Cross-country skiing in the Vinschgau: trails in the Schlinig valley, quiet on the Watles

Biathlon and races

The Nordic Centre has its own biathlon range, and races are held regularly in Schlinig. On race days the valley is livelier and you can watch from beside the course. Which races take place in which winter, and what guests can do at the range, is published by the operator.

More trails: the nordic³ pass

If you want to ski further, the provider's nordic³ pass covers a total of 232 km of trails in three countries: Italy, Austria and Switzerland. That way you can combine Schlinig with trails across the border. Children ski free; the exact age limit and the prices are set by the provider.

Rest days: winter walks and snowshoeing

Between two days on the trails, a day on foot does you good. From the Watles valley station, about 100 m from the house, a winter walk leads via the Höferalm to the Plantapatsch hut, about 1.5 to 2 hours with around 400 m of ascent. In the Reschenpass holiday region about 60 km of winter paths are groomed; the classics are the loops around Lake Reschen and Lake Haider.

A gentle option is the snowshoe trail from Schlinig to the Schliniger Alm, just under an hour. You can borrow snowshoes, hiking poles and Nordic walking poles from us in the house at no charge.

After the trail: ski room and wellness

There are two dedicated rooms for skis and boots, one in the annex and one in the main house under the terrace with its own entrance. Both have a boot dryer, so your boots are dry by the next morning. Bring your own cross-country equipment or rent it at the Nordic Centre.

After training, the indoor pool, panoramic whirlpool and saunas are waiting, included for hotel guests. Without a car you reach Schlinig on bus line 277, which in the winter season connects Mals station, Prämajur and Schlinig; departures are on suedtirolmobil.