Seceda and Col Raiser from Santa Cristina, Val Gardena

From Hotel Touring in the centre of Santa Cristina, Val Gardena, the Col Raiser gondola is a 15-minute walk or 2 minutes by bus. From its top station at about 2,100 m, trails in summer and lifts and slopes in winter take you on to Seceda (2,519 m), the best-known viewpoint above the valley.

From the hotel to the Col Raiser gondola

The valley station sits above the village, just outside Santa Cristina (it already belongs to the municipality of Selva). On foot it takes about 15 minutes. The local bus is easier: the ride is about 2 minutes, and the Val Gardena Mobil Card, included in your stay, lets you use buses and trains without buying a ticket. Outdoor parking at the hotel is free, so the car can stay put for the day.

The gondola climbs about 550 metres to the Col Raiser hut on the Col Raiser pasture. This is where the Puez-Odle Nature Park begins, part of the Dolomites UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Summer hiking: Col Raiser, Seceda and the Odle peaks

In summer the Col Raiser gondola usually runs from late May to early November; the operator publishes the current timetable. Three options, depending on your pace:

Short and easy: from the top station on trail 4 across the meadows to the Regensburger Hütte (Rifugio Firenze, 2,037 m) and back, about 1 hour. The hut is being rebuilt and is closed for now; for a break, the Col Raiser hut at the top station is close by.
The Seceda loop: Col Raiser - Regensburger Hütte - Lake Iman - Troier hut - Seceda summit cross (2,519 m), returning past the Fermeda and Odles huts. About 9.7 km, 3 hours 20 minutes, 484 m of ascent and descent, trails 4, 1, 1A, 2 and 4A. Moderate; one short steep stretch needs sure footing.
Shorten it with the chairlift: the Fermeda chairlift takes you from the Col Raiser pasture to just below the Seceda summit. It runs only in high summer, roughly from late June to late September. From the top you see the Odle peaks and the long ridge that drops away steeply to the north.

From Ortisei, the Seceda cable car also climbs the mountain in two sections via Furnes. In summer you book its ticket with a time slot in advance on the operator's website, where the current rules are also posted.

Winter skiing on Seceda

In winter Seceda is part of the Val Gardena ski area and of Dolomiti Superski. The Col Raiser gondola then runs from about early December to early April and is the direct way into the Seceda ski area; from the top station, the lifts take you higher. Two runs are well known:

Gardenissima: from Seceda down to Col Raiser.
La Longia: from Seceda through the Anna valley to Ortisei, more than 10 km long with about 1,270 m of descent. It is known as the longest run in the Dolomites. From Ortisei the bus brings you back to Santa Cristina.

The Ski & Snowboard School S. Cristina is 100 m from the hotel, and you can rent skis at MK Rental and Intersport near the hotel. The hotel's ski shuttle runs to the Saslong cable car and to Monte Pana; for Col Raiser, take the local bus.

After the day on the mountain

Rooftop pool with Sassolungo view, Hotel Touring in Santa Cristina

After the day on the mountain

Back at the hotel, the heated rooftop pool is open daily from 14:00 to 20:00 at 32 °C, and the sauna area opens daily at 16:00. In the evening, half board with a five-course menu.

Your base in Santa Cristina

Hotel Touring is a family-run 4-star hotel in the centre of Santa Cristina, Val Gardena. Read more about the hotel's location, hiking in Val Gardena and the ski area. Take a look at our rooms and offers - we answer every request personally.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is the Col Raiser gondola from Hotel Touring? A 15-minute walk or 2 minutes by bus. With the included Val Gardena Mobil Card, the bus costs you nothing extra.

How long is the hike from Col Raiser to Seceda? The loop via the Regensburger Hütte, Seceda and the Fermeda hut takes about 3 hours 20 minutes, for 9.7 km and 484 m of ascent.

Is Seceda suitable for families with children? The trail to the Regensburger Hütte is short and easy. The full Seceda loop suits children who are used to mountain paths, as one stretch is steep.

Can you ski to Seceda from Santa Cristina in winter? Yes. The Col Raiser gondola and the lifts of the ski area take you up to Seceda; you ski back down on the Gardenissima to Col Raiser or on La Longia to Ortisei.

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