The Isarco Valley offers 294 km of perfectly groomed cross‑country ski trails, all set in panoramic locations with consistently reliable snow conditions.
Alta Val di Vizze
In recent years, Alta Val di Vizze has become a favourite destination for cross‑country skiing enthusiasts. Around 25 km of trails wind through meadows and forests, offering a peaceful and scenic experience. Across the wider Upper Isarco Valley, skiers can enjoy a total of 70 km of trails.
Laion and Colle Isarco
Between Laion and Colle Isarco, skiers will find around 20 trails, ranging from the lowest at Vandoies (760 m) to the highest at Passo delle Erbe (2,000 m). A highlight is the 22‑km “Silbertalloipe”, which runs from Colle Isarco to Sant’Antonio. Suitable for both beginners and experienced skiers, the route includes 5 km of intermediate terrain and 17 km of easy sections.
Ridanna Valley
The Ridanna Valley is a broad, open valley seemingly made for cross‑country skiing, offering 20 km of trails, including two classic tracks and one skating track. In the Racines Valley, a beautiful 10‑km trail leads from Racines (1,200 m) to Vallettina (1,482 m), featuring a classic loop with both easy and intermediate stretches. Another route connects Casateia (980 m) to Mareta (1,070 m), passing through Stanghe (1,020 m). Several refreshment points are available along the way.
Vipiteno–Montecavallo
The Vipiteno–Montecavallo area offers a fantastic 6‑km high‑altitude trail, ideal for skiers seeking panoramic views and crisp mountain air.
Valles/Jochtal and Racines/Giovo
In Valles/Jochtal, a cross‑country trail runs along the entire valley floor. In Racines/Giovo, the trails are meticulously maintained, and numerous winter paths cross the snowy landscape.
Detailed Trail Overview
VIPITENO / STERZING
Val di Vizze / Pfitschtal circuit from Caminata / Kematen (1,400 m): 20 km
Additional circuit from Caminata / Kematen (1,400 m): 5 km
COLLE ISARCO / GOSSENSASS
Silbertal trail from Ladurns (1,150 m): 9 km
Erl circuit at Sant’Antonio / St. Anton – Val di Fleres / Pflerschtal (1,250 m): 5 km
RACINES / RATSCHINGS
Circuit between Ridanna / Ridnaun (1,350 m) and Masseria / Maiern: 20 km
Trail from Racines di Dentro / Innerratschings (1,350 m) to Flading: 12 km
High‑altitude panoramic trail Platschjoch: 16 km
RIO DI PUSTERIA / MÜHLBACH – VALLES / VALS
Valles circuit near the Jochtal valley station (1,350 m): 7 km
MARANZA / MERANSEN – VANDOIES / VINTL – FUNDRES / PFUNDERERTAL
“Lobenweg” trail to the Bacher mountain hut from the Altafossa / Altfasstal parking area: 8 km
Fundres circuit: 3 km
RODENGO / RODENECK
Trail on the Rodengo Alps from the Zumis parking area (1,725 m): 15 km
BRESSANONE / BRIXEN
Plancios / Palmschoß – Passo delle Erbe / Würzjoch trail from the Schnatzengraben parking area (1,600 m): 8 km
LUSON / LÜSEN
Circuit on the Luson / Lüsner Alps from the Tulper Gampis parking area (1,800 m): 7.5 km
Petschied circuit at Luson di Dentro / Hinterlüsen near the sports field (1,000 m): 3 km, illuminated on Wednesdays from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
LAION / LAJEN
Circuit starting at Förstner (1,000 m): 6 km
VILLANDRO / VILLANDERS
Circuit on the Villanderer Alm / Alpe di Villandro from Gasserhütte (1,750 m): 2.5 km
VAL DI FUNES / VILLNÖSSER TAL
Passo delle Erbe / Würzjoch trail from Croce Russis / Russis Kreuz: 18 km
Zannes / Zanser circuit from the Zannes pasture: 4 km
Cross‑country centre Passo delle Erbe / Würzjoch: 7 km
