Selva di Val Gardena in Italy (also known by its German name, Wolkenstein) is the highest ski resort in Val Gardena at 1563 metres elevation. It has the most slopes of all the resorts in Val Gardena, it is well-known as a starting point for the Sella Ronda ski circuit, and it is in a prime location at the foot of the Sella massif.
Compared to Ortisei and Santa Christina, Selva di Val Gardena has a fairly large centre. Most of the hotels and apartments in Selva di Val Gardena are within walking distance of the ski lifts and some even offer ski-in, ski-out access to the slopes. There are several excellent restaurants, bars, and cafés in Selva. The après-ski spirit is alive and well throughout Val Gardena, especially at the popular Luislkeller in Selva. Get acquainted with some of the local schnapps or mulled wine before dancing the night away in this vibrant and welcoming resort.
Selva has great snow coverage and a wealth of winter activities to enjoy. If you’re a freestyler looking to burn off some steam, check out Snowpark Sassolungo and Funpark Sassolungo. There is also an indoor tennis court and ice rink in Selva. The Langental valley is a popular winter hiking and cross-country skiing area in Selva, just waiting to be explored.
The Val Gardena ski area includes 175 kilometres of slopes to explore. That’s 52 kilometres of blue slopes, 105 kilometres of red slopes, and 18 kilometres of black slopes. As such, Val Gardena is particularly suited to advanced skiers, but still has plenty to offer for beginners too.
As part of the vast Dolomiti Superski area, Selva di Val Gardena has excellent connections to a number of other ski resorts. With the ski pass included in your Sunweb ski holiday, you can roam the entire Dolomiti Superski area and its 1200km of slopes!
Capital:
The capital is Rome.
Language:
The official language is Italian.
Time:
There is a time difference of +1hour.
Currencies:
The official currency in Italy is the euro.
Voltage:
The voltage is 230 volts.
Travel documents:
You must be in possession of a valid passport or valid proof of identity.
Talk on the phone:
A British mobile phone also works in Italy. To call to Italy from the UK, first dial the country code 0039 and then the area code without zero and then the subscriber number. The country code 0044 is from Italy to the UK.
Emergency number:
The national emergency number is 112.
Traveling by car:
The national roads are well passable. Pas Piccolo San Bernardo is closed throughout the winter season (November to June).
Keep in mind that the highways require a toll. If you travel via the Austrian motorways, you must be in possession of a toll sticker. For some motorways, tunnels and roads in Austria there is no vignette requirement, but a separate toll must be paid, such as the A13 from Innsbruck-Süd to the Italian border.
There is no general obligation in Italy for winter tyres. Winter equipment (chains or winter tyres) may be mandatory on mountain roads. This is indicated with a traffic sign. Not using winter tires in winter conditions can lead to (joint) liability in the event of accidents and also have criminal consequences. In Austria and Germany, winter tires are required in winter conditions.
In case of breakdown or an accident, it is mandatory that all road users wear a reflective vest.
If you travel via France:
Please note: in some cities it is mandatory to have an environmental sticker from 1 July 2017. If you drive over the Paris ring road, the Boulevard Périphérique, you will also need an environmental sticker in many cases. The vignette can not be obtained along the way, but can only be ordered online. The French police advise to print out the application form and the confirmation and to take it with you if the vignette is not delivered in time by post. The order form can be found on this website: https://www.certificat-air.gouv.fr/en/demande-ext/cgu
Future environmental zones can be found on this website: http://en.france.fr/nl/tips/milieuzones-france-ecovignet-credit
Food and drink:
Italy is known for pizzas, pastas and risottos. It is not recommended to drink tap water.
Tips:
It is customary in Italy to give a tip of around 10% in bars, restaurants and hotels.
Opening hours:
In general, the shops are closed between 13.00 and 16.00. This is the siesta. After 16.00 hours the shops will open again until about 19.00 hours.
Safety:
In Italy, a ski helmet is mandatory for children up to and including 14 years of age. A ski helmet is recommended for adults. In a ski class, wearing a helmet is often required.
Swimming pool
In Italy you are generally required to wear a swimming cap in swimming pools. This is for both public swimming pools and swimming pools that belong to hotels.
You will fly with EasyJet or Jet2 to Innsbruck. This flight takes approximately 1 hour and 55 minutes. Meals and drinks are not included during the flight.
Departures from regional airports
Please note that with departure and/or arrival from a regional airport you may have a stopover on the outward and/or return journey.
Transfer
In the booking steps it is possible to book a transfer. If you book a transfer via Sunweb, it will be a shared transfer to and from the resort. The average transfer time to Selva di Val Gardena is approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes. For additional information about the transfer click here.
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A Dolomiti Superski lift pass is included in the tour price.
You can see the surcharges and discounts for, for example, extending your lift pass or no lift pass in step 1 (preferences) of the booking process. If a child or senior discount applies, this will be shown in step 2 (price overview). Would you like to know more about the lift pass? View our FAQ here .
Ski passes for children born before 31/12/2016 are free. Children born between 01/01/2007 - 31/12/2016, and seniors born before 31/12/1959, will receive a discount on their ski pass. These discounts can be found in the calculation of your travel sum. Identification is required when collecting the ski pass.
Any surcharges and discounts are only valid upon booking. Other rates are applied locally. It is not possible to redeem your ski pass on another day onsite. An extension of your ski pass can often be booked as an extra; you will find the price for this further in the booking process. A discount for “no ski pass” can also be found during the booking process.
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