There's a free parking area about 500m before the main Compatsch lift station. It fills up by 8am in summer, but saves you the expensive parking fees ...

Skip the tourist shops and head to Despar supermarket in Castelrotto village center. Great selection of local cheeses, speck, and fresh bread. Perfect...

If you're only skiing for half a day, the Dolomiti Superski afternoon pass (from 12:30pm) is about 40% cheaper than the full day pass. Works great if ...