Ski Holidays in Arabba

Beginner skiing and snowboarding in Arabba 

Arabba is a charming, high-altitude village in the heart of the Dolomites, but it's not the best base for complete beginners. The resort has a couple of small nursery slopes near the village, which are ideal for first turns and confidence-building. However, it lacks the gentle green and easy blue runs needed for progression, and the terrain around the main lifts tends to be steeper and less forgiving. For this reason we don't recommend for beginners and don't offer beginner tuition here. 

Intermediate skiing and snowboarding in Arabba

Arabba is a fantastic choice for intermediates who enjoy exploring and clocking up mileage. The local slopes are mostly made up of blues and reds, particularly around Porta Vescovo and Passo Pordoi. The descents here are varied and scenic, offering great snow quality thanks to Arabba’s high altitude and north-facing aspect.

Beyond Arabba, intermediates can easily link into the Sella Ronda ski circuit—one of the most iconic ski routes in the Alps. This loop connects Arabba to Val Gardena, Alta Badia and Val di Fassa, opening up access to hundreds of kilometres of well-groomed slopes. For a more leisurely day, the rolling pistes of Alta Badia offer flatter runs with stunning views.

Advanced skiing and snowboarding in Arabba

For advanced skiers and snowboarders, Arabba is among the most challenging resorts in the Dolomiti Superski area. The Porta Vescovo sector is known for its steep, often icy black runs, including the thrilling Fodoma and Ornella pistes. These slopes are north-facing, so they hold snow well and remain in great condition throughout the season.

One of the biggest draws is the nearby Marmolada Glacier, which rises to over 3,200 metres. From the top, you can descend the famous Bellunese run, an exhilarating 12km piste that drops over 1,800 metres in altitude. Accessible via Malga Ciapela (a short ski or drive from Arabba), the glacier offers high-altitude snow and stunning views of the Dolomites.

Off piste and snow parks in Arabba

Arabba has a reputation for good off-piste terrain, especially around Porta Vescovo and Marmolada. The steep faces, couloirs and powder bowls can be excellent after fresh snowfall, but always require a local mountain guide due to avalanche risk and complex terrain. Routes like the descent into the Val Lasties or Sass Pordoi area are well-known among experienced freeriders.

There isn’t a snow park in Arabba itself, but freestyle riders can head to Alta Badia or Val di Fassa, both of which have well-maintained parks with jumps, rails and boardercross tracks. The Snowpark Alta Badia at Piz Sorega is especially popular, with lines suitable for beginners and experienced riders alike.

Season dates 

• Low Season
  • 29 Nov 25 - 20 Dec 25
  • 11 Jan 26 - 31 Jan 26
  • 22 Mar 26 - end of season
• High Season
  • 21 Dec 25 - 10 Jan 26
  • 01 Feb 26 - 21 Mar 26

Ages

• Child - born 2008 - 2017
• Adult - born 2009 - 1960
• Senior - born before 1960

Lift pass information

• Featuring a linked ski area of 1,200km on one lift pass, the Dolomiti Superski Pass is worth every penny
• Walker's pass available & purchased locally
• Children born after 01/01/2018 can collect a free ski pass in resort. Proof of age will be required

Prices and supplements are correct at the time of publishing. Up to date prices will be confirmed at the time of booking.

Ages

• Child - 3-5 years
• Youth - 6-12 years
• Adult - 13+ years

Equipment information

• Free helmet hire for children 3 - 5 years

Levels of equipment 

• Blue skis are ideal for beginners to early intermediates – softer and easier to turn.
• Red skis suit confident intermediates – more rigid for better stability and control, usually new or one season old.
• Black skis are ideal for strong intermediates and advanced skiers wanting high-performance equipment.

Prices and supplements are correct at the time of publishing. Up to date prices will be confirmed at the time of booking.

Tuition information

• Private ski tuition is available in Arabba on request
• Arabba is a great resort for intermediates and expert skiers. We do not recommend this resort for beginners and no tuition is available for beginners.

Levels of tuition

• Beginner - never skied before
• Level 1 - advanced beginner; can control speed, snowplough and change direction on gentle slopes 
• Level 2 - low intermediate, snowplough turns and start to ski parallel
• Level 3 - good intermediate, parallel turns 
• Advanced - fully confident on all slopes, looking to improve technique

Prices and supplements are correct at the time of publishing. Up to date prices will be confirmed at the time of booking.