Regulations

Participation

In the race there may participate skiers of national ski teams, athletes with and without FISI or FIS points and born before 31.12.2009. The competitors start in pairs on parallel giant slalom runs which after the first kilometer become a single run. The registration must be submitted to the Organizing Committee together with the registration fee. A sports medical certificate for competitive or amateur level is also required for participation in the Südtirol Gardenissima.

Start and Race Course

The start takes place at 7:30 a.m., with both racers starting simultaneously, as is customary in parallel slalom races.
Where the two courses merge (just below the Daniel hut), participants must pass between the double red/blue gates.
Overtaking other participants during the race is permitted, provided it is done under safe conditions and without endangering or obstructing other competitors.
Athletes from national teams and those who competed in the 2024/25 or 2025/26 Europa Cup or South American Cup will start individually every 30 seconds on the A course.

Cancellations

The O.C. will close registrations when the number of 700 athletes has been reached. Cancellations, with entitlement to the repayment of the registration charge, must be communicated by e-mail (gardenissima@valgardena.it) until the closing of the registrations and not later than the 01.03.2026, together with a medical certificate, which confirms the medical grounds for non-participation. The fee paid for Aiut Alpin insurance cannot be repaid in any circumstances.

Event cancellation

The event’s execution depends on the prevailing weather and snow conditions. The course conditions may vary and differ between participants. In case of insufficient snow or adverse weather conditions, the organizer reserves the right to postpone, shorten, or cancel the race. If the event cannot take place due to force majeure, the entry fee will not be refunded.

Skipass

Participants will receive a 50% discount on the Val Gardena/Alpe di Siusi skipass for one, two or three days (Friday 27^th of March, Saturday 28^th of March, Sunday 29^th of March 2026). The skipass can be bought at the valley stations of the Col Raiser and Seceda lifts as well as at the skipass offices in Selva (Ciampinoi) or Ortisei (Alpe di Siusi). It is not possible to buy the reduced ski pass online.

Race courses

Registration gives the right to an inspection of the run (once only and only when in possession of the race bib), setting off from the departure gates on the day of the race itself from 6.15 to 7.15 a.m. Last possible entrance in the upper part of the slope at 7.00 a.m., in the lower part of the slope at 7.10 a.m.
The cable car Col Raiser is open from 6.00 a.m. and the cable car Seceda is open also from 6.00 a.m.

Race number distribution

Race bibs will be distributed on Friday 27^th of March 2026 between 3.00 and 7.30 p.m. direct at the Cultural Centre of Selva di Val Gardena.

Security

Wearing a helmet is mandatory. Helmets can be rented at various ski rental shops in Val Gardena. It is also strongly recommended to wear a back protector.
Each participant must carry a valid ID and skipass during the race.
Mountain rescue and medical staff will be present along the course to ensure the safety of all participants.

Results and prizegiving

Results will be published on Saturday 28^th of March 2026 in the arrival zone. The prize-giving ceremony will take place at 3.00 p.m. To accept prizes the participant must be present at the prize-giving ceremony. The starting list and the results list may also be found and referred to on www.gardenissima.eu.

FIS athletes/journalists

Athletes of national Alpine ski teams group "A", "B", and "C" and athletes competing in the European Cup in the 2024/25 or 2025/26 seasons are exonerated from the payment of the registration fee. Journalists can contact pr@valgardena.it. Participants who in the past have taken part in a World Cup or European Cup race and aged at least 30 are authorized to compete in the 'Ski Legends' category.

Variations

The O.C. reserves the right to change the rules, if necessary, in the interests of the effective running of the race. The O.C. reserves to itself the right to change individual clauses at any time prior to the departure of the first competitor.

Claims

Protests can be submitted no earlier than 45 minutes before and no later than 15 minutes before the award ceremony, with a deposit of €50,00. In the case of an unjustified protest, the deposit will not be refunded.

FISI - regulations

For all matters not specifically provided for the O. C. shall refer to the federal technical rules (FISI-Rules). In accordance with the Federal Alpine Skiing Regulations, it is strictly forbidden to enter the race course even for participants who have already finished the race.

Data protection

All relevant information regarding the privacy policy at the time of event registration can be found at the following link: https://www.gardenissima.eu/en/privacy/registration-form

Photography Policy

During the race, photographs or videos may be taken for documentary and promotional purposes. By participating, you implicitly consent to being photographed and recorded, unless expressly waived. To withdraw consent or for any questions, contact us at the following email address: gardenissima@valgardena.it .

Responsibility

The O.C. accepts no liability in the event of loss or theft of one's personal belongings.