Arabba Marmolada

Arabba, in the Ladin language “Reba”, is found in the heart of the Dolomites at 1600 m, dominated by the imposing Sella Group, at the foot of Passo Pordoi and Passo Campolongo. Center of Arabba-Marmolada Ski Area, in winter it becomes a true paradise for lovers of alpine skiing and is also very popular for the ski area of ​​"Portavescovo", the 2600m high home mountain and Passo Padon.
Surrounded by a fabulous landscape to say the least, with over 50km of slopes always perfectly covered with snow and footpaths, can boast brand new connection systems with the other valleys. The many slopes are always perfectly groomed and modern lifts.
Arabba, is the fundamental point of access to the Sella Ronda Tour, also known as the “Giro dei quattro passi”, Campolongo, Sella, Gardena and Pordoi, a unique ski-on-the-foot tour that is always capable of thrilling everyone thanks to the beautiful Dolomite landscapes that surround it.
For beginners, on the other hand, there are large and sunny school camps where qualified ski instructors help you learn all the techniques and secrets of snow sports.

Also within the magnificent Arabba-Marmolada ski area is the picturesque village of Rocca Pietore (1143 m above sea level), at the foot of the Marmolada glacier (3342 m) . The main town of the Pettorina Valley has retained its mountain charm over time: valleys rich in flora, fauna, and waterways make it an oasis of peace and serenity. The Marmolada Ice makes this area one of the first to open its ski lifts in winter and one of the last to close in spring.

The Marmolada is also one of the ideal destinations for practicing it Ski Touring, the thrill of reaching a top, climbing on your own strength, and then descending on immaculate slopes.
They are also renowned walks with “snowshoes” and the activities that can be carried out along the extraordinary gorge of the Serrai of Sottoguda, a 2 km long canyon carved into the rock by the waters of the Pettorina torrent, such as ice climbing, suggestive torchlight processions and excursions (on foot, on skis or on snowshoes) immersed in an absolutely magical environment.

And after all that sport and fun, you can't help but sample the traditional dishes of Ladin cuisine. Among the specialties on offer are fresh homemade pasta, goulash with polenta, game, mushrooms, dumplings, cheeses from the local dairy (Fodom, Renaz, and Contrin), and typical Fodom Valley specialties such as Tircle (large, oil-fried ravioli filled with ricotta and spinach) and Crafons Mori (a type of large pancake covered in powdered sugar and served with cranberry jam). Finally, desserts include apple strudel and Linzer torte . A unique blend of snow and flavor.