How the lift network works
The Dolomites are covered by a vast network of cable cars (funivie), gondolas (cabinovie) and chairlifts (seggiovie) that carry you from the valley floor to over 2,000 metres in minutes. In winter most of them are unified under a single Dolomiti Superski pass, which brings together 12 ski areas, around 1,200 km of connected slopes and more than 450 lifts across the provinces of Bolzano, Trento and Belluno. One pass and one keycard let you ride lifts from valley to valley — from Val Gardena to Cortina d'Ampezzo — without buying separate tickets for each area.
The 12 ski areas of Dolomiti Superski
Dolomiti Superski is made up of 12 ski areas spread across South Tyrol, Trentino and the Belluno Dolomites, all reachable on the same pass. Some are directly linked by lifts and slopes, like the four areas joined by the Sella Ronda; others are independent valleys you reach by car or bus. Here is the current official list.
| Ski area | Region (province) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Cortina d'Ampezzo | Veneto (Belluno) | The "Queen of the Dolomites", an Olympic host in 2026. |
| Plan de Corones / Kronplatz | Alto Adige (Bolzano) | Iconic peak of the Val Pusteria, with wide, panoramic pistes. |
| Alta Badia | Alto Adige (Bolzano) | On the Sella Ronda loop, famous for the Gran Risa run. |
| Val Gardena / Alpe di Siusi | Alto Adige (Bolzano) | On the Sella Ronda; views of the Sassolungo and Seceda. |
| Val di Fassa / Carezza | Trentino | On the Sella Ronda, below the Catinaccio and Marmolada. |
| Arabba / Marmolada | Veneto (Belluno) | On the Sella Ronda; its cable car climbs the Marmolada glacier. |
| 3 Cime Dolomiti / Alta Pusteria | Alto Adige (Bolzano) | Beneath the Tre Cime di Lavaredo, near the Austrian border. |
| Val di Fiemme / Obereggen | Trentino | Alpine and cross-country runs in the Latemar valley. |
| San Martino di Castrozza / Passo Rolle | Trentino | Below the Pale di San Martino, in eastern Trentino. |
| Rio Pusteria / Bressanone | Alto Adige (Bolzano) | Gitschberg-Jochtal in the Valle Isarco, sunny and family-friendly. |
| Alpe Lusia / San Pellegrino | Trentino | Between Val di Fassa and Val di Fiemme, the former Tre Valli area. |
| Civetta | Veneto (Belluno) | Below Monte Civetta, in the Agordino and Selva di Cadore. |
The ski pass explained
A single Dolomiti Superski pass covers all 12 areas of the circuit. You can buy day or multi-day passes, online in advance from the official store or at the lift ticket offices. Pricing is dynamic and seasonal — it varies by period (low or high season) and by age, with reductions for children, seniors and families. As an indication only, for the 2025/26 season the adult day pass is around €86 in high season and €77 in low season; prices change every year, so always check dolomitisuperski.com for the exact, current rates.
The pass is loaded onto the MyDolomiti keycard, a rechargeable contactless card you simply keep in your pocket: the gates read it automatically as you pass through, hands-free, with no need to show or scan anything by hand. Reusing the same card on later trips and buying a few days in advance both earn small discounts over picking up the pass on the spot.
The Sella Ronda and the great ski circuits
The Sella Ronda is the most famous ski circuit in the Dolomites: a full loop around the Sella massif of about 40 km, of which roughly 24 km are covered by lifts, all on a single Dolomiti Superski pass. It crosses four mountain passes — Campolongo, Pordoi, Sella and Gardena — linking the areas of Val Gardena, Alta Badia, Arabba and Val di Fassa, and can be skied clockwise (orange) or anticlockwise (green). Beyond it, other linked circuits and famous runs reward strong skiers; for the how-to, see our dedicated skiing guide rather than this logistics page.
Summer cable cars: Dolomiti SuperSummer
In summer many cable cars reopen to carry hikers, families and mountain bikers quickly up to altitude — for example Seceda, Sass Pordoi (up to about 2,950 m), the Alpe di Siusi gondola and Lagazuoi. They are an easy way to reach panoramic high-altitude trails without the long climb, perfect for those short on time or energy. The summer offer is grouped under Dolomiti SuperSummer, with single, return and day lift tickets and a dedicated SuperSummer pass; many lifts also carry mountain bikes (often for a supplement) towards bike parks and panoramic tours.
In several valleys the lifts are included, in whole or in part, in a guest or mobility card handed out by the accommodation, making the summer ascent even more convenient. Opening and closing times vary by lift, so check the area's own page before you go up.
Opening periods and practical tips
The winter season runs roughly from early December to early or mid April, snow permitting — for 2025/26, for instance, the Sella Ronda is open from 4 December to 6 April. The summer cable-car window is usually from about mid-June to late September or mid October, with dates varying area by area. A few tips: buy online in advance to skip the queues and save a little; reuse your MyDolomiti card from one trip to the next; and ride the first lift of the morning for empty slopes, fresh grooming and the clearest light for photos.
Lifts vs. skiing: where to go deeper
This page is your logistics hub for lifts, ski pass and tickets — how the network is organised, what it costs and when it runs. For the skiing itself — choosing slopes by ability, riding the Sellaronda step by step, technique, gear and safety on the mountain — head to our full guide to skiing in the Dolomites. Skiing in the Dolomites: the full guide →