Monte Cavallo ski area in the Ortler Skiarena

Just a few steps from the historic center of Vipiteno, Monte Cavallo (Rosskopf) is one of South Tyrol’s most beloved destinations for those who want to experience the mountains in every season. Known as the “sun terrace of Vipiteno”, it offers a spectacular view of the Dolomites and the entire Alpine arc. The modern 10-seater cable car connects the town to the top station in just 12 minutes, providing easy access to the ski slopes and scenic hiking trails.

In winter, Monte Cavallo welcomes visitors with 20 km of sunny slopes for all skill levels and Italy’s longest snow-covered and illuminated toboggan run, stretching an impressive 10 km. Beyond skiing and sledding, the area is perfect for those seeking peace and nature: the nearly 6 km circular winter trail leading to Flaner Jöchl invites you to a relaxing walk through snowy forests and breathtaking landscapes. Along the way, cozy huts like the Furlhütte and Sterzingerhaus offer tasty breaks. The trail is family-friendly and takes about two hours to complete, with no need for snowshoes.

In summer, Monte Cavallo transforms into a charming hiking area, with sunny alpine meadows, panoramic routes, and the fun Panorama Mountain Coaster – a summer toboggan run loved by both kids and adults.

How to get to Monte Cavallo

Getting here by car
Vipiteno is served by the A22 Brennero. The exit Vipiteno is about 2 hours from Verona. From Merano you can reach your destination by following the SS38 or the SS44. The valley station of Monte Cavallo is easily accessible: the modern cable car is only 2 km from the A13 and A22 motorways.

Getting here by bus
Vipiteno can be reached by bus either by Flixbus from Milan or Rome, by Bus Group from Milan Airport or by South Tyrol Transfer. The Citybus connects the railway station with the infrastructure in the area.

Getting here by train
Vipiteno is located right along the Bologna-BrennerO line, one of the primary axes of the Central European railway. With the Frecciargento or Frecciabianca trains you can reach the Brennero or Bolzano. From here you can take the South Tyrolean regional trains to Vipiteno station.

Getting here by plane
Vipiteno is 60 km from Innsbruck airport and about 70 km from Bolzano airport. The other nearest airports are Verona and Munich. From Innsbruck, Bolzano, Verona and Munich you can easily reach Vipiteno by train, bus or shuttle service.

Opening period and number of slopes

05.12.2025 - 06.04.2026

Railway cable car: 8.30 am - 5.00 pm
Panorama railway: 9.00 am - 4.00 pm

Monte Cavallo: 3 blue, 5 red and 1 black