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Corvara in Badia vs Ortisei and Val Gardena vs Selva di Val Gardena: at a glance

Side-by-side comparison of Corvara in Badia, Ortisei and Val Gardena and Selva di Val Gardena based on Alpe Match data: ski area, altitude, size, prices and access.

Corvara in BadiaOrtisei and Val GardenaSelva di Val Gardena
CountryItalyItalyItaly
RegionAlto AdigeAlto AdigeDolomites
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) - ca. 100 km (1h 45min); Innsbruck (INN) - ca. 135 km (2h 15min)Bolzano (BZO) - 40 km (approx. 45 min drive); Innsbruck (INN) - 120 km (approx. 1.5-2 hour drive)Bolzano Airport (BZO) (approx. 40 km); Innsbruck Airport (INN) (approx. 120 km)
Ski area130 km181 km175 km
Blue slopes74 km52 km52 km
Red slopes47 km110 km105 km
Black slopes9 km19 km18 km
Ski lifts537983
Village altitude1,568 m1,236 m1,563 m
Maximum altitude2,665 m2,518 m3,181 m
Hiking trails400 km600 km600 km
Population1,4324,7412,618
Accommodation beds6,0006,0008,700

Key differences

  • Ortisei and Val Gardena has the largest ski area: 181 km, compared with Selva di Val Gardena (175 km) and Corvara in Badia (130 km).
  • Ortisei and Val Gardena has the most black slopes: 19 km, compared with Selva di Val Gardena (18 km) and Corvara in Badia (9 km).
  • Selva di Val Gardena has the most ski lifts: 83, compared with Ortisei and Val Gardena (79) and Corvara in Badia (53).
  • Corvara in Badia has the highest village: 1,568 m, compared with Selva di Val Gardena (1,563 m) and Ortisei and Val Gardena (1,236 m).
  • Selva di Val Gardena has the highest top altitude: 3,181 m, compared with Corvara in Badia (2,665 m) and Ortisei and Val Gardena (2,518 m).
  • Selva di Val Gardena has the largest accommodation capacity: 8,700, compared with Corvara in Badia (6,000) and Ortisei and Val Gardena (6,000).

Corvara in Badia

Birthplace of Italian skiing, located in the Sellaronda circuit with a strong Ladin culinary tradition and high-end luxury wellness facilities.

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.