There are many works in progress in Cortina to best prepare the Queen of the Dolomites to host the 2021 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships.
A plan of new construction and renovation works, which create a solid legacy that will benefit the local community and the whole alpine system.
Renovated infrastructures, new slopes and facilities—in compliance with the international ski competition standards—will profit the public, the local community and the tourists.
The Government named two Commissioners for the creation of the sports facilities and infrastructures in general: Luigivalerio Sant’Andrea, officer at the Prime Minister’s Office, for the development of the intervention plan in Cortina d’Ampezzo, and Claudio Gemme, President of ANAS, for the development of the actions regarding an upgrade of the transport and road network, which constitute the extraordinary plan for the accessibility to Cortina d’Ampezzo during the 2021 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships.
Slopes
OLYMPIA DELLE TOFANE
OLYMPIA DELLE TOFANE
Thanks to 100 World Cup races hosted on this slope, Olympia delle Tofane is better known as ‘The Queen of Speed’. The Organising Committee carried out several improvements in view of the Cortina 2021 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships—from the snow-making system to the digital infrastructure, i.e. optical fibre for broadcasting and timekeeping.
Completion of the work
January 2020
Work progress
100%
Vertigine
Vertigine
A brand-new race course. Vertigine will host the men’s DH and SG competitions. Extensive maintenance works have been carried out to widen already existing courses and build new sections that connect the slopes. Moreover, the snow-making system and the digital infrastructure (optical fibre and timekeeping) have been installed.
Completion of the work
January 2020
Work progress
100%
DRUSCIé A e B
DRUSCIé A e B
Druscié A is the historical 1956 Winter Olympics slalom slope, where Toni Sailer won one of his three gold medals in Cortina. Given its tech features, Druscié A is the perfect slope to host the SL competitions and to be used by professional skiers for training. Druscié B will be used for the athletes’ training. Several adjustment works have been carried out on both slopes, with a significant widening of the courses and new artificial snow-making systems.
Completion of the work
November 2018
Work progress
100%
Lino Lacedelli
Lino Lacedelli
This new slope was created in the 5 Torri ski area to host the GS and SL qualifications. This slope is dedicated to the memory of Lino Lacedelli, the mountaineer from Cortina d’Ampezzo who was the first one to reach the summit of K2 with Achille Compagnoni in 1954. This slope offers all underground services and an artificial snow-making system. It is the first Italian public slope to be equipped with safety netting all season long, ready to host any competitions and training sessions.
Completion of the work
June 2020
Work progress
95%
Stries
Stries
This slope starts from Colfiere middle station and allows anyone to reach Cortina town centre on skis. Extensive works have been carried out to widen it and install a snow-making system.
Completion of the work
November 2019
Work progress
100%
RUMERLO-DRUSCIÉ' SKIWEG
RUMERLO-DRUSCIÉ' SKIWEG
A slope connecting the two finish areas of Rumerlo and Druscié, with an artificial snow-making system.
Completion of the work
November 2020
Work progress
55%
Finish areas
RUMERLO FINISH AREA
RUMERLO FINISH AREA
Area
43.000m²
Lenght
120m
Width
80m
Services
Electricity supply, optical fibre, timing cables, water distribution and waste disposal.
Completion of the work
January 2020
Work progress
100%
DRUSCIé FINISH AREA
DRUSCIé FINISH AREA
Area
16.000m²
Lenght
100m
Width
80m
Services
Electricity supply, optical fibre and timing cables.
Completion of the work
October 2020
Work progress
55%
Works and facilities
SON DEI PRADE – BAI DE DONES CABLE CAR
SON DEI PRADE – BAI DE DONES CABLE CAR
This cable car will connect the Tofane ski area with the 5 Torri ski area departing from Son dei Prade and arriving in Bai de Dones. It will allow anyone to reach Alta Badia and the other areas of Dolomiti Superski on skis from Cortina town centre.
Completion of the work
December 2020
Work progress
10%
CORTINA-COL DRUSCIÉ-FRECCIA NEL CIELO CABLE CAR
CORTINA-COL DRUSCIÉ-FRECCIA NEL CIELO CABLE CAR
It is the first cable car in Cortina d’Ampezzo and replaces the first section of the historic Freccia nel Cielo. This new cable car has 10-people cabins allowing a maximum transport capacity of 1,800 people per hour compared to the 600 of the previous aerial tramway. It connects Cortina with Col Druscié (middle station in Colfiere).
Completion of the work
December 2019
Work progress
100%
AVALANCHE CONTROL SYSTEM
AVALANCHE CONTROL SYSTEM
The avalanche control system, which consists of 20 explosive bells containing hydrogen and oxygen, protects the whole ski slope from Pomedes to Ra Valles. It is one of the biggest avalanche control systems in Europe and was built by a company specialising in this field and given to the Municipality of Cortina d’Ampezzo by the Government Commissioner. The ski lift companies (ISTA and Tofana SRL) are entrusted with the activation of the system. The 20 bells are installed only in winter and removed in summer for maintenance, thus reducing the visual impact.
Completion of the work
December 2019
Work progress
100%
“5 TORRI” WATER BASIN
“5 TORRI” WATER BASIN
The “5 Torri” water basin (20,000m3 and 4,350m2 of surface) is located near the bottom station of the Potor chairlift, at the foot of Monte Averau (2,100 m). The pond will be useful not only for the artificial snow-making systems, but also for civil protection activities such as firefighting and water supply.
Completion of the work
December 2020
Work progress
10%
ROAD NETWORK
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