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We'll be staying in Ortesei the 2nd week of September. When I go to the Mont Seuc cablecar website, it looks like you can only reserve tickets for the next 24 hours, is that correct? I can't see a way to enter a calendar date. We plan to hike at the top, here's the site I'm using. https://shop.dolomitisuperski.com/homeSummer

Also, there's so much in the RS book about how to maneuver (and when you can drive) to Compatsch. I'm still a little confused about Compatsch.....is that a destination, or just a way to get to Seiser Alm, in the same way that the Mont Seuc cablecar is? In other words, do we need to make our way to Compatsch to see the alpine meadow (or anything else), or is the cablecar taking us to virtually the same location?

We also plan to take the cable car to Seceda and hike there, as well as drive to Val Gardena and Sella Pass. We plan to stop at a few of the iconic lakes before and after, then we'll head on to Cortina for Tre Cime hiking.

Thanks!

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Hi Nelly - I've stayed in Ortisei on two trips. I can't imagine needing a reservation for the Mont Seuc cablecar. Just walk up. Also, it's free with the Val Gardena pass, if you'll have that. You absolutely don't need to go to Compatsch. The alpine meadow is where you will be when hiking from the top of Mont Seuc.

On both my trips, I used Laurel and Ric Barton's book "Walking in Italy's Val Gardena" (she posts on this forum). On my trip last year, I did her hike called "Roundtrip at Mont Seuc." If you're interested in more info, please PM me.

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Janet took the words right out of my fingertips! No reservations, and certainly won’t be a huge crowd in September as August ends the high-season at least for Italians.

FWIW, the DolomitiSuperSummer Pass does NOT cover Val Gardena lifts. You want this pass https://www.gardena-card.com/en/Default.asp. Your lodging should give you a free pass for the bus that runs through the valley and to Bolzano, as well as over the pass.

There is a very nice hike at Sella Pass, the Naturonda, which can be done as an out-and-back to Emilio Comici Hütte, a wonderful place for lunch or a snack (great cakes!). Or walk from the top of the Ciampinoi cable way in Selva to Passo Sella (still stopping at Emilio Comici) and return by bus to Ortisei.

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Just to add, you can buy a 3 or 6 day pass which covers all 18 lifts in Val Gardena. You do have to book a specific time for Seceda, which you can do up to 3 days ahead. As to Compatsch, it’s located on the Alpe di Siusi (Seiser Alm), which you can gain access to on the cable car from Ortesei.
Additionally, if you’re staying in Ortesei, you’re already in Val Gardena, so I’m not sure what you mean by planning to drive there? Hope this helps.

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