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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Marmolada's Cable Car Opening
The winter season is ready!
The ski season is starting in one of the most spectacular areas of the Dolomtiti Superski. On 13th December, snow permitting, Funivie Marmolada opens for a new and exciting winter season. A modern ski lift divided into three sections that takes you to Punta Rocca at an altitude of 3265 meters in just a few minutes, from which the "La Bellunese" slope starts, which with its 12 km and 1810 meters in altitude is the longest and most exciting slope of the entire Dolomiti Superski area. Malga Ciapela is the gateway... 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