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!!
A notorious route for cross country skiing. Bennett Pass is located near the Tea Cup Lake, in Mt. Hood area.
Mont-Sainte-Anne is a famous ski resort in the City of Beaupre, Quebec, Canada and it is located at about 40 km/24 mi northwest of Quebec City. The mountain has a summit elevation of 800 m/2625 ft above sea level and a vertical drop of 625 m/2050 ft. Mont-Sainte-Anne is a well-known mountain that can offer great summer and winter activities to visitors.
Valle du Parck is one of the most appropriate Canadian places, where you can have fun and enjoy your best vacations. This place offers to its visitors friendly atmosphere and a lot of adventure in a variety of winter activities. It is also well-know as the park with the greatest ski conditions in the Mauricie region.
If you feel that it is time for action, Lake Louise Ski Area is waiting for you. It is a well-known ski resort in western Canada, situated in Banff National Park, near the village of Lake Louise, Alberta. Lake Louise is one of three major ski resorts in Banff National Park. Visiting this place will give you the best memories.
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.
Spirit Mountain is a ski area, located in Duluth, Minnesota. It is one of the most well-known ski areas in Duluth and thanks to its vertical rise, it is considered to be the second tallest ski hill in Minnesota.
Save the date: January 7th, 2018 is the time again for the first of many to come Q Parks Freeski and Snowboard tour stop Battle ROJal in Snowpark Schöneben - Italy. The New Year begins with a great, first-class event were all the brave shred-heads of Europe are invited to compete each other for the Schöneben crown and grab the cash prize!
Organized for the 4th time in a row, King of the Alps event, gathers some of the best paddlers in the world for the European Championship in extreme Kayaking that takes place in the amazing Passer River in South Tyrol, Italy.
Telemark is the new tendency in the snow world. Named after the homonym region in Norway, this identifiable technique with the bent-knee curves is the oldest skiing style.
The Dolomite area offers a wide variety of trekking itineraries with different levels of difficulty for the sport's fans. With countless paths and routes in a breathtaking landscape, the entire area seems to be the ideal destination for hiking on the mountains! The choices are endless in the Dolomite's open playground arena such as Arabba, Creppe Rossa, Selva di Cadore, Sasso Bianco, Val Civetta, Croda da Lago, Val di Fassa.
Alpine skiing in Trentino - Alto Adige, in north Italy, means moving around. The area represents the birthplace of many World Ski Champions.
In the last years, kite surfing has become a very popular water sport. In Cortina d’ Ampezzo, in Veneto region, on the foothills of Dolomites mountains, this new trend offers thrilling moments to the fans.
The weather conditions in Val Senales glacier resort, near Merano in the south Alps, a combination of mild temperatures on the valley and alpine climate at high altitudes, create the ideal settings for those who enjoy snowboard-carving.
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.
