Ski Holiday · Val Venosta · 90 minutes from Bolzano Airport
Where other areas stop, the pistes here only begin: Solda starts at 1,900 metres and rises to 3,250. All around stand fourteen three-thousand-metre peaks, and above them the Ortles at 3,905 metres.
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Direct flight on the SkyAlps network to Bolzano (1–2 hours) + ski hotel in the Val Venosta + 90-minute transfer. Solda at the foot of the Ortles skis between 1,900 and 3,250 metres from late October to early May — the longest ski season in South Tyrol.
- Direct flight to Bolzano
- Best price guarantee
- EU-protected package holiday
- Just 90 minutes' transfer from Bolzano
Why the Val Venosta?
Why ski in the Val Venosta?
The Val Venosta has, with Solda and the Val Senales glacier, South Tyrol's highest ski areas — and thus the longest season, from late October to early May.
The Val Venosta lies in the west of South Tyrol and stretches from Merano to the Resia Pass. In its side valleys lie the highest ski areas in the region: Solda at the foot of the Ortles, and the glacier area in the Val Senales (Schnalstal), both rising to over 3,200 metres.
Solda (Sulden) sits in the Stelvio National Park, between 1,900 and 3,250 metres, and offers 44 piste kilometres. All around stand fourteen three-thousand-metre peaks — including the Königsspitze, Zebrù and the Ortles, at 3,905 metres the highest mountain in South Tyrol. Winter operations run from late October to early May, one of the longest ski seasons in Italy. Solda is a favourite of ski-tourers, freeriders and skiers who want reliable snow at both ends of the season.
The Val Senales to the north is a glacier ski area that opens as early as mid-September. On the Grawand summit sits the Iceman Ötzi Peak viewing platform at 3,251 metres, named after the discovery site of the glacier mummy nearby. For families, the smaller areas of Trafoi (Trafoi), Watles (Vatles) and Belpiano (Schöneben) at the Resia Pass are more suitable, all of them quieter and easier on the wallet.
1,900 – 3,250 m
altitude of Solda
Oct – May
longest ski season in South Tyrol
14
three-thousand-metre peaks around Solda
Which ski areas are there in the Val Venosta?
The Val Venosta is not one carousel but a series of independent areas. Solda is the largest and highest, with high-alpine scenery in the Stelvio National Park. The Val Senales skis on the glacier and opens first of any South Tyrolean area. Trafoi, Watles and Belpiano at the Resia Pass are smaller and more affordable — good for beginners, families and short breaks.
Solda at the Ortles
Location1,900 – 3,250 m
Scope44 km, 11 lifts
LevelAll levels, also freeride
Suited toSnow reliability, ski touring, early and late season
Stelvio National Park, view of the Ortles and Königsspitze
Val Senales
Locationup to over 3,200 m
ScopeGlacier ski area
LevelMedium
Suited toEarly season from September
Iceman Ötzi Peak viewing platform at 3,251 m
Which flights are available to South Tyrol (Bolzano)?
SkyAlps flies direct to Bolzano from Berlin, Hamburg, Düsseldorf, Copenhagen, Warsaw, London and other cities — flight time 1h – 2h. All prices are per person and include return flights plus nights at the booked hotel.
When is the best time for a ski holiday in the Val Venosta?
The Val Venosta has the longest ski season in the region. The Val Senales, as a glacier area, opens as early as mid-September, and Solda follows in late October. Both operate into early May. January and February bring the coldest and most snow-reliable conditions. March is popular for sun and longer days, especially at Solda's higher elevations. April is one of the finest months for spring skiing — snow-reliable up top and noticeably quieter than the peak weeks. In November the smaller areas are still closed; Solda and the Val Senales already run.
May
Season ends early May
Jun
No skiing
Jul
No skiing
Aug
No skiing
Sep
Val Senales opens
Oct
Solda opens late October
Nov
Early season start
Dec
Christmas
Jan
Best snow
Feb
Best snow
Mar
Sun and snow
Apr
Quiet, good conditions
Peak season
Recommended
Possible
No skiing
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
The areas sit markedly higher than the rest of South Tyrol.
Solda only starts at 1,900 metres and rises to 3,250; the Val Senales skis on the glacier to over 3,200 metres. At those altitudes, snow falls earlier and lasts longer, regardless of the winter's temperature progression. That's why both open before all other South Tyrolean areas and close after them. For skiers seeking snow reliability in November or April, the Val Venosta is often the only option in South Tyrol.
Ready for your Val Venosta ski holiday?
Direct flight to Bolzano, a ski hotel in the Val Venosta and the transfer – all in one booking. Book online now, securely, flexibly and at the best price.