We have come up with a rewarding challenge for particularly ambitious cross-country skiers: If you complete predefined cross-country ski trails in the Dolomiti NordicSki region, you will receive an award in recognition of your sporting achievement. You will have skied the most beautiful trails in the region and bring home a lasting memory of your winter holiday. For those who would like to complete the specified routes at a certain speed, we recommend completing the Nordic HERO Champ. In addition to the award, participants can win an overnight stay in a hotel in the region.
Cross-country ski dream with a view on the 3 Peaks
Day Tickets
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Weekly Tickets
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Cross-country skiing destination Dobbiaco
Imagine experiencing the most enchanting snow adventures in one of the favourite cross-country skiing areas. Cross-country skiing in Italy is collecting more and more success and here in South Tyrol you find the best conditions.
Endless snowy landscapes, perfectly groomed tracks, the sun kisses your face, at your own pace, as you like. Cross-country skiing in the surroundings of Dobbiaco is a precious opportunity for all of you to mix outdoor activities with an inner enrichment among landscapes of rare charm, those of the UNESCO World Heritage. Breathe the fresh and pure air of the mountains deeply while skiing with the classic or skating technique: Your very personal cure-all!
Trails for all ages
Events
Cross-country skiing in Dobbiaco: An excellence
Do not miss cross-country skiing in the Dolomites that offers you a high-quality and all-round ski service. From the perfect tracks grooming, some of which are lighted in the evening as well, to the events (also international), from the ski school to the rental service, cross-country skiing in Dobbiaco with its 120 km of tracks with several difficulty levels is a guarantee for you.
You only have to enjoy this unforgettable experience and maybe dream of more demanding adventures, such as the marathons…
The TOP reasons for a cross country skiing holiday in Dobbiaco:
➺ Dobbiaco - Cortina: the world-renowned Tour de Ski cross country skiing route
➺ UNESCO world heritage: Cross country skiing with views of the Dolomites
➺ Interconnected cross country tracks network
➺ Multiple accesses to the tracks
➺ Always the best service of tracks-preparation thanks to the ski tickets
➺ Free use of buses and trains: With the Südtirol Guest Pass throughout South Tyrol
➺ With the bus and the train directly to the ski tracks and back to the starting point
➺ Cross country ski stadium Nordic Arena with FIS tracks
➺ Ski storage, ski rentals and cross country ski schools in the Nordic Arena, at the railway station and on the main road of the town
Trail overview
Nordic Arena
The Nordic Arena in Dobbiaco/Toblach is one of the largest sports centers in the Puster Valley and offers numerous options for sports activities and entertainment in both summer and winter. In winter, the cross-country ski trails are groomed in the arena and over the roof of the building. In addition, the Nordic Arena houses a restaurant & bar, restrooms, a cross-country ski school, and cross-country ski rental.
Cross-country ski school and rental
Toby's Kids Area
FIS and night tracks
Nordic Arena: The cross-country skiing stadium in Dobbiaco
The Nordic Arena serves as a venue for international World Cup races. But not only professionals enjoy spending time at the Nordic Arena; there are also provisions for children: Toby's Nordic Kids Area offers young cross-country skiing stars a playful introduction to this sport. With child-friendly courses in the cross-country skiing centre in Dobbiaco, kids can enjoy the fun of movement amidst the stunning mountain scenery of the Dolomites.
Whether you are training for ski marathons, want to test your limits on FIS-approved trails, or prefer to glide along illuminated night trails late in the evening, you are guaranteed to find the right route here.
Highlights:
- FIS tracks
- Starting point the of the cross-country skiing tracks also perfect for beginners
- Amazing: The roof track
Trail Dobbiaco-Cortina
The scenic Dobbiaco-Cortina cross-country ski trail runs along the old railway line through the Valley of Landro, is about 30 kilometres long and offers spectacular views of the Dolomites.
The start of the track is at the Nordic Arena cross-country stadium in Toblach/Dobbiaco. The track goes a little uphill, passing Lake Toblach/Dobbiaco, where you first get a great view of the Dolomites. The route continues to the War Cemetery, then to the View Point of the Three Peaks (Landro) and Lake Landro. A few kilometers later, after Schluderbach, you reach the Gemärk (Cimabanche) pass, the highest point of the route. From there, most of the Dobbiaco-Cortina trail descends to Fiames, a small hamlet near Cortina d'Ampezzo.
Cross-country ski rentals
Nordic HERO
Are you a cross-country skiing star?
Cross-country ski schools
Experience cross-country skiing at the highest level – in Dobbiaco/Toblach, the heart of the Dolomites trails. Our certified cross-country ski instructors will accompany you individually, whether you are a beginner or advanced, and offer tailored courses, technique trainings (classic and skating), and much more.
Why you should start with us...
- Optimal starting point for countless cross-country trails in the Dolomites – right on your doorstep
- Modern infrastructure and reliable safety information (avalanche and slope information)
- Individual programmes tailored to your age, fitness level and cross-country skiing goals
- Flexible scheduling: private lessons, day courses or weekly programmes
Cross-country ski events in Dobbiaco
In the heart of the Dolomites, cross-country skiers experience special moments every year. Dobbiaco/Toblach hosts numerous cross-country races and is known nationally and internationally.
The highlights include the Coop FIS Tour de Ski, an annual World Cup cross-country event renowned for its superb hospitality, the FIS PARA World Championship, the Italian Championships, and the 3 Zinnen Ski Marathon.
The „Gran Fondo Dobbiaco-Cortina” also takes place annually. It is one of Italy’s most traditional races and has been held since 1977. After Marcialonga, it is the second-largest popular cross-country race in Italy.
Each of these events combines athletic excellence with a unique alpine backdrop and friendly hospitality.
Dolomiti Nordic Ski
More than just cross-country skiing
Nordic skiing in the Dolomites means much more than winter sports. With over 700 km of superbly groomed trails – classic and skating – Dolomiti Nordic Ski is Europe’s largest cross-country skiing carousel across borders. Eight partner regions in South Tyrol, Trentino, Cortina, Comelico, and East Tyrol offer ideal conditions for beginners, families, sports enthusiasts, and connoisseurs. And the best part: with a single ticket you have access to all trails in the entire ski carousel – boundless cross-country skiing fun in eight regions.
Here, quality, accessibility, variety, and sustainability merge into a winter experience with no boundaries. Dolomiti NordicSki is more than a travel destination – it’s a way of life.
Easily accessible
Thanks to well-developed bus and train connections, ski buses and sustainable mobility solutions, you can easily reach many areas without a car.
Long-lasting winter enjoyment
The trails are guaranteed to be open from 8 December – perfect conditions for long-lasting winter fun until March.
One ticket – eight regions
With just one ticket, you have access to all trails throughout the entire ski carousel (in South Tyrol, Trentino, Cortina, Comelico and East Tyrol).
