Holiday apartment in Malga Ciapela: Marmolada, skiing and Serrai di Sottoguda

Those looking for a holiday apartment in Malga Ciapela will find a location at an altitude of 1,450 metres at the foot of the Marmolada. Its elevation combines the cable car, winter sports, walks, summer excursions and insights into the history of the First World War. This allows you to tailor your holiday to different interests.

Holiday apartment in Malga Ciapela between the Marmolada and Punta Rocca

The Marmolada – Move to the Top cable car begins in Malga Ciapela. It is divided into three sections and leads to Punta Rocca at an altitude of 3,265 metres. The panoramic terrace at Punta Rocca can be reached from Malga Ciapela in just a few minutes by taking the Marmolada – Move to the Top cable car. The Marmolada cable car is also accessible to visitors with disabilities.

La Bellunese ski run and Arabba-Marmolada

The La Bellunese ski run begins at Punta Rocca and leads via Passo Fedaia to Malga Ciapela. It is 12 kilometres long. From Malga Ciapela, you can access the Arabba-Marmolada ski area, which has over 62 kilometres of pistes and 27 lifts.

Cross-country skiing is possible in Malga Ciapela as a winter activity. Snowshoe hikes are also possible in the Rocca Pietore area. These options give you the flexibility to shape your winter holiday around more than just alpine skiing.

Serrai di Sottoguda for family walks

The Serrai di Sottoguda nature reserve stretches for approximately two kilometres between Sottoguda and Malga Ciapela at the foot of the Marmolada. Closed to traffic, the Serrai di Sottoguda offer a walk suitable for adults and children. In summer, they are ideal for peaceful family hikes.

At the lower end of the Serrai di Sottoguda, two galleries carved into the rock were built during the First World War as storage facilities for ammunition and explosives. The small Chiesa di Sant'Antonio dei Serrai church is dedicated to Saint Anthony of Padua; a mass is celebrated there every year on 13 June.

High-mountain history on the Marmolada

The Museo Marmolada Grande Guerra 3000 m is located at an altitude of 3,000 metres on the second floor of the Serauta cable car station. The museum features a 300-square-metre exhibition about the lives of the soldiers and the difficult conditions of warfare in the high mountains. The Fortilizio Italiano di Punta Serauta comprises command posts, observation posts, positions, accommodation, barracks, trenches and communication trenches.

Summer trails through forests and pastures

The Valle Ombretta is one of the recommended summer excursion destinations from Malga Ciapela. The valley can be reached by an approximately one-and-a-half-hour walk through forests and high-altitude pastures; the geographical centre of the UNESCO Dolomites is located there. Valle Franzedàz can be reached on foot from Malga Ciapela in about an hour.

When choosing a holiday apartment in Malga Ciapela, you can focus on the options that best suit your preferences: alpine cable-car and skiing days, walks with children, snowshoe hikes or trails to summer valleys. The specific names and varying trail lengths help you determine the right pace for shared days on holiday.

Other destinations in the surrounding area

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