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Arabba vs Ortisei and Val Gardena vs Roccaraso: at a glance

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

ArabbaOrtisei and Val GardenaRoccaraso
CountryItalyItalyItaly
RegionDolomitesAlto AdigeAbruzzo
Price level–€€€€€ / €€€
Best forFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellers
Car-free centrePartlyPartlyPartly
Nearest airportsBolzano (BZO) - approx. 100 km; Innsbruck (INN) - approx. 140 kmBolzano (BZO) - 40 km (approx. 45 min drive); Innsbruck (INN) - 120 km (approx. 1.5-2 hour drive)Aeroporto di Napoli-Capodichino (NAP) - approx. 120 km (1h45m-2h drive); Aeroporto Internazionale d'Abruzzo (PSR) Pescara - approx. 100 km (1h30m-1h45m drive)
Ski area63 km181 km110 km
Blue slopes24 km52 km60 km
Red slopes30 km110 km45 km
Black slopes9 km19 km14 km
Ski lifts267924
Village altitude1,600 m1,236 m1,236 m
Maximum altitude3,343 m2,518 m2,141 m
Hiking trails120 km600 km–
Population2754,7411,486
Accommodation beds3,5006,00020,000

Key differences

  • Ortisei and Val Gardena has the largest ski area: 181 km, compared with Roccaraso (110 km) and Arabba (63 km).
  • Ortisei and Val Gardena has the most black slopes: 19 km, compared with Roccaraso (14 km) and Arabba (9 km).
  • Ortisei and Val Gardena has the most ski lifts: 79, compared with Arabba (26) and Roccaraso (24).
  • Arabba has the highest village: 1,600 m, compared with Ortisei and Val Gardena (1,236 m) and Roccaraso (1,236 m).
  • Arabba has the highest top altitude: 3,343 m, compared with Ortisei and Val Gardena (2,518 m) and Roccaraso (2,141 m).
  • Ortisei and Val Gardena has the most hiking trails: 600 km, compared with Arabba (120 km).
  • Roccaraso has the largest accommodation capacity: 20,000, 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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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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Roccaraso

As the largest ski area in central-southern Italy, it offers modern lift infrastructure and high-altitude skiing within the scenic Majella National Park.

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