Skiing in Italy in Arabba
You will find the charming village of Arabba situated between the Pordoi Pass and the Campolongo mountain pass. It is known as one of the best departure points in the area with access to the Sella Ronda. From here, one can have access to more than four different passes that are perfect for skiing.
Thanks to the modern facilities in the area, one can access the Alta Badia pass, Belvedere Pass as well as the Val Gardena Pass without ever having to remove your skies. As a result, Arabba has grown to become a very popular destination for both skiers as well as those who just like to relax in the cold and crisp mountain region.
In general, most of the runs in the area that surrounds the Arabba Ski Resort are for intermediate level skiers. Located at 1,602 meters above sea level, there are more than sixty-two kilometers of slopes in the area. With the help of the thirty-one cable cars one can even gain access to an altitude of 2,600 meters above sea level. Not too far from this highest point is where one will find the Marmolada glacier.
While designed with the skier in mind, the resort also offers many other activities that are bound to keep anyone busy throughout their holiday. There is an ice skating rink located on-site. However, for those who would love to see the mountain side in another manner, snowmobiles are available for rental at the resort. You can also reserve some time to see the slopes from above by helicopter when the weather conditions are just right.
While giving you access to countless other skiing regions, the resort in Arabba is none the less a quiet and peaceful retreat that is far away from the hustle and bustle of the largest resorts in the country. Because of the laid-back atmosphere, countless people chose Arabba over the many other destinations in Italy!