Skiing in St. Ulrich (Ortisei)
St. Ulrich, known in Italian as Ortisei, is the largest village of Gröden (Val Gardena) in the South Tyrolean Dolomites. It is a lively, prosperous village with a car-free centre, famous for its woodcarving tradition and the Ladin culture whose language is still spoken daily here. From the village you access 248 kilometres of pistes and 90 lifts in the Gröden ski area, between 1359 and 2709 metres, part of the vast Dolomiti Superski alliance. Recent winters recorded up to 140 centimetres of snow. The famous Sellaronda, the ski circuit around the Sella massif, can be reached on skis from here. We list 4 accommodations in St. Ulrich, with prices from 1004 euros per person.
Last checked: 2026-10-26 · Sources: Open-Meteo (snow data), OpenStreetMap (lifts and pistes), partner offers refreshed daily.
Accommodations in St. Ulrich (Ortisei)
St. Ulrich (Ortisei)9.7Gröden, Italië
Hotel Villa Emilia
St. Ulrich (Ortisei)7.4Gröden, Italië
Hotel Rodes
St. Ulrich (Ortisei)9.7Gröden, Italië
Hotel Scherlin
St. Ulrich (Ortisei)9.5Gröden, Italië
Hotel Platz
St. Ulrich (Ortisei)8.4Gröden, Italië
Hotel Alpenheim Charming & Spa
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The ski area from St. Ulrich
From St. Ulrich, lifts take you to both sides of the valley: towards the Seceda side with its panoramic pistes, and towards the Seiser Alm, Europe's largest high plateau. In total, Gröden counts 248 kilometres of pistes and 90 lifts between 1359 and 2709 metres.
Via the links you ski to Wolkenstein and on to the Sellaronda, the classic circuit around the Sella massif. The terrain is wide and impeccably groomed, with many long red descents; the Dolomiti Superski pass puts hundreds of extra kilometres within reach.
Snow reliability in Gröden
Gröden's pistes lie between 1359 and 2709 metres; recent winters measured up to 140 centimetres of snow. The Dolomites are naturally drier than the northern Alps, but compensate with one of the densest snowmaking networks in the world.
In practice this means the pistes are almost guaranteed to be well groomed from early December into April, although natural snow in the valley around St. Ulrich at 1359 metres can be scarce in December and March. No fresh snow fell here in the past week.
The village itself
St. Ulrich is one of the most attractive villages in the Dolomites: a car-free shopping street with boutiques and galleries, stately hotels, cafés and a centuries-old woodcarving tradition. The Ladin language and culture give the valley its own identity.
The atmosphere is polished and Italian-elegant; après-ski here means aperitivos and fine restaurants rather than beer halls. The village is large enough to keep non-skiers happy for days, with walking paths, museums and excellent coffee.
Who is St. Ulrich for
St. Ulrich suits winter guests who combine skiing with comfort, culture and good food. Advanced skiers get a week of variety from 248 kilometres of pistes and the Sellaronda; beginners benefit from the wide, sunny slopes of the nearby Seiser Alm.
Families do well thanks to the ski schools and the car-free centre. Prices match the setting: with stays from 1004 euros per person this is a premium destination. Pure budget travellers will find cheaper bases elsewhere in the Dolomites.
Practical information
You reach St. Ulrich via the Brenner Pass and the Klausen/Chiusa exit in the Eisack valley, then up into the Gröden valley. From northwest Europe it is a long but comfortable drive, mostly on motorways; flying via Innsbruck, Verona or Munich with a transfer also works.
We list 4 accommodations in St. Ulrich, with prices from 1004 euros per person. Christmas, February and Italian holiday weeks are busy and pricey; January and late March offer the same pistes with more space. Booking early is the norm here.
St. Ulrich (Ortisei) on the map
Webcams · St. Ulrich (Ortisei)
📷 Urtijei - St. Ulrich in Groden - Ortisei › South-east: Langkofel - Alpe di Siusi - Sellaronda
📷 Urtijei - St. Ulrich in Groden - Ortisei: Jakoberhof
📷 Santa Cristina Gherdeina - St. Christina in Groden - Santa Cristina Valgardena › South-east: Saslong - Castel Gardena
📷 Santa Cristina Gherdeina - St. Christina in Groden - Santa Cristina Valgardena: Monte Pana
📷 Santa Cristina Gherdeina - St. Christina in Groden - Santa Cristina Valgardena
📷 Santa Cristina Gherdeina - St. Christina in Groden - Santa Cristina Valgardena: St. Christina, Val Gardena/Gröden - Monte Pana
📷 Santa Cristina Gherdeina - St. Christina in Groden - Santa Cristina Valgardena
📷 Santa Cristina Gherdeina - St. Christina in Groden - Santa Cristina Valgardena › South: Funivia Saslong Spa - Langkofel - Plattkofel
FAQ about St. Ulrich (Ortisei)
How much piste can you ski from St. Ulrich (Ortisei)?
From St. Ulrich (Ortisei) you reach the Gröden ski area with around 248 km of marked pistes and 90 lifts.
What does a ski holiday in St. Ulrich (Ortisei) cost?
Accommodations in St. Ulrich (Ortisei) start from around €969 per person; Nivosola compares 5, refreshed daily.
Is there enough snow around St. Ulrich (Ortisei)?
Yes. Recent winters in Gröden reached a maximum snow depth of around 140 cm. December to March is the most reliable period.
How high is St. Ulrich?
The village sits at the lowest point of the ski area, which runs from 1359 to 2709 metres. Most pistes lie considerably higher than the village, reached by gondola.
Is St. Ulrich suitable for beginners?
Yes, especially the wide, sunny pistes of the Seiser Alm, reached directly by lift, are ideal for beginners. The valley's ski schools have a long tradition and many multilingual instructors.
Can I ski the Sellaronda from St. Ulrich?
Yes, via the links towards Wolkenstein you join the Sellaronda, the famous circuit around the Sella massif. Allow a full ski day with an early start for the complete round.
How busy is St. Ulrich?
Gröden is a popular destination and Italian holiday weeks show on the main connections. The lift system is modern and generously sized, however, so queues usually stay manageable.