Hotel Gardena Gröden — Ortisei, Italy

Introduction

Raise your heart rate between UNESCO peaks and Michelin stars. Hotel Gardena Grödnerhof Gourmet Hotel & Spa in Ortisei turns every mountain break into a five-star training camp.

Unique sports highlights

Just 200 m to two cable cars and the escalator to Seceda – instant access to Alpe di Siusi, the Val Gardena ski ring and the legendary Sella Ronda.

In-house rental and service for skis, snowboards and snowshoes – your gear waits in a private locker with boot dryer.

Secure storage for mountain & e-bikes plus complimentary guided Dolomite hikes/MTB tours via Val Gardena Active.

Bright fitness studio with panoramic windows, aqua-gym, yoga and stretching led by a certified trainer.

1 300 m² Gardena SPA: 17 × 7 m indoor pool, outdoor whirlpool, ladies-only spa, cold plunge, sauna world and relaxation lounges with waterbeds and floating beds.

Michelin-starred Anna Stuben restaurant delivers balanced fine dining tailored to athletes.

Location & surroundings

Ortisei (1 236 m) sits at the heart of Val Gardena: a lively pedestrian zone yet a private garden of tranquillity around the hotel. From the lobby you stroll straight to lifts, trailheads and MTB routes in the UNESCO Dolomites.

Images & atmosphere

Picture this: an elegant reception where skis gleam beside artistic woodcarvings; in the garden yoga groups stretch while bikers check tyre pressure; in the lounge glasses of isotonic drinks clink beside a crackling fire.

Rooms & comfort

64 rooms and suites (30–100 m²) blend Alpine timber, premium mattresses and balconies facing the Sassolungo massif. Plenty of space for safe bike or ski storage, fast Wi-Fi and sound insulation ensure undisturbed recovery.

Quotes / testimonials

“This is where my marathon dream truly came alive – the trails literally start in the basement lift.”“After every ski lesson a cold plunge-and-sauna combo awaited; my muscles recovered twice as fast.”

Sports offering by discipline

Skiing & Snowboarding - Hotel shuttle, equipment rental and private guides get you onto 1 220 km of Dolomiti Superski slopes, including the World-Cup Saslong downhill, in minutes.

Cross-country skiing & Snowshoeing - Alpe di Siusi (200 m) provides 60 km of classic and skating tracks plus serene snowshoe routes with the hotel guide.

Mountain & Road Cycling - Val Gardena Active organises daily tours; the hotel features a bike room, wash station and partners for high-end rental.

Hiking & Trail Running - Early-bird runs along the Rasciesa ridge or guided via ferratas in the Puez-Odle massif; transfer bus to trailheads included.

Fitness & Yoga - TechnoGym equipment, aqua-gym in the indoor pool and sunrise yoga on the roof terrace.

Swimming - 17 m indoor pool for technique training or recovery, plus an outdoor whirlpool with a Dolomite panorama.

Wellness & recovery

Finnish sauna, bio-sauna, aroma steam bath, infrared loungers, floating relax beds and a beauty farm with sports massages focus on muscle regeneration and mobility.

Cuisine & sports nutrition

Extensive breakfast buffet with “vital corner” and fresh juice bar; afternoon snack to replenish glycogen; in Anna Stuben chef Reimund Brunner cooks seasonal and local – ideal for carb-loading or protein recovery.

Target groups & unique appeal

Triathletes & marathoners stacking altitude without logistics hassle.

Ski teams and cycling groups thanks to locker service, in-house rental and pro guides.

Multi-sport families: Kids Club up to 11 yrs and activities for all abilities.