Arabba Marmolada ranks among the many high ski resorts in Dolomiti Superski, providing a wealth of highlights: lengthy, difficult pistes, the longest skiable vertical within the Dolomites, mindblowing views, and direct entry to each the Sellaronda and Grande Guerra circuits.
With seamless connections to Val di Fassa and Alta Badia, it makes a superb base for per week of snowboarding. You’ll discover wonderful value-for-money lodging in Arabba, making it an particularly interesting base camp for skiers and snowboarders on a funds.
Right here’s what it’s wish to ski within the Arabba Marmolada resort.
Execs and Cons of Snowboarding Arabba Marmolada
Execs
Wonderful, difficult black runs
The Marmolada glacier slope is a standout expertise
Seamless connections to Alta Badia ski resort and Val di Fassa ski resort
Direct entry to the Sellaronda circuit and Grande Guerra circuit
Nice worth for cash lodging
Cons
Heavy site visitors on the Sellaronda, particularly in excessive season
Fewer charming, atmospheric ski huts in comparison with neighboring areas
Arabba Marmolada Ski Areas
Porta Vescovo
The Porta Vescovo ski space towers over Arabba to the south. It’s the steep north-facing mountainside of the Padon mountain chain, which lies between the Sella Group and the Marmolada Group. The Padon chain is exclusive, as a result of it doesn’t include limestone or dolomite however reasonably a black volcanic rock. In winter the distinction between the black rock and white snow is breathtaking.
Porta Vescovo can also be a particular level, situated at 2478 m, accessible through the Pescoi – Forcella Europa gondola and Porta Vescovo cable automotive (which wasn’t working throughout my go to). The views from the mountain station are spectacular. Head to the Restaurant Luigi Gorza terrace for the most effective views of Sella & Marmolada.
This ski space can also be residence to Arabba’s legendary black runs, together with Fodoma (#3), Sourasass (#5), and Variante Ornella (#13). Having skied the black runs in Carezza and Cortina d’Ampezzo shortly earlier than arriving in Arabba, I discovered Arabba’s slopes noticeably much less forgiving and sometimes icier, doubtless attributable to their north-facing publicity. For extremely skilled skiers, these groomed black runs supply an exciting and rewarding problem.
Marmolada
The crown jewel of the Arabba–Marmolada ski space is the Bellunese glacier run (#60), which begins on the Punta Rocca summit on Marmolada. This lengthy, sweeping crimson descent requires stamina, so it’s finest tackled early within the day whereas your legs are nonetheless contemporary.
The way to get to Marmolada from Arabba
Experience the Pescoi Gondola to the center station.
Experience the Sass de la Vegla chairlift
Ski blue #8 (attractive)
Experience the Antercrep chairlift to Passo Padon
Ski crimson #50 (attractive), passing Passo Fedaia (2057 m) alongside the best way. Proceed on blue #52 and #53 to Malga Ciapela.
Experience the 3-stage cable automotive to Punta Rocca mountain station. The cable automotive has two center stations: Banc (2362 m) and Serauta (2944m), the latter of which has a self-service restaurant and bogs.
Whenever you disembark the final cable automotive at Punta Rocca, stroll as much as the Terrazza Marmolada for the panoramic views. Accumulate your skies after which trip the elevator all the way down to the slope (ground -4).
Ski down the Marmolada glacier.
Whenever you get to the highest of the Campo Scuola drag carry, veer left to get to the Padon chairlift, which is able to take you again to Passo Padon. When you miss the turn-off, take the drag carry. When you miss each, you’ll find yourself in Malga Ciapela once more, with the one choice to take the 3-stage cable automotive once more.
Throughout my go to, I waited about half-hour for the primary Malga Ciapela-Punta Rocca cable automotive. The following lifts moved rapidly, with nearly no wait, as you transition between them in speedy succession.
When you’re vulnerable to claustrophobia, be warned: the cabins can really feel fairly cramped, packed like sardines. And when you want a restroom, be certain that to cease on the Serauta center station as there are not any services on the summit.
Passo Campolongo, Bec de Roces, and Burz
North of Arabba lies the interconnected ski space of Burz, Bec de Roces, and Passo Campolongo. When you ski the sellaronda circuit, you’ll move by means of these areas on each routes.
I notably cherished Savine (crimson #24), which drops down from Bec de Roces, with views of the stark Padon ridge backed by Marmolada.
Passo Campolongo is the gateway to the Alta Badia ski resort.
The place to Keep in Arabba Marmolada Ski Resort
I like to recommend staying in Arabba so that you’re centrally positioned to entry the resort’s numerous ski areas in addition to neighboring resorts. Whereas there are a couple of lodging choices in Malga Ciapela, you’d must depend on the three-stage cable automotive every time you wish to transfer throughout the resort, or alternatively drive and park at Passo Fedaia.
Only a stone’s throw from the piste, Residence Aspen provides a choice of fantastically appointed one- to three-bedroom residences in Arabba.
On the Burz slope, ski-to-door Resort Mesdi is a top-rated 3-star resort with a small wellness space, on-site restaurant and bar.
Sporthotel Arabba is a snug 4-star resort steps away from the slope. Visitors take pleasure in entry to a small spa space and restaurant.
Chalet Barbara is a comfy B&B with direct entry to ski slopes and a small spa. Visitors are very complimentary of the useful resort administration.
Resort Garni Marilena is one other well-reviewed B&B in Arabba, close to the Porta Vescovo lifts, with spotless rooms. Visitors love the breakfast, with the choice to order made-to-order eggs. Sauna entry included as nicely.
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