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Folgarida vs Ortisei and Val Gardena vs Pozza di Fassa: at a glance

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

FolgaridaOrtisei and Val GardenaPozza di Fassa
CountryItalyItalyItaly
RegionSüdtirolAlto 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 airportsVerona (Valerio Catullo, VRN) ~160 km; Bergamo (Orio al Serio, BGY) ~200 kmBolzano (BZO) - 40 km (approx. 45 min drive); Innsbruck (INN) - 120 km (approx. 1.5-2 hour drive)Bolzano Airport (BZO) - 45 km; Verona Airport (VRN) - 170 km
Ski area63 km181 km23 km
Blue slopes20 km52 km2 km
Red slopes30 km110 km18 km
Black slopes13 km19 km3 km
Ski lifts25797
Village altitude1,607 m1,236 m1,320 m
Maximum altitude2,180 m2,518 m2,812 m
Hiking trails35 km600 km220 km
Population2,0924,7412,278
Accommodation beds5,0006,00060,000

Key differences

  • Ortisei and Val Gardena has the largest ski area: 181 km, compared with Folgarida (63 km) and Pozza di Fassa (23 km).
  • Ortisei and Val Gardena has the most black slopes: 19 km, compared with Folgarida (13 km) and Pozza di Fassa (3 km).
  • Ortisei and Val Gardena has the most ski lifts: 79, compared with Folgarida (25) and Pozza di Fassa (7).
  • Folgarida has the highest village: 1,607 m, compared with Pozza di Fassa (1,320 m) and Ortisei and Val Gardena (1,236 m).
  • Pozza di Fassa has the highest top altitude: 2,812 m, compared with Ortisei and Val Gardena (2,518 m) and Folgarida (2,180 m).
  • Ortisei and Val Gardena has the most hiking trails: 600 km, compared with Pozza di Fassa (220 km) and Folgarida (35 km).
  • Pozza di Fassa has the largest accommodation capacity: 60,000, compared with Ortisei and Val Gardena (6,000) and Folgarida (5,000).

Folgarida

Direct access to the Skiarea Campiglio Dolomiti di Brenta with 150km of interconnected slopes, family-friendly atmosphere, and proximity to the Noce River for water sports.

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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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Pozza di Fassa

Famed for its unique thermal sulfur springs, strategic central location in Val di Fassa with direct Sellaronda access, and the iconic night-skiing Aloch stadium.

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