Gardena Pass

The Gardena Pass (Italian: Passo Gardena) is a Dolomite pass located 2,121 m above sea level that connects Val Gardena with Val Badia. The pass leads from Selva to Colfosco and features a fantastic mountain landscape: The Sella Group in the south, the Cir Peaks in the north, the Sassolungo in the west and the peaks of Val Badia in the east offer breathtaking views. You can enjoy a particularly beautiful view of the mountains early in the morning or the evening from the terrace of the Dantercepies mountain station.

In winter, you can get active here in the Selva ski area, which is part of the Dolomiti Superski ski association. The Gardena Pass is also one of the four passes of the legendary Sellaronda.

In the summer months, the Gardena Pass is the starting point for countless hikes and mountain bike tours. Climbing gardens and via ferratas are also available here. The area around the Gardena Pass was inhabited as early as the Stone Age, as archaeological finds prove. During the First World War, the region was important for the supply of German-Austrian troops. Since the middle of the 20th century, the area has been increasingly developed for tourism.

During the development of tourism, numerous attractive mountain hotels and guesthouses were built around the Gardena Pass, where you can spend an unforgettably beautiful holiday in the Dolomites.

Hotel Cir

The Hotel Cir is situated directly on the slopes of the Gardena Pass. In winter, you can ski directly from the hotel and down the slopes towards Selva or Colfosco. The rooms of the hotel are bright and comfortably furnished while the sun terrace and the in-house restaurant invite you to stop and unwind.

Frara Hut

The Frara Hut is a cosy hotel with a restaurant and bar, situated at an altitude of 2,137 m on the Gardena Pass. In winter you set off directly on the slopes and in the evening you can be carried back by cable car. In summer, the hut is the ideal starting point for climbing, hiking or mountain biking.

Chalet Gerard

The Chalet Gerard is an elegant mountain lodge, harmoniously nestled in nature, with luxuriously furnished rooms and a spa area, making it a wonderful place to relax. From Val Gardena, you can reach the hotel near the Gardena Pass via Plan de Gralba.

On the Gardena Pass, there are several cosy huts where you can nourish yourself surrounded by the best view of the mountains. Enjoy pure hospitality and the delicacies of South Tyrolean cuisine.

Jimmi Hut

The traditional Jimmi Hut is located directly on the Sellaronda below the Cir Peaks and offers you hearty, delicious cuisine in summer and winter. Secure a place on the panoramic terrace or book in advance if you wish to hold a party here.

Dantercepies

The Dantercepies Mountain Lounge is open in summer from mid-June to mid-October and in winter from December to mid-April from 8:30 am to 6 pm. In addition to classic South Tyrolean cuisine, an exceptionally large wine selection awaits you here. The large windows offer you a wonderful panoramic view. From Val Gardena, you can reach the hut comfortably by cable car.

Panorama Hut

The Panorama Hut is located above Selva at 2,130 m directly on the Dantercepies ski slope. The hut with a sun terrace is open in summer from the end of June to the end of September and in winter from the beginning of December to Easter. From the Gardena Pass, it is about a 30-minute walk downhill to the Panorama Hut. From the middle station of the Dantercepies cable car, you only need five minutes to reach this cosy spot.

The Gardena Pass is a popular destination for climbers. After a short ascent, you'll reach several attractive via ferratas. Find out about the current conditions and the required equipment before your climbing tour. With an experienced mountain guide, you are safe on the via ferratas and can enjoy climbing and nature even more intensively. On Frea, among other places, sport climbers get their money's worth.

Hiking is all about slowing down and enjoying your surroundings! Immerse yourself in nature at the Gardena Pass and go on a hike to the Pisciadu Hut, to Lake Crespeina or to one of the other excursion destinations that you can reach on foot from here. Ask the tourist office for advice on the Puez Circuit or another hiking tour at the Gardena Pass and, if necessary, for recommendations for family-friendly tours.

There are plenty of highlights for mountain bikers at the Gardena Pass. Two of the five flow trails of the Trail Arena Val Gardena are located in the Dantercepies zone and offer you unlimited flow fun. The HERO Dolomites, the toughest mountain bike marathon in the world, is held in the region accompanied by a unique bike festival with events for young and old cycling fans. Not in top form at the moment? With an e-mountain bike, you can still master your tour to the Gardena Pass!

The Gardena Pass is a wonderful destination for excursions at any time of the year. Pack your camera to capture the most beautiful views and set off. More environmentally friendly than travelling by car is a ride on the Dantercepies cable car, a hike to the Gardena Pass or a MTB tour, even on an e-bike.

Driving to the Gardena Pass

In summer you can also drive your car to the Gardena Pass. There is no toll. There is limited parking available for private vehicles, and parking at the roadside is strictly prohibited. For reasons of sustainability, it is highly recommended to use public transport. You can easily reach the most important starting points for hikes by bus.

Walking to the Gardena Pass

Hiking is perhaps the most beautiful way to explore the natural paradise of the Gardena Pass. Numerous hiking trails lead from the villages of Val Gardena directly to the Gardena Pass, where you can take a pleasant break in one of the cosy huts before returning.

Biking to the Gardena Pass

Do you fancy a mountain bike tour to the Gardena Pass? Ask the tourist office for the best tours for every sporting level. In the bike rental shops in Val Gardena, you can rent the latest MTB models of the season and the necessary equipment for your excursion. It's much easier to ride in the mountains on an e-bike! Most of the huts on the Gardena Pass offer charging stations for your e-bike battery.

By lift to the Gardena Pass

The Dantercepies cable car takes you up to the Gardena Pass without any effort. The Gardena Card, which is available at the valley station in Selva, allows you unlimited use of the lifts that are open in summer. Bicycles can be taken on the Dantercepies cable car for an additional charge.

Gardena Pass bus connections

With the Val Gardena Mobil Card, which is already included in many accommodation packages, you can travel free of charge by bus to the Gardena Pass. If your accommodation is a member of a Val Gardena tourist association, the card allows you unlimited use of all buses in the region for the duration of your stay. Four bus lines run from Ortisei via Santa Cristina and Selva to Plan de Gralba. From here you take bus line 473, which will take you directly to the Gardena Pass.

Take a look at one of the webcams at the Gardena Pass and enjoy a real-time view of the mountains. Alternatively, check out the current weather in the region to prepare for your active holiday in the Dolomites.