As your host, I would like to share my passion for mountaineering and my connection with nature with my guests, including through some photos I’ve taken in the mountains during my free time. Whether climbing, hiking or mountain biking, with every adventure I fall in love with the Dolomites all over again.
S. Cristina in Val Gardena is the perfect starting point for exploring the unique mountain landscape of the Dolomites. Several walks start right from the residence and lead to the romantic S. Giacomo church, the famous Seceda, as well as up to Monte Pana and on to the Sassolungo Hut or the vast Seiser Alm. Thanks to the well-signposted trails, Val Gardena offers a diverse network of paths, ranging from easy leisurely walks to challenging hikes.
The Dolomites offer numerous routes for beginners and experienced climbers alike: the small and big Cir, the Sas Rigais, the Pisciadù and Pößnecker via ferratas, as well as the Schustersteig on the Sasso Piatto and the Maximiliansteig on the Denti di Terrarossa. Alpine climbers will also find routes of all levels of difficulty on the Sella massif, the Odle and the Sassolungo group. Sport climbers will find plenty to keep them occupied in the climbing areas in the Vallunga valley and at the Gardena and Sella passes.
Mountain biking on the most beautiful trails in Val Gardena, right in the heart of the UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site. In collaboration with the Intersport Bike Academy, guided tours are available for all levels of difficulty. Stunning mountain bike tours around Santa Cristina lead to the Vallunga valley, the Alpe di Siusi, the family-friendly Plan de Gralba Bike Park and all the way to the legendary Sellaronda.
Val Gardena offers a wide range of leisure activities for families and sports enthusiasts. On Monte Pana, mini-golf, the Mont Sëura zipline, pony rides and the Panaraida ensure plenty of fun for the little ones. There is also plenty to keep both young and old entertained, including the Col de Flam high ropes course, further horse-riding opportunities in Selva and Ortisei, tennis courts and indoor tennis facilities, bowling, bouldering and climbing centers, as well as a golf course around 17 km away. A particular highlight is a tandem paragliding flight over the Dolomites.
Val Gardena hosts a wide range of sporting events throughout the year. Highlights include the Dolomites Saslong Half Marathon, the HERO South Tyrol Dolomites, and the Sella Ronda Bike Day, when the mountain passes around the Sella massif are completely closed to traffic and reserved exclusively for cyclists.
