Dolomiti Superski

Dolomiti Superski
The Langkofel Group in Val Gardena
Dolomiti Superski is located in Alps
Dolomiti Superski
Dolomiti Superski
Location within Alps
LocationDolomites, Italy
Nearest major cityCortina D'Ampezzo
Coordinates46°34′N 11°39′E / 46.567°N 11.650°E / 46.567; 11.650
Top elevation3,269 m (10,725 ft)
Skiable area1,246 km (774 mi) of runs 29,652 acres (120.00 km2)
Trails887
Lift system
  • 450 total
Snowmaking1,160 kilometers (97% of slopes)
Websitewww.dolomitisuperski.com

The Dolomiti Superski is a ski area in Italy. Created in 1974, it is spread over an area of about 3,000 km2 in the North-East of Italy, and includes most of the winter ski slopes of the Dolomites.[1] Comprising 12 ski resorts and a total of 1,246 km of slopes, it is the largest ski area in the world.[2][3][4] It regularly hosts World Cup alpine skiing and snowboarding races.

It offers 450 ski lifts and 1,246 kilometers of slopes, about half of which are directly connected to each other, and all of which can be used with a single ski pass. About 1,160 kilometers of slopes (97%) are covered by snowmaking and skiability is guaranteed from December to April even without snowfall.[5] It reaches an altitude of 3,269 meters in the Arabba/Marmolada area.[5] It is located on the Dolomite mountains, which were declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2009. It is an affiliate of the Ikon Pass.[6]

Ski areas

The area consists of 16 ski areas spread over 12 resorts:

  1. Cortina d'Ampezzo
  2. Plan de Corones/Kronplatz
  3. Alta Badia
  4. Val Gardena/Gröden
  5. Alpe di Siusi/Seiser Alm
  6. Val di Fassa
  7. Carezza
  8. Arabba
  9. Marmolada
  10. Tre Cime (since 1975)
  11. Val di Fiemme (since 1976)
  12. Obereggen (since 1976)
  13. San Martino di CastrozzaRolle Pass (since 1976)
  14. Rio PusteriaBressanone/Brixen (since 1979)
  15. Alpe Lusia – San Pellegrino (since 1984)
  16. Civetta (since 1993)

Ski slopes and circuits

The Sella Ronda and Gardena Ronda and other major ski circuits are located within the resort.[3] Several ski courses, such as the Saslong and Gran Risa, regularly host World Cup events.

The highest point of Dolomiti Superski reachable with ski lifts: Punta Rocca, Marmolada.

Notable Ski Slopes in the Dolomites

The Dolomites offer a wide variety of ski slopes, many of which are well-known for hosting international competitions or for their technical and scenic features.

  • Saslong (Val Gardena – Santa Cristina): Hosts the men's Downhill and Super-G World Cup races.
  • Cir (Val Gardena – Selva): Used for the women's downhill race during the 1970 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships.
  • Gran Risa (Alta Badia – La Villa): Hosts the men's Giant Slalom World Cup events.
  • La Bellunese (Marmolada): A long run descending from 3,300 m at Punta Rocca to 1,400 m in Malga Ciapela.
  • Porta Vescovo Slopes (Arabba): Includes well-known runs such as Fodoma, Sourasass, Ornella, and Salere.
  • Vallon + Boè (Alta Badia – Corvara): Over 5 km long, this slope features a vertical drop of nearly 1,000 m. It starts as a black run, turns red after the Boè gondola midstation, and continues down to Corvara.
  • Sylvester & Hernegg (Plan de Corones – Brunico): Two long runs (nearly 5 km) descending from the summit of Plan de Corones to the town of Brunico, with a vertical drop of about 1,300 m.
  • Erta & Piculin (Plan de Corones – San Vigilio di Marebbe): The Erta hosts the annual Women's Giant Slalom World Cup. Piculin, located on the opposite slope, is also a black run. Both are suitable only for expert skiers.
  • Olimpia (Val di Fiemme/Obereggen – Alpe Cermis): Divided into three sections; the first and second are challenging, while the third is classified as red. The entire slope is 7 km long with a vertical drop of nearly 1,400 m.
  • Trametsch (Rio Pusteria/Bressanone – Plose): A long descent known for its length and vertical drop.
  • Aloch (Val di Fassa – Pozza di Fassa): Hosts European Cup slalom events.
  • Tognola Uno (San Martino di Castrozza): A well-known slope in the Tognola ski area.
  • La Volata (Passo San Pellegrino): A black run used in various competitions.
  • Piavac (Alpe Lusia): A challenging black run in the Alpe Lusia ski area.
  • Lagazuoi and Armentarola (Passo Falzarego – Alta Badia): Scenic intermediate runs offering unique views of the Dolomites.
  • Salere (Ski Civetta – Selva di Cadore): A panoramic red run approximately 4 km long, with a varied track and about 700 m of vertical drop.

References

References

  1. ^ "Dolomiti Superski - Sciare e vacanza sci nelle Dolomiti | Dolomiti Superski". www.dolomitisuperski.com (in Italian). Retrieved 2022-01-04.
  2. ^ "The world's biggest areas in 2022 & 2023 | SNO ®". www.sno.co.uk. Retrieved 2022-01-04.
  3. ^ a b "Dolomiti Superski: 12 ski resorts - 1 ski pass!". Val-Gardena.com. Retrieved 2022-01-04.
  4. ^ "Skiing in France vs Italy | Ski-Buzz | Crystal Ski". www.crystalski.co.uk. Retrieved 2022-01-04.
  5. ^ a b "Ski resorts Dolomiti Superski - skiing in Dolomiti Superski". www.skiresort.info. Retrieved 2022-01-04.
  6. ^ "Dolomiti Superki - Ikon Pass". www.ikonpass.com. Archived from the original on 2022-01-04. Retrieved 2022-01-04.