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Sledding Runs in the Dolomites: The Best
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Sledding Runs in the Dolomites: The Best

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Sledding in the Dolomites is not just for children. It is a fun experience for all ages: descents through snowy woods, bends and mountain views. Here is a selection of sledding runs around San Vigilio di Marebbe and nearby.

Maranza (Meransen): A Long Run

The Maranza (Meransen) sledding run, on the Gitschberg, is one of the longest in the area: the descent from the top station to the village is roughly 5-6 km. Ask at the cable car station for up-to-date information on opening, rental and run conditions.

Bring waterproof gloves and sunglasses: snow reflects light intensely. If it is your first time on a long run, practise braking in the first few metres.

Plan de Corones: Sledding with a View

In the Plan de Corones area you will find sledding runs with views over the Dolomites.

  • Riscone (Bruneck): run of about 1.5 km, open on some evenings of the week
  • San Vigilio (Cianross): short run (about 500 m), open on some evenings

For up-to-date days and times of the evening openings check the Plan de Corones website or the tourist office.

Plose: Above Brixen

The Plose, the mountain above Brixen, offers the RudiRun, about 9 km long: one of the longest in South Tyrol.

Other Runs

Anterselva and Terento also have sledding runs. For length, difficulty and opening times ask the local tourist offices.

Sledding Tips

  • Clothing: waterproof trousers, warm jacket, waterproof gloves, hat, boots with non-slip soles
  • Protection: helmet recommended (especially for children), sunglasses or goggles
  • Evening descents: bring a head torch
  • Golden rule: always keep a safe distance from the sledder in front
  • Prohibition: never walk down the sledding run

How to Brake

Braking technique is essential:

  1. Feet down: press your heels into the snow at the sides of the sled
  2. Hands on the rope: pull the rope towards you to slow down
  3. Weight back: lean backwards to increase braking
  4. In bends: lean into the turn and brake with your outside foot

Sledding and Zipline

In winter (5 December to 28 March) the Adrenaline Adventures zipline is open Monday to Friday, by reservation only. If you are in the area, you can combine a zipline flight with a sledding descent, on different days or at different times of the same day.

Discover the Zipline

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