Many ski resorts in the Dolomiti Superski area are getting ready for the last ski weekend of the 2010/2011 winter season.
While it is true that there have been no early closures, it is also true that many resorts are reaching closing day with unskiable slopes, some of which have already been closed for a few weeks.
This unseasonable heat caught everyone off guard and nothing could be done to limit the damage.
In addition, this year’s far-from-abundant precipitation has not done much to help the ski areas, which last year, by contrast, closed with slopes in good condition (and with a few protests from die-hard skiers).
Nevertheless, Dolomiti Superski will close all its lifts for good only on May 2, with Cortina d’Ampezzo allowing the season to continue in parallel with rival high-altitude ski areas such as Cervinia, Monterosa etc…
Stop-start openings for other resorts too, such as San Martino di Castrozza, which from April 10 onwards will only allow skiing at weekends. Marmolada and Plan de Corones are also only partly open, while the operators hope for a return of seasonal temperatures to avoid early closures even for the highest ski areas.
Last runs of the 2010/2011 season
2010/11 closing dates for the Dolomiti Superski lifts:
Cortina d’Ampezzo: May 1, 2011
San Martino di Castrozza – Passo Rolle: April 26, 2011 (From April 10 onwards, special opening only on April 12-13-16-17-22-23-24-25)
Alta Pusteria: April 25, 2011
Plan de Corones: April 25, 2011
Arabba Marmolada: April 25, 2011
Obereggen: April 25, 2011
Val di Fiemme: April 10, 2011
Alta Badia: April 10, 2011
Val Gardena: April 10, 2011
Alpe di Siusi: April 10, 2011
Val di Fassa: April 10, 2011 (some lifts open until April 25)
Civetta Ski: April 3, 2011 (Lifts already closed)
Trevalli-Moena – Passo San Pellegrino – Falcade: April 3, 2011 (Lifts already closed)
Valle Isarco: April 5, 2011 (Lifts already closed)
As indicated, the ski areas closing on the 25th and on May 1 will not have all their slopes available and will only be able to count on some of their lifts. Moreover, it cannot be ruled out that the closing dates may be revised and brought forward, as is already happening, so it is advisable to ask for more information before setting off. If you need any info, you can contact us by leaving a comment below.
If you are determined to extend your ski season at any cost, you can rely on the ski areas in other parts of Italy, in particular the Aosta Valley, the main destination for spring and summer skiing!
Have a great end-of-season ski, everyone!
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