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ItalyARABBA
Azienda Turistica Arabba Livinallongo VENETOArabba is located in the Eastern alpine range, near the Sella Massif on its south-eastern side, and where the Dolomite passes of Falzarego, Pordoi, Campolongo and Fedaia meet. It is a splendid resort with good facilities for skiers, and provides excellent skiing on challenging runs. Nearby is skiable Marmolada, highest mountain in the Dolomites. This village is passed through by skiers making the celebrated Sella Ronda tour. Elevation: Base/Village: 1,602 m (5,255 ft); Top: 2,500 m (8,200 ft) Vertical: 898 m (2,945 ft) Terrain: 62 km (38 mi) of downhill runs providing excellent skiing for all ability levels; 25% beginner, 55% intermediate, 20% advanced Skiing Circus: Sella Ronda4 valleys, 30 km (Fassa, Livinallongo, Badia and Gardena); Dolomite Super Ski Pass Lifts: 20, not including 10 on Marmolada glacier Types: 2 cable cars; 2 gondolas, 13 chairlifts (including doubles, triples and high-speed quads), 3 surface lifts Lift Capacity: 23,000 p/h resort Ski Season: December to April Cross Country: 2 km of cross-country trails Ski School: 22 instructors Mountain Restaurants: Two Other Winter Activities: Hiking; ice skating/natural; indoor swimming; sauna; ice hockey, paragliding, snowmobiling, freeride, ski, moutaineering, snowshoeing, driving motorized sleds Après-Ski: Discos, cafes Shopping/Services: First-Aid, various shops Credit Cards: AE, MC, VISA Lodging: About 2,700 beds in 42 hotels and pensions and 179 chalets and apartments Transportation: Gateway Airport: Venice Closest Provincial City: Belluno 65 km (40 mi) By Auto from airport: Motorway-approx. 150 km (93 mi) Venice to Arabba; Arabba is approximately 20 km southwest of Cortina in the Dolomite mountains By Train: Requires transfer to bus for trip to Arabba Best Deal: Dolomite Super Ski Pass Other Information: During December and January the sun shines in the village for four or five hours, but from February on, the hours of sunshine are much longer; a must is the cable car ride up to Porta Vescovo for its superb view of the Marmolada
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