Dolomites Horse Show in Italy, in Selva Val Gardena 29.06 – 03.07.2016

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For the very first time the prestigious Dolomites Horse Show event will be held in the beautiful Vallunga – the UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE location of the Puez-Odle Nature Park will be an ideal setting for the arrival of the international jet-set.

This outstanding event will take place in the Carabinieri Alpine Training Centre, it offering sport and holiday in one of Italy’s most famous tourism destinations. The event is being coordinated by the undergraduate in economics, Alex Delazer, he a horse-lover from an early age and now an international rider himself.

Val Gardena offers an ideal location for the Dolomites Horse Show, it providing sporting activity and glamorous style in a party atmosphere. Througout the event here will be the opportunity to both horseride and find time to relax and enjoy the mountain life to the full – and then there are all the holiday opportunities which Val Gardena has. When the idea to organise the event came about I thought about my home town Selva immediately, it known throughout the world for its landscape and breathtaking mountain peaks. Thanks to the help and support of the local authorities and the Lord Mayor and Deputy Mayor themselves, as well as the contribution made by the Tourism Association, we have been able to take the event project forward.” These the words of Alex Delazer. The event will have two competitions: a CSI reserved to professional horseriders and a CSI foe young riders and amateurs.

The top 70 riders and horses in the world will be invited to take part in the competitions in the CSI, including a Grand Prix valid for Olympic qualification, this latter spectacle taking place on Sunday 3 July, the final day of 4 days racing. Among those taking part are well-known riders such as Giulia Martinengo Marquet, Italian Ladies Champion in 2015, the Belgian Philippe Le Jeune, World Champion at Lexington, and from Holland Gerco Schröder, silver medal winner in the last Olympics in London.

In the CSI 1 * young talents from the world of showjumping will compete and the amateurs will have the privilege of competing in the same conditions as the best of the world’s riders.

Programme:

Wednesday 29 June 2016

Vet check 15h to 19h

THURSDAY 30 June 2016

Race 1 – 1,15 m, from 09h to 11:00h

Race 2 – 1,25 / 1,30 m, from 11h to 13h

Race 3 – 1,35 / 1,40 m, from 13h to 15h

Vet check, from 15h to 19h

 

FRIDAY 1 July 2016

Race 4 – 1,15 m, from 09h to 11h

Race 5 – 1,25 / 1,30 m, from 11h to 13h

Race 6 – 1,35 / 1,40 m, from 13h to 15h

Race 7 – 1,45 m, from 15h to 17h

Race 8 – 1,50 m, from 17h to 19h


SATURDAY 2 July 2016

Race 9 – 1,15m, from 10h to 12h

Race 10 – 1,25 / 1,30 m, from 12h to 14h

Gara 11 – 1,50 / 1,55 m, from 14h to 16h


SUNDAY 3 July 2016

Gara 12 – 1,50m. from 9h to 11h

Race 13 – GP 1,40 m, from 11h to 13h

Race 14 – Grand Prix 1,60 m, from 14h to 17h

* Programme subject to change

 

INFO: Selva Val Gardena
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Südtirol Gardenissima: Getting The Best From The World’s Longest Giant Slalom

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Super G skis, the right head and eye protection, curved poles and fluoro wax: technical advice on getting the most from an Alpine skiing race as tough as the Südtirol Gardenissima which marks the close of the Val Gardena skiing season on April 2.

There is now less than a month to go to April 2 and that means that the Südtirol Gardenissima and the end of the Val Gardena skiing season are both getting seriously close. Any training you can do now has to be honed to perfection. Having worked so hard to lay the foundations for success throughout the winter, you’ll need to arrive at the start line of this long slalom with the very best of specialist equipment.

Super G skis for a giant slalom to remember
Anyone that breathes the intoxicating air of the Dolomites all year round and has grown up with the Südtirol Gardenissima will advise you to avoid giant slalom skis and instead go for Super G versions because the extra seconds you might shave off in the first stretch of the giant slalom can easily be lost in the final one where what you really need is improved glide. So the perfect solution is Junior Super G skis of between 190 cm and 195 cm. They have enough flex to play on the bends and a 28 – 34-metre radius – in other words, you’ll be able to tackle the Südtirol Gardenissima’s big curves beautifully.

Ski with your head
Another pivotal factor in such a long, challenging race is taking care of your head, absolutely essential if you’re to hang in there for six kilometres. If you want to ski in absolute safety, then you’ll need an approved yet aerodynamic helmet, possibly fibreglass. Do not go for helmets with an incorporated visor. Vision-wise, we don’t recommend using sunglasses. It’s better to opt for aerodynamic goggles with mid-light coloured or, better still, polarised lens to give you a clear view even in the final stretch where the light dims because of the surrounding woods. You’ll also be exhausted by then and that can play nasty tricks on you so every little helps.

Curved poles and fluoro wax
The length of the run and the incredible physical toll it will take can mean you’ll be feeling a little out of it and so even the tiniest detail can really be vital to your performance. That includes using curved ski poles which you’ll be able to keep close to your body, thereby avoiding knocking against the gates. Lastly, there will be spring weather on April 2 and seasoned skiers recommend a high performance fluoro wax: 100% fluoro is best – apply three layers after rubbing it well with granular snow.

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INFO: Südtirol Gardenissima

End of Season Events in Val Gardena: Races, Events and Concerts Fun, and Sport.

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There’s never a dull day in Val Gardena (ITALY): even at the end of the winter season.

Save the following dates: the Spring Race Party, an obstacle ski race from Monte Seceda to the centre of Ortisei, on 19 March between 1.15 pm and 9 pm. Head to Piazza S. Antonio for more fun with Dj Simon and Dj Ondy. Tasty local food and beverages to be served during the evening.
Rock the Dolomites, a musical event featuring Val Gardena rock-pop band, the Pëufla, on Sunday 20 March at 3 pm at the Ciampac.
The big freestyle show on Monday 21 at 9.30 pm at the Campo Frëina di Selva Gardena: an exciting freestyle show and mulled wine for everyone!
Move 24h on Saturday 26 March from Ortisei, a guided, two-day ski mountaineering excursion.
Easter concert in the parish church of S. Cristina on Sunday 27 March from 8.30 pm.

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Südtirol Gardenissima: 20th edition of the Südtirol Gardenissima on Saturday 2 April from 8 am. The longest giant slalom in the world (6 km) is a much-awaited event in the valley, attracting countless registrations (around 650) which include both amateurs and professional skiers. The event attracts also quite a large crowd. Legends such as Isolde Kostner, Peter Runggaldier, Peter Fill and Maria Rosa Quario have also been known to participate. Südtirol Gardenissima KIDS on Sunday 3 April at 9 am. A giant slalom race (2 km) for the champions of tomorrow born between 2002 and 2009.

Enrolments are open: www.gardenissima.eu
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On the Mountain Chain of Val Gardena (Italy)

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The hut excursion around the fascinating mountain chain of Val Gardena (Italy) is called “Curona de Gherdëina”.

This 60 km stretch starts from the Puez Odle Nature Park in the northwest of the valley (part of the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site) and crosses the high plateau of the Sella in the southwest to the Group of the Sassolungo in the southern side of the valley.

Hikers will climb a total of 4,155 m and descend along a total of 3,936 m elevation gain. Participants can start from any of the three Val Gardena villages, and the excursion proceeds in a clockwise direction. Choose your overnight accommodation from a simple hut (4-day tour) or from the exclusive mountain hotel (5-day tour). Choosing the “Mountain hut trekking” or the “Trekking Deluxe” option won’t change one thing: the breathtaking scenery only the Dolomites can offer, the magical sunrise and sunsets as well as relaxing evenings eating exquisite traditional dishes and refined wines.

Simple or exclusive, in company or on your own, this tour is an ideal journey into the world of the mountains packed with adventure and filled with legends.

More informations…

 

INFO: Val Gardena

Third Alpe di Siusi Half Marathon on July 5th

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The Alpe di Siusi race is back once more on the customary date of the first Sunday in July. The participants will be running alongside some top Kenyan marathon runners, who are honing their skills on their annual summer training camp on the Alpe di Siusi. And, for all those who want a sneak preview of next season’s running wear, the Alpe di Siusi Running Expo is on at the end of July.

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The Alpe di Siusi Half Marathon is one to choose not for a “PB”, but rather for the location, and to enjoy a run in an unspoilt countryside and exult in all the breathtaking beauty that Europe’s highest mountain plateau has to offer. The Dolomite peaks Sasso Piatto, Sasso Lungo and Sciliar seem to literally smile down upon you as you run. And then there’s the height: the race takes place at 1,800 – 2,200 m, making it both hard work and utterly mesmerising at the same time.

“The Alpe di Siusi Half Marathon is the jewel in the crown of our sporting offer for summer”, says Alex Andreis, Alpe di Siusi Marketing Manager. “It is framed by a running park of 180 km of trails designed for top runners or lovers of the sport who choose us as the ideal place for training”.

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And after a winter season as star of the cross-country skiing scene, the Alpe di Siusi is all set to metamorphose into a “complete gym” for runners too, with a summer dedicated to running.
It kicks off on June 28th, when the plateau will host the races of the Kenyan Marathon Team managed by Gianni Demadonna, who has been taking his champions here to train for years.
We then move on to the top event of July 5th, the Half Marathon (closed number of 500 runners) and round it all off with the Alpe di Siusi Running Expo. For the fourth year running, the Expo will be displaying next season’s running shoes on the 26th and 27th of July, giving us all the chance to try them out on the paths of the Alpe di Siusi Running Park.

Information for the public:
Alpe di Siusi
Tel. +39.0471.709.600
www.alpedisiusi.info

Val Gardena (Italy) Winner of the “Top Ski Resort Award 2015”!

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In a European survey the ski website “Snowplaza” has determined the best ski resorts in the Alps. Among the top 20 ski resorts is also Val Gardena as the best Italian ski resort.
So the ski areas in Val Gardena got the Snowplaza Award “Top ski resort 2015”.

At the survey participated about 52,000 skiers from the largest winter sports nations in Europe. The visitors of Snowplaza had the possibility to vote for their own favorite resort choosing between more than 600 ski areas – at the same time they had the chance to win a ski pass for the selected resort. The voting started in mid-December on the websites Snowplaza.de, Snowplaza.nl, Snowplaza.be, Snowplaza.co.uk and Snowplaza.fr.

After two months, they got the following result:

No. 1 in Italy: Val Gardena
No. 1 in France: Les Trois Vallèes
No. 1 in Austria: Wilder Kaiser – Brixental
No. 1 in Switzerland: Free Republic of Holiday Saas-Fee
No. 1 in Germany: Ski carousel Winterberg.

INFO: Val Gardena

Südtirol Sellaronda HERO: New Single Trails For New Experiences International Hero and Tourism

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The Dolomites, one of the most beautiful natural landscapes in the world. No other mountain range in the Alps can boast such a stunning view. The alpine landscape surrounding the Sella Massif is breathtaking and is one of the most famous landscapes in the world: so much so that it has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage Site list.

The Südtirol Sellaronda HERO was born in 2010 and, since then, the mountainsides of the white mountains have been home to an ever growing number of mountain bikers. This was only possible thanks to the extensive work carried out on the paths and trails by local public administration. This summer will see larger groups of bikers making the most of the Dolomites, exploring the area on their mountain bikes in absolute safety.

MTB equals tourism.
The four areas comprising the Sella Group (Val di Fassa, Val Gardena Alpe di Siusi, Alta Badia e Arabba) decided to invest in the ‘mountain bike’ brand: they’ve created new tracks, trying to differentiate the on foot, trekking paths from their mountain bike counterparts. Their endeavour wants to benefit bikers with a richer and more varied experience which also embraces the Sellaronda MTB Tour, which employs lift facilities to ride around the four Dolomite passes. The tourism offer has been incrementally improved in light of the UCI World Championships to be held by the HERO on 27 June.

Downhill MTB adrenaline.
Welcome to the Dolomites: experience new, thrilling rides with our new single trails and Enduro trails. The new, adrenaline-packed world for the daredevil, gravity-defying mountain biker in you!

Tourism is being reshaped as we speak, emerging and changing together with the  HERO: a sustainable and green tourism for the Dolomites’ sensitive landscape. It doesn’t come as a surprise that even Reinhold Messner, the most famous South Tyrolean in the world, has decided to support this ‘new’ way of living the mountains. The Südtirol Sellaronda HERO promotional video, where he recounts his experience of the Dolomites, was met with resounding success.

Single trails fact sheet

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Single trail Frara
The Frara single trail starts from Passo Gardena (2,121 m) and descends coasting the ski slope until the Plans-Frara gondola lift to Colfosco (1,645 m). It is around 3 km long, with an elevation gain of 470 metres.
Piz Enduro Tour
An Enduro trail (49 km and 3,480 m elevation gain) in the village of Badia (1,324 m) taking you to Colfosco (1,568 m) across the plateaus between Piz La Ila and Piz Sorega. Use of lift facilities expected. Be prepared for a steep trail of nearly 800 m elevation gain.

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Single trail Bec de Roces
Start from the Passo Campolongo (2,160 m) on the Bec de Roces, a beautiful downhill trail ending in Arabba (1,600 m), lasting 3,300 m and with 510 m elevation gain.
Single trail Pordoi
The Pordoi single trail, which starts from Passo Pordoi at 2,239 m and finishes in Pont de Vauz (1,839 m), stretching for 2,700 m and with a 385 m elevation gain.

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Freeride Park Belvedere
Demanding bikers will meet their match on the Freeride Park Belvedere: an over 7km-long trail with 800 m elevation gain. The trail starts from Passo Pordoi and ends at Canazei (1,440 m).

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Freeride Ciampinoi
An adrenaline-packed trail which starts from the mountain station of the Ciampinoi gondola lift (2,140 m). The Freeride Ciampinoi trail takes you to Selva Gardena (1,600 m) across 2,700 m and on 550 m elevation gain.
Single trails passo Sella e passo Gardena
Val Gardena will open other three Enduro itineraries in the summer of 2015 from Passo Sella (2,244 m) running for 4.5 km and 600 m elevation gain and from Passo Gardena (2,121 m) for 6 km and 550 m elevation gain leading you to Selva Gardena.
Single trail Vallongia
The Vallongia single trail is also new, leading from the Vallongia hut to Selva Gardena across 2.3 km and 460 m elevation gain.

For information: Südtirol Sellaronda HERO