Winter holidays in Val Venosta, South Tyrol – with activities and sports starting directly from the hotel
Softly, the snow falls…
… creating a magical winter landscape.
Right in front of our hotel, directly on the slope and only five minutes from the station of the Watles ski area, your winter adventure begins: whether skiing on perfectly groomed slopes, snowshoe hikes, ski tours, or idyllic cross-country rounds – winter in Val Venosta shows itself from its most beautiful side.
From breakfast straight onto the slopes – it doesn’t get more convenient. Just five minutes separate you from the station of the Watles ski area. Whether you’re a sporty carver, a leisurely skier, or a beginner – everyone finds their line here.
Our hotel directly on the slope
Fans of Nordic sports will find several cross-country hotspots in the immediate area.
… is the annual venue for international competitions and offers a 22 km circular track – both classic & skating – with varying levels of difficulty and suitable for completing in stages.
… offers 12 km of trails, equally suitable for classic cross-country skiing and skating, plus a shooting range with 27 fully automatic targets.
… impresses with around 26 km of trails and the popular “Three Countries Trail”, which even extends into Nauders (Austria).
PS: By the way, have you heard of nordic³? With just one ticket, you have access to around eight cross-country skiing areas (Vinschgau, Nauders am Reschenpass, Engadin-Val Müstair) and a total of 232 kilometres of trails.
Whoever thought Lake Reschen was just a summer attraction is mistaken. In winter South Tyrol, it becomes a hotspot for ice skaters, ice sailors, and ice kiters alike.
On the peaks of Upikopf, Piz Sesvenna, Kälberberg, or Seebodenspitze – every tourer’s heart beats faster here. Deep snowy valleys like Langtauferer Valley, Rojen Valley, Matscher Valley, and Münstertal attract with unforgettable routes. Insiders’ tip: the ski tour from Prämajur via Höfer Alm – a real highlight. Snowshoe hikers will also enjoy routes to Brugger Alm, Kälberalm, Rescher Alm, or Planeiler Alm. Surrounded by the impressive Ortler Alps, the possibilities are endless.
Not only does the adventure mountain Watles boast perfectly prepared slopesslopes in winter, but also a 4 km natural toboggan run. Once a week it’s even floodlit – racing through the snow under the starry sky becomes a magical experience for young and old alike.
Yes, we offer a video-monitored ski room with drying facilities for ski boots and equipment.
Yes, in the Watles ski area (just 5 minutes on foot from the hotel) there is a ski rental that offers skis, snowboards, and helmets.
Yes, just five minutes by car from the hotel is the Nordic Center in Schlinig with 15 km of well-prepared cross-country trails. Equipment can also be rented there.
The best time for ski tours is from January to March, when snow conditions are at their best.
In Val Venosta, typical winter temperatures range between –5 °C and +5 °C, depending on altitude and weather conditions. On sunny winter days, temperatures can even reach up to +15 °C in the sun.
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every moment turns into something special.
I-39024 . Malles . South Tyrol
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