either clockwise, following the "orange" signs, or anti-clockwise, following the "green" signs. It is advisable to start the circuit before 10 am and to leave the last pass no later than 3:30 pm, otherwise there is a risk of missing the last lift back down to the starting point.

... is the Latemar-Obereggen Ski Centre, especially among the most avid skiers. It promises snow and a good variety of slopes just 60 minutes from our hotel. And it is perfect not only for skiers but also for snowboarders!

• 48 km of ski slopes connect South Tyrol with Pampeago and Predazzo in Trentino - with a single ski pass
• Ski slope illuminated at night
• Great snowpark with one of the best half-pipes in Italy

... is this area almost literally "in the clouds". This means that snow is guaranteed, and there is a fantastic view of about 80 peaks standing 3,000 metres high. Skiarena Klausberg promises a ski experience quite unlike any other during your skiing holiday in Val Pusteria.

• 32 km of slopes, 8 lifts, at an altitude of between 1,050 and 2,510 m
• Funtaklaus Snowpark, "Klausberg Flitzer" Alpine Coaster
• The highest 8-seater cable car in South Tyrol
• Dino Fun-Line: life-size dinosaurs ... but they don't bite!

... is the Speikboden ski area in Valle Aurina, named after a plant - the "Speik" - which flowers here in summer. It is the perfect destination for all snow lovers. Fun and action for children and adults alike is why this area is so popular among locals and tourists. It is about a 40-minute journey from our hotel.

• 38 km of slopes, 7 lifts, at an altitude of between 900 and 2,400 m
• An unusual highlight: the "igloo mountain"
• Funpark for beginners and experts, freestylers and snowboarders

 

... in the enchanting Racines area! Surrounded by majestic peaks, visitors love it for its perfect mix of snow sports and relaxation.

• 25 km of slopes, 8 lifts, at an altitude of between 1,300 and 2,150 m
• Funpark & Fun-Slope
• The panoramic Platschjoch high-altitude cross-country skiing trail

... is located in Alta Pusteria and is called the "Tre cime Dolomiti". Its winning numbers: 5 mountains - 1 skipass! Modern ski lifts connect Monte Elmo, the Orto del Toro, the Red Croda, the Monte Croce Pass and the Col de la Tenda, and offer great variety and fun, as well as an impressive view of the UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site of the Dolomites and the Central Alps. From our hotel, you can reach this area by train in just 50 minutes.

• 100 kilometres of slopes, 20 lifts, 5 mountains linked together
• Wide slopes suitable for snowboarders and sculptors
• Discovering the area on your skis with the 34-km "Cycle Tour"
• Reindeer that can be seen and touched: in the Croda Rossa skiing area!

the Panorama Lift, not far from our hotel, for learning how to ski. You can also go skiing at night twice a week (Tuesdays and Fridays from 7 to 9:30 pm).