The middle village of Val Gardena, between the Saslong World Cup slope and the Col Raiser gondola toward the Odle.
A short history
Santa Cristina, S. Crestina Gherdëina in Ladin, is the middle village of Val Gardena, between Ortisei and Selva, at 1,428 metres. Quieter and more tucked away than its neighbours, it keeps the soul of a Ladin village made of farmsteads, carved wood and mountain life.
Its name is tied to skiing. This is where the Saslong runs, the World Cup slope on which the best downhillers race every December, with the jumps of the famous Camels. In summer the same slope becomes a balcony of meadows and trails toward the Sassolungo and the Odle.
Above the village the Col Raiser gondola climbs to the foot of the Odle group, while the sunny plateau of Monte Pana is an area loved by families, hikers and cross-country skiers.
What to see
- The Col Raiser and the trails toward the Odle, reached by gondola from the village.
- Seceda, shared with Ortisei and Selva, with its ridge dropping onto the Odle.
- The Saslong World Cup slope and the Monte Pana plateau, between winter skiing and summer walks.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Santa Cristina?
The Col Raiser with its trails toward the Odle, Seceda, the Monte Pana plateau and the Saslong World Cup slope. It's a quiet base for exploring the whole of Val Gardena.
Why is Santa Cristina famous for skiing?
Because it hosts the Saslong, the slope that every year holds Val Gardena's World Cup downhill and super-G, famous for the jumps known as the Camels.