Investments
New infrastructures, ski runs, and lifts built in Cortina d’Ampezzo ski resort.
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New infrastructures, ski runs, and lifts built in Cortina d’Ampezzo ski resort.
Cortina Skyline officially opened on December 2021. The long-awaited gondola that finally links the Tofane mountains (Son dei Prade) to the 5 Torri (Bai de Dones) represents a very important milestone for Cortina, allowing all skiers to easily access the Sellaronda tour, the Super8 Ski Tour, and the 1st World War Tour. Thanks to the new Cortina Skyline, car traffic is decreased, and a more environmentally sustainable mobility is supported. The gondola was built with funds for the border municipalities and the government, as part of a larger project for the 2021 Alpine Ski World Championship.
Cortina Skyline officially opened on December 2021. The long-awaited gondola that finally links the Tofane mountains (Son dei Prade) to the 5 Torri (Bai de Dones) represents a very important milestone for Cortina, allowing all skiers to easily access the Sellaronda tour, the Super8 Ski Tour, and the 1st World War Tour. Thanks to the new Cortina Skyline, car traffic is decreased, and a more environmentally sustainable mobility is supported. The gondola was built with funds for the border municipalities and the government, as part of a larger project for the 2021 Alpine Ski World Championship.
Starting from the winter season 2021-2022, a new four-seater chairlift with automatic coupling and protective dome replaces the existing three-seater and two-seater chairlifts of the same name. This lift contributed to the renewal of a ski route on natural snow that allows the skier to almost reach Cima Tofana thanks to the completely modernized chairlift suitable for everyone's needs. The plant has an intermediate station with a 90° bend near the departure of the current Tofana Bus chairlift.
Starting from the winter season 2021-2022, a new four-seater chairlift with automatic coupling and protective dome replaces the existing three-seater and two-seater chairlifts of the same name. This lift contributed to the renewal of a ski route on natural snow that allows the skier to almost reach Cima Tofana thanks to the completely modernized chairlift suitable for everyone's needs. The plant has an intermediate station with a 90° bend near the departure of the current Tofana Bus chairlift.
In 2020 Ista company launched Obell'x, radio-controlled explosive system which can be easily controlled from the valley. Thanks to a mixture of gas (hydrogen and oxygen), they are able to trigger controlled avalanches in order to make the slopes safe for skiers. The Obell'x are part of an important system of artificial release of avalanches serving the Vertigine slope. Curiosity: the explosions produce only water vapor, without any polluting substance or harmful to the environment. The positioning of the devices is part of the plan for the 2021 Alpine World Ski Championships.
In 2020 Ista company launched Obell'x, radio-controlled explosive system which can be easily controlled from the valley. Thanks to a mixture of gas (hydrogen and oxygen), they are able to trigger controlled avalanches in order to make the slopes safe for skiers. The Obell'x are part of an important system of artificial release of avalanches serving the Vertigine slope. Curiosity: the explosions produce only water vapor, without any polluting substance or harmful to the environment. The positioning of the devices is part of the plan for the 2021 Alpine World Ski Championships.
The new Cortina-Col Drusciè Gondola replaces the first strecht of the previous Freccia nel Cielo cable way and was inaugurated on 11 January 2020. The Gondola has a mid station at Colfiere, which allows you to easily reach the arrival area on skis of the Alpine Ski World Championships Cortina 2021. This new positioning has allowed the dismantling of the old Colfiere chairlift. The new lift has 10-person cabins with a capacity of lifting 1,800 people per hour, three times as high as the existing cable car.
The new Cortina-Col Drusciè Gondola replaces the first strecht of the previous Freccia nel Cielo cable way and was inaugurated on 11 January 2020. The Gondola has a mid station at Colfiere, which allows you to easily reach the arrival area on skis of the Alpine Ski World Championships Cortina 2021. This new positioning has allowed the dismantling of the old Colfiere chairlift. The new lift has 10-person cabins with a capacity of lifting 1,800 people per hour, three times as high as the existing cable car.
The Lino Lacedelli slope - in the 5 Torri ski area - was inaugurated on January 12, 2020 and it is used to host the qualifying races of the 2021 Alpine Ski World Championships, slalom and giant slalom in particular. The slope is equipped with snowmaking coverage and features a moderately difficult course with over 1,200 m of length, nearly 300 m of elevation loss starting from almost 2,160 m.s.l.m. reaching about 1,900 m.s.l.m..The skislope "Lino Lacedelli" have an average gradient below 23,30% except for a few steeper stretches.
The Lino Lacedelli slope - in the 5 Torri ski area - was inaugurated on January 12, 2020 and it is used to host the qualifying races of the 2021 Alpine Ski World Championships, slalom and giant slalom in particular. The slope is equipped with snowmaking coverage and features a moderately difficult course with over 1,200 m of length, nearly 300 m of elevation loss starting from almost 2,160 m.s.l.m. reaching about 1,900 m.s.l.m..The skislope "Lino Lacedelli" have an average gradient below 23,30% except for a few steeper stretches.
The water reservoir to ensure snow-making coverage on the 5 Torri ski area will be built at the foot of Mt Averau, adjacent to the Potor chairlift bottom station. The artificial lake will feature a 4,350 m2 surface with a 20,000 m3 capacity. The reservoir will also be used by the Civil Protection activities in case of fire or as water supply.
The water reservoir to ensure snow-making coverage on the 5 Torri ski area will be built at the foot of Mt Averau, adjacent to the Potor chairlift bottom station. The artificial lake will feature a 4,350 m2 surface with a 20,000 m3 capacity. The reservoir will also be used by the Civil Protection activities in case of fire or as water supply.
The Vertigine ski run was officially opened to host the Alpine Ski Italian Championships in March 2019 and hosted the men’s disciplines of the 2021 Alpine Ski World Championships. The course features are as follows: length 2.5 km, elevation loss 805 m, maximum gradient 62% and average gradient 31.6%; starting above the top station of the Duca d’Aosta-Pomedes chairlift, the course runs through the Valon and continues down the legendary Canalone (Gully) and Vertigine Bianca. The new jump has been named after Kristian Ghedina, Cortina’s ski champion and ambassador of Cortina 2021.
The Vertigine ski run was officially opened to host the Alpine Ski Italian Championships in March 2019 and hosted the men’s disciplines of the 2021 Alpine Ski World Championships. The course features are as follows: length 2.5 km, elevation loss 805 m, maximum gradient 62% and average gradient 31.6%; starting above the top station of the Duca d’Aosta-Pomedes chairlift, the course runs through the Valon and continues down the legendary Canalone (Gully) and Vertigine Bianca. The new jump has been named after Kristian Ghedina, Cortina’s ski champion and ambassador of Cortina 2021.
The new Cortina-Col Druscié Gondola is going to replace the first stretch of the Freccia del Cielo cable car and will be operating from the 2019/2010 winter season opening. The gondola has a mid-station at Colfiere - thus the existing Colfiere chairlift will be dismantled - allowing guests to easily access on foot the finish area of the 2021 Alpine Ski World Championships. The lift has 10-person cabins with a capacity of lifting 1,800 people per hour, three times as high as the existing cable car.
The new Cortina-Col Druscié Gondola is going to replace the first stretch of the Freccia del Cielo cable car and will be operating from the 2019/2010 winter season opening. The gondola has a mid-station at Colfiere - thus the existing Colfiere chairlift will be dismantled - allowing guests to easily access on foot the finish area of the 2021 Alpine Ski World Championships. The lift has 10-person cabins with a capacity of lifting 1,800 people per hour, three times as high as the existing cable car.
On Mt Faloria slopes, the brand new “Scoiattolo” is the thirteenth black diamond ski run of the resort. Starting at 2054 m above sea level, next to the Bigontina chairlift top station, the course descends for nearly 1 km with a maximum gradient of 55% and 238 m of elevation loss, plus an exciting final “steep pitch” for expert skiers. The ski run is equipped with state-of-the-art snowmaking plants and timekeeping systems so as to be homologated as slalom course.
On Mt Faloria slopes, the brand new “Scoiattolo” is the thirteenth black diamond ski run of the resort. Starting at 2054 m above sea level, next to the Bigontina chairlift top station, the course descends for nearly 1 km with a maximum gradient of 55% and 238 m of elevation loss, plus an exciting final “steep pitch” for expert skiers. The ski run is equipped with state-of-the-art snowmaking plants and timekeeping systems so as to be homologated as slalom course.
The two ski runs on Col Druscié have undergone considerable renovation works to host the Alpine Ski World Championships in 2021. On the “new” Drusciè A- officially re-opened for the Alpine Ski Italian Championships – technical events, such as men and women slalom, giant slalom and team events, will take place. It is now 100 metres wide to allow plenty of room for training. Also Druscié B, conceived for warm up training during the 2021 World Championships, has been completely renovated; it is 40 metres wide and features a completely new line.
The two ski runs on Col Druscié have undergone considerable renovation works to host the Alpine Ski World Championships in 2021. On the “new” Drusciè A- officially re-opened for the Alpine Ski Italian Championships – technical events, such as men and women slalom, giant slalom and team events, will take place. It is now 100 metres wide to allow plenty of room for training. Also Druscié B, conceived for warm up training during the 2021 World Championships, has been completely renovated; it is 40 metres wide and features a completely new line.
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CONSORZIO ESERCENTI IMPIANTI A FUNE
CORTINA - S. VITO CADORE - AURONZO/MISURINA
Via Marconi, 15 - I-32043 Cortina d’Ampezzo
Codice fiscale e partita IVA 00637620253
Tel. 0436 862171 Fax 0436 868069
E-mail: info@skipasscortina.com
Privacy Policy
General terms & conditions