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!!
Northstar California is a ski resort, located near Truckee, California, USA. It is a very big ski resort, covering 3170 skiable acres/12.83 km².
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mont Gabriel is located in Saint-Adele, a municipality in Quebec, Canada. It is at about 70 km/43 mi north-west of Montreal. Mont Gabriel is a well- known ski resort in Quebec, which attracts many people from all over the world. Its economy is based on its skiing and hotel industry. A lot of people visit this place to enjoy themselves in a wide range of winter activities.
An old fashioned mean of transportation like snowmobile, it has became nowadays an exciting sport with lots of fans. In Dolomites area, especially in Cortina d ’Ampezzo, a well-known winter resort, snowmobiling is largely practiced for touring the mountains and the small valleys in a funny, stimulating and relaxing way.
Dolomiti Super Fly is a unique and international hike and fly race that takes place from May 28 to June 03 2017 through the stunning Dolomiti Mountain range in Levico Therme.
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.
Nordic trekking is a widespread new trend in the mountain sports. Trentino-South Tyrol region, near the Italian- Austrian borders, is regarded as one of the the top destinations for the fans of Nordic walking.
With a three extensive mountainous group, Dolomites di Brenta, Solda and Panarotta mountain chains, Trentino - Alto Adige, in north Italy, is a wide-ranging natural playground for alpine skiing.
For passionates with mountain bike, the Dolomites mountain group is the top destination. Trentino, in the west side of the Italian Dolomites, is one of the hottest points of the international bike scene.
Valle Isarco, located in the heart of Dolomites mountain chain, is the natural home for sledding. Here it is a very popular sport.
Trentino-South Tyrol region of northern Italy provides excellent and well-advanced infrastructures for alpine skiing, that have been developed over the last years. Cross country skiing in San Martino di Castrozza can become an amazing experience in a unique white snow setting.
