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Canazei vs Ortisei and Val Gardena vs Vipiteno: at a glance

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

CanazeiOrtisei and Val GardenaVipiteno
CountryItalyItalyItaly
RegionVal di FassaAlto AdigeSouth Tyrol
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 Airport (BZO) - approx. 50 km; Verona Valerio Catullo Airport (VRN) - approx. 180 kmBolzano (BZO) - 40 km (approx. 45 min drive); Innsbruck (INN) - 120 km (approx. 1.5-2 hour drive)Innsbruck Airport (INN) - approx. 60 km; Bolzano Airport (BZO) - approx. 70 km
Ski area210 km181 km20 km
Blue slopes68 km52 km6 km
Red slopes118 km110 km13 km
Black slopes24 km19 km1 km
Ski lifts78795
Village altitude1,460 m1,236 m948 m
Maximum altitude3,343 m2,518 m2,744 m
Hiking trails2,240 km600 km–
Population1,8314,7417,099
Accommodation beds12,0006,0002,700

Key differences

  • Canazei has the largest ski area: 210 km, compared with Ortisei and Val Gardena (181 km) and Vipiteno (20 km).
  • Canazei has the most black slopes: 24 km, compared with Ortisei and Val Gardena (19 km) and Vipiteno (1 km).
  • Ortisei and Val Gardena has the most ski lifts: 79, compared with Canazei (78) and Vipiteno (5).
  • Canazei has the highest village: 1,460 m, compared with Ortisei and Val Gardena (1,236 m) and Vipiteno (948 m).
  • Canazei has the highest top altitude: 3,343 m, compared with Vipiteno (2,744 m) and Ortisei and Val Gardena (2,518 m).
  • Canazei has the most hiking trails: 2,240 km, compared with Ortisei and Val Gardena (600 km).
  • Canazei has the largest accommodation capacity: 12,000, compared with Ortisei and Val Gardena (6,000) and Vipiteno (2,700).

Canazei

World-class access to the Sellaronda circuit, nestled under the Marmolada glacier, and a vibrant Ladin culture and nightlife.

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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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Vipiteno

Northernmost city in Italy featuring a medieval historic center, Italy's longest illuminated toboggan run, and a family-friendly ski area directly accessible from the town center.

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