Arabba rises to 1602 m, a few kilometers from the Pordoi pass and from the Campolongo pass in the heart of the Dolomites, which put it in communication with the Trentino (Canazei) only 20 km and with Alto Adige (Corvara in Badia) only 10 km. It is dominated to the west by the Sella group. Arabba is one of the most famous tourist resorts of the Dolomites and the alpine area, ideal for holidays in summer and winter.

In winter it is included in one of the largest ski areas in the world, the Dolomiti Superski, and in particular in the section called Sellaronda or the 4 Dolomite passes, a path that with over 400 km of slopes connects the places around the Sella massif.

Modern cableways, transports skiers from the village to the slopes, also connected to the Marmolada area.

In summer the area is very popular with hikers, cyclists and motorcyclists due to the extraordinary natural panoramas and the proximity to the Pordoi, Campolongo and Falzarego passes. Numerous paths that develop in the surroundings, including woods, meadows and pastures.