Photographer: Iacopo I.
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At the bottom of the Passo Pordoi in the district of Marmolada there is the small village of Arabba in the municipality og Livnallongo del Col di Lana. At the altitude of 1,601 meters above sea level this small village, which has about 300 inhabitants, along the year hosts an incredible number of tourists from all over Italy and the world.
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Arabba takes part of one of the biggest ski tour in the world called Dolomiti Superski, in the section of the Sella Ronda. Only the ski slopes near the town are all together long 40km (25 miles) through wonderful peaks, woods and slopes that could suits to every skiing style. Starting form Arabba is possible to ski on a circular path passing through the four mountain passes of Sella, Pordoi, Campolongo and Gardena. The entire skiing area of the Dolomiti Superski that is entirely connected cover more than 1,220 km (760 miles) of tracks.
Even in summer tourists are surrounded by spectacular mountain peaks and passes. Nearby an incredible number of attractions and natural places are a perfect context for hiking, extreme sports and relaxing family weekends.
A number of high quality hotels, bed and breakfasts and apartments for rent are ready to welcome visitors during the four seasons. Prices are not excessive and the ability to find target offers let these places affordable for almost everyone. Ski lovers will find a lot of shops dedicated to skis rental top-level located directly at the edges of the slopes. At lunch time the must is a local dish taken on a dwelling located near the ski slopes and after the sport day to rest in one of the spas provided by the hotels to their guests. Have fun!
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