Val Gardena – The long-awaited event for ski lovers returns for 2013 and, after 17 editions, remains the undisputed end-of-season highlight in Val Gardena.
Held every year between late March and early April, the Südtirol Gardenissima marks the closing of the winter season while also serving as a grueling ski competition, three to four times longer than a World Cup giant slalom. On April 6, competitors will race down the Gardenissima course over a distance of 6 km, covering a vertical drop of 1,033 meters and negotiating 115 gates.
One of the unique features of the Gardenissima is that it is open to everyone—both pros and amateurs—giving recreational skiers the chance to line up at the starting gate alongside past and present ski champions such as Marc Girardelli and Isolde Kostner.
How to register
You can register for the Gardenissima by filling out the online form at www.gardenissima.eu (a valid medical certificate and FISI membership card are required; the latter can be purchased during online registration). Every Südtirol Gardenissima participant will receive a race pack, which for this edition includes: Lorpen technical ski socks, a Paluani product, a “Val Venosta” apple, Blistex lip balm, Toko “IROX” liquid hot wax spray, and a can of Red Bull.
gardenissima 2013 course
Staying in Val Gardena
For this major event, the Val Gardena tourist board has put together special holiday packages: one of these includes a Val Gardena – Alpe di Siusi ski pass for Friday and Saturday, the Südtirol Gardenissima entry fee, a training day on Seceda with a World Cup athlete, ski tuning with TOKO waxing experts, and 2 nights’ bed and breakfast at the Garni-Hotel Mirabel in Santa Cristina, all for €245.00 per person.
Additional holiday packages for the event can be found at www.valgardena.it
Prizes for the winners and more…
The prize pool for the 17th edition is very attractive: the fastest overall male and female finishers will each receive a €5,000.00 check, second prize will be a “Fondriest – TF3” road bike signed by Maurizio Fondriest, and third prize will be a television or other home appliance.
Special prizes will also be awarded to the oldest male and female finishers, the fastest foreign competitor, and the finisher who traveled the farthest. Finally, numerous raffle prizes will be drawn among all classified participants present at the awards ceremony, while the fastest competitors through a designated speed section will receive the Special Red Bull Prize (a special invitation to a Red Bull event).
For those who want to take home a souvenir of the Gardenissima 2013, VIST “Limited edition Südtirol Gardenissima 2013” sweatshirts and polo shirts are available for purchase in men’s and women’s cuts.
Follow Gardenissima updates at facebook.com/gardenissima
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