Arabba is a ski resort in Italy with 62 km of pistes and 26 lifts. Skiing reaches up to 3269 m above sea level and the village sits at 1602 m. Accommodation with lift pass included can be booked directly, you arrange your own travel there.
Arabba is Sella Ronda's most challenging corner and a dream for experienced skiers seeking steep pistes and adventurous terrain. The small village sits at 1,602 metres at the foot of Porta Vescovo and is the most technically demanding of the four Sella Ronda resorts. Here, skiing itself takes centre stage, not glamour or nightlife.
From Arabba you can reach the Marmolada glacier at 3,269 metres, the highest point in the Dolomites. The cable car takes you up to a world of glacier runs and outstanding panoramic views across the entire Dolomite range. The descent from Marmolada back down to the valley is one of the most memorable experiences in the Alps, with over 1,600 metres of vertical drop.
Arabba is small and rustic, with just a handful of hotels, guesthouses and restaurants. It's precisely this simplicity that appeals to regular visitors. Free from mass tourism and focused purely on skiing, Arabba offers an authentic Alpine experience where you wake up, ski all day and finish with a simple but good dinner at your guesthouse.
If you fancy exploring further, you can ski the Sella Ronda circuit to Val Gardena, Alta Badia and Canazei and be back in Arabba by afternoon. With the Dolomiti Superski pass you have access to 1,200km of pistes, though many regulars are happy to stick to Arabba's own demanding descents day after day.
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Book a ski holiday in ArabbaPistes and lifts in Arabba
Arabba offers 62km of local pistes with 26 lifts, and gives access to Dolomiti Superski's 1,200km network. The area is the most demanding in the Sella Ronda system, with a high proportion of red and black runs. From the village at 1,602 metres, you can reach Marmolada at 3,269 metres.
The Porta Vescovo side offers steep, technical descents that challenge even experienced skiers. The Marmolada descent, with over 1,600 metres of vertical drop, is a classic. The off-piste opportunities around Arabba are excellent for those with the right equipment and experience. There are a few blue runs for practice, but Arabba is primarily a resort for advanced skiers.
Piste map for Arabba
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Best time to travel to Arabba
The best time for skiing in Arabba is from January to March. January brings cold, dry snow and the most challenging conditions. February offers more stable snow cover and better light on the steep runs. March allows for sunny skiing on the Marmolada glacier. For extreme skiers, early winter is best for off-piste.
How to get to Arabba
You arrange your own travel, and many drive their own car. Taking the Eurotunnel from Folkestone and arriving at Calais, it's roughly 1 206 km to Arabba, around 13,3 hours of pure driving time through France. Remember that studded tyres are banned in France and Germany.
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See prices for ski holidays in ArabbaFrequently asked questions about Arabba
Arabba is primarily aimed at experienced skiers, with a high proportion of red and black runs. If you're a confident intermediate, you'll manage the blue runs and the Sella Ronda circuit, but the resort's core terrain is demanding. For a mixed-ability group, it's better to stay in Alta Badia and take day trips to Arabba.
Yes, Arabba is the resort closest to Marmolada, the highest point in the Dolomites at 3,269 metres. The cable car from Malga Ciapela, just outside Arabba, takes you up to the glacier. The descent back down offers over 1,600 metres of vertical drop and is one of the most impressive runs in the Alps.
Arabba is not an après-ski destination. The village is small and quiet, with just a handful of bars and restaurants. It's a place for those who prefer to turn in early and be first on the lift in the morning. If you're after nightlife, Selva Val Gardena or Corvara in Alta Badia are better options nearby.
