Santa Cristina (Val Gardena) Ski Resort & Travel Guide

Santa Cristina is a perfect choise for your ski holidays - the lively village attracts thousands of skiing enthusiasts and it is worth your time to visit the ski resort and get to know the sunny side of life with breathtaking views.

Ski Resort Location

Santa Cristina is the smallest of Val Gardena three villages. The ideal location of the resort makes it possible to ski the famous Sella Ronda as well as the slopes of the Dolomiti Superski starting from the village center.

Definitely the most well-known run above Santa Cristina is Saslong - the location of World Cup ski racing and it is visible from the main Saslong gondola from the village.

Closest Airports to Santa Cristina

If you’re flying to Santa Cristina let’s check the closest airports:

Closest Train Stations to Santa Cristina

There are no direct trains to Santa Cristina. Nearest train stations are Ponte Gardena and Bolzano.

Transfer Times

These transfer times are approximate only - weather and traffic conditions can significantly impact transfer times:

Bolzano - 1 hour 5 minutes
Ponte Gardena - 30 minutes
Innsbruck Airport (INN) – 2 hours
Salzburg Wolfgang A Mozart (SZG) - 3 hours 35 minutes
Treviso Airport (TSF) – 3 hours 40 minutes
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) – 3 hours 35 minutes
Munich Airport (MUC) - 3 hours 20 minutes
Milan Linate Airport (LIN) – 3 hours 40 minutes
Verona Airport (VRN) – 2 hours 20 minutes

How Much Will Your Transfer Cost?

We use a dynamic pricing system to ensure that our clients always pay the lowest price for transfers to Santa Cristina.
For a precise price we will need to know specifics of your group and your travel plans. However, we at Alps2Alps will do everything to provide you with the fastest, and most reliable Santa Cristina transfer for the lowest cost on the market.

When travelling with Alps2Alps the cost of transfer depends on:

Your chosen arrival airport
Number of people travelling
Day and time of your travel
Distance and duration of the journey
Special offers available at the day/time of your booking

All of this above will result in our base-rate for ski transfers going down - we never over-inflate our prices at any time and for any reason. We also offer great discounts for off-peak, low -season and midweek transfers to Santa Cristina. If you are looking for best price possible offers, travelling outside peak season and midweek typically results in the biggest savings. We offer midweek (Monday to Friday) prices with up to 60% discount than weekend prices.

Your transfer quote will also depend on vehicle availability, transfer schedule, vehicle utilisation and other costs like road tolls and airport parking charges.

If you have any specific requirements or will be travelling as part of a larger group, please get in touch directly so we can discuss this.

Resort Open & Closing Dates

Seasonal opening dates at Santa Cristina are subject to snow conditions, though are currently listed as follows:

Season opens - 5th December 2019

Season closes - 14th April 2020

Ski Resort Essentials

Santa Cristina sits at 1430m with pistes from 1430m to 2450m above sea level. Here are some essential stats of ski resort:

Ski lifts: 78
Downhill pistes: 175km
Cross country pistes: 98km
Max vertical: 1020m

Santa Cristina offers courses for everybody - even expert level skiers can try World Cup run at Saslong.

Family Friendly/Kids

Local ski and snowboard school will be there to help you improve your skills.
Santa Cristina is a quite village with traditional South Tyrolean atmosphere - it is the home to charming architecture, mix of restaurants and shops that offer a true taste of local culture.

Weather/Snow Weekly Forecast

View detailed snow forecast for Santa Cristina at:
snow-forecast.com

Map of Santa Cristina

Live Webcam
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Tourist Resources & Links

If you’re heading to Santa Cristina, these useful links will help you prepare for your trip away:

How to Choose Transfers to Santa Cristina

Booking resort transfers is more than just getting to your destination - we see it as ensuring you the perfect start of your winter holidays and we at Alps2Alps offer a great package of quality, reliability and price.

Choose us for your Santa Cristina resort transfers and benefit from:

Total commitment to punctuality and reliability
Modern and comfortable vehicles for enjoyable journeys
Friendly drivers and staff with advanced English language skills
Customer service lines answering 24/7
Outstanding flexibility and a family-friendly approach
Low price guarantee on all resort transfers

Summer Holidays in Santa Cristina, Italy

Santa Cristina in Italy offers not only a fabulous atmosphere of a classic Alpine town but also fascinating summer activities and adventure sports. Continue to read to learn the things to do in Santa Cristina (Val Gardena) in the summer!

Summer Activities in Santa Cristina

Santa Cristina is a small, family-friendly, quiet resort in one of the most picturesque valleys of Italy, Val Gardena. Val Gardena comprises three small resort towns: Ortisei (1,236 meters), Selva Gardena (1,536 meters), and Santa Cristina proper (1,428 meters).

Santa Cristina (Val Gardena) summer activities include:

Hiking in Santa Cristina (Val Gardena): Countless walking paths and Via Ferrata start here
Tennis Courts
Swimming Pool
Climbing in Dolomites Val Gardena
Cycling and Mountain Biking

Family-Friendly Activities in Santa Cristina

The attitude towards children in Italy is especially caring, and Santa Cristina fully justifies these words. In Santa Cristina, you can organize many programs for a fun and interesting holiday with the whole family. Activities such as horse-drawn sledding and visits to the water park will leave no one indifferent.

Family-friendly summer attractions in Santa Cristina (Val Gardena) include:

Valtoi, the Kingdom of the Senses
11 Adventure Stations
Highwire Adventure Course: An interesting attraction for all ages

Things to Know Before Your Santa Cristina Holiday

Beautiful houses and hotels in the Tyrolean style give the Santa Cristina resort a special charm. Santa Cristina offers accommodations for travelers with various preferences. For example:

Hotel Touring 4*: Offers all standard amenities plus a Finnish bio sauna
Alpen Hotel Plaza 4*: Guests can visit its own ice palace
CRISTALLO 3*: Enjoy the sauna or swim in the indoor pool after a "sports" day

Closest Airports to Santa Cristina

If you’re flying to Santa Cristina, let’s check the closest airports:

Innsbruck Airport (INN) - Tyrol, Austria
Salzburg Wolfgang A Mozart (SZG) – Salzburg, Austria
Treviso Airport (TSF) - Treviso, Italy
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) - Venice, Italy
Munich Airport (MUC) - Munich, Germany
Milan Linate Airport (LIN) – Milan, Italy
Verona Airport (VRN) - Verona, Italy

Transfer Times to Santa Cristina

These transfer times are approximate only - weather and traffic conditions can significantly impact transfer times:

Transfers from Innsbruck Airport: 2 hours
Transfers from Verona Airport: 2 hours 20 minutes
Transfers from Munich Airport: 3 hours 20 minutes
Transfers from Salzburg Airport: 3 hours 35 minutes
Transfers from Venice Airport: 3 hours 35 minutes
Transfers from Treviso Airport: 3 hours 40 minutes

Top Tips for a Summer Holiday in Santa Cristina

Among the attractions of Santa Cristina are the Fischburg Castle, built in the 17th century. Did you know that South Tyrol has been famous for wood carving since ancient times?

In Santa Cristina, you can visit a mansion dedicated to this craft. Downstairs is a shop with all kinds of carvings and toys, and the artisan's workshop is located right in the trading floor where you can observe the process and communicate with the artist. In summer, various festivals and discos are organized in Santa Cristina. Tourists can also play golf or go horseback riding.

Weather and Packing Tips for Summer in the Alps

Santa Cristina has a beautiful, mountainous, sunny climate. Traditionally, the tourist summer season in the Alps lasts from July to September. The snow that does not melt on the peaks of the mountains all year round will help tourists to spend an unforgettable summer vacation.

The air temperature in the summer months averages +20°C. The weather, depending on the altitude, may differ at different levels, so you need to be prepared for sudden changes.

What to take with you to the Alps in summer?

Comfortable, breathable clothes
Trekking boots or sneakers
A sweater and a waterproof raincoat
Hiking sticks to help with mountain paths

Getting to Santa Cristina: Reliable Alps Summer Transfers

Santa Cristina is one of the most popular destinations and attracts guests from all over the world. Alps2Alps offers reliable and convenient summer transfers to Santa Cristina, with various options such as economy, private, and business class transfers.

Book Your Ski Transfer to Santa Cristina

We advice booking as early as possible to take advantage of maximum availability and the lowest possible prices. If you have any questions or you can’t find the resort or service you require on our website, get in touch with the Alps2Alps customer service team today.

Great trips to Santa Cristina start with the best transfers - let the experts at Alps2Alps show you the way!

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