Every last Sunday of January the most important race is held in Val di Fassa the ‘’Marcialonga’’, with the exception of the Olympic Games. Since 1971, when first time was held the event, every year the international cross country ski panorama is anxiously awaiting this significant competition.
The race covers 70 km/43.5 mi of challenging rings. It starts at Moena and ends in Cavalese passing through Canazei. There is a lighter version which covers only 45 km/28 mi. The Marcialonga Light starts as well in Moena, ending in Predazzo. The participation is very high, reaching up to 7000 – 8000 athletes, especially from the Scandinavian Peninsula. In Val di Fassa operates the Cross Country Skiing Center in Alochet, a very famous of its kind and goes till San Pellegrino Lake. South-eastern from Val di Fassa, in Val di Fiemme is situated Lago di Tesero, the birthplace of cross country skiing in Italy.
Tesero was the host city of the World Cup of Cross Country Ski two times in 1991 and in 2003 and will host it again in 2013. The Center offers 18 km/11 mi of trails in excellent snow conditions. Nearby, the Passo Lavaze offers about 80 km/49.7 mi of rings for any level of difficulty. As well in Folgaria, in Val di Biois and in many other areas very modern cross country skiing facilities offer the possibility to the fans for unforgettable experiences. If cross country ski is your passion, your destination is Trentino – Alto Adige!!
Bear Valley is a ski area located near Angels Camp, on highway 4, between Lake Tahoe and Yosemite, approximately 3 hours southeast of Sacramento, California, USA.
At the Northeastern Oregon lies Aneroid Lake, a notorious destination for cross country skiing. Located on Aneroid Mountain, the snowy slopes attract a lot of snow fans.
Longmont is located northeast of the county seat of Boulder, about 31 mi/49.9 km north-northwest of the Colorado state capitol in Denver. It is a home rule municipality in Boulder, Weld Counties in the U.S. state of Colorado.
The National Park of Saint-Bruno is a provincial park of Quebec, that offers to its visitors a wide range of summer and winter activities and plenty of rest. Visiting this park, you make a priceless gift to yourself, as here you can find all you need for your best trip. What makes this place unique for ski activities is the fact that all trails are formed by 100% of snow-making and it is located just a few steps away from Montreal.
Sutton is a town situated in southwestern Quebec, Canada. It is a place that you can visit in summer and winter season and one of the most appropriate places for the best snow activities. With excellent snow conditions, many events and a variety of activities, Sutton is always busy.
Mont Garceau is one of the most appropriate places for those who want to have fun and enjoy themselves in all fields. In this place, you can have your best holidays, combining adventure with pleasure. It is the highest peak in the Lanaudiere region in Saint-Donat. The spot is just a few steps away from Montreal and busy both during summer and winter season. Mont Garceau offers to its visitors the best conditions for their top holidays.
Arco, in Garda Lake in Trentino region, hosts four world class Grand Prix and it is the venue of numerous national and international trainings. The track layout and the peculiarities of the terrain conditions make the ''Crossodromo'' one of its kind.
Alpine skiing in Trentino - Alto Adige, in north Italy, means moving around. The area represents the birthplace of many World Ski Champions.
Snowshoeing is a new trend of the recent years in the winter resorts. Although snowshoeing is a very old technique for moving on the snow, the activity has been re-emerged as a funny, relaxing and easy way to discover snowy landscapes over the last years. Without requiring any kind of ability or training, snowshoeing can give you a sense of peace and serenity while exploring paths and routes, covered by clear fresh snow.
The Alpine landscape is the ideal arena for hiking up the mountains. Mountain chains, hills and peaks emerged in an incredible natural panorama offers endless opportunities for hiking.
In Trentino – Alto Adige, an alpine region in the north of Italy, sailing can be an outstanding experience. The water sports here, in Dolomites mountain group, are not a very frequent leisure activity but nonetheless they are very well organized and count several years of experience.
During the recent years, snow kiting attracts many fans among the snow sports. In Cortina d’ Ampezzo, in Veneto region, in the foothills of Dolomites mountains, this new trend has offered a different version, the kite surfing on the icy waters of the alpine lakes. In Passo Resia, the artificial lake Resia with its 6.6 km/4.1 mi long of surface is an ideal terrain for landing and sliding on the ice.
It goes without saying that rafting on the Noce River, during the summer season (from May to September) implies you are in the right place on the right time for unforgettable moments full of emotions. Descending the rivers of Dolomite area can be a real explosion of adrenaline. The safety rules are very specific and practitioners are invited to abide by at any moment.
The Dolomites mountain group is one of the most extensive snow skiing areas in the Alps mountain chain. The entire zone, known as Dolomiti Superski, extends over the northern Italian provinces of Trento, Bolzano and Belluno and it is divided into 21 snow parks for a total of 1200 km/745.6 mi of slopes.
