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Innichen / San Candido vs Ortisei and Val Gardena vs Vipiteno: at a glance

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

Innichen / San CandidoOrtisei and Val GardenaVipiteno
CountryItalyItalyItaly
RegionSouth TyrolAlto 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 airportsInnsbruck Airport (INN - approx. 120 km); Bolzano Airport (BZO - approx. 100 km)Bolzano (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 area115 km181 km20 km
Blue slopes46 km52 km6 km
Red slopes54 km110 km13 km
Black slopes15 km19 km1 km
Ski lifts31795
Village altitude1,175 m1,236 m948 m
Maximum altitude2,800 m2,518 m2,744 m
Hiking trails200 km600 km–
Population3,3334,7417,099
Accommodation beds10,0006,0002,700

Key differences

  • Ortisei and Val Gardena has the largest ski area: 181 km, compared with Innichen / San Candido (115 km) and Vipiteno (20 km).
  • Ortisei and Val Gardena has the most black slopes: 19 km, compared with Innichen / San Candido (15 km) and Vipiteno (1 km).
  • Ortisei and Val Gardena has the most ski lifts: 79, compared with Innichen / San Candido (31) and Vipiteno (5).
  • Ortisei and Val Gardena has the highest village: 1,236 m, compared with Innichen / San Candido (1,175 m) and Vipiteno (948 m).
  • Innichen / San Candido has the highest top altitude: 2,800 m, compared with Vipiteno (2,744 m) and Ortisei and Val Gardena (2,518 m).
  • Ortisei and Val Gardena has the most hiking trails: 600 km, compared with Innichen / San Candido (200 km).
  • Innichen / San Candido has the largest accommodation capacity: 10,000, compared with Ortisei and Val Gardena (6,000) and Vipiteno (2,700).

Innichen / San Candido

Historic market town atmosphere with a high-quality pedestrian shopping zone, family-oriented mountain activities at Monte Baranci, and direct access to the UNESCO Three Peaks Dolomites region.

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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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