Vipiteno in Trentino-South Tyrol welcomes skiers and snow-lovers and has kicked off its winter season with new slopes, funslopes, tobogganing and more.
Kilometres of ski runs and fun for all
The Monte Cavallo/Rosskopf ski resort has reopened and will remain open until 6 April. Skiing at Monte Cavallo is an experience designed for everyone. Families will find a true paradise in the Kinderland area for the little ones with snow games and treadmills, while skiers of all levels can choose from numerous blue and red slopes. One of the most popular downhill runs is the impressive slope down to the valley: 5.5 kilometres of excitement alternating between sunny plateaus, changes of direction and stretches through the forest.
A 10-passenger per cabin gondola lift
Martin Schaller The entire area offers 20 kilometres of slopes spread over ten tracks served by three modern, fast and comfortable lifts. Dominating the scene is the Monte Cavallo gondola lift, inaugurated three years ago and now the pride of the area. Starting from the north side of the centre of Sterzing in just a few minutes it is at an altitude of 1,862 metres. Equipped with 10-passenger cabins, it can transport up to 2,300 people per hour .
Modern facilities and a Funslope
The construction of the gondola lift marked an important renaissance for the entire area, opening up new perspectives for local tourism. Thaks to investments it has been possible to increase the snow output, improve the slopes and inaugurate modern facilities such as the Alpin Chalet Rosskopf with its panoramic terrace. The novelty for winter 2025/2026 is the Funslope with parabolics, waves and small jumps, designed for young and old in search of fun.
Refuges serving typical Suth Tyrolean food
There are eight refuges serving typical South Tyrolean dishes and Italy's longest toboggan run, ten illuminated and snow-covered kilometres, is perfect for an adrenaline-filled adventure down to the valley floor. For those who love special thrills, Monte Cavallo offers Sunrise Skiing every Friday from 26 December 2025 to 27 February 2026, with a gondola lift open from 7am. And when darkness falls, there is night tobogganing, every Friday from 7pm to 10pm. Not to be missed are the WOW Weeks, with one
free day of skiing when purchasing ski passes for three to five days, and the winter's top events: the Skitest (24-25 January), the Hausberg Festival (28-29 March) and SKIDS - The Snow Festival, from 1 to 4 April, dedicated to Europe's young champions.
