Ski holidays in Austria

Ski winter holidays in Austria

We cannot deny the fact that there are a lot of stations for celebrating Ski holidays in Austria. Such stations called ski resorts provide a huge variety of attractions, memorable and charming mountains and valleys to the visitors from all over the world for celebrating and enjoying holidays in the prospect of Skiing in Austria.  The visitors come here every year from around the whole globe to have, fun enjoys them, and also benefit from the attractive accommodation. These ski resorts are consisted of many thousands of kilometers

The visitors spend their holidays in Austria and enjoy the excellent snow fall and a great number of luxurious facilities including advanced system of ski lifts which is provided to the visitors. So, it may be called an ideal and non memorable experience for the visitors.

There are a lot ski schools in the resorts present in Austria which are famous for the standard, quality and amicable teachers and instructors. The teachers and instructors make it very easy to impart the knowledge of skiing to the students. There are a number of packages not only for learning skiing skills but also for accommodating the visitors. These packages are not limited only to the rich but are also designed to accommodate the medium class Denizens as well.

Folgaria, Lavarone and Luserna plateau

 

Altipiani di Folgaria, Lavarone and Luserna

Alpine and cross-country skiing at Folgaria, Lavarone and Luserna, the family-friendly ideal destination

At only 20 km from Trento and Rovereto and from the exits of the A22 Brenner Motorway, Folgaria Lavarone and Luserna are at the heart of the ski area of South-eastern Trentino. The Skitour dei Forti offers 125 km of broad ski-runs which suit anyone, feature an artificial snow system covering the entire area, and 37 ski lifts. You can ski surrounded by the World War I forts and enjoying sweeping views across the Trentino and Alto-Adige ranges and peaks, right up to the Austrian border. The one skipass for both the Carosello ski Folgaria, with 100 km ski-runs, and the Ski Center Lavarone, with over 25 km of downhill slopes, is also associated with the Dolomiti Adamello Brenta Skirama, and is a great attraction for Alpine skiing enthusiasts. Cross-country skiers can find here a sort of Great North, in the three Cross-country Ski Centres of Passo Coe, Forte Cherle and Millegrobbe, just a few minutes away from the town centres – linked to the ski-runs by a skibus and snow train service.
The area is quiet and an ideal destination for families, served by ski-schools with qualified teachers, skiing equipment rental and shops. The range of facilities includes the snow parks, snow-shoe and Nordic walking hikes, ski-orienteering, toboggan runs, ice skating at the indoor Palafolgaria rink, swimming-pool, health club, baby-club and apres-ski events.

Kronplatz – Plan de Corones overview

With 114 km of slopes and 32 modern lifts, Kronplatz (2275m) is the mountain for sophisticated skiing and snowboarding. Its ample and sunny plateau and long ski runs all the way down to the valley in three cardinal directions are a real treat for sun lovers.
If required, Kronplatz may be equipped with artificial snow up to 100%. It offers only the highest quality skiing and snowboarding as well as a maximum level of safety on the slopes. Freeriders and freestylers will get their money’s worth at South Tyrol’s biggest. Several different areas and Kids’ Parks provide for a great deal of fun and variety for the little ones and are rounded off by the professional programmes of five local ski schools.
And no less than 30 ski huts serve culinary treats from both Alpine and Mediterranean cuisines in an atmosphere of typical mountain hospitality.

Kronplatz is also connected to the Dolomiti Superski resorts network: 1,200 km of slopes at the heart of the Dolomites. The bus at the valley station takes you in 20 minutes to Sompunt with connection to another big cult object for skiers: the Sella Ronda, the legendary round tour of the Sella Mountain!
An exciting news is represented by the new Ski – train that takes skiers through the Pustertal Valley to connect Kronplatz with the Ski area Dolomiti di Sesto. The new 7 km slope “Ried” leads right to the valley station of Perca, where the train departs every 30 mins.

Biathlon fans will love the world-famous Antholz valley but also the Gsieser valley, the spectacular high-altitude cross-country ski run up to the Würzjoch pass and the slope down into the Rautal valley, at the centre of the Dolomites: A total of over 236 km of ski runs to choose from leave nothing to be desired, for both active and relaxed cross-country skiing. There will also be a brand new track on top of the Kronplatz.

There’s also plenty of off-piste entertainment: snowshoe walking, torchlight hikes, sleigh rides, ice skating and ice hockey, sled races and many more.  And if you fancy some shopping, you should not miss Bruneck – the fascinating town with that special Alpine flair!
In a total of 14 villages around the Kronplatz ski resort, 1,000 traditional to modern accommodations ranging from simple, rustic B&Bs to 4-star spa resorts make for a truly enjoyable and relaxing holiday.

Discounted ski hire

News 2011 – 2012: In the Val di Fassa winter is off-piste!

 

"Col Margherita freeride experience" on Passo San Pellegrino and "Toè" on Belvedere in Canazei. The 2011-2012 winter season in the Val di Fassa opens with two brand-new freeride off-piste tracks for expert skiers who love freedom and a bit of adventure. The Ladin valley launches on 3rd December on San Pellegrino (subject to snow conditions), an innovative "park, the first "authorised" freeride slope in Trentino with a special opening party with music and ski tests by important sport brands . A challenging pilot project on the northern wall of Col Margherita – the result of a cooperation among Provincia di Trento, Comune di Moena, Centro Addestramento Alpino della Polizia di Moena, Ski Area Trevalli lift company – which offers the possibility to enjoy fresh snow in the best possible safety conditions. The safety measures in the "park" include delimitation of the track, appropriate signs, frequent snow-checks by staff, excellent visibility.
The slope can be easily reached by the Col Margherita cable car (2513 m), is more than 800 m long and waves along rocks, jumps and snow dunes.
"Toè" instead is in the heart of the sunny Belvedere ski area. Easily reachable by the ski lifts and longer than 1 km (uphill altitude 2.237 m, downhill altitude 1.934 m, a difference in altitude of 303 m), this slope guarantees strong emotions to daring skiers with its white hills and breath-taking views.

This winter, the pleasure of downhill skiing in the Val di Fassa combines well with the love for diving with the opening of a new water centre in Canazei. 680 SQM of water for a total area of 2400 SQM with three pools: a semi-Olympian pool (25x 12.9 m; 5 lanes from 1,35 to 1,80 m deep) a "fun" with water games (whirl, waterfalls and whirlpool), a pool for kids from 0 to 3 years old. From the pool area one can access the well-known "Eghes" spa, designed according to the principles of bioclimatology of the ancient Roman baths.

Val di Fassa is a real dream for skiing with more the 200 km of ski runways, 86 modern ski lifts, the renovarte six-person chairlift Sasso Levante (lenght: 1180 m; capacity: 2400pers/h) that connect Passo Sella to Col Rodella, 9 skiarea connect to the neighbouring ski district, many skitour, the most famous Sellaronda, 7 funparks for children, where ski instructors can change, transform the lessons into a game, and the valley offers a wide choice of cross-country skiing routes up to 70 km with the Marcialonga route. Every day discover new slopes also "Piste Azzurre" where the Italian national ski team trains, that has made Val di Fassa, till the next Olympic games in Sochi 2014, the federal center for training.

Back from the ski slopes enjoy, in the nice villages, après ski, pubs, shops, restaurants, have fun and taste typical dish. During the winter season there are many unmissable events: start with the Snowboarding World Cup which takes place during the weekend of 3rd – 4th December on the slope Pra dei Tori at PassoCostalunga (9 km from Vigo di Fassa). Night men slalom by the Skistadium Aloch in Pozza di Fassa on the 15th December, Marcialonga, international cross country ski race, on the 29th January, in Canazei on the 15th February Sellaronda Skimarathon, one of the most famous international touring ski competition run by night, in march Polartec scufoneda offer 7 days of telemark and freeride. At least in march there is the important gastronomy event of Trentino "A tavola con la fata delle Dolomiti".

Information:

Azienda per il Turismo della Val di Fassa
Piaz G. Marconi, 5 – I – 38032 Canazei TN
tel +39 0462 609612 – fax +39 0462 602074
info@fassa.com
www.fassa.com

News 2011 – 2012: In the Val di Fassa winter is off-piste!

Snowboarding

 

 

Trentino is the land of snowboarders and attracts vast numbers of riders because of the innumerable of snowparks found in all of its ski areas. These fun havens have a great capacity for renewal and for keeping up to date with the latest trends in winter sports, which has helped them expand rapidly in Trentino, while ensuring quality structures and careful management.
Boarding fans can practice their spectacular manoeuvres in complete freedom and safety on half pipes and jumps, boardercross tracks and dedicated areas with a wide array of kickers in different sizes, as well as funboxes, rails and other features.
To keep up to date with the latest news and events organised in leading snowparks in the region, just go to www.trentinosnow.it Our website is filled with news and information, thrilling videos and wonderful photo galleries.

Snowparks in Trentino

Ursus Snowpark – Madonna di Campiglio
The snowpark is located at 2500 m in the Grosté area, surrounded by the Brenta Dolomites and boasts over 5 hectares of perfectly maintained terrain.

Snowpark Monte Bondone – Trento
Easily reachable from Trento and just a short distance away from the city, the snowpark in Monte Bodrone is located above the 3-Tre ski-lift and has a very large events area.

Double Park – Polsa
This snowpark is located near the downhill runs of the Montagnola, on the Brentonico Plateau.

Carosello Snowpark – Passo Tonale
This snowpark is located in the Passo Tonale area and is found next to the Valna ski run. The park can be reached by taking the eponymous ski lift.

Snowpark Passo Tonale – Passo Tonale
The snowpark has only been recently constructed and can be reached using the Tonale-Valena ski-lift. It is located at 2000 m and basks in the sun’s rays throughout the day.
Alternative Park – Marilleva
Located at approximately 1900 m in Panciana in the Folgarida-Marilleva area, this snowpark can be reached from Marilleva 1400 by taking the Copai Panciana 6 seater gondola lift.
Rolle Railz Park – S. Martino di Castrozza
The Rolle Railz Park is one of the historical snowparks of Trentino and is located on a sunny slope near Pale di San Martino.
San Martino Snowpark – S. Martino di Castrozza
This snowpark is also found in the San Martino di Castrozza area and can be easily reached by taking the Tognola cableway. The park has recently changed management and offers a variety of new services, including a freestyle camp.

Snowpark Belvedere – Canazei
This snowpark is located in the heart of the Belvedere ski area and can be reached from Canazei in Val di Fassa. It is particularly renowned for its perfectly maintained snowboardcross.
Easy Snowpark – Passo S. Pellegrino
This snowpark is found near Moena and was established in 2002. It is famous for its more approachable features, hence its name.
Morea Snowpark – Bellamonte
Located in the Alpe Luisa ski area, Snowpark Morea is ideal for all those who want to gain some familiarity with freestyling, since its kickers are not particularly enormous and the park is both comfortable and peaceful. The same holds true for its whoops and boardercross track.

Other well equipped snowparks in Trentino include the Snowpark Pampeago Obereggen in Val di Fiemme (Latemar Ski Center) and Lgr Playground in Passo Brocon in Valsugana. There are two new snowparks in Paganella, built on the Skiweg Conca d’Argento and on Dosso Larici. The Jurassik Snowpark is found in Folgaria.

source: http://www.visittrentino.it

Alps holiday skiing

 

Having fun on skis in the heart of the Alps in Trentino

Here in Trentino, right in the heart of the Alps, is the winter holiday you certainly didn’t expect. Sports, culture, wine and food events and entertainment are the ingredients that make all holidays a great success, both in summer and winter. The wonderful Dolomites attract all kinds of guests -families, young couples and the most dedicated sports enthusiasts. Between November and April, you can experience the best in downhill and cross-country skiing, snowboarding and ski-mountaineering. And then there’s snow-walking, with snowshoes and sled-dogs: everything, in fact that can be done on snow and with snow.

Over 300 modern ski lifts come into operation, with a total of 800 km of slopes that are always in tiptop condition. As well as the snow that covers 90% of the pistes, the snow-depth is guaranteed by an inimitable team of technicians with first class snow grooming equipment.

Winter offers a wealth of sensations and experiences to be savoured and never forgotten. The two most important features of the skiing season here are the technology and the unbeatable panoramas, with long ski slopes served by modern, fast and comfortable ski lifts, pistes with all levels of difficulty, always snow-covered and absolutely safe to ski on for the whole time. A skiing holiday in Trentino is sure to be a memorable experience, not least because of the wonderful, unforgettable Alpine scenery.

Alps holiday skiing

Events Dolomiti Superski

 

Ski World Cup dates:
Val Gardena/Saslong: 16th and 17th December 2011 (men’s SuperG and downhill)
Alta Badia/Gran Risa: 18th and 19th December 2011 (men’s giant slalom and slalom)
Cortina d’Ampezzo: 14th and 15th January 2012 (women’s downhill and SuperG)

Parties and entertainment
Night Ski Opening Obereggen with Skitest, 26th November 2010
Coppa Europa Snowboardcross, Cortina D’Ampezzo (Faloria), 17-18-19 December 2010
Snow party in the Civetta ski resort, 17-19th December 2010
New Year’s Eve parties in many villages, New Year 2010
Dolomiti Balloon Festival – meeting of balloons in Dobbiaco, 07-16th January 2011
Carnival parties and events in all Dolomiti Superski-areas, Carnival 2011
From 17th January to 8th March 2011 “Carnevale fassano” in Canazei (Val di Fassa) 
Ski Jazz 2010 in Val di Fiemme, 06-21st of March 2010
Scufoneda 2010 in Moena (Trevalli) – intenational Telemark Freeride-week, 28th February- 07th March 2010
"Gaudi"-week with music, entertainment and gastronomy in Alta Pusteria, 14-21st March 2010
2° King of Iron-Night Freestyle Contest Obereggen, 27th March 2010 
Events
Cortina SnowKite Contest (Giau-pass), 17-20th March 2011
Fila Sprint – Plose (Valle Isarco), 19-21st March 2010
Sellaronda Skimarathon-Canazei (famous international touring ski competition), 18th February 2011
Helmissimo – the longest giant slalom of Alta Pusteria, 26th March 2011
Südtirol Gardenissima-Val Gardena, 3rd April 2011
Men’s Curling-Worldcup/Cortina d’Ampezzo, 03-11st April 2010
Ski Challenge Stars
Ski Civetta Val di Zoldo in notturna, 27th March 2010

Events Dolomiti Superski

News Dolomiti Superski

 

„RESPECT – Safety is not a game“, the campaign for greater safety on the ski slopes

Dolomiti Superski always dedicates great attention to the question of safety on the ski slopes, promoting year after year its own awareness campaign. Following on from a close cooperation with ski champions Manuela and Manfred Moelgg in the past winter ski seasons, Dolomiti Superski this year is making the most of precious suggestions coming from those having participated in the 2010 / 2011 competition which asked ski enthusiasts for their own ideas without any imposition from ourselves.
A high number of responses identified “respect for others and awareness of one’s own limits” as an important element to ensure the enjoyment of all on the slopes in an even safer manner. In essence the importance is to remember that one is not alone on the slopes but is sharing the space with others who are equally enthusiastic about skiing, and that, by regulating one’s own speed and style to one’s actual capabilities, it is possible to reduce significantly the number of dangerous situations and risk of collision.
The key themes are SAFETY IS NOT A GAME –  Respecting others and keeping within your own limits is the way for all to enjoy themselves and “TAKE CARE – Be careful, respect others and know your limits” 
The key points of the safety campaign are available for all to see on leaflets and posters at skipass outlets and the uphill lift facilities. Dolomiti Superski brings to your attention that in Italy the use of a helmet is compulsory for children aged under 14 and is strongly recommended to all above that age also – ski in safety!

News Dolomiti Superski

“DROP IN” DOLOMITI SUPER FREESTYLE DAY

 

The new craze among the young is called Freestyle, which sees the number of fans grow every year. For teenagers, jumping, grabbing and doing other aerial performances has now become a cult. For this reason, Dolomiti Superski is presenting again in coming 2011/2012 winter season, the “DROP IN” Freestyle Day. In freestyler-speak, “Drop in” means the first approach to this fun specialty. “Drop in” is also the warning a freestyler shouts before launching himself onto an obstacle course in a snowpark. Everyone is warned he is setting off, and acts accordingly, to reduce risks. Teaching the Freestyle techniques and safety rules, respecting nature, this is the aim of the Freestyle Day. In cooperation with 23 ski and snowboard schools in the Dolomiti Superski district, fun days are to be had for the 12 to 18s, who wish to try an exciting new experience on skis or board, maybe even upside down.
From mid-January 2012 we’ll be off: twice a week it will be Freestyle Day in the 21 Dolomiti Superski Snowparks, every Wednesday for those on a week’s holiday and every Saturday for the weekenders. So anyone looking for halfpipes, stairs, walls or rails can have fun, whether on twin tip skis or snowboard. Specialist Freestyle instructors will reveal the tricks of this new trade to groups of up to 10 kids per instructor, to guarantee the best learning methods. From 10 am to 4 pm, the day will be action-packed, making best use of the state-of-the-art snowparks. A day’s course costs 53.00 Euro per person – or, including Freestyle equipment hire, twin tip skis, 77.00 Euro, ski pass not included. Find out more on the printed info guide, on dolomitisuperski.com/freestyle, or at the ski and snowboard schools participating in the program in the Dolomiti Superski district.

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