One of the busier Italian
ski-resorts, Selva is the largest of 3 valley communities,
the others being Ortisei and Santa Cristina. The 3 villages
together stretch over 6 mls along the valley with most buildings
concentrated around the main road (although much of the accommodation
is in the smaller hillside suburbs). The liveliest part of
town is around the Ciampinoi cable-car station, where most
of the apres-ski activity is situated. Part of the Austro-Hungarian
Empire until 1918, the Tyrolean influence is still evident
in the local architecture, cuisine and linguistic heritage
(Selva is equally well known by its German name, Wolkenstein).
Selva is also the heart of a distinct local culture and language
called Ladin, which is spoken by most of the town's 2,500
inhabitants.
Suitability:
Upmarket and middlemarket visitors, with a good mix of age
groups. Something for all grades of skier but best for intermediates.
A range of non-ski-related attractions make it a reasonably
entertaining option for nonskiers. Also a summer destination.
Accommodation:
Good choice of hotels, apartments and pensions, a handful
almost adjacent to ski-runs. |
