Cortina d'Ampezzo vs Val Gardena — Snowfall Comparison
Side-by-side snowfall comparison based on 10 years of historical data (2015–2025). See which resort gets more snow, the best months for powder, and how they compare on elevation and location.
Cortina d'Ampezzo
Dolomites, Italy
- Elevation
- 2,828m / 9,279ft
- Annual Snowfall
- 366cm
- Best Month
- November
- Powder Probability
- 34%
- Season Snowfall
- 324cm
Val Gardena
Dolomites, Italy
- Elevation
- 2,518m / 8,262ft
- Annual Snowfall
- 229cm
- Best Month
- November
- Powder Probability
- 16%
- Season Snowfall
- 201cm
Monthly Snowfall Comparison
| Month | Cortina d'Ampezzo (cm) | Val Gardena (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| November | 68 | 44.6 |
| December | 61.8 | 39.1 |
| January | 37.6 | 26.4 |
| February | 51.1 | 31 |
| March | 54.7 | 31.5 |
| April | 51.1 | 28 |
Which Resort Gets More Snow?
Based on 10 years of data, Cortina d'Ampezzo receives more annual snowfall (366cm) compared to Val Gardena (229cm) — a difference of 137cm per year. The best month for powder at Cortina d'Ampezzo is November (34% probability), while Val Gardena's best is November (16% probability).
Snow History: 10 Winters of Data
This comparison draws on 10 consecutive winters of snowfall records (2015–2025) for each resort. Over that span, Cortina d'Ampezzo's snowiest month has been November, averaging 68cm but ranging from a lean 7cm in the driest winter to 323cm in the deepest — a swing that shows how much any single season can vary. At Val Gardena, the snowiest month is November, averaging 44.6cm and spanning 8cm to 186cm across the record. Comparing these historical ranges, rather than a single season, is the most reliable way to judge which resort delivers more dependable snow for the dates you want to ski.