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San Vigilio di Marebbe
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9.5
Ski area
9.6
Ski area Plan de Corones
Information about the ski area
| Highest point: | 2,275 m | Gondola lift: | 22 |
| Lowest point: | 973 m | Pistes in total: | 119 km |
| Altitude ski resort: | 1,201 m |
Pistes:
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52 km |
| Lifts in total: | 32 |
Pistes:
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42 km |
| Tow lifts: | 6 |
Pistes:
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25 km |
| Chair lifts: | 4 | ||
Ski area Plan de Corones
With the "Plan de Corones" lift past, you receive access to South Tyrol's Nr. 1 ski mountain with a total of 119 km of piste and 32 access points at an altitude between 973 m and 2,275 m. Thanks to its numerous snow cannons, this ski area counts as "snow secure" from December to April.
The 8-person "CroniExpress" gondola is especially designed for beginners, children and families. Here, you can expect a 100 m wide piste with 160 m altitude variation. The Plan de Corones is known for its very family-friendly ski area with numerous offers for children. On the Plan de Corones peak, parents can view their children's progress in the "Croniworld" while simultaneously taking in the breathtaking 360° panoramic view. Another great kids park can also be found at the entrance to San Vigilio di Marebbe.
For experienced Alpinists, the "Black Five" - five black runs - pose an exciting challenge. Belonging to the fantastic five are the "Sylvester," the "Herrnegg," the "Pre da Peres," the "Erta," and the "Piculin." Two floodlight pistes are available for night skiing. Snowboarders can let off steam in the Snowpark on the halfpipe. The Kronplatz ski area is also known for its hosting of diverse sporting events such as the Snowboard World Cup.
During the previous season the Plan de Corones was upgraded: the popular Sonnenlift was replaced, completely renewed and many new features like heated seats and protective covers were added. The Miara cabins now have free Wi-Fi and the artificial snow-making facilities were improved. The 19/20 season also offers a new gondola as a replacement for the old Rara chairlift. The "Skitrans Bronta" is one of the shortest 12-person gondolas in the world and connects the valley station of the "Miara" gondola with the "Pedagá".
In the ski area, at many of the lift pass offices, you'll find free Wi-Fi hotspots. Additionally, with the "Dolomiti Superski" upgraded lift pass, further hotspots are available at the mountain stations and culinary establishments in the various ski areas. The connecting lift pass gives you the choice between 1,200 km of piste and 450 lifts!
The longest night skiing piste in the ski area is the Korer piste in Riscone. Every Saturday from 19:30 - 22:00 you can make use of the night skiing offer. The piste is approx. 1.7 km long and can also be used for tobogganing.
You can also ski at night time in Terenten. The approx. 1.3 km piste opens every Wednesday and Friday after sundown from 19:00 - 21:30.
Lastly, you can make use of the night skiing offer at the approx. 1.5 km Guggenberg piste every Friday. The lifts operate in between 19:30 and 22:00.
The 8-person "CroniExpress" gondola is especially designed for beginners, children and families. Here, you can expect a 100 m wide piste with 160 m altitude variation. The Plan de Corones is known for its very family-friendly ski area with numerous offers for children. On the Plan de Corones peak, parents can view their children's progress in the "Croniworld" while simultaneously taking in the breathtaking 360° panoramic view. Another great kids park can also be found at the entrance to San Vigilio di Marebbe.
For experienced Alpinists, the "Black Five" - five black runs - pose an exciting challenge. Belonging to the fantastic five are the "Sylvester," the "Herrnegg," the "Pre da Peres," the "Erta," and the "Piculin." Two floodlight pistes are available for night skiing. Snowboarders can let off steam in the Snowpark on the halfpipe. The Kronplatz ski area is also known for its hosting of diverse sporting events such as the Snowboard World Cup.
During the previous season the Plan de Corones was upgraded: the popular Sonnenlift was replaced, completely renewed and many new features like heated seats and protective covers were added. The Miara cabins now have free Wi-Fi and the artificial snow-making facilities were improved. The 19/20 season also offers a new gondola as a replacement for the old Rara chairlift. The "Skitrans Bronta" is one of the shortest 12-person gondolas in the world and connects the valley station of the "Miara" gondola with the "Pedagá".
In the ski area, at many of the lift pass offices, you'll find free Wi-Fi hotspots. Additionally, with the "Dolomiti Superski" upgraded lift pass, further hotspots are available at the mountain stations and culinary establishments in the various ski areas. The connecting lift pass gives you the choice between 1,200 km of piste and 450 lifts!
Rules of conduct on ski pistes in Italy
To ensure safety on the ski slopes in Italy, stricter safety regulations have been in force since 2022. In order to use the ski areas, everyone must have liability insurance that covers damage to third parties. It will also be possible to take out this insurance on site for individual days. Drunken skiing is prohibited and punishable by heavy fines, with a maximum of 0.5 mg of alcohol per litre of blood. To reduce the risk of injury, helmets are also compulsory for all minors when skiing, snowboarding or tobogganing.
Night skiing San Vigilio di Marebbe
If you want to go night skiing in San Vigilio di Marebbe and the surrounding areas, the Ciancross piste in San Vigilio di Marebbe is available from 20:00 - 22:00 each Tuesday and Thursday. Tobogganing is also allowed on the approx. 700 m piste, and the equipment can be hired in resort.The longest night skiing piste in the ski area is the Korer piste in Riscone. Every Saturday from 19:30 - 22:00 you can make use of the night skiing offer. The piste is approx. 1.7 km long and can also be used for tobogganing.
You can also ski at night time in Terenten. The approx. 1.3 km piste opens every Wednesday and Friday after sundown from 19:00 - 21:30.
Lastly, you can make use of the night skiing offer at the approx. 1.5 km Guggenberg piste every Friday. The lifts operate in between 19:30 and 22:00.
Après ski San Vigilio di Marebbe
The evenings in San Vigilio di Marebbe round off on a rather quiet note. You can enjoy a great meal with tasty South Tyrolean delicacies and sit comfortably together with a glass of wine. Whoever likes can also take part in a skittles party. Après ski fanatics can look to the surrounding areas of the Kronplatz region - namely directly at the valley stations. For example, in Valdaora and Brunico, you can find several après ski bars.
Of course, you can also end your day of skiing on a more sporting note, such as taking a winter hike through the gorgeous Fanes-Sennes-Prags nature park or participating in a guided snowshoe hike. If it's atmosphere you're after, a trip to the nature reserve at the visitor's centre is worth looking into. This is also a great place for families with children to discover.
For a fast-paced evening, tobogganing and ice skating are where you'll find your thrills. Daredevils can also take to the sky in St. Vigil on Europe's longest zipline! This one of a kind "balancing act" is an exciting yet safe attraction that delivers an adrenaline kick at a length of 3 km. With experienced trainers and special rollers with built-in brakes, you can ride safely over 10 stations at 400 m altitude into the valley. You'll even reach speeds of up to 80 km/h!
Of course, you can also end your day of skiing on a more sporting note, such as taking a winter hike through the gorgeous Fanes-Sennes-Prags nature park or participating in a guided snowshoe hike. If it's atmosphere you're after, a trip to the nature reserve at the visitor's centre is worth looking into. This is also a great place for families with children to discover.
For a fast-paced evening, tobogganing and ice skating are where you'll find your thrills. Daredevils can also take to the sky in St. Vigil on Europe's longest zipline! This one of a kind "balancing act" is an exciting yet safe attraction that delivers an adrenaline kick at a length of 3 km. With experienced trainers and special rollers with built-in brakes, you can ride safely over 10 stations at 400 m altitude into the valley. You'll even reach speeds of up to 80 km/h!
Snowpark: Snowpark Kronplatz San Vigilio di Marebbe
On South Tyrol's Nr. 1 ski mountain, freestylers will definitely get their money's worth. Below the Belvedere mountain station, you can find, for example, the "Easy Park," whose name is especially designed to draw in beginners and children. At a length of 800 m, you'll find diverse kickers, boxes, rails, a truck tire and one pipe.
The most experienced feel right at home in the "Jib Park" on the main piste near the Bruneck/Reischach valley station. Rails, pipes, tubes, a set of stairs and woops take care of providing all sorts of diversity and action in its 300 m length.
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