Dolomiti Superski
Italian ski area
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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.
| Dolomiti Superski | |
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The Langkofel Group in Val Gardena | |
  Dolomiti Superski Location within Alps | |
| Location | Dolomites, Italy |
| Nearest major city | Cortina D'Ampezzo |
| Coordinates | 46°34′N 11°39′E |
| Top elevation | 3,269 m (10,725 ft) |
| Skiable area | 1,246 km (774 mi) of runs 29,652 acres (120.00 km2) |
| Trails | 887 |
| Lift system |
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| Snowmaking | 1,160 kilometers (97% of slopes) |
| Website | www |
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:
- Cortina d'Ampezzo
- Plan de Corones/Kronplatz
- Alta Badia
- Val Gardena/Gröden
- Alpe di Siusi/Seiser Alm
- Val di Fassa
- Carezza
- Arabba
- Marmolada
- Tre Cime (since 1975)
- Val di Fiemme (since 1976)
- Obereggen (since 1976)
- San Martino di Castrozza – Rolle Pass (since 1976)
- Rio Pusteria – Bressanone/Brixen (since 1979)
- Alpe Lusia – San Pellegrino (since 1984)
- 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.
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.