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Gsieser Tal
Hotels in the region
Hotel Quelle *****
South Tyrol, Italy
Fitness room
At least 20 m² in size, with professional equipment for cardio and whole-body training. To the hotels with a fitness room >
Cross Country & Family
Children’s programme and childcare available several times a week in-house. Facilities for children are available. To the Cross Country & Family hotels >
Cross Country & Wellness
Well-equipped wellness hotel with high-quality facilities and qualified staff for treatments and applications. To the Cross Country & Wellness hotels >
Outdoor pool / indoor pool
Heated outdoor or indoor pool To the hotels with outdoor pool / indoor pool >
Highlights of the region
- Snow guaranteed from December
- Dolomiti NordicSki: 1 cross-country skiing pass for 1.300 kilometres of cross-country ski trails
- Valle di Casies Race for world-class athletes and amateur cross-country skiers
Cross-country ski holidays in South Tyrol
The holiday region Valle di Casies–Welsberg–Taisten is part of Dolomiti NordicSki, Europe’s largest cross-country ski network which features 1.300 kilometres of cross-country ski trails, one single cross-country skiing pass as well as snow guaranteed from December. Whether skater or classic cross-country skier, connoisseur or sporty athlete, the wide cross-country ski trails in the Valle di Casies provide space for everyone. Even Taisten and Welsberg can be reached by cross-country skis if the snow situation is good. From there you will be able to get onto the connecting route of the neighbouring Puster Valley ski marathon cross-country ski trail, thus greatly extending the radius of action. 40 kilometres of first class cross-country ski trails for every requirement can be found situated almost centrally in the cross-country ski paradise of the Valle di Casies.
Cross-country ski facilities in the Valle di Casies
Well-groomed sun cross-country ski trails permeate the pristine winter landscape, leading directly past rustic inns where specialities of the Valle di Casies cuisine provide cross-country skiers with new energy. Away from the overcrowded resorts, cross-country skiing here is definitely a nature experience.
Ski touring in the region Valle di Casies
Ski tourers get what their heart desires in Valle di Casies. This is one of the most popular touring areas in South Tyrol. From classic to diverse routes – many signposted tours of all levels of difficulty are waiting for you in Valle di Casies. The region is famous for its diverse touring area and is very popular with sportsmen and women. Here you experience ski tours that will take you to the most beautiful places in South Tyrol. The snow-covered alpine pastures, impressive summits and almost pristine nature are only some of the region’s merits.
Ski tours in the region
- One of the most diverse ski touring areas in South Tyrol
Ski tour Hoher Mann:
- Starting point: St. Magdalena – head of the valley
- 1128 altitude metres
- Walking time: 3h15min
- Difficulty: easy
Ski tour Hochkreuzspitze:
- Starting point: St. Magdalena – head of the valley
- 1274 altitude metres
- Walking time: about 4,5h
- Difficulty: intermediate
Ski tour Uwaldalm:
- Starting point: St. Magdalena – head of the valley
- 577 altitude metres
- Walking time: about 2,5h
- Difficulty: intermediate
Ski tour Kalkstein Jöchl:
- Starting point: parking area at the end of the sled run
- 824 altitude metres
- Walking time: 2h15min
- Difficulty: easy
Ski tour Rotlahner:
- Starting point: parking area at the end of the sled run
- 1210 altitude metres
- Walking time: 3,5h
- Difficulty: intermediate
Ski tour Hochhorn:
- Starting point: Unterplanken in Pichl
- 1400 altitude metres
- Walking time: about 5h
- Difficulty: intermediate
Ski tour Lutter- und Durakopf:
- Starting point: above the "Berggasthaus Mudler Hof" in Taisten
- 700 altitude metres
- Walking time: about 3h
- Difficulty: easy
Trail area Gsieser Tal
Trails
80km thereof:- Skating 40 km
- Special night trails 5 km
- Trails with artificial snowmaking 20 km
- High altitude trails 40 km
Prices & Service
A day ticket in Hochpustertal Valley costs 6 €, a weekly ticket 25 €. A weekly ticket for Dolomiti Nordicski (1.300 Loipen km) costs 30 €.
- Dolomiti NordicSki Group
- Benefits with the Holidaypass Premium
Further information
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Trail altitude
1200 m - 1450 m
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Resort altitude
1200 m - 1450 m
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Winter sports season
Middle of December - Middle of March
The holiday region Valle di Casies–Welsberg–Taisten is part of Dolomiti NordicSki, Europe’s largest cross-country ski network which features 1.300 kilometres of cross-country ski trails, one single cross-country skiing pass as well as snow guaranteed from December. 40 kilometres of first class cross-country ski trails for every requirement can be found situated almost centrally in the cross-country ski paradise of the Valle di Casies.
Well-groomed sun cross-country ski trails permeate the pristine winter landscape, leading directly past rustic inns where specialities of the Valle di Casies cuisine provide cross-country skiers with new energy. Away from the overcrowded resorts, cross-country skiing here is definitely a nature experience.
Slopesreport Gsieser Tal
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Gsieser Tal - Welsberg - Taisten
Rundkurs Mooswald in St. Magdalena/Gsieser Tal (Klassisch, Skating, Höhenloipen)
2 km
Blue trails
For leisure cross-country skiers for whom the focus is the scenery and experience of nature. Mainly flat trails.
Red trails
For fit hobby cross-country skiers preferring to avoid extreme challenges.
Black trails
For expert athletes, with tough gradients
prepared
not prepared
Welsberg - Niederdorf - Toblach (Klassisch, Skating)
12 km
Blue trails
For leisure cross-country skiers for whom the focus is the scenery and experience of nature. Mainly flat trails.
Red trails
For fit hobby cross-country skiers preferring to avoid extreme challenges.
Black trails
For expert athletes, with tough gradients
prepared
not prepared
Welsberg - Taisten - Gsieser Tal Loipe (Gsieser Tal Lauf) (Klassisch, Skating)
42 km
Blue trails
For leisure cross-country skiers for whom the focus is the scenery and experience of nature. Mainly flat trails.
Red trails
For fit hobby cross-country skiers preferring to avoid extreme challenges.
Black trails
For expert athletes, with tough gradients
prepared
not prepared
Cross-country ski schools & rentals
Langlaufschule St. Magdalena
Alpinschule Pustertal
Matthias Larcher
Events in the region
Gsieser Tal Lauf
2018-02-17 - 2018-02-18
Since its start in 1984, this event has never been cancelled. Not even in 2017, the very first year in which it did not snow, the Gsiesertal Lauf still look place thanks to the perfect artificial snow, guaranteed on the 42 km route. Since the very beginning of this sport event, this race has become one of the most well-known and attended races in the whole mountains, totaling 60,767 skiers who crossed the finishing line. It is an international event as there are over 30 represented countries. The race runs along two routes: 30 km and 42 km. Saturday skiers will compete using the classic style, while Sunday will see them competing using the skating style. The MINI-Gsieser will also take place on Saturday.
Dumpling marathon in Gsies Valley
2018-01-14 - 2018-01-14
It's a culinary and at the same time sporty event, combined with an incomparably beautiful countryside. Different types of traditional South Tyrolean dumplings are served in cozy alp huts along the snow-covered cross-country ski trail. The device of this event: Cross-country skiing, stop for a bite to eat, on cross-country skis to the next hut...
Sellaronda Skimarathon
2018-03-16 - 2018-03-16
The race takes place at night and the racetrack runs along the world-famous slopes of the Sellaronda, passing through the Dolomites passes of the Pordoi, Sella, Gardena and Campolongo.
Contact
Cross-country ski experts
One of my most favourite routes is the one of the Valle di Casies Race, a well-known cross-country ski fun run. The trail leads from Welsberg across 40 kilometres into the end of the valley. The 1465 metres in altitude are quite challenging but the stunning view across the entire valley and a stop on the sun terrace should be motivation enough to get you going.
Jochen Strobl, ÖSV (Austrian Skiing Federation)
assistant coach of the Nordic combined athletes
assistant coach of the Nordic combined athletes
