Race Info
Since 1997, the SÜDTIROL GARDENISSIMA has earned its place as the most thrilling and longest giant slalom race in the world, a true must-see for ski enthusiasts. With a 6 km course, a staggering 1,033-meter vertical drop, and 115 gates, each edition promises an adrenaline-packed challenge.
The race kicks off at the Seceda (2,518 m), where two skiers launch side by side on parallel tracks that merge into a single exhilarating descent after 1,500 meters. The finish line awaits at the valley station of the Col Raiser cable car in Selva di Val Gardena (1,485 m), with the fastest racers completing the intense course in in just over 3 minutes.
With over 700 participants, the Südtirol Gardenissima is not just a race, it's a spectacle. Open to everyone, it offers an extraordinary chance for any skier to compete head-to-head with World Cup stars. The pinnacle of excitement comes with the Ski Legends category, which gathers former World Cup athletes and true icons of the sport. Year after year, the Südtirol Gardenissima cements its reputation as an unmissable event for those who live and breathe skiing.
