Ski area Rienz - 3 Zinnen Dolomites

The "3 Zinnen Dolomites" lift pass opens up around 114 kilometres of piste. The 3 Zinnen Dolomites region stretches between the towns of Sesto, San Candido, Dobbiaco, Villabassa and Braies. It comprises several smaller, cosy ski areas that offer an impressive variety. Gentle slopes offer ideal conditions for families and beginners, while varied descents are suitable for connoisseurs and advanced skiers alike. Demanding pistes such as the Raut and the famous Holzriese challenge even experts - the latter is one of the steepest pistes in Italy with a decline of 71%.

The local ski area Rienz-Toblach (Dobbiaco) has a total of 3.9 km of pistes at an altitude of 1,200 to 1,410 metres.

The largest range of descents can be found in the ski area around Helm, Stiergarten, Rotwand and Kreuzbergpass with around 86 kilometres of piste. Particularly sporty challenges await below the imposing Croda Rossa/Rotwandspitze, while the Croda Rossa/Rotwandwiesen boasts a race course with timekeeping. During certain times of the season, you can start the day from 7.30 am on perfectly groomed pistes.

Another highlight of the ski area is the Reinhold-Messner-Haus. It is a unique place where the exhibition of mountaineering legend Reinhold Messner tells every detail of the story, experience and vision of a true legend of alpinism.

The local ski area of San Candido offers around 12.6 km of pistes in all levels of difficulty. Thanks to its manageable size, the family-friendly descent to the valley and the possibility of night skiing, it is particularly suitable for families and connoisseurs. The smaller ski areas of Braies and Padola - Ski Area Comelico are also part of the network.

Rules of conduct on ski pistes in Italy

To use the ski areas, you must have valid liability insurance that covers damage or injury to third parties. This can also be taken out on site for individual days. Skiing while intoxicated (0.5 per mille or higher BAC) is prohibited and is punishable by heavy fines. To reduce the risk of injury, wearing a helmet is compulsory for everyone (regardless of age, on all ski runs, in snow parks and on toboggan runs). Anyone who does not comply with the helmet requirement will be fined or banned from the slopes.

Night skiing Rienz - 3 Zinnen Dolomites

In some ski areas in Italy, some pistes are floodlit for night skiing. This means that winter sports enthusiasts can also enjoy skiing in the evening. With the "3 Zinnen Dolomites ski area" lift pass, it is possible to ski into the night. In San Candido, for example, the piste on Monte Baranci is open for night skiing every Tuesday and Friday. Between 7pm and 10pm, night skiers can make a few night-time turns on around 3 kilometres of piste. Night tobogganing is also possible on the Haunold. If you need a little refreshment after night skiing, you can stop off at the Riese-Haunold-Hütte and enjoy a meal with regional specialities and drinks.

Après ski Rienz - 3 Zinnen Dolomites

Snowpark Rienz - 3 Zinnen Dolomites: Family Fun Slopes

In the 3 Zinnen Dolomites ski area near Sesto, there are Family Fun Slopes on the Croda Rossa and Monte Elmo mountains, which combine elements of a snowpark with a family-friendly character. These fun slopes focus on variety: steep turns, waves, snow tunnels, bridges and a spiral "snail" provide fun, games and small challenges - ideal for families and recreational skiers who already have some experience but are not looking for big freestyle features such as half-pipes or big kickers.

There is a Kids Ski Cross course in the Haunold local ski area and the Shaka Snowpark in Rienz - however, the two facilities are not directly connected via the pistes.

Is the Rienz - 3 Zinnen Dolomites ski area not right for you? Then have a look here instead: Ski areas Italy