Ski chalets Arabba & hotels Arabba Italy
Part of the World's largest ski circuit, Arabba is an intermediate skier's paradise
Chalets Arabba, hotels Arabba, ski holidays Arabba
Arabba is an old, character-filled mountain town in the heart of the world's largest ski circuit (the SuperSki Dolomiti) boasting 460 kms of piste. This is an intermediate paradise with some of the best cruising runs you'll find anywhere. It is well placed for exploring the Sella Ronda circuit. There is limited but lively apres ski. There are an increasing number of mid market chalets in Arabba making it a great value resort for groups and families.
View all 7 ski chalets in Arabba
Resort statistics
- Beginners
- Intermediates
- Experts
- Snow sure
- Off-piste
- Ski area
- Charm factor
- Non-skiers
- Nightlife
- Practicality
- Fine dinning
- Short transfer
- Resort value
Airports
- INNSBRUCK (3 hours)
- VERONA (3 hours)
- BOLZANO (45 minutes)
Pros
- Vast network of connected slopes particularly suitable for intermediates
- Efficient lift system
- Spectacular scenery
- Good value for money mountain restaurants
- Excellent snowmaking and grooming
Cons
- Beginners and timid intermediates
- Limited nightlife
- Very few tough runs for experts
- Crowds on the Sella Ronda especially at the weekend
- Erratic snow record and slopes are vunerable to warm weather
Resort Restaurants
Restaurant choice is rather limited. Dining seems to focus around the restaurants in hotels. Arabba has many busy hotel restaurants: Portavescovo, Sporthotel and Grifone to name a few. Micky's Grill in Hotel Mesdi has a great reputation for its delicious steak. The Alpenrose hotel will send its horsedrawn sleigh to pick you up if you book a table at their restaurant - the Stube Ladina.
Mountain Restaurants
Luigi Gorze at the top of the Vescovo lifts comes highly recommended, a fantastic alternative to eating lunch at one of the resort hotels. Arabba generally has a wide range of mountain restaurants from rustic huts to larger places. Most are lively and many have spectacular views. On Thursdays you can go up to Rifugio Plan Boe by snowmobile for a traditional three course evening meal and dancing.
Apres Ski
Apres-ski is inexpensive but again a bit limited. Bar Peter in the town centre is reputedly well-priced, fun and a good place to have a drink before you head back to your hotel. Arabba also has the Stube and the Treina which some favour over Bar Peter. You might also want to try a cosy hotel bar such as the atmospheric Rifugio Plan Boe up the mountain if you appreciate a bit of cheesy Europop!
Nightlife
Bar Peter has a DJ on some nights or once again there is the Stube or Treina. Alternatively you could just go for a drink at one of the hotels. Arabba is not renowned for nightlife so you need to seek it out.
Resort Map Note only lifts departing from the resort base are shown.
Key
Funicular
Cable Car
Gondola
Chair lift
Drag lift
Ski Hire Shops
| Location | Name | Stars | Discount | Promo Code |
| A | Orizon | Up to 45% | AlpineAnswers | |
| B | Sport Samont | Up to 45% | AlpineAnswers |
The star rating for the ski hire shops is an indication of the level of service; quality and variety of stock, and the space and decor of the shop. It is also a reflection on the price. A five star rated shop will offer great service and equipment but also will charge the highest price. Ski hire shops with a two star rating have less variety and older, poorer quality of stock but are cheapest.
Ski Schools
| Scuola di Sci | +39 436 79160 |
| Nursery Ski School | +39 436 79130 |