From culinary delectation to world-class sports competitions to international concerts, the Dolomites really do host it all. Read on for examples of the type of events you can expect to find in this popular holiday destination.
Every December, four races from the men’s Alpine Ski World Cup are held in the region. Thousands of fans of skiing make the pilgrimage to La Villa for this major event and the extraordinary atmosphere it conjures. The Giant Slalom on the Gran Risa Piste in Alta Badia is a definite highlight of this World Cup event.
South Tyrol celebrates all things jazz from late June to mid-July every year, when the scene’s international stars descend upon the region. During the festival, the spirited sounds ring out from the cabins on the Würzjoch, and seemingly from every mountain summit and basement in the region.
Since the 2016/17 season, the International Ski Federation has held a ladies’ World Cup in San Vigilio. A spectacular Giant Slalom is now held every year on the Erta slope on the Kronplatz. The slope starts at Piz de Plaies and shoots down to San Vigilio with gradients of up to 61%.
Marathons are one of the most popular events in the Dolomites, even in summer. Athletes swap skis for trainers as they run for the finish line of the Brixen Dolomites Marathon. Runners need to overcome an altitude difference of 2,340 m on the Trailrunning route. You can look down and see the start from the finish line.
The Biathlon World Cup in Antholz is not just about sport. It is an important meeting place of avid biathlon fans, and those who want to become biathlon legends. So you can expect noisy parties and an exciting fringe events alongside the competition itself.
This charity event boasts an excellent combination of tasty morsels and sporting competition. The Chef’s Cup in Alta Badia combines the skills of 100 chefs and winemakers with the fun factor of a sports competition. This is not a deadly serious battle but an entertaining showstopper.
If you love mountain biking and spectacular backdrops, this mountain biking marathon is not to be missed. One of the most extraordinary events in South Tyrol ends at the 2,275 m summit of the Kronplatz. Competitors in the KronplatzKing need to overcome 8 km of freeride descents along the way.
One of the most entertaining events in the Dolomites is all about speck. For a whole weekend, Funes devotes itself to the local speciality and everything that goes with the rural craft. In addition to the show ovens and the crowning of the Speck Queen, unveiling the biggest surprise of the Speck Festival is the highlight of each year’s event.
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