Summer Snow with the Ortisei Ski & Snowboard School

Real snow in the heart of Ortisei

Summer Snow with the Ortisei Ski & Snowboard School, also known as Summer Snow, is one of the most intriguing events of the summer in Val Gardena. For just one evening, the pedestrian zone of Ortisei (Urtijei), located in the municipality of the same name in the Province of Bolzano, is covered in real snow and turned into a small ski slope, right in the middle of August.

How the summer slope is created

The uniqueness of this initiative lies in how the snow is made: ice remnants from the Pranives stadium skating rink are processed and spread along the town's pedestrian street. The result is a snowy surface where children can take their first steps on skis in the middle of summer, under the guidance of expert instructors.

Entertainment for the whole family

During the evening, instructors from the Ortisei Ski & Snowboard School provide information and entertainment for both adults and children. It is the perfect opportunity for kids to experience the thrill of snow, prepare for the upcoming winter season, and enjoy the magic of winter while it is still summer outside. The atmosphere is typical of the Ladin villages of Val Gardena, nestled among the peaks of the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

A free event for everyone

Admission is free and no reservation is required: simply show up in the pedestrian zone of Ortisei during the indicated hours. The event takes place in the evening, from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and is part of the town's rich summer calendar of events, blending sports, tradition, and local life.

Ortisei and Val Gardena

Ortisei is the main hub of Val Gardena, a Ladin valley in South Tyrol (Trentino-Alto Adige) world-famous for skiing, woodcarving, and the Dolomites. Initiatives like Summer Snow reflect the spirit of a town that embraces the mountains all year round and knows how to reinvent itself even in the warmer months, offering visitors an original and unexpected experience.