Selva is set in the valley of Val Gardena among the Sassolungo, Puez and the Sella Massif mountains and is one of the most popular ski destinations in Europe.

The resort has a famous downhill run where the FIS Men’s Alpine Skiing World Cup takes place each year. The ski area surrounds the villages of Ortisei, S. Cristina and Selva and gives access to impressive mountains with attractive tree-lined pistes.

In the past years the slopes around the villages have been linked so that the whole Gardena Valley and the Alpe di Siusi can be reached on skis.

The main attractions for skiers are the World Championship runs Saslong, Cir, Tre, Seceda and Mont Seura, which offer some decent verticals with challenging skiing. With easy access on both sides of the town, Selva is an excellent centre with some superb local skiing as well as good access to Alta Badia via the Dantercepies gondola.