How To Visit Seceda In The Italian Dolomites (No Hiking)

The first place I recommend to anyone who says they want to visit The Dolomites, or even just Italy in general for that matter, is Seceda. Really, the entire Val Gardena area is stunning, but to me and so many others, Seceda is the crowning jewel of that stunning valley.

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If you’re planning to visit Seceda, I’m going to give you an idea of what it’s like to visit, what to expect, how much it costs, when to go, and more!

This guide is meant to give you quick information and not make you rifle through unimportant sides just to find the meat!! Get what I’m sayin’? Nice!

Also, we didn’t have the right gear to hike to Seceda, so we took two gondola lifts up to the top. If you also are not interested in hiking up to Seceda, I’ll tell you exactly how to get there with little to no hiking.

What is Seceda?

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Truly, the best way for me to explain to you what Seceda is, is to show you.

Can you imagine anything better than that??

Unbelievable cliffs that reach up into the clouds and leave you speechless is what awaits you at the top of the gondola ride to Seceda. Plus, views for miles of the surrounding peaks and mountain groups, COWS, Refugios with food and drinks, and tons of walking trails.

Seceda is located in Val Gardena, a very popular area for skiing in the winter, and hiking in the summer. Just a few hours by train from Milan, it’s more accessible than one might think.

How Much Does It Cost & How To Get There?

We walked from our hotel in Ortisei to the gondola lift that would take us to the top. Once at the bottom of the lift, we purchased tickets.

There are two lifts you’ll need to take to get all the way to the top. The first is the Ortisesi – Furnes lift, the second is the Furnes – Seceda lift. However, you just need to purchase one ticket up to the top that includes a ride on both lifts.

When we visited, in October of 2021, the lift cost €35 per adult, round trip.

You can purchase tickets here!

When You Should Visit Seceda

The lifts that take you up to Seceda close once the Fall season has ended and reopen when Winter is over, which is different every year. So, be sure to look up ahead of time when the lifts close! You can find the exact dates on this website.

In the summer, you’re likely to have wonderful weather! We visited in Fall, and it was rained a few days that we were in the Dolomites. However, it’s still a great time to visit, and less crowded at the end of the season.

Again, be sure to check that the lifts are open before going!

I shared this YouTube video from our time visiting Seceda, so be sure to check that out as well!

Where You Should Stay To Visit Seceda

We stayed in Ortisei, and found this was the best spot to stay in for easy access to the lifts up to Seceda.

Ortisei is not an inexpensive town to visit, because this area is so popular. And, there are limited options because it’s not a very large town.

If you’re looking for a more budget option, I would stay a bit outside of Ortisei and take the local bus system into town. However, you can likely find a hotel in the range of $100-$200 per night in Ortisei.

Luxury: Alder Spa Resort Dolomiti

Mid-Range: B&B Villa Angelino

I always use Booking.com to find our hotels when we travel. So check there first!