Best Ski Resorts
in the Dolomites

Val Gardena is the beating heart of the Superski Dolomiti — a vast network that gives access to over 1,200km of pistes across 12 connected ski areas. Selva di Val Gardena is the main base village, with direct access to the Sella Ronda circuit, a legendary 26km loop around the Sella massif that you can ski in either direction. The resort excels for intermediate and confident skiers who want variety and mileage. The Saslong World Cup downhill run adds serious altitude context. Village life in Ortisei (the valley's cultural hub) is warm, authentic, and full of Ladin heritage.

Alta Badia is where skiing meets Michelin stars. The Ladinia region hosts the annual Ski & Gourmet events, with gourmet lunches and après-ski at altitude that attract visitors who care as much about the table as the piste. The ski area links the villages of Corvara, Colfosco, La Villa, and San Cassiano and connects seamlessly into the wider Superski Dolomiti network. Runs are wide, well-groomed, and relatively uncrowded compared to Val Gardena. The backdrop — the Fanes massif, the Sassongher peak, the Conturines — is among the most photogenic in the Alps.

Cortina is the queen of the Dolomites — storied, glamorous, and visually breathtaking. The Dolomiti Superski resort sits at the foot of the Tofane and Cristallo massifs, and hosted the 1956 Winter Olympics. It will return to the global spotlight for the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, with major infrastructure investment already underway. The ski area is spread across five separate zones (Tofane, Faloria, Cristallo, Cinque Torri, and Lagazuoi), and a shuttle bus or car is needed to move between them — a genuine limitation for those used to seamlessly linked resorts. The upside is the verticality of terrain and the unrivalled views. Expert skiers should seek out the Forcella Rossa couloir on Cristallo.

Kronplatz (Plan de Corones in Italian) is an underrated gem in the Puster Valley, offering 119km of predominantly south-facing slopes with an impressive 1,208m vertical drop. The resort sits in South Tyrol and has a distinctly Austrian character — German is the primary language, and the food and culture reflect this. The mountain is served by 31 lifts fanning out from a single summit plateau, making navigation easy. There's virtually no flat skiing — every run returns to a valley base. The Messner Mountain Museum on the summit is worth a visit even for non-skiers. Nearby Bruneck is a charming market town.

Arabba is the hidden gem of the Superski Dolomiti network — a small, quiet village with access to some of the most challenging and rewarding skiing in the region. The local ski area has serious vertical (nearly 800m from the Portavescovo summit) and the nearby Marmolada glacier, the 'Queen of the Dolomites', pushes the skiable altitude to over 3,000m — the highest skiing in the Dolomites. This is a resort for those who prioritise terrain quality and natural snow over village amenities. Arabba connects directly to Alta Badia and the wider Sella Ronda, making it an excellent base for exploring the whole network.

Val di Fassa encompasses the ski areas of Canazei, Campitello, Pozza di Fassa, and Moena, linking up with the Superski Dolomiti network via the Sella Ronda circuit. The valley is the heartland of Ladin culture, the ancient Romance language spoken by the indigenous people of the Dolomites. The skiing here is excellent for mixed ability groups — Canazei offers access to the dramatic Belvedere area and the Col Rodella, where you can look across to the Marmolada. The resort tends to be less crowded than Val Gardena and has a more authentic, village atmosphere.