The Val Gardena-Siusi Alp is the biggest cross-country skiing area in Europe, comprising heights such as Monte Pana, and the FIS-Opa Continental Cup will be held here on the 10th and 11th December 2011
The cross-country skiing area Val Gardena-Alpe di Siusi covers 115 km of impeccable runs, among which Monte Pana and the Vallunga ski trails. The Val Gardena runs belong to the Dolomiti Nordic Ski circuit, the biggest cross-country circuit in Europe , covering approximately 1.300 km . 11 skiing areas, all accessible with one ski-pass and the guarantee of perfectly covered runs.
The Vallunga trail, near Selva, is located in the wildlife preserve Puez-Odle situated in that zone of the Dolomites which is a UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site. There are three runs of different difficulty, for example the black run with its 12 km trail which will bring you to the “Pra da Ri”, a large and wide unkempt expanse at the foot of the valley.
On the Monte Pana plateau (S. Cristina) a cross-country skiing centre was built at an altitude of 1.636 metres , with 5 zigzagging runs between 2,5 and 7,5 km in length, which snake down along a beautiful natural landscape and which are suited to beginners as well as advanced skiers, users of either classic or skating techniques. The Ladin names give some indication to the type of runs present: Mont Dessot (lower range - 2.5km and 93 mt drop), Palusc (moss - 5,2 km and 155mt drop), La Buja (the gap - 6,7 km and 195 mt drop), Vedl Verzon (old garden - 3.3 km and 118 mt drop) and the longest one, Val Scura, which serves as a bridge with Alpe di Siusi (obscure dell - 7,5km and 270mt drop). For further information: www.centrofondo.it
On the 10th and 11th December, Monte Pana will hold the international championship of mens' and ladies' cross-country skiing, which is part of the FIS-Opa Cross Country Continental Cup: 300 athletes, 20 different nations; Eugen Hofer, mayor of S. Cristina and promoter of the event, said: “ During winter Val Gardena is mainly known for alpine skiing. With this event we would like to strengthen the interest for Nordic skiing and spread the knowledge of the infrastructures we have here. Mount Pana
Pietro Piller-Cottrer, renowned champion of the Italian National team, said the following on the competition's course : “ It's a tortuous run with some nice ascents where one can really push hard, regroup momentarily and then start the descent, usually in tight formation, and then make the final dash for the line”.
It's going to be a mountain of fun for the numerous people watching the competition.
On the 3rd December, to commence the cross-country skiing season, an interesting initiative has been thought of: an 'open-day' on Monte Pana: throughout the whole winter season every Monday beginner classes will be organised and the skiing teachers will hold introductory courses to illustrate various techniques of this pleasant popular sport. The equipment hire is on site (1 hour lessons cost 34,00 €, free for guests of those hotels which are part of Val Gardena Active, S. Cristina)
The Ski Club Gardena will organise “ Cross-country skiing by moonlight”: on two nights of full moon, the runs of the new cross-country centre on Monte Pana will be open from 8 pm onwards, free entrance and equipment hire.
The other competitions at the cross-country skiing centre on Monte Pana for the coming winter are as follows: 22nd January 2012 Val Gardena Ciasp, the race with snowshoes open to everyone; 4th March 2012 the 'Coppa Italia' and other provincial cross-country races, and on 12th March the national competitions for youngsters of ski jumping and nordic combination.
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