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 | |
|---|---|
 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 / 46.567°N 11.650°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
editThe 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
editThe 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.
References
edit- ^ "Dolomiti Superski - Sciare e vacanza sci nelle Dolomiti | Dolomiti Superski". www.dolomitisuperski.com (in Italian). Retrieved 2022-01-04.
- ^ "The world's biggest areas in 2022 & 2023 | SNO ®". www.sno.co.uk. Retrieved 2022-01-04.
- ^ a b "Dolomiti Superski: 12 ski resorts - 1 ski pass!". Val-Gardena.com. Retrieved 2022-01-04.
- ^ "Skiing in France vs Italy | Ski-Buzz | Crystal Ski". www.crystalski.co.uk. Retrieved 2022-01-04.
- ^ a b "Ski resorts Dolomiti Superski - skiing in Dolomiti Superski". www.skiresort.info. Retrieved 2022-01-04.
- ^ "Dolomiti Superki - Ikon Pass". www.ikonpass.com. Archived from the original on 2022-01-04. Retrieved 2022-01-04.