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 is located in Alps
Dolomiti Superski
Dolomiti Superski
Location within Alps
LocationDolomites, Italy
Nearest major cityCortina D'Ampezzo
Coordinates46°34′N 11°39′E / 46.567°N 11.650°E / 46.567; 11.650
Top elevation3,269 m (10,725 ft)
Skiable area1,246 km (774 mi) of runs 29,652 acres (120.00 km2)
Trails887
Lift system
  • 450 total
Snowmaking1,160 kilometers (97% of slopes)
Websitewww.dolomitisuperski.com

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

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The area consists of 16 ski areas spread over 12 resorts:

  1. Cortina d'Ampezzo
  2. Plan de Corones/Kronplatz
  3. Alta Badia
  4. Val Gardena/Gröden
  5. Alpe di Siusi/Seiser Alm
  6. Val di Fassa
  7. Carezza
  8. Arabba
  9. Marmolada
  10. Tre Cime (since 1975)
  11. Val di Fiemme (since 1976)
  12. Obereggen (since 1976)
  13. San Martino di CastrozzaRolle Pass (since 1976)
  14. Rio PusteriaBressanone/Brixen (since 1979)
  15. Alpe Lusia – San Pellegrino (since 1984)
  16. Civetta (since 1993)

Ski slopes and circuits

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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.

References

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