Dolomiti Superski
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. Comprising 12 ski resorts and a total of 1,246 km of slopes, it is the largest ski area in the world. 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 are covered by snowmaking and skiability is guaranteed from December to April even without snowfall. It reaches an altitude of 3,269 meters in the Arabba/Marmolada area. 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.
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
- Val di Fiemme
- Obereggen
- San Martino di Castrozza – Rolle Pass
- Rio Pusteria – Bressanone/Brixen
- Alpe Lusia – San Pellegrino
- Civetta
Ski slopes and circuits
The Sella Ronda and Gardena Ronda and other major ski circuits are located within the resort. 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 : Hosts the men's Downhill and Super-G World Cup races.Cir : Used for the women's downhill race during the 1970 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships.Gran Risa : Hosts the men's Giant Slalom World Cup events.La Bellunese : A long run descending from 3,300 m at Punta Rocca to 1,400 m in Malga Ciapela.Porta Vescovo Slopes : Includes well-known runs such as Fodoma, Sourasass, Ornella, and Salere.Vallon + Boè : 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 : Two long runs descending from the summit of Plan de Corones to the town of Brunico, with a vertical drop of about 1,300 m.Erta & Piculin : 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 : 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 : A long descent known for its length and vertical drop.Aloch : Hosts European Cup slalom events.Tognola Uno : A well-known slope in the Tognola ski area.La Volata : A black run used in various competitions.Piavac : A challenging black run in the Alpe Lusia ski area.Lagazuoi and Armentarola : Scenic intermediate runs offering unique views of the Dolomites.Salere : A panoramic red run approximately 4 km long, with a varied track and about 700 m of vertical drop.