Skiing away from mass tourism: what new this season in the Val Senales.
42 kilometres of slopes and 11 ski lifts
A destination for downhill skiers and ski mountaineers of all levels, the Val Senales Valley has several new features this year. The Alpine Arena Senales ski area stretches between 2,011 and 3,212 metres asl, offering 42 kilometres of slopes and 11 ski lifts. The area is ideal for those who want to ski in freedom away from mass tourism, also in light of the upcoming Olympics.
A new trail for ski mountaineers
Ski mountaineering enthusiasts can look forward to a new trail some 7 kilometres long with a difference in altitude of about 1,200 metres, which will be open from the end of December to April, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The route starts at the Roter Kofel chairlift in Maso Corto (2,011 metres). The uphill route, which is marked in green, follows the track of the downhill slope and runs along a route that passes several lifts and mountain huts. It is also possible to vary the length of the route by taking a break at the Teufelsegg hut (400 metres altitude difference), or at the Bella Vista hut (800 metres altitude difference), at the Ötzi bivouac or the Glacier Hotel Grawand.
A special discount for super-seniors
Outdoor activities include snowshoe hikes, winter hikes - including a visit to the ice grotto with a mountain guide - and a visit to the Merano Christmas Market, thanks to the free shuttle service provided by the Val Senales Tourist Cooperative. A further novelty is dedicated to super-seniors: every Monday, Wednesday and Friday of the month of January anyone born before 1965 will be able to benefit from the day pass for only €29.
