Sporting events in the Italian Alps
Sport events taking place in the mountains are numersous and diverse, all immersed in the wonderful alpine natural environment. From ski world championships to triathlon races, from mountain races to cycling stages. There are also numerous sport competitions of disciplines such as mountain bike, downhill, paragliding... all exciting events for both athletes and spectators.
Sporting events
Season Opening skiing area Ratschings-Jaufen 2025/26
Perfectly groomed slopes, fresh powder snow and attractive offers to celebrate the start of the season!
Season Opening at the Ratschings-Jaufen Ski Area Kick off an unforgettable winter season! Starting December 5th, you can look forward to perfectly groomed slopes, fresh powder snow, modern lift facilities, and attractive offers to celebrate the start of the season: Opening Days: 12/05 - 12/07/2025 Welcome Weekend: 12/12 - 12/14/2025 Reduced prices during these promotional periods: 1-day ticket: 47,-€ 2-day ticket: 78,-€ 3-day ticket: 99,-€ Opening hours: Lifts: daily from 08:30 AM to 4:15 PM Gondola... continue
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World Cup – Luge Natural Run Passeiertal Valley
Experience up close how top international athletes battle for hundredths of a second on the natural track
From January 3rd to January 6th, 2026 (10:00-15:00), a World Cup race on natural track will take place in the Passeiertal Valley. Following the World Championships in 2009, the World Cup races in 2013, 2014 and 2020, the Junior World Cup in 2025, and the European Championships in 2016, the well-known "Bergkristall" toboggan run in Pfelders/Plan will once again be the venue for a major luge event. Sharp bends and breathtaking speed make the World Cup race an exciting spectacle for the whole family. The... continue
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Marangoni Cup
Marangoni Cup returns to Folgaria on Jan 20–21! FIS Grand Prix on the legendary Agonistica slope!
29th Marangoni Cup MyCar – January 20–21, 2026 On the renowned Agonistica slope in Folgaria returns one of the most anticipated events in both national and international alpine skiing: the Marangoni Cup MyCar. Now in its 29th edition, the event is just one step away from the prestigious 30-year milestone. Scheduled for Tuesday 20 and Wednesday 21 January 2026, the race is valid as a men’s FIS Grand Prix Italia event and will feature some of the most promising talents in alpine skiing, with athletes coming from... continue