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The Alpine Ski World Cup in South Tyrol

Unquestioned it is a highlight of the winter events in South Tyrol: Men’s Alpine Ski World Cup in Val Gardena and in Alta Badia. On 16th and 17th of December 2011 the great champions of the speed disciplines will get for the medals in Super-G and in Downhill.

On 18th of December 2011 in program the traditional pre-Christmas Highlight in Alta Badia: Men’s Giants slalom. And this year new in program: Nations Team Event on 20th of December 2011.

So, only a few weeks and we will know the winner 2011 of Val Gardena and of Alta Badia. 

Foto: Press Office Alta Badia

Men’s Giant Slalom in Alta Badia

Next Sunday, the 19th December 2010 takes place a famous winter event in Alta Badia (Hochabtei): the  Men’s Giant Slalom on the Gran Risa, a famous event for winter sport friends. The length of the race is 1.255 meters, the altitude difference 448 meters and the maximum tilt 53 %. Live your stars!

For further information click here.

Foto: Press Office Alta Badia

The Christmas Market in Brunico

Only a few weeks left till the Christmas Markets in South Tyrol are opening their doors.

The Christmas Market in Bruneck / Brunico is taking place from 26th November 2010 till 6th January 2011. The scent of mulled wine, tea and the melody of Christmas songs spread Christmas atmosphere in the Kronplatz area.
Furthermore you find presents for whole the family, for ex. Christmas tree decoration, toys and typical products.

You can connect your visit to the market with a ski day on the mountain Kronplatz / Plan de Corones.

Foto: shutterstock

The Dolomites – unique in winter as in summer

Holidays in the Dolomites? There is nothing more versatile!

While excursions and Nordic Walking, biking on the wonderful cycle tracks or relaxing in the open air pool are the activities during summertime. Skiing, snowboarding, walking with the snow shoes or relaxing some hours in the sauna are the activities during winter months.

If it’s raining or shining the sun, if it’s cold or warm – holidays in the Dolomites are always something special for young and old.

No wonder, that the Dolomites were designated as UNESCO – world heritage in 2009.

Winter in Val Gardena

A video for your next holidays in Val Gardena:

Video found on www.valgardena.it

Weekend program

This weekend are taking place some interesting events: the World Cup of Biathlon in Anterselva and the World Cup of Ski Alpine in Cortina. Sunday, the 24th January 2010 takes place the “Val Gardena Ciasp” in Val Gardena.

More information and other events you find here.

Dolomiti Winter Triathlon

The Winter Triathlon of the Dolomites takes place in Alta Pusteria on 29th March 2009. The athletes start in the main square of Villabassa and have to run a distance of 5.2 km. After the running they change their trainers into the mountain bike: the distance with the bike is 12 km. The third and last part of this event takes the athletes to Braies: they have to do a 6 km long Alpine Skiing course.
You can sign on till Friday, the 27th March 2009 in the Tourism Association of Villabassa (0474 745136).

Gratis-Skibus in Alta Pusteria

A great news for the winter friends in Alta Pusteria: from 23 December 2008 they can use the ski busses free of charge, if they have a valid ski ticket. The ski bus Holzer or Steiner transports the people from Sesto, San Candido, Dobbiaco, Villabassa and Braies to skiing areas, cross-country slopes and walking ways half-hourly.
Behind this project is also an ecological aim; the sportsmen should avoid the car and take the bus.

Sport events in the Dolomites

Did you know that the Dolomiti Superski region took place not only the Olympic winter-games, but also a ski worldcup? Those sport events taked place on 1956 in Cortina and 1970 in Val Gardena. Every year the FIS-ski worldcup races take place on those slopes and other ones in Cortina, Alta Badia and Val Gardena, so that the skiing zone in the Dolomites is the only ski resort where all worldcup-disciplines carried out like down-hill, super-G, giant-slalom and slalom.

The 12 FIS rules for conduct

The following rules are law on the slopes

1. A skier or snowboarder must behave in such a way that he does not endanger others.
2. A skier or snowboarder must move in control. He must adapt his speed and manner of skiing to his personal ability.
3. A skier or snowboarder coming from behind must choose his route in such a way that he does not endanger skiers or snowboarders ahead.
4. A skier or snowboarder may overtake another skier or snowboarder above or below and to the right or to the left. Moreover, in Italy the same principle applies on the slopes as on the roads, that tose coming from the right have the right of way at a crossing.
5. A skier or snowboarder entering a marked run or after stopping must look that he can do so without danger.
6. Unless absolutely necessary, a skier or snowboarder must avoid stopping on the slopes in narrow places or where visibility is restricted. After a fall in such a place, a skier or snowboarder must move clear of the slope as soon as possible.
7. Climbing or descending on foot must keep to the side of the slope. In Italy is prohibited to walk on the slopes, unless absolutely necessary.
8. A skier or snowboarder must respect all signs and markings.
9. Anyone, witness of or participant in an accident, must render assistance by raising alarm.
10. After an accident a skier or snowboarder must consign the identity card.
11. Leave enough space to the edge of the slopes.
12. Pay attention to the skiing direction of others in consideration of the type of ski being use. Moreover in Italy is obligatory to wear a helmet until the age of 14.