Drei Zinnen

Situated on the Italian/Austrian border you will find the Drei Zinnen ski area. The fact few people have heard about this area is in our opinion a good thing as it remains almost entirely unspoilt.

The 115kms of linked slopes centre on the resort of Sexten and fan out from the valley floor to reach 2,200m altitude. Much of the slopes are rated as either blue or red grade and although there are some genuinely challenging runs (including a couple of black pistes) this is not a ski area for expert skiers looking for challenges. We would particularly recommend this ski area for families and for those who want to get away from the larger ski resorts to try a more 'authentic' ski region.

When holidaying in the Drei Zinnen area one can either stay in San Candido or Sexten. The former is a proper town with lovely pedestrian area, plenty of shops, bars and restaurants. It also has its own little ski area perfect for beginners and families with young children, with the main ski area being a short bus ride away. Sexten is where you will find the main ski area. This is a very small yet charming village which offers a good selection of very comfortable hotels.

Besides the skiing there are plenty of activities to try in this area - there are two exhilarating toboggan runs, night skiing, indoor tennis, snow shoe hiking, cross country skiing, ice skating, an indoor climbing wall and large indoor aquatic centre. Kronplatz, a larger ski area, is only 30 minutes away by train and is also well worth visiting for a day trip.