Spring Events in Val Gardena

14th January 2024

Last modified on January 18th, 2024

Val Gardena is offering a host of fun activities and events for this coming spring at its various villages.

Ortisei (1,236 metres),
S. Cristina (1,428 metres)
Selva Val Gardena (1,563 metres)

8th March 2024: “Dolomites Dirndl Ski Day”

A fun event for women will take place on 8th March 2024, on the occasion of International Women’s Day.

Val Gardena is celebrating Women’s Day on the 8th of March 2024 with an exciting and colourful sport event.

The Women’s parallel slalom will see all participants wear a ‘Dirndl’  – a traditional South Tyrolean dress.

Participants will meet at the Baita Sanon on the Alpe di Siusi at 9.30am where they start off with an aperitif with DJ Simon.

After that there will be a parallel slalom and a dice game at the finish line right at the slope next to the Baita Sanon.

The prize giving ceremony will take place at 2.30pm.

The race is open exclusively to women competing as a pair (friends, sisters, mother/daughter, etc.) between the ages of 18 and 99.

READ more on Dolomites Dirndl Ski Day HERE:

Dolomites Dirndl Ski Day © Val Gardena

15th- 23rd March 2024: Music Festival:” Rock the Dolomites”

Rock the Dolomites is a music festival many won’t expect in peaceful Dolomites Val Gardena.

Rock bands from the region will enthuse the audience with their tunes for a whole week.

Instead of folk music and unique sounds you’ll only hear virtuoso guitar riffs, drum solos and passionately sung rock lyrics.

READ more on Rock the Dolomites HERE:

23rd March 2024: “Südtirol Gardenissima” & 24th March “Gardenissima Kids”

23rd March 2024 sees the longest giant slalom in the world take place ‘The Gardenissima” in Val Gardena.

A nail-biting 6 km slalom course starting from Monte Seceda and ending at the Col Raiser Valley Station, this epic slalom race takes place against the breath-taking backdrop of the snow-capped majestic Dolomite peaks.

Move over grown-ups, as kids take to the slalom stage on 24th March, with a 2km course weaving from Monte Seceda to the Fermeda Valley Station.

READ more on Südtirol Gardenissima HERE:

Gardenissima Kids Race © Val Gardena

1st April 2024: “Spring Race Party”, Fun-Skirace from Seceda to Ortisei

Spring Race Party © Val Gardena

A fun obstacle challenge that takes skiers from the Seceda meadow right to the centre of Ortisei.

The participating teams always come up with funny costumes, be it bathrobes, a swimming costume or funny hats and wear them as they ski.

During the Spring Race locals and guests mingle in a fun and friendly atmosphere.

The winners and the most creative team will be awarded various prizes.

The highlight is a huge party which takes place at the end of the event.

Local DJs with live music, pop up food stalls and wine tasting all in the centre of Ortisei.

READ more on Spring Race Party HERE:

Spring Race Party © Val Gardena

OFFER

The Spring Days long stay offer is valid between 16th March and 1st April 2024 offers a seven-day stay for the price of six days.

Plus six days’ ski pass and ski rental for the price of five days at participating establishments.

Toasting Val Gardena © Val Gardena