Skiing in the 3 Zinnen Dolomites Region
The 3 Zinnen Dolomites region is a true paradise for skiing. With just one ski pass, you can explore 5 ski areas and several additional lifts, totaling 115 kilometers of varied slopes across all levels of difficulty. You will find family-friendly blue runs alongside challenging red and black pistes. By the way, the "Holzriese" on the Rotwand is the steepest ski slope in Italy, with a gradient of 71%.
The 3 Zinnen Dolomites region brings together the ski mountains of Haunold, Helm, Stiergarten, Rotwand, Kreuzbergpass, and the Ski Area Val Comelico, as well as the valley lifts in Braies (Prags), Waldheim, Kreuzberg, and the Rienz Ski Center. All of these can be discovered with the 3 Zinnen Dolomites ski pass. Enjoy breathtaking views during your Skitime³.
Skiing in and around San Candido
Located directly in San Candido (Innichen) is the Haunold ski area, which you can see perfectly from the Glinzhof. Haunold is known as the "Family Mountain" and is ideal for family skiing adventures. The ski mountains in the 3 Zinnen Dolomites region are perfectly networked. Helm, Stiergarten, Rotwand, Kreuzberg, and the Ski Area Val Comelico are all excellently connected in terms of skiing infrastructure.
Only the Ski Area Val Comelico requires a ski shuttle—the "Salto" ski bus—which is available free of charge. Furthermore, the Ski Pustertal Express provides a quick and easy connection from San Candido to Versciaco (Vierschach). So, you can park your car directly in San Candido and spend your day on the Haunold slopes, or take a comfortable ride on the Ski Pustertal Express to Versciaco.
The 3 Zinnen Dolomites Ski Carousel - Your Skitime³
From there, you can quickly reach the next mountain, the Helm, and enter the ski carousel of 5 interconnected ski mountains. Of course, you can keep your ski boots on the whole time. In just 30 minutes, the Ski Pustertal Express takes you to Kronplatz, part of the Dolomiti Superski area, which includes 15 ski regions in the Dolomites. Naturally, you can also start your Skitime³ at any other valley station in the region.
Car-free and full of fun - With the HOLIDAYPASS, you can enjoy unlimited free use of all public transport in San Candido, Sesto, Dobbiaco, Villabassa, Braies, and throughout South Tyrol, as well as the Ski Pustertal Express. Tickets are available directly from us, your host. This makes skiing a sustainable pleasure.
Giro delle Cime - 5 Peaks - 1 Ski Journey
The Giro delle Cime invites you on a journey of discovery through the 3 Zinnen Dolomites region. Spanning 43 kilometers and 5,600 meters of elevation change, you can literally "experience" the beauty of the Dolomites on skis. The Giro delle Cime is a ski tour across the 5 peaks that belong to the 3 Zinnen Dolomites ski region. Discover breathtaking corners of this UNESCO World Heritage site from a new perspective, wrapped in an impressive winter wonderland.
Note: Some sections of the Giro delle Cime consist of ski paths and are therefore only limitedly suitable for snowboarders.
Ready for the ultimate ski adventure? At www.dreizinnen.com, you will find the Skimap for the Giro delle Cime.
- Start your adventure in Versciaco (Vierschach) at the Helm valley station.
- Head up to the highest point of the Giro delle Cime at 2,200 meters.
- The descent takes you down to the Stiergarten gondola.
- This lift transports you up to the Stiergarten plateau.
- Take the "Drei Zinnen" slope to the Signaue valley station.
- Use the Drei Zinnen gondola to reach the Croda Rossa (Rotwand).
- From Croda Rossa, continue on the Marc Girardelli slope to the Passo Monte Croce (Kreuzbergpass).
- After conquering the T-bar lift, the descent brings you to Bagni di Val Grande.
- Take the SALTO ski shuttle bus to reach the Val Comelico Ski Area.
- The chairlift takes you up to the Col d’la Tenda mountain hut.
- From the valley station in Padola, take the shuttle bus back, which will drop you off at Signaue.
- Ride the Drei Zinnen gondola back up to Stiergarten.
- Ski down to the middle station of the Stiergarten gondola.
- Take the Stiergarten gondola up. A black slope leads you to the Helm valley station; from there, you can ascend Helm once more.
- Take the Helmissimo slope back to the starting point—the valley station in Versciaco.
3 Zinnen Dolomites and Dolomiti Superski - The Superlatives of Skiing
The 3 Zinnen Dolomites ski resort offers skiing fun on 115 kilometers of slopes. For those who want even more, the Glinzhof is the perfect starting point to explore Dolomiti Superski, the largest ski carousel in Europe. The 3 Zinnen Dolomites region is one of 15 ski areas within the UNESCO World Heritage Dolomites, which belongs to Dolomiti Superski and its impressive 1,200 kilometers of slopes.
In addition to the 3 Zinnen Dolomites, the Dolomiti Superski network includes renowned resorts such as Kronplatz, Cortina d’Ampezzo, Alta Badia, Val Gardena, Val di Fiemme, Rio Pusteria - Bressanone, Alpe di Siusi, Arabba / Marmolada, Val di Fassa, Carezza, Obereggen, Alpe Lusia / San Pellegrino, Civetta, and San Martino di Castrozza / Passo Rolle. Every year, Ski World Cup races are held in Val Gardena and Alta Badia.
Back to the 115 kilometers of slopes in the 3 Zinnen Dolomites and the ski mountains of the region. In addition, the 3 Zinnen Dolomites ski pass is valid at the region's ski lifts and at the Rienz Ski Center in Dobbiaco. For the snowboarders and freestylers among you, our region has plenty to offer. Numerous new attractions await at Haunold, Helm, Rotwand, and the Rienz Ski Center.
The facts about the 3 Zinnen Dolomites ski region:
- 115 kilometers of slopes
- 77 slopes
- 31 ski lifts
You can find the current trail map of the 3 Zinnen Dolomites here.
We have largely had to omit specific slope lengths and individual piste counts for each mountain, as the 3 Zinnen Dolomites ski resort is so closely interconnected that the kilometer count for individual peaks cannot be explicitly separated.
The Ski Mountains of the 3 Zinnen Dolomites
| Ski Mountain | Kilometers of Slopes | Slopes | Ski Lifts | Mountain Huts | Highlights | Access Points |
| Haunold | 23 km of slopes | 10 slopes | 5 ski lifts | 4 mountain huts | Night skiing / Night tobogganing | San Candido town center |
| Helm | 63 km of slopes | 15 ski lifts | 7 mountain huts | Longest slope in the Upper Pustertal, numerous events | Sesto (Helmjet Sesto), Versciaco (Helm cable car) | |
| Stiergarten | 2 ski lifts | 4 mountain huts | Views of the Sesto Dolomites and the Three Peaks | Signaue, Signaue cable car | ||
| Rotwand | 17 km of slopes | 5 ski lifts | 4 mountain huts | 5-kilometer toboggan run, only reindeer herd in the Alps, giant snow family | Signaue, Rotwand gondola | |
| Kreuzberg | 2 T-bar lifts | 1 mountain hut | Connection between South Tyrol and Veneto and to Val Grande | |||
| Ski Area Val Comelico | 13.6 km of slopes | 5 slopes | 2 ski lifts | 1 mountain hut | Family run with Cadore panorama | Padola or by shuttle bus |
Haunold Ski Area
The Haunold family ski resort is located directly across from the Glinzhof and promises plenty of skiing fun for the whole family. The four-seater chairlift starts right in the town center of San Candido (Innichen) and takes you up to the Haunold mountain station. Haunold offers 10 slopes across 23 kilometers and is particularly family-friendly with its 5 blue runs, 4 red runs, and one black run. During your ski day, you can recharge at one of the 4 mountain huts, where you’ll be treated to South Tyrolean specialties and international cuisine.
A special highlight at Haunold during the high season is night skiing, which takes place every Tuesday and Friday. Under floodlights, you can enjoy the brightly lit slopes from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Additionally, you can go night tobogganing at the same time on the 2.1-kilometer-long run. It’s fun for the whole family! By the way: With a multi-day pass for the 3 Zinnen Dolomites ski resort, this nightly entertainment is included in the price.
Tip: Although Haunold is part of the 3 Zinnen Dolomites ski resort, you can purchase a separate skipass exclusively for this mountain. If you don't plan on exploring a different mountain every day or don't want to spend every single day on downhill skis, buying a day ticket specifically for Haunold is a great option. This way, you can save a few euros.
Helm Ski Area
Several routes lead into the Helm ski area. From Versciaco (Vierschach), the "Helmbahn" cable car carries visitors up to Monte Elmo. From Sesto (Sexten), the new 10-passenger gondola, the "Helmjet Sesto," whisks snow enthusiasts toward the summit. Additionally, you can reach the Stiergarten and Croda Rossa (Rotwand) ski areas using the "Drei Zinnen" gondola, which starts just 50 meters from the "Signaue" gondola. Thanks to the 3 Zinnen Dolomites merger, Helm, Stiergarten, Croda Rossa, Kreuzberg, and the Val Comelico Ski Area form a seamless ski carousel offering unlimited winter fun.
But back to Helm: From the Helm Restaurant, you can enjoy a dreamlike panoramic view of the Sesto Dolomites, including the peaks of the Sesto Sundial (Cima Dieci/Zehner and Cima Undici/Elfer), as well as the Dreischusterspitze and Haunold. Besides the magnificent views, Helm also boasts the longest descent in the Upper Pustertal: the 4.8-kilometer Helm-Versciaco slope.
On the Helm, you will find slopes of all difficulty levels, including a 3.8-kilometer-long black run known as the Raut slope. For beginners, Helm also offers many flatter slopes and is highly regarded as family-friendly. But Helm has even more to offer: it’s not called the "Event Mountain" for nothing. Special events take place on the Helm throughout the entire season.
Stiergarten Ski Area
From the Signaue, located behind Moso (Moos) near Sesto (Sexten) in the direction of the Monte Croce Pass (Kreuzbergpass), the "Signaue" gondola of the same name starts and takes you to the Stiergarten ski mountain. The Stiergarten is part of the interconnected ski mountains of Helm, Stiergarten, Croda Rossa (Rotwand), Monte Croce Pass, and the Val Comelico Ski Area, forming the heart of the 3 Zinnen ski resort. Once you reach the top at 2,100 meters, the Stiergarten offers a magnificent view of the Sesto Sundial and the most famous rock formation in the Dolomites, the Three Peaks (Drei Zinnen).
Currently under development is a new cable car to the Monte Arnese (Hochgruben), which sits at 2,538 meters. In the future, this will link the Austrian side (East Tyrol) with the South Tyrolean side through the Sillian - Sesto ski connection. Located up here is also the Sillianer Hütte, situated on the Carnic Ridge.
Rotwand Ski Area
Also starting from Signaue, the "Drei Zinnen" gondola takes you up to the Rotwand (Croda Rossa). You can go even higher with the "Rotwandwiesen" gondola, which starts from Sesto (Sexten) towards Val Fiscalina (Fischleintal). Once at the top, you are greeted by a family of giant snowmen. Here, you have a wonderful view of the Sesto Dolomites. Near the Rudi Hut (Rudihütte) at the mountain station lives the only reindeer herd in the Alps, which can be observed in both summer and winter and is an absolute highlight at the Rotwand and beyond.
T-bar lifts bring you even closer to the Croda Rossa, which sits at an altitude of 2,000 meters. From there, slopes of various levels lead to Signaue or the Monte Croce Pass (Kreuzbergpass), where you can re-enter the ski carousel. Another highlight at the Rotwand is the 5-kilometer-long Rotwand toboggan run.
Kreuzberg Ski Mountain
The Kreuzberg is a vital link in the 3 Zinnen Dolomites ski area and one of the 5 interconnected mountains—alongside Helm, Stiergarten, Rotwand, and the Val Comelico Ski Area. The Monte Croce Pass (Kreuzbergpass) connects the Sesto Valley with Cadore and serves as the alpine pass between South Tyrol and Veneto. Currently, two T-bar lifts transport skiers above the pass, which serves as the starting point for continuing to Bagni di Val Grande. From there, you can take the shuttle bus to Padola and the Val Comelico Ski Area.
Alternatively, you can take a relaxed ride back to Signaue on the blue slope. In the future, the Monte Croce Pass (Kreuzbergpass) will be perfectly integrated into the 3 Zinnen Dolomites ski carousel through the development of two additional gondolas starting from Bagni di Val Grande.
Val Comelico Ski Area
The Val Comelico Ski Area, with its 3 ski lifts, can be reached via the valley station in Padola. Alternatively, you can take the valley run from Kreuzberg to Valgrande and catch the shuttle bus to Padola from there. Connected to the 3 Zinnen Dolomites in 2010, the Val Comelico Ski Area delights both skiers and snowboarders with varied and challenging slopes ranging from easy to difficult. Beginners and families will feel right at home in the Val Comelico Ski Area, while experienced skiers will truly appreciate the area for its beautiful descents. The family run is considered one of the most beautiful slopes in the majestic Cadore Dolomites, if not the entire Dolomiti Superski network.
You are now no longer in South Tyrol, but in Belluno. Things are also changing in the Val Comelico Ski Area. One of the two gondolas currently under development will transport skiers from Val Grande to the mountain station of the ski area. Have fun on the ski carousel!
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