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Arabba vs Grindelwald & Wengen vs Ortisei and Val Gardena: at a glance

Side-by-side comparison of Arabba, Grindelwald & Wengen and Ortisei and Val Gardena based on Alpe Match data: ski area, altitude, size, prices and access.

ArabbaGrindelwald & WengenOrtisei and Val Gardena
CountryItalySwitzerlandItaly
RegionDolomitesCanton of BernAlto Adige
Price level––€€€
Best forFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Groups of friends, Couples, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellers
Car-free centrePartlyPartlyPartly
Nearest airportsBolzano (BZO) - approx. 100 km; Innsbruck (INN) - approx. 140 kmZurich Airport (ZRH) - approx. 190 km (2.5-3 hours); Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg Airport (BSL) - approx. 170 km (2-2.5 hours)Bolzano (BZO) - 40 km (approx. 45 min drive); Innsbruck (INN) - 120 km (approx. 1.5-2 hour drive)
Ski area63 km160 km181 km
Blue slopes24 km52 km52 km
Red slopes30 km82 km110 km
Black slopes9 km26 km19 km
Ski lifts263379
Village altitude1,600 m1,034 m1,236 m
Maximum altitude3,343 m2,500 m2,518 m
Hiking trails120 km300 km600 km
Population2755,1254,741
Accommodation beds3,50012,0006,000

Key differences

  • Ortisei and Val Gardena has the largest ski area: 181 km, compared with Grindelwald & Wengen (160 km) and Arabba (63 km).
  • Grindelwald & Wengen has the most black slopes: 26 km, compared with Ortisei and Val Gardena (19 km) and Arabba (9 km).
  • Ortisei and Val Gardena has the most ski lifts: 79, compared with Grindelwald & Wengen (33) and Arabba (26).
  • Arabba has the highest village: 1,600 m, compared with Ortisei and Val Gardena (1,236 m) and Grindelwald & Wengen (1,034 m).
  • Arabba has the highest top altitude: 3,343 m, compared with Ortisei and Val Gardena (2,518 m) and Grindelwald & Wengen (2,500 m).
  • Ortisei and Val Gardena has the most hiking trails: 600 km, compared with Grindelwald & Wengen (300 km) and Arabba (120 km).
  • Grindelwald & Wengen has the largest accommodation capacity: 12,000, compared with Ortisei and Val Gardena (6,000) and Arabba (3,500).

Arabba

Arabba is a premier hub for the Sellaronda and Great War ski tours, offering direct access to the Marmolada glacier and some of the most technical black runs in the Dolomites.

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Grindelwald & Wengen

World-renowned alpine scenery with Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau peaks; home to the legendary Lauberhorn World Cup run and the modern Eiger Express cableway.

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Ortisei and Val Gardena

Famous for its vibrant pedestrian zone, traditional woodcarving heritage, and direct lift access to Seceda and Alpe di Siusi within the UNESCO Dolomites.

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