Selva Val Gardena, Italian Alps
Italian Alps

Selva Val Gardena

From here you can ski the Sellaronda, a 26 km loop around the Sella massif that ranks among the most beautiful days on snow anywhere. Selva Val Gardena is a natural base for the vast Dolomiti Superski.

Find a hotelDolomiti SuperskiSellarondapanoramic
Altitude
1,563 - 2,518 m
Vertical drop
955 m
Pistes
175 km
Lifts
79
Snow score
87/100
Season
Dec 7 → Apr 14

Pistes and lifts

What you can ski here
AlpineSnowboard
43 marked runs
Blue
24
Red
16
Black
3
Average snow by month
120cm
Dec
170cm
Jan
215cm
Feb
205cm
Mar
130cm
Apr

Run counts and piste kilometres are indicative. Green runs only exist in France, Spain and Andorra; Italy, Austria and Switzerland start at blue. Indicative average snow depth near the top of the resort, in cm.

Where to stay

A handful of well-rated hotels in and around the resort. Pick one, then compare live prices across Booking, Expedia and Hotels.com.

Hotel Passo Sella Dolomiti Mountain Resort
4.62.5k reviews
120
Top pick

Hotel Passo Sella Dolomiti Mountain Resort

Excellent · 2.5k reviews

Why we like it

Strong value for Selva Val Gardena, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.

Guests rate this hotel as excellent (4.6/5 from 2,475 reviews). It sits about 5.3 km from the slopes. A mid-range option for Selva Val Gardena, with live nightly rates shown for your exact dates so you always see the best price.

≈ 5.3 km to the slopesMid-range
From
120/ night
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Hotel Chalet Gerard - The mountain lodge
4.71.9k reviews
135

Hotel Chalet Gerard - The mountain lodge

Excellent · 1.9k reviews

Why we like it

One of the highest-rated places to stay in Selva Val Gardena, with guests singling out the service and comfort.

≈ 2.7 km to the slopesMid-range
From
135/ night
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Linder Cycling Hotel
4.71.0k reviews
130

Linder Cycling Hotel

Excellent · 1.0k reviews

Why we like it

Moments from the lifts in Selva Val Gardena, so you can ski back to the door and skip the morning queues.

≈ 300 m to the slopesMid-range
From
130/ night
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Freina Mountain Lifestyle Hotel
4.8664 reviews
135

Freina Mountain Lifestyle Hotel

Excellent · 664 reviews

Why we like it

One of the highest-rated places to stay in Selva Val Gardena, with guests singling out the service and comfort.

≈ 550 m to the slopesMid-range
From
135/ night
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Hotel & Residence Antares
4.4839 reviews
110

Hotel & Residence Antares

Very good · 839 reviews

Why we like it

Moments from the lifts in Selva Val Gardena, so you can ski back to the door and skip the morning queues.

≈ 300 m to the slopesMid-range
From
110/ night
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Hotel Granbaita Dolomites
4.8443 reviews
130

Hotel Granbaita Dolomites

Excellent · 443 reviews

Why we like it

Moments from the lifts in Selva Val Gardena, so you can ski back to the door and skip the morning queues.

≈ 150 m to the slopesMid-range
From
130/ night
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Hotel Stella
4.7398 reviews
135

Hotel Stella

Excellent · 398 reviews

Why we like it

One of the highest-rated places to stay in Selva Val Gardena, with guests singling out the service and comfort.

≈ 550 m to the slopesMid-range
From
135/ night
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Hotel Plan de Gralba - das Berghotel
4.7355 reviews
135

Hotel Plan de Gralba - das Berghotel

Excellent · 355 reviews

Why we like it

One of the highest-rated places to stay in Selva Val Gardena, with guests singling out the service and comfort.

≈ 2.6 km to the slopesMid-range
From
135/ night
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The Laurin Hotel
4.9262 reviews
135

The Laurin Hotel

Excellent · 262 reviews

Why we like it

One of the highest-rated places to stay in Selva Val Gardena, with guests singling out the service and comfort.

≈ 500 m to the slopesMid-range
From
135/ night
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GRANVARA® Relais & SPA Hotel
4.8288 reviews
120

GRANVARA® Relais & SPA Hotel

Excellent · 288 reviews

Why we like it

One of the highest-rated places to stay in Selva Val Gardena, with guests singling out the service and comfort.

≈ 1.6 km to the slopesMid-range
From
120/ night
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Hotel Jägerheim
4.7311 reviews
115

Hotel Jägerheim

Excellent · 311 reviews

Why we like it

One of the highest-rated places to stay in Selva Val Gardena, with guests singling out the service and comfort.

≈ 2.0 km to the slopesMid-range
From
115/ night
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Mountain Design Hotel Eden Selva
4.7309 reviews
115

Mountain Design Hotel Eden Selva

Excellent · 309 reviews

Why we like it

One of the highest-rated places to stay in Selva Val Gardena, with guests singling out the service and comfort.

≈ 750 m to the slopesMid-range
From
115/ night
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Ratings from Google, prices indicative per night. Live availability and rates via our booking partners.

Ski-in/ski-out

A central hub of the Dolomiti Superski. Many hotels open directly onto the Ciampinoi or Dantercepies pistes.

Get to know the resort

Selva is the ideal launch pad for the Sellaronda and the wider Dolomiti Superski, with friendly Ladin villages and a generous helping of mountain-hut food. The pistes are mostly easy and intermediate, so the focus is on covering ground beneath some of the most dramatic peaks anywhere.

Selva Val Gardena, Italian Alps
Selva Val Gardena, Italian Alps

Hotels in Selva Val Gardena

Hotels and apartments around the lifts. Compare prices on Booking, Expedia and Hotels.com.

Plan your trip

Frequently asked questions

Is Selva Val Gardena good for beginners?+

Selva Val Gardena offers 175 km of pistes across 79 lifts, from 1,563 m to 2,518 m. Whether it suits beginners depends on the dedicated learner zones at the base of the slopes, so check the local ski-school options for green and blue run access.

When is the best time to ski Selva Val Gardena?+

The season runs from Dec 7 to Apr 14, with a snow score of 87/100. The best conditions are usually from late January through February, while spring skiing in March and April brings longer days and softer afternoons.

Where should I stay for true ski-in/ski-out?+

A central hub of the Dolomiti Superski. Many hotels open directly onto the Ciampinoi or Dantercepies pistes.

How big is the Selva Val Gardena ski area?+

Selva Val Gardena has 175 km of marked pistes served by 79 lifts, between 1,563 m and 2,518 m of altitude.

Is Selva Val Gardena more for beginners or experts?+

Selva Val Gardena counts about 43 marked runs in total. The colour breakdown above shows how they split by difficulty, a good guide to whether the resort fits your level.