Cross-country skiing in Val Pusteria/Pustertal: a snowy dream!

At the Alpen Tesitin, you’ll find yourself amidst the impressive scenery of the Dolomites, in the perfect location for exploring the endless trails of Europe’s largest ski carousel, Dolomiti Nordicski. With over 1,300 kilometres of perfectly groomed routes and guaranteed snow from Christmas to March, this cross-country skiing paradise transforms your holiday into an unforgettable experience. Glide through the varied landscapes of the Dolomites while cross-country skiing in Val Pusteria/Pustertal and lose yourself to the wonder and dynamism of cross-country skiing in these majestic surroundings!

Cross-country trails in Val Pusteria/Pustertal, at the heart of winter

The location of our hotel at the heart of the Dolomiti Nordicski region is second to none. Just a few steps away from our hotel begin 42 kilometres of excellently groomed trails that lead you into romantic Val Casies/Gsieser Tal. When the snow conditions are perfect, you can also ski all the way to Taisten and Welsberg, where you can access the route that connects to the Val Pusteria/Pustertal ski marathon, which leads over 60 kilometres from Valle di Braies/Pragser Tal to Sesto/Sexten.

Cross-country skiing in Val Pusteria/Pustertal

One cross-country pass, endless possibilities

The Dolomiti Nordicski Card is a single pass which opens the door to 12 different cross-country ski areas on your cross-country ski holiday in South Tyrol:

Alta Badia
Valle di Anterselva/Antholzer Tal
Val Casies/Gsieser Tal – Welsberg – Taisten
Alta Pusteria/Hochpustertal
East Tyrol
Comelico – Sappada
Cortina d’Ampezzo
Auronzo – Misurina – Lorenzago
Valli di Tures e Aurina/Tauferer Ahrntal
Alpe di Siusi/Seiser Alm – Val Gardena/Gröden
Forni di Sopra
St. Vigil/St. Martin in Thurn – Dolomites

Prato Piazza/Plätzwiese: a winter paradise

Blanketed in sparkling snow until April, Prato Piazza/Plätzwiese high plateau in Fanes-Senes-Braies/Fanes-Sennes-Prags Nature Park is a real feast for the eyes. Far from the crowds, a natural paradise awaits you here that invites you to marvel and explore. Everyone from hikers to ski tourers and tobogganers to cross-country skiers is sure to fall in love with this enchanting landscape.

The six-kilometre-long circuit on Prato Piazza/Plätzwiese high plateau – framed by magnificent peaks like Mt Cristallo, the Tofane group, Mt Picco di Vallandro/Dürrenstein, and Mt Croda Rossa d’Ampezzo/Hohe Gaisl – leads through gentle terrain, making it ideal for condition training or for beginners to enjoy their first cross-country experiences with unparalleled views. There’s a good reason why this circular trail is considered one of the best in South Tyrol – but you can find that out for yourself!

Have you ever tried biathlon?

During your winter holiday at Mt Plan de Corones/Kronplatz, you have the chance to ski where the sporting elite train and test their skills, surrounded by 3,000m peaks. The biathlon centre in Valle di Anterselva/Antholzertal, just a few kilometres away from our Alpen Tesitin, awaits you with 60 kilometres of trails for classic and skating style. During biathlon classes or a fun biathlon, you can enjoy your very own biathlon experiences and follow in the footsteps of your favourite athletes on the original World Cup trails.

If you’d like to get even closer to the top athletes, make sure you don’t miss the annual Biathlon World Cup in Valle di Anterselva/Antholzertal. The competition is held every year in mid-January and attracts throngs of fans from all over the world, eager to support their champions and celebrate in the unique atmosphere in the tent and at the Biathlon village. The four days of spirited action in Valle di Anterselva/Antholzertal infect everyone with biathlon fever.