How to use 3 day Gardena Pass
I have purchased two 3-day Gardena passes to use in Ortisei for several of the lifts. I have received a PDF receipt with a QR code. What will be required to show at the lift stations to use the pass? Should I print out the confirmation email? Will I need to pick up physical cards at a lift station or will the online QR code work for access to the participating lifts?
Question asked by Mack on 28/09/2026 00:00:22
Using the Gardena Card purchased online is straightforward, but it helps to know how the turnstiles read your ticket:
1. Direct Access via QR Code (No Physical Card Needed)
You do not need to queue at a ticket window or pick up physical RFID cards. The PDF voucher with the QR code is your actual ticket and works directly at the lift turnstiles.
* How to Scan: Hold your phone screen face-up under the optical QR reader below the turnstile screen, or place your printed voucher under the reader.
* Phone Setup: Set your phone screen brightness to 100\% and save the PDF/screenshot directly to your photo library or wallet so you don't rely on mobile coverage at the valley stations.
2. Printing the Voucher (Recommended)
While scanning directly off a smartphone works, printing out the PDF confirmation email is strongly recommended as a backup:
* Optical scanners at busy stations (such as Seceda or Mont Sëuc in Ortisei) occasionally struggle with phone screen glare or small screens.
* Having a physical paper printout avoids issues if your phone battery drains or cellular signal drops.
3. Pass Activation & Validity
* First Use Activation: Your 3 days start counting automatically the moment you perform your very first scan at a turnstile.
* Consecutive Days: The pass is valid for 3 consecutive calendar days once activated (not 72 flexible hours). For example, if you first scan it on a Tuesday morning, it will be valid through Thursday evening.
* Unlimited Rides: During those 3 days, you have unlimited access to all participating lifts across Val Gardena.
Answer by Is-admin from 28/09/2026 07:07:40
Question asked by Mack on 28/09/2026 00:00:22
Using the Gardena Card purchased online is straightforward, but it helps to know how the turnstiles read your ticket:
1. Direct Access via QR Code (No Physical Card Needed)
You do not need to queue at a ticket window or pick up physical RFID cards. The PDF voucher with the QR code is your actual ticket and works directly at the lift turnstiles.
* How to Scan: Hold your phone screen face-up under the optical QR reader below the turnstile screen, or place your printed voucher under the reader.
* Phone Setup: Set your phone screen brightness to 100\% and save the PDF/screenshot directly to your photo library or wallet so you don't rely on mobile coverage at the valley stations.
2. Printing the Voucher (Recommended)
While scanning directly off a smartphone works, printing out the PDF confirmation email is strongly recommended as a backup:
* Optical scanners at busy stations (such as Seceda or Mont Sëuc in Ortisei) occasionally struggle with phone screen glare or small screens.
* Having a physical paper printout avoids issues if your phone battery drains or cellular signal drops.
3. Pass Activation & Validity
* First Use Activation: Your 3 days start counting automatically the moment you perform your very first scan at a turnstile.
* Consecutive Days: The pass is valid for 3 consecutive calendar days once activated (not 72 flexible hours). For example, if you first scan it on a Tuesday morning, it will be valid through Thursday evening.
* Unlimited Rides: During those 3 days, you have unlimited access to all participating lifts across Val Gardena.
Answer by Is-admin from 28/09/2026 07:07:40
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