Men’s Alpine Ski World Cup in Alta Badia

Ski fans can mark two major dates in their diaries at the end of the year: the Saslong Classic - Men's Downhill and Super-G in the Val Gardena - followed immediately by the Men's Giant Slalom and Slalom in Alta Badia. Both are part of the Audi FIS Ski World Cup. The Gran Risa piste starts at 1,865 metres amidst a stunning Dolomites landscape and takes the athletes to the finish line 400 metres further down. It is one of the most beautiful and demanding pistes in the Ski World Cup - after this event, winter sports enthusiasts flock to the Alta Badia Skiing Area once again.

Ingemar Stenmark, Mark Girardelli, Alberto Tomba, Bode Miller and Marcel Hirscher have all raced here. The maximum gradient of 69% demands everything from professional skiers: As the Gran Risa runs largely through the forest and along the northern side, it is shady and often icy. There is still a steep chute to overcome before the athletes reach the finish line.

The Dolomites form the backdrop for the unique performance by the "Frecce Tricolori". You can also experience the sporting event from exclusive lounges. At the foot of the Gran Risa stands the glass structure of the Red Bull Hospitality which, after its inauguration at the World Cup races in Alta Badia, will serve as the exclusive Red Bull Hospitality during international MotoGP stages.

Incidentally, the 40th anniversary of the Men's Ski World Cup in Alta Badia took place in 2025 - the Austrian Marco Schwarz won the Giant Slalom and the Norwegian Atle Lie McGrath won the Slalom. You can take a look for yourself in summer and winter: The Piz La Ila cable car takes you up from the village of La Villa to the Piz La Ila plateau.