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Winter holiday in South Tyrol

Top cross-country skiing and ski touring regions: Italy

Winter sports in South Tyrol

Alpine winter sports meet Mediterranean charm

South Tyrol is the centrepiece of Alpine winter sports in Italy - and not without reason. Between the striking peaks of the Dolomites and charming mountain villages lies an impressive winter wonderland for cross-country skiers and ski tourers. Whether in the Casies Valley, on the Alpe di Siusi or in the Three Peaks Dolomites region - perfectly groomed trails, cosy huts and pure sunshine are guaranteed here.

On a winter holiday in South Tyrol, you will not only find sporting variety in impressive natural surroundings, but also authentic hospitality and South Tyrolean culinary culture. The unique combination of Alpine lifestyle and Italian ease makes South Tyrol one of the most popular winter sports regions in the Alps.

Highlights for your cross-country skiing & ski touring holiday in South Tyrol

  • Dolomites UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • 900 km of cross-country ski trails in the Dolomiti NordicSki
  • Ski touring routes with guaranteed snow

Winter sports regions in South Tyrol

From the Seiser Alm to the Hochpustertal: In South Tyrol's winter sports regions, perfectly groomed cross-country ski trails, fantastic ski tours and views of the Dolomites await in all directions.

Dolomites region Kronplatz

Cross-country skiing at Kronplatz: 172 kilometres of trails with a view of the Dolomites and Olympic flair in the South Tyrol Arena Antholz.

Cross-country skiers on snowy winter trail in mountain landscape with forest
nordic³

Cross-country skiing & ski tours in 3 countries: 232 km of trails & 22 tours in 8 regions - nordic³ stands for variety in the border triangle.

Two skiers on a trail in a snowy valley with snow-covered mountains
Passeiertal Valley

Cross-country skiing & ski tours in the Passeier Valley: perfectly groomed trails & 32 tours up to 3,475 m - winter enjoyment & adventure in South…

Snow-covered mountain cabin with skiers and bright sunny sky
Three Peaks Dolomites

Cross-country skiing holidays in the Three Peaks Dolomites region - 215 km of trails, views of the Dolomites & the Dobbiaco Nordic Arena, the…

Three ski tourers hiking on snow in front of snowy mountains
Gitschberg-Jochtal

Cross-country skiing with a panorama: In Gitschberg-Jochtal, sunny high-altitude trails, snow-covered forests & genuine South Tyrolean hut culture…

Two people cross-country skiing in snowy forest under clear sky
Sarntal Valley

Ski tours & cross-country ski trails at 1,500 m - experience Dolomite views, solitude & South Tyrolean enjoyment away from the hustle and bustle.

Two cross-country skiers on a snowy trail in the forest
Dolomites region Seiser Alm

Cross-country skiing holidays on the Seiser Alm - that means 80 kilometres of trails between Schlern, Langkofel & Plattkofel in the middle of the…

Snow-covered landscape with cross-country skiers and mountains in the background

Hotels for your winter sports holiday in South Tyrol

Our certified cross-country skiing & ski touring hotels in South Tyrol offer direct access to the trails, top advice, equipment and regional gourmet cuisine - for relaxed winter days in the South Tyrolean mountains.

Terrace with hanging chair and deck chair overlooking snow-covered mountains
Cross-country skiing
Ski touring
Hotel Langtaufererhof
Graun / South Tyrol  (IT)
Graun / South Tyrol  (IT)

Cross-country ski trails & tours right on the doorstep with a panoramic…

from € 84.00 per person
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Vier Brunnenhof hotel in snowy valley with forested mountain background
Cross-country skiing
Ski touring
Hotel Vierbrunnenhof ***S
Antholz / South Tyrol  (IT)
Antholz / South Tyrol  (IT)

Directly on the trails and ski tours - with pleasure, sauna & style.

from € 85.00 per person
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Gasthof Schönau
Moos in Passeier / South Tyrol  (IT)
Moos in Passeier / South Tyrol  (IT)

Your ski touring base camp with panorama & host expertise

from € 81.00 per person
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Two cross-country skiers carrying skis in front of a snowy chalet
Cross-country skiing
Hotel Ritsch ***
Seiser Alm / South Tyrol  (IT)
Seiser Alm / South Tyrol  (IT)

Cross-country skiing with a view of the Dolomites and the trails right on…

from € 158.00 per person
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Alpine house with snowy trees in the background under blue sky
Cross-country skiing
Ski touring
Pension Widmann
Moos in Passeier / South Tyrol  (IT)
Moos in Passeier / South Tyrol  (IT)

Winter holidays with heart: quiet location, insider tips & family…

from € 95.00 per person
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Hotel Brunnerhof
Antholz / South Tyrol  (IT)
Antholz / South Tyrol  (IT)

Trails right outside, culinary delights inside - pure winter enjoyment

from € 70.00 per person
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Snow-covered chalet with mountain backdrop on a clear winter day
Cross-country skiing
Ski touring
Penserhof | Alpine Hotel & Restaurant
Sarntal / South Tyrol  (IT)
Sarntal / South Tyrol  (IT)

Cross-country trails & ski tours on the doorstep: nature, enjoyment &…

from € 80.00 per person
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Large hotel in snowy winter landscape with mountains in the background
Cross-country skiing
Apparthotel Germania ***
Toblach / South Tyrol  (IT)
Toblach / South Tyrol  (IT)

Start the cross-country ski trail right outside the hotel door

from € 63.00 per person
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Modern hotel with lit windows at sunset and pool in the foreground
Cross-country skiing
Eco-Aparthotel HIRBEN Naturlaub ****
Niederdorf / South Tyrol  (IT)
Niederdorf / South Tyrol  (IT)

Go on a sustainable holiday & enjoy the view of the Dolomites

from € 120.00 per person
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Hotel Union in snow with skiers and clear sky
Cross-country skiing
Hotel Union ***S
Toblach / South Tyrol  (IT)
Toblach / South Tyrol  (IT)

Cross-country skiing, relaxing & enjoying - at the pulse of the Dobbiaco…

from € 95.00 per person
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Modern hotel in snowy mountain landscape with illuminated balconies
Cross-country skiing
Hotel Laurin's ****
Toblach / South Tyrol  (IT)
Toblach / South Tyrol  (IT)

Cross country meets design - comfort meets Dolomite panorama

from € 128.00 per person
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Snow-covered path to a hotel in a sunny winter mountain landscape
Cross-country skiing
Ski touring
Hotel Waldheim ***
Martell / South Tyrol  (IT)
Martell / South Tyrol  (IT)

Directly at the cross-country ski trail with wellness & enjoyment.

from € 110.00 per person
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Snow-covered mountain lodge with winter path and wooden crucifix in the Alps
Cross-country skiing
Alm-Hotel Starkenfeld Hütte **
Rodeneck / South Tyrol  (IT)
Rodeneck / South Tyrol  (IT)

Cross-country skiing holiday with trails right on the doorstep & the finest…

from € 79.00 per person
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Snow-covered wooden chalet and clock tower in an Alpine village
Cross-country skiing
Ski touring
Zangerlehof
Mals im Vinschgau / South Tyrol  (IT)
Mals im Vinschgau / South Tyrol  (IT)

1.700 metres above everyday life - open the door and embark on an…

from € 100.00 per person
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Winter landscape with snow-covered trees and mountain hotel
Cross-country skiing
Hotel Steger-Dellai ****
Seiser Alm / South Tyrol  (IT)
Seiser Alm / South Tyrol  (IT)

Cross-country skiing on the Seiser Alm with wellness & far-reaching views

from € 147.00 per person
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Cross-country ski trails and ski tours in South Tyrol

Winter sports in South Tyrol: 900 km of trails through the Dolomites & ski tours from leisure tours to 3,000 metre tours - nature, panorama & variety in Europe's largest cross-country skiing network.

Trails
Trails
Ski touring
Glockhauser (2,934 m)
nordic³ / South Tyrol  (IT)
nordic³ / South Tyrol  (IT)
Ski tour in open terrain

An easy 3,000-metre peak offering stunning views of the valley and panoramic sights of the surrounding peaks.

Starting point
Car park in Melag
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
3:08 hr./hrs.
Length
4.83 km
Altitude
1013 m
Östliche Veneziaspitze (3,347 m)
nordic³ / South Tyrol  (IT)
nordic³ / South Tyrol  (IT)
Ski tour in open terrain

This challenging glacier tour in the upper Martell Valley is among the most popular ski tours in South Tyrol.

Starting point
Gentian car park
Difficulty
Difficult
Duration
3:55 hr./hrs.
Length
5.59 km
Altitude
1289 m
Tellakopf (2,525)
nordic³ / South Tyrol  (IT)
nordic³ / South Tyrol  (IT)
Ski tour in open terrain

An easy ski tour with breathtaking views of the surrounding valleys.

Starting point
Egghof
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
3:00 hr./hrs.
Length
7.1 km
Altitude
792 m
Piz Sesvenna (3,205 m)
nordic³ / South Tyrol  (IT)
nordic³ / South Tyrol  (IT)
Ski tour in open terrain

One of the most popular ski tours in the Upper Vinschgau Valley with powder and firn snow lasting until late spring.

Starting point
Schlinig car park
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
5:30 hr./hrs.
Length
10.2 km
Altitude
1568 m

Easy ski tour with views of the Erenspitze and a superb descent over fine slopes.

Starting point
Pfelders car park
Difficulty
Easy
Duration
2:30 hr./hrs.
Length
3.9 km
Altitude
664 m

Easy ski tour to the panoramic summit of the Glaitner Hochjoch.

Starting point
small car park at Raffeinhof
Difficulty
Easy
Duration
2:30 hr./hrs.
Length
3.64 km
Altitude
819 m
Timmelsjoch - Banker Joch (2,833 m)
Passeiertal Valley / South Tyrol  (IT)
Passeiertal Valley / South Tyrol  (IT)
Ski tour in open terrain

Great ski tour up to the snow-covered Timmelsjoch.

Starting point
Car park at the Timmelsbrücke bridge
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
3:30 hr./hrs.
Length
6 km
Altitude
1054 m

Great ski tour to a stunning panoramic summit.

Starting point
Car park at the Schneeberg bridge
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
4:00 hr./hrs.
Length
6 km
Altitude
1073 m

Wonderful long ski tour in the upper Passeier Valley.

Starting point
Car park at the Timmelsbrücke bridge
Difficulty
Difficult
Duration
5:00 hr./hrs.
Length
8.4 km
Altitude
1468 m

Steep ski tour in the Sarntal Alps with magnificent panoramic views and pure downhill enjoyment.

Starting point
Car park in Asten
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
3:30 hr./hrs.
Length
10.3 km
Altitude
1057 m

An enjoyable, snow-covered high winter tour to a fantastic panoramic mountain at the far end of the Sarntal Valley.

Starting point
Car park in Asten
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
3:00 hr./hrs.
Length
12.9 km
Altitude
1150 m
Schönjöchlspitze (2,306 m)
Sarntal Valley / South Tyrol  (IT)
Sarntal Valley / South Tyrol  (IT)
Ski tour in open terrain

A classic ski tour in the Sarntal Valley with a north-westerly aspect. There are numerous options for the descent in open terrain and through sparse woodland.

Starting point
Car park in Pens after the Talferbach bridge
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
1:31 hr./hrs.
Length
6.4 km
Altitude
825 m
Nördliche Sulzspitze (2,495 m)
Sarntal Valley / South Tyrol  (IT)
Sarntal Valley / South Tyrol  (IT)
Ski tour in open terrain

An easy ski tour with a varied ascent in the upper Pensertal valley of the Sarntal Alps, followed by a descent via gentle south- and northwest-facing slopes.

Starting point
Car park in Asten
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
4:30 hr./hrs.
Length
11.5 km
Altitude
980 m
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Events

From cross-country skiing races and biathlon to guided ski tours and safety workshops: You shouldn't miss out on these events!

Winter Olympics 2026

A valley characterised by a passion for biathlon.

06/02–22/02/2026

The biathlon stronghold of Antholz will be one of the venues for the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Two people cross-country skiing in snowy mountain landscape
Langlaufen
IBU Junior Cup 2025

IBU Junior Cup in Martell

18/12–21/12/2025

The biathlon elite of tomorrow as guests in Martell.

Cross-country skier near snow-covered mountains and Nordic Arena Toblach
Langlaufen
Coop FIS Tour de Ski performance by Le Gruyère AOP

The world's cross-country skiing elite are back in Dobbiaco at the turn of the year.

26/12/2025–01/01/2026

From 26 December to 1 January 2026, the best cross-country skiers in the world competed for valuable World Cup points in the Nordic Arena in Dobbiaco.

Two cross-country skiers in a snowy mountain valley with snow-covered peaks
Langlaufen
49. Cross-country skiing Dobbiaco-Cortina

The magic of the Granfondo Dobbiaco-Cortina, which will take place for the 49th time on the weekend of 17 and 18 January 2026, is unbroken.

17/01–18/01/2026

The Granfondo Dobbiaco-Cortina is one of the most traditional and popular cross-country skiing races.

50. 3 Peaks Ski Marathon

The hardest race in the Dolomites!

09/01–11/01/2026

An unforgettable weekend in the cross-country skiing paradise of the 3 Zinnen Dolomites - we look forward to seeing you!

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