SKITOUR OLYMPIA
It's the taking part that counts.
The Winter Games in Cortina were the sporting highlight of the
year 1956. For the first time the Olympics were broadcast on T.V. The
whole World watched and experienced the spectacular winter in the Dolomites.
However, the Olympic motto is still valid today: it's the taking part
that counts! In fact the tour follows the footsteps of the great skiing
sportsmen and women, with unforgettable panoramic views over the renowned
Dolomite peaks as well as pure skiing fun. The lightning fast slopes on
the Tofana and the downhill Olympia run from Pomedes to Rumerlo provide
racing sensations among weird looking rock formations. On the way we find
the Duca d'Aosta hut. The Olympic flame was kept safely here before the
opening ceremony. Nowadays Cortina offers 140 kilometres of runs and the
tour shows the most attractive, including gentle slopes for the entire
family.
Sporting highlights
The Olympia tour can be completed either in one or two days. After the
Tofana summit other high peaks are in store for you like Monte Cristallo
and Monte Faloria. Great skiing fun is assured in the Cristallo-Faloria
region. This section of the tour begins on the 2,123mt. high Monte Faloria
with a really long descent on the 'Vitelli' slope, the Olympic Giant Slalom
run. Through spectacular alpine landscapes we move further on to Stratondi,
Canalone Franchetti, Tondi Normale or Slittone. The tour carries on across
the Cristallo area on the almost 3,000mt. high Forcella Staunies. The
lightning fast run of the Canalone Staunìes, seen from Son Forca,
should only be attempted by the more experienced skier. This slope is
the ultimate in sporting challenges and only open in the best of conditions.
The healthy and tasty 'Olympia dish' served at some traditional huts along
the itinerary is also worth a mention.
Tip: a pure adrenalin surge
You've swung over lightning fast runs and marvelled at the sporting heroes
ventures. Don't deny yourself the pleasure of just one more Olympic experience:
the thrilling trip by Taxi Bob sleigh on the trail of Eugenio Monti, the
legendary bob Olympic champion from Cortina. And one more tip: wonderful,
moderately difficult slopes for you to enjoy in the Lagazuoi - 5 Torri
skiing resort on the 'Romantic Panoramic View' skiing tour which sets
off from Cortina-Falzarego Pass.
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