Reinswald Ski Resort Italy
Reinswald ski resort in the South Tyrol of Italy is a secret little haven north of the beautiful city of Bolzano.
Reinswald is a typical 'small' Italian ski resort - 900m skiable vertical, gondola access, no crowds, ski trails for all abilities, loads of mountain restaurants plus plenty of non-ski activities like sledding & winter walking. Typically for 'small' Italian ski resorts, Reinswald is a wonderful ski experience & puts some larger ones to shame!
Pros & Cons for Reinswald Ski Resort
Pros
- Quality piste trails on deserted slopes.
- Snow sure, with most terrain over 2,000m elevation, plus full snow-making below.
- Family friendly ski area.
- Full vertical intermediate trail over 5km long.
- Uncrowded.
- Expansive, uncrowded off-piste & sidecountry.
- Affordable, good value lift pass.
- Fun 4½km long toboggan run & extensive winter walking network.
- Ski in accommodation available.
- Typically good South Tyrol mountain huts.
Cons
- Small amount of piste trails (22km).
- Limited advanced piste terrain.
- Limited public transport to the resort (although it does exist).
Pro or Con (depending on your perspective!)
- Small, quiet alpine village.
- West facing terrain (cold in mornings, warm in afternoon).
- Lots of families with toboggans (or sleds or sledges)!
Skiing & Snowboarding, Lifts & Terrain
Reinswald is one of those ‘smaller’ European ski resorts that in the right conditions is appealing to Powderhounds about Monte Cavallo-Rosskopf. With only 22km, it could be dismissed as irrelevant, but the terrain aspect, nearly 900m of genuine skiable vertical & broad alpine & forest freeride options make it a real treat. The top to bottom intermediate slopes are fantastic. If anything, it is a little limited for beginners - the best run down for beginners is the long sledding trail! Advanced riders will need to point it on the mostly intermediate terrain or seek out the off-piste. From the highest lifted point of 2,460m at Sattele, a short skin up to either Plankenhorn (2,589m) or Getrumspitze (2,588m) not only adds some vertical, but opens up super backcountry. In poor weather, the slopes below the gondola top station provide sheltered, tree lined slopes.
See the Reinswald ski trail map.
Reinswald’s ski lifts may be few, but they provide all that is required to effectively access the terrain. The long gondola allows beginners, sledders & pedestrians to get up comfortably. The quad chair is perfect for the top 500m vertical of alpine terrain, and typical of the region. Don’t expect high speed or heated seats, but then again, the affordable lift pass won’t break the bank either.
In addition to being close to many Dolomites ski resorts, Reinswald is part of the Ortler Ski Arena & Austria is only a hop, skip & a jump away. The choice is unlimited. Nearby resorts include Monte Cavallo & the small Bolzano local ski hill of Renon, plus the glaciers of Val Senales (Schnalstal Glacier) & Solda-Sulden.
See the Ortler Ski Arena resorts map.
Where is Reinswald Italy?
Reinswald ski resort is 30km north of Bolzano, perched above the Val Sarentino (Sarntal) & in the province of Südtirol (South Tyrol or Alto Adige). Innsbruck Austria is less than 2hr drive away north of the resort. Aside from the village at the ski resort, the nearest town is the hamlet of Sarentino (Sarnthein) 12km away (16 minutes by car).
Gateway airports are Venice (VCE) or Munich (MUC) (both 300km away) & Innsbruck (INN) (only 107km up the road from the resort!).
Reinswald is best accessed by car or private transfer as public buses are limited from the transport hub of Bolzano. A ski bus runs only on weekends & public holidays.
Reinswald Accommodation
Accommodation options are in the village of Reinswald as well as the Sarntal below. Reinswald village is small but has most services available plus some excellent 'ski in' lodgings. The broader Val Sarentino has numerous luxurious accommodations (including the 'magic place' Terra) that combine gorgeous lodgings, facilities & views with the finest local food & wine.
Search & book all Reinswald ski accommodation.
Further afield, Bolzano is a short drive away south of the ski resort. Bolzano is modern cosmopolitan city with a beautiful old town centre of narrow, portico lanes & interesting shops, restaurants, markets & bars. There are some beautiful self-contained apartments in renovated historic residences & warehouses in the old town.
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Review
The Powderhounds will review Reinswald soon, as it is one of those quiet stashes we so adore in Europe. Click on the review link in the left column (or top of the page if on a mobile) to read all the reviews.
See how Reinswald compares to the rest of the European ski resorts on the Europe ski resort ratings page.
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