Ortisei
Charming, lively resort in the Val Gardena with towering mountain scenery of the Dolomites
Ortisei resort guide - a general overview
Ortisei is a delightful little market town just a few kilometres from better known Selva Val Gardena in Italy's world-famous Sella Ronda ski circuit.
The village is full of character and is one of the most animated villages in the Dolomites. Arts and culture play an important part in the resort with woodcarving playing a big part in the local scene. After a day on the slopes, enjoy the resort's large number of shops or indulge in food and drink at the rustic Tyrolean style pizzerias and lively après-bars.
The local slopes are mostly gentle, but very extensive, and linked to the Sella Ronda circuit via nearby Selva.
Ortisei is a great resort for families and those looking for an all-round mountain experience.
Resort stats
433km
1,236m - 2,520m
Level of skiing
- Beginners
- Intermediates
- Experts
- Snow sure
- Off-piste
- Ski area
Qualities
- Charm factor
- Non-skiers
- Nightlife
- Resort layout
- Fine dining
- Short transfer
- Resort value
Airports
- Innsbruck
- 1 hour 45 mins
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Huge network of connected slopes great for intermediates
- Stunning limestone Dolomite scenery
- Hotels are of a high standard and also great value
- Fantastic Italian food in atmospheric mountain huts
- Mixture of tree lined and open slopes for all weather conditions
Cons
- Vulnerable to warm weather late in the season
- No real challenging slopes in the local ski area
Restaurants
Ortisei Resort Restaurants
There is plenty of choice for all budgets. If you like your food Ortisei delivers. The Stube Vives offers a variety of traditioal local dishes. Tubladel is a locals favourite due to its eclectic cuisine. Rosticceria Sotriffer offers a good selection Italian and Mediterranean specialities and is popular for its seafood. Pizzeria Turonda is a trendy spot while Terrazza is less glamourous but offers great pizza's at a reasonable price and Mauriz Keller is also a favourite of ours.
Ortisei Mountain Restaurants
In the Sella Ronda ski circuit there are many excellent mountain restaurants, here are a few recommendatiosn in and around Ortisei; Chalet Resciesa, Mont Seuc, Saceda Hutte, Baita Troier Hutte, Baita Curona Hutte, Rifugio Fermeda Hutte and Biata Daniel Hutte.
Ortisei Apres Ski
Winebar Enoteca La Cercia, Siglu, Apres Ski Seceda, Purgers Pub, Soviso Cafe, Pitla Stua and Bar Dima are a few of the places to unwind after a day on the slopes.
Ortisei Nightlife
Bar 181, The Vinoteque and the Mauriz Keller are the places to find some music and dancing late into the night.
Funicular
Cable Car
Gondola
Chair lift
Drag lift
Property
