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!!
Berthoud Pass is located between Idaho Springs and Winter Park and is one of the closest areas in Denver for cross country skiing. It belongs to Boulder County and is just an hour away.
Mont Cascades is located in Candely, Quebec. It is a well-known ski resort, water park and golf course. The fact that it is located just a few steps away from Ottawa-Gatineu region, makes this area always busy both in summer and winter season. A lot of people visit this place every year from all over the world, in order to enjoy themselves in all fields.
Dodge Ridge ski resort is located near Pinecrest, Tuolumne County, California, USA. It is off of Highway 108.3 mi/174.3 km east of Sonora.
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.
Squaw Valley Ski Resort is located in Olympic Valley, California, USA. It is one of the largest ski areas in the US after Heavenly and was the site of the 1960 Winter Olympics.
Mont Gleason is the ideal place for someone who wants to escape from the daily routine and enjoy the best ski activity. It is located in Tingwick, Quebec, Canada. This area offers to its visitors 2 snow parks, excellent snow conditions and a wide range of winter activities. This place provides everything you need for an exciting experience.
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.
Recently, for the pleasure of ski fans, safari skiing version is getting very popular in Trentino-Alto Adige Region, in northern Italy. Followed by mountain guides and instructors, the fans can reach zones and spots in remote areas difficult to access otherwise.
With an incredible number and variety of trails in all over the region and with the most prestigious and important competitions at international level, Trentino-South Tyrol is simple the top cross country skiing destination.
Lake Santa Giustina, located at 41 km/25.5 mi in the northern of Trento, in north Italy, is a unique spot for practicing canoe-kayak.
In the heart of the Dolomites Mountain chain, well known for its snow activities resorts, the possibility for the paddling fans to practice their preferred sport can look out of the ordinary.
On the foothills of the Alps and with a three extensive mountainous group, Dolomites di Brenta, Solda and Panarotta mountain chains, Trentino is a wide-ranging natural playing field for a number of sports activities, specially for alpine skiing.
Trentino-Alto Adige, in the north part of Italy, is well-known mainly as a playground for snow activities.
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.
