Santa Cristina is centrally located in Val Gardena and offers a charming alpine atmosphere with an authentic South Tyrolean character. Here you will find cosy cafés, excellent restaurants and a relaxed atmosphere. Santa Cristina is also a great choice for a modest après-ski scene.
Santa Cristina lies at 1,060 metres on the sunny side of Val Gardena and enjoys beautiful views of the impressive Langkofel massif. The village has excellent connections to the higher ski areas. The valley stations of several lifts are located in and around the village, with easy access to nearby Selva and Ortisei.
Thanks to its location in Val Gardena, Santa Cristina also offers direct access to Dolomiti Superski and the famous Sellaronda ski circuit. Besides skiing, the village also offers other winter activities, including paragliding and an ice rink. This makes Santa Cristina an attractive destination for a varied ski holiday in the Dolomites.
Val Gardena is one of the most impressive ski areas in Italy and forms part of the vast Dolomiti Superski network. With hundreds of lifts and more than 1,200 kilometres of pistes across the wider ski region, it offers outstanding opportunities for every type of skier. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced skier looking for long ski routes and exciting descents, Val Gardena has it all.
Val Gardena is renowned for its perfectly groomed slopes, modern lift system and spectacular setting in the Dolomites. The ski areas around Selva, Santa Cristina and Ortisei provide direct access to wide blue runs, varied red pistes and more demanding black slopes. Thanks to the connection with Dolomiti Superski and the famous Sellaronda circuit, you can enjoy full-day ski tours towards resorts such as Canazei, Arabba and Corvara.
Advanced skiers will find plenty to enjoy here. The legendary Saslong run is famous among winter sports enthusiasts, while the Langkofel area offers an exciting challenge for confident skiers and freeriders. At the same time, Val Gardena is also ideal for families and leisure skiers thanks to its well-organised slopes, excellent ski schools and smooth connections between the villages.
From many chalets in Val Gardena, a large part of the ski area can be reached easily without using a car. This makes Val Gardena a perfect destination for a varied ski holiday in the Dolomites.
