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DREI ZINNEN, ITALY
Ski Holidays in Drei Zinnen, Italy
Also called Three Peaks Dolomites, Drei Zinnen is located in South Tyrol and is made up of a small number of towns and villages that are linked by free buses and share 115km of slopes. The resorts are Sesto, San Cadido, Dobbiaco, Villabassa & Braies You will find a nursery zone next to each base station so no matter where you’re staying, you won’t have to go far to learn the ropes. Most of the ski area’s made up of rolling blues and reds where intermediates can let loose. To really stretch your ski legs, loop the 34km Giro delle Cime circuit. Or if you love black runs, don’t miss Italy’s steepest piste, the Holzriese.
Drei Zinnen’s close to the Austrian border, so you’ll get a real mix of culture from the language to the food. As for where to stay, for a ski-in, ski-out hotel in a quiet village, pick Sesto. Or opt for San Candido if you like the sound of a pedestrianised market town where you can explore trendy bars and high-quality restaurants.
Drei Zinnen’s close to the Austrian border, so you’ll get a real mix of culture from the language to the food. As for where to stay, for a ski-in, ski-out hotel in a quiet village, pick Sesto. Or opt for San Candido if you like the sound of a pedestrianised market town where you can explore trendy bars and high-quality restaurants.
Resort Statistics
| Level | Rating | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | 39 | |
| Intermediates | 26 | |
| Advanced | 13 | |
| Snowboarders | ||
| Total Runs | 78 |
Good for
- Families
- Non-skiers
- Groups
Resort features
Heated Outdoor Pool
Ice Rink
Nightclub
Indoor Pool
Walking Trails
Parapenting
Snowshoeing
Glacier Resort
Traditional village resort
Exclusive Resort
New To Skiing
Supermarket
Resort Statistics
| Resort Altitude | 1130m |
| Highest Lift | 2225m |
| Total Piste | 115km |
| Directions of Slopes | All |
| Total Lifts | 37 |
| Gondolas/Cable cars | 6 |
| Chairlifts | 6 |
| Drag Lifts | 20 |
| Snow Parks | 2 |
Skiing in Drei Zinnen
The 115km Drei Zinnen ski area is spread around a handful of small villages, each connected by a ski bus. Sesto is home to the best nursery slopes, and once you’re ready to progress, there are plenty of gentle, tree-lined runs to explore. Confident skiers can take in the beautiful Dolomite scenery on the Giro Delle Cime ski circuit, and even tick off Italy’s steepest piste – the Holzriese.
Beginners
Each town and village has its own nursery area, so you won’t have to go far for ski school no matter where you’re staying. There’s a range of short blue runs around Sesto and Waldheim, a greta option to get those ski legs working again. When you're ready take the lifts a bit higher to build up your confidence on longer runs, like Blue 19a above San Candido or Blue 3 from the Rotwand peak.
Intermediates
Drei Zinnen has a plentful supply of intermediate runs, favourites include the top-to-bottom reds on Monte Elmo and the more relaxed, tree-lined blues on the Baranci peak. A real highlight is the Giro delle Cime circuit to cover 34km of the best runs across all five mountains – all backed by beautiful views of the majestic Dolomites views. If you've got the time and energy take the Ski Pustertal Express train from any of the towns to Kronplatz for another 100km of piste.
Advanced
Advanced skiers will also enjoy the Giro delle Cime, but if you like a challenge, take on the Holzriese 2 piste, the steepest run in Italy. The Rienza ski area, accessed from Dobbiaco, is also known for being a training ground for ski racers. If you want a bit more variety, head over to Kronplatz.
Snowboarding
For some freestyle fun, you can have a go on the kickers and boxes in the snow park on the Helm peak or on the jumps and giant air bag in Dobbiaco. The slopes are great for both beginners and intermediates, but keep in mind that there are a fair few drag lifts and some flat sections that aren’t ideal for boarders.
Cross-country skiing
When it come to cross-country in Italy, Drei Zinnen leads the way with over 200km of trails to explore. There are gentle loops for first-timers and more technical tracks for the more experienced.
Snow conditions in Drei Zinnen
All of Drei Zinnen's pistes are covered in snow making facilities which contributes to natural snowfall for guaranteed skiing throughout the season.
Apres-ski, restaurants and other activities in Drei Zinnen
Nightlife in Drei Zinnen is quiet, meaning a good night’s sleep is definitely on the cards. However, if you are looking for some après action, or after-dinner entertainment, there are a few places to head to including Max Alm Après Ski, Mühle Pub & P-Lounge.
With several villages to explore, you’ll find a new culinary discovery every day. There are over 140 restaurants in total, creating a mix of Mediterranean, Tyrolean and alpine dishes.
Other activities include:
Toboganning
Ski touring
Paragliding
Climbing wall
Curling
Helicopter rides
Horse riding
Hot air baloon trips
Swimming pools with slides & spa
With several villages to explore, you’ll find a new culinary discovery every day. There are over 140 restaurants in total, creating a mix of Mediterranean, Tyrolean and alpine dishes.
Other activities include:
Toboganning
Ski touring
Paragliding
Climbing wall
Curling
Helicopter rides
Horse riding
Hot air baloon trips
Swimming pools with slides & spa
Transfer times to Drei Zinnen
Innsbruck Airport (INN) is around 2 hours away, Bolzano (BZO) is just under 2 hours and Venice (VCE) 2 hours 30 minutes.
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