Active holidays in the Dolomites - with an amazing view

A mountain panorama that impresses every day

An active holiday in the Dolomites means exercise with a view - at any time of year. Whether you're hiking on panoramic trails, biking through blooming Alpine meadows or skiing on perfectly groomed slopes - the majestic mountain backdrop is always with you. Enjoy the marvellous panoramas, the fresh mountain air and the feeling of freedom. From spring to winter, the Dolomites offer an impressive natural stage for adventures big and small. From the GRANVARA^® you can set off on unforgettable experiences - both sporty and enjoyable, in harmony with nature.

Selva di Val Gardena is a jewel in the heart of the Dolomites and combines authentic Alpine charm with a modern lifestyle. Just a few minutes from the GRANVARA^®, a multifaceted centre awaits you with cultural highlights, refined crafts, stylish events and sporting experiences. And while village life pulsates, the GRANVARA^® offers you soothing tranquillity, discreet luxury and an incomparable view of the imposing Dolomite peaks all around. A place where active experiences and moments of relaxation meet in perfect harmony.

Nature and adventure - all year round

Sunrise at Seceda with blooming alpine meadow and view of the Odle peaks.

At GRANVARA^® you can experience the Dolomites up close. Dream views as far as the eye can see.

Located right at the foot of the Langkofel, the GRANVARA^® is the ideal starting point for your climbing adventures. Twice a week, mountain guide Armin from the GardenaGuides is our guest. With charm, humour and genuine passion, he talks about his tours on the steep Dolomite walls. Whether with a climbing harness in summer or speed gliding with a parachute and skis in winter - Armin's heart beats for the mountains. Let his enthusiasm infect you and discover one of the most impressive climbing regions in Europe with him!

Climbing adventures with Armin

Someone is climbing on a via ferrata in the Dolomites

: A short via ferrata but rewarding with a stupendous panorama.
Difficulty: beginner
Starting point: Passo Gardena (2121m). From the path, arrive at the Dantercepies cable-car station that follows a dug-up road (that starts at Hotel Cir) or along the path on your left.
Technical details: Via ferrata, short but steep, completely protected with steel cables, a short vertical gap at the end (some arm-strength is needed).
Complete gradient of climb: 400 m, ca. 1:30 hours
Descent: ca. 45 minutes
: The most famous Via Ferrata in den Dolomites.
Difficulty: difficult
Starting point: Car park close to the station at the bottom of the material-cableway, 1.950 m, to the Franco Cavazza Refuge, between Passo Gardena and Colfosco.
Technical details: Rather challenging via ferrata completely secured by steel cables, stairs, numerous steps and iron foot-holds to get past difficult sections.
Complete gradient of climb: 600 m, ca. 3 hours
Descent: ca. 1h30 minutes
: This is one of the oldest routes in the Dolomites (1912) and is still now one of the most difficult.
Difficulty: very difficult
Starting point: From Passo Sella, 2.240 m, you cross below the three Torri del Sella following a good path until arriving to a black-gray colored wall, which is very wet. Now the route brings us fastly to a big basin of rubble. Across the big terrace, 2.700 m, which surrounds the massif of the Sella, you arrive to the last part of the route. After having gone along a gorge, you reach the plateau covered with the rubble of the Sella-massif and finally the top (2.941 m).
Complete gradient of climb: 700 m, ca. 3h30minutes
Descent: ca. 4 hours
: The most difficult via ferrata in the Sella massif leads to the Piz Boe peak.
This challenging via requires physical strength and a steady foot

Difficulty: extremly difficult
Starting point: Pordoi Pass (2239m), the path that leads to the beginning of the ferrata starts at the Ossario which is well sign-posted. Climb along a stretch that is on relatively steep terrain until the foot of the rocky Piz Boè sides. From there walk along path n.7 that will lead you to the beginning of the ferrata towards the right.
Technical details: long climb on steep rocks; rock-climb on vertical sides for the first stretch, on some smooth stretches with some overhanging passes.
Complete gradient of climb: 923 m, ca. 4h - 4h30min.
Descent: ca. 1h30 min. - 2h.

The ski slope within easy reach
Winter dreams in the Dolomites: Snow magic, silence and unlimited fun on the slopes
Winter in the Dolomites
Ski service directly at the hotel: convenient, fast and comprehensive
Ski depot, ski pass and advice directly at the GRANVARA^® - it couldn't be more convenient.
Ski service
Follow us into freedom!
Blooming meadows, clear air and nature in its most beautiful form
Summer in the Dolomites
The peaks within reach
Hiking with far-reaching views: Discover the spectacular routes around the GRANVARA^®!
Hiking
Your favourite trail on the doorstep
Dolomites on two wheels: Flowing trails, panoramic paths and e-bike adventures for all levels
Cycling