Arabba, Italian Alps

Arabba: 5 things to know before you go

Italian Alps, Italy ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น

The steepest, snowiest village on the Sella Ronda, Arabba is the connoisseur's choice in the Dolomites. North-facing slopes climb to the 3265 m Marmolada glacier.

1.Is the snow reliable in Arabba?

Generally yes. From 1602 m at the base to 3265 m up top, the profile holds snow well across a normal winter (score 84/100).

2.Do you need a car, or can you ski in and out?

Most hotels sit right on the snow front, so this is genuine ski-in/ski-out: park once on arrival and ski from the door, with no daily driving or shuttle.

3.How big is the ski area, and who is it for?

With 63 km of piste on 28 lifts, it is a mid-size area, easy to get to know over a long weekend. The terrain is balanced (0 green, 15 blue, 35 red, 15 black), which suits a mixed-level group skiing together.

4.What is the resort like?

Arabba stands out for demanding terrain for strong skiers.

5.When is the best time to go?

The season usually runs Dec 7 to Apr 21 (about 19 weeks). For the most dependable cover, the deep-winter window of January to February is the safe bet. Conditions soften as spring arrives, so earlier in the window is the safer call.

The full Arabba guide

Hotels, piste breakdown, snow month by month, lift and rental info, map and more.

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More questions, answered

How much vertical drop does Arabba have?
About 1663 m of vertical, from a 1602 m base to 3265 m at the top.
Is Arabba part of a larger ski area?
Yes. Arabba is part of the Dolomiti Superski ski area, one of the big linked domains, so a single lift pass opens the whole thing.
Is Arabba good for beginners?
Less so: the terrain leans intermediate and advanced (0 green, 15 blue), so committed beginners are better off starting elsewhere.

Where to stay

Hotels we like for ski access and value. Prices are indicative; check live availability.

Hotel Alpenrose
4.7573 reviews
โ‚ฌ140
โ˜… Top pick

Hotel Alpenrose

Excellent ยท 573 reviews

Why we like it

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

Guests rate this hotel as excellent (4.7/5 from 573 reviews). It sits about 750 m from the slopes. A mid-range option for Arabba, with live nightly rates shown for your exact dates so you always see the best price.

โ‰ˆ 750 m to the slopesMid-range
From
โ‚ฌ140/ night
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Hotel Malita
4.6573 reviews
โ‚ฌ110

Hotel Malita

Excellent ยท 573 reviews

Why we like it

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

โ‰ˆ 200 m to the slopesMid-range
From
โ‚ฌ110/ night
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Hotel Evaldo
4.7397 reviews
โ‚ฌ120

Hotel Evaldo

Excellent ยท 397 reviews

Why we like it

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

โ‰ˆ 100 m to the slopesMid-range
From
โ‚ฌ120/ night
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Hotel Portavescovo
4.4585 reviews
โ‚ฌ120

Hotel Portavescovo

Very good ยท 585 reviews

Why we like it

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

โ‰ˆ 300 m to the slopesMid-range
From
โ‚ฌ120/ night
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