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Cross-Country Skiing at Ortler Ski Arena

Panoramic Cross-Country Trails in Western South Tyrol

Fans of the Nordic ski sports will find a wide array of options in the 15 ski areas that comprise Ortler Skiarena. There is an ideal trail for everyone at Ortler Ski Arena, whether you prefer the classic style or skate skiing. High alpine scenic routes in the Gruppo di Tessa (Texelgruppe) Nature Park afford magnificent views over remote valleys and mountain peaks while simple leisure trails in the valley are an unadulterated experience of nature.

Slingia (Schlinig) Nordic Ski Centre at Watles Ski Area is a venue for international cross-country competitions and a meeting point for the international cross-country scene. There are 15 km of trails for beginners and advanced students on offer here, from the small village of Slingia to the Schliniger Alm alpine pasture, where you can also drop by for a bite to eat in a cosy atmosphere.

Route, Special Features, Description:

Easy Circuit (Innerhütt−Sefnar−Innerhütt): 3 km total length and 15 metres of altitude differential. From Innerhütt, first head into the valley on the left edge of the meadows and continue as far as Sefnar. Make a loop through the meadow, and then follow the stream out of the valley, back to Innerhütt.

Intermediate Circuit: (Innerhütt−Sefnar−Außerhütt−Innerhütt): 5 km total length and 50 metres of altitude differential. Start out following the easy circuit (as described above), but continue to Außerhütt. From there, there is only a slight grade back to Innerhütt.

Length of Trail: 5 km
Difference in Altitude: 50 m
Techniques: classic: yes - skating: yes
Difficulty: medium
Fee (trail toll): € 3.00 daily rate - € 25.00 season pass (in the form of a sticker)
Route, Special Features, Description: the sublime Palla Bianca (Weißkugel) glaciers form an awe-inspiring backdrop for numerous cross-country trails

Length: 15 km
Difference in Altitude: 30 m
Techniques: classic: yes - skating: yes
Level of Difficulty: intermediate
Fee (trail toll): yes

Please Note: the Maseben Ski Area will remain closed during the 2014/2015 winter season.
Route, Special Features, Description: Ideal, easy to intermediate training trails with a variety of options for cross-country skiers with good physical conditioning.

Length of Trail: 9 km
Difference in Altitude: 70 m
Techniques: classic and skating
Level of Difficulty: easy – intermediate

Night skiing is now available: the trail is illuminated from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday!

Information:
Trail Passes:
Day Pass: € 4.00
Week Pass: € 15.00
Season Pass for adults: € 40.00
Season Pass for children: € 20.00
Children under the age of 8 free of charge

Ticket sails
Season passes are only available at the tourist bureau Sarentino (Sarnthein). Trail passes are available at all cross-country stations (Rabensteinerhof, Feldrand, Murrerhof, Penserhof, Inn Elisabeth) and at the tourist bureau Sarentino.

More information on the cross-country trail Val di Pennes at the at the tourist bureau Sarentino (tel. +39 0471 623091)

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Cross-Country Skiing at Ortler Ski Arena

Panoramic Cross-Country Trails in Western South Tyrol

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