Are you looking for wide open spaces and clean air to live in the mountains in total safety? You have chosen the right place: The Fodom Valley with its small tourist Arabba offers the tranquility that the mountain can give. Some useful information for your next stay in Arabba:
***updated January 1st April 2022***
What are some of the important safety measures? - Super Green Passes will NOT be required to enter the facilities. It will be essential to wear an FFP2 mask in all lifts from 6 years of age and upwards and capacity will be reduced to 80% for closed lifts;
- the number of ski passes is not subject to any limitation (quotas), so no reservation of ski passes is necessary;
- access to restaurants and huts will require a Green Pass Reinforced;
- access to restaurants and huts requires the FFP2 mask and the Basic Green Pass;
What will change as of 1 February?As of 1 February, the validity of the Super Green Pass in Italy is reduced from 9 months to 6 months. This means that no more than 6 months can have passed since the first or second dose of vaccine. For those who have the third dose or 2 doses + cure, the duration of the Super Green Pass is unlimited.
For all the people that do not live in Italy, if the last dose of vaccine is older than 6 months, you can achieve the Super Green Pass by taking swabs (validity 48 hours for antigenic, 72 for PCR)
What can I do with the Green Pass Base (swab)?From 1 to 30 April, with a Basic Pass you can access outdoor sporting events and competitions, means of transport (buses and long-distance trains), bars and restaurants (outside, no certification is required).
What can I do with an Super Green Pass (vaccination or recovery)?From 1 to 30 April, a Green Pass upgrade gives you access to swimming pools, wellness centres, gyms (including accommodation services), festivals, shows and indoor sporting events.
Where do i need a mask? The surgical mask or the FFP2 must be worn:
-inside public and private spaces (always keep the safety distance of 1 meter);
-where necessary;
A FFP2 mask must be worn:
-on all public transports;
-for watch public shows, both inside or outside;
-for sport events and competitions that take place indoors or outdoors.
-on lifts with closed vehicles (cable cars, gondolas and chairlifts with bubble);
In Arabba, the FFP2 mask can be purchased from the automatic dispenser near the local pharmacy or directly from the pharmacy.
The lifts are open, is a Green Pass required?The cable cars are open until 18 April in Arabba.
Here the details. At the following Dolomiti SuperSki
website you will find all the information you need for safe skiing, tips and much more.
Skipass purchase: at the online shop of Dolomiti SuperSki or at the Skipass Office of Arabba open:
Every day: from 8.00 a.m. to midday and from 3.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m.
Closed Thursday 7 April.
Telephone contact: T. 0436 79156
Can I enter shops?As of 1 April, shops can be entered without a certificate, but you must wear a surgical mask or higher.
Restaurants, bars, refuges:Food service activities are open without a time limit.
From 1 to 31 April 2022, all citizens over the age of 12 must show their Green Pass Base to enter bars and restaurants.
For accommodation establishments:the Green Pass is no longer required for access and consumption inside the facility's restaurant/bar (guests). The Super Green Pass is only required for access to swimming pools, gyms and wellness centres.
Can I come to Arabba on holiday?
You can move freely between the regions of Italy without any restrictions.
Entry to Italy is permitted with Green Pass and the exibithion of the EU Digital Passenger Locator Form that can be found
here. To/from abroad we invite you to consult the following
link of the official page of the Italian Goverment and for specific the site of
Viaggiare Sicuri della Farnesina, where there is the compilation of an
interactive questionnaire of the Government.
For more detailed information, please
click here.
What do I have to present if I want to enter Italy?To enter Italy from abroad, from 1 March you must present one of the following points:
- certification of vaccination within the last 9 months;
- certification of recovery from COVID19 within the last 6 months;
- be negative to an antigenic test (performed within the last 48 hours) or molecular test (PCR, performed within 72 hours);
as well as the Passenger Locator Form which can be completed
here.
Is it possible to book holidays in Arabba - Fodom - Dolomites?Yes, it is possible. You can either contact directly the accommodation or use the Arabba’s check availability in real time system on this website or write us a request info@arabba.it.
If I book now, will I have to pay a deposit?The booking conditions and the amount that has to be paid as a deposit vary from one accommodation to the next. Please contact the Arabba-Fodom’s accommodation in question if you would like more information about how to pay your deposit or you want to ask for an extension to the payment deadline.
How will groups of people and gatherings be managed in hotels?The instructions from the public health authorities will be followed with the utmost professionalism by staff managing the presence of people in Arabba’s accommodation facilities, in order to ensure that all tourists can have relaxing, enjoyable holidays. In addition, the accommodation establishments are worked to ensure that all services can be provided in dining rooms and other dedicated areas in accordance with the rules and procedures that the relevant health organizations will publish soon.
Is it safe to go to Dolomites of Arabba Fodom on holiday?The accommodation facilities are taking all of the necessary measures to clean and sanitize their premises in accordance with the instructions of the health authorities, thus guaranteeing maximum safety for everyone. Arabba and the Fodom valley are a mountain destination and guarantee space and multiple opportunities for outdoor sports & relaxation.
What is the nearest place to make a COVID-19 Test ?Arabba: Antigenic swab (valid for basic green pass)
WHERE: pharmacy in Arabba;
BOOKING: call 043679346 or email farmaciarabba@gmail.com;
HOURS: every day from 8:00-9:00 and from 19:30-20:30;
PRICE: €22 for everyone.
Corvara (10km far from Arabba): Antigenic swab (valid for basic green pass)
WHERE: pharmacy in Corvara;
BOOKING: via APOFARMBZ app;
HOURS: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m;
PRICE: €15 for adults, €8 for children.
La Villa (12km far from Arabba): Trauma Medical Clinic: Antigen swab (valid for basic green pass) or Molecular swab
WHERE: Trauma Medical Clinic in La Villa;
BOOKING: send an email with the data of the person who has to take the swab to lavilla@traumamedicalclinic.com;
HOURS: 7:00-9:00;
PRICE: €20 for everyone antigenic swabs, €122 for all molecular swabs;
Caprile (20km far from Arabba): Antigen swab (valid for basic green pass)
WHERE: Dr. Fassa pharmacy in Caprile;
BOOKING: call 0437721112;
TIMETABLE: depending on the availability of the attendant;
PRICE: €15 for adults, €8 for children;
Village of Agordo 41km far from Arabba (Tamonich Parking), in drive-in mode. For info on times and contacts please see the following link
Drive in Agordo.
For any info please send us an e-mail to
info@arabba.it. Questions will not be published, but we will update this page with all of the answers that we think will be useful for visitors.