Ortisei (St. Ulrich) is the largest village in Val Gardena, known for its woodcarving tradition and the Ladin language spoken alongside Italian and German. Cable cars from the center climb to Seceda and the Alpe di Siusi, two of the Dolomites’ best-known viewpoints.
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Is Ortisei a good base for the Dolomites?
Yes. Cable cars from the village reach Seceda and the Alpe di Siusi, so you can hike high without driving.
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