Obereggen opens its slopes and looks forward to the European Cup and… Jannik Sinner

Sportal.it sat down with Thomas Ondertoller, director of marketing and communications for Obereggen Latemar, to take stock of the situation less than forty days before the highly anticipated European Cup race, a must-see event for ski enthusiasts.

Thomas, the countdown to the European Cup has begun. How are preparations coming along?

The countdown has begun. We’re still waiting for a few more nights of freezing temperatures so we can activate our snowmaking system and be ready for the 43rd edition of the Men’s Alpine Skiing European Cup, which will take place on Friday, December 18, on the Maierl run.

Fans, however, will be able to hit the slopes even before this major event…

Absolutely. The slopes will open as early as Friday, November 27. We’ll be the first resort in the Dolomites to kick off the season, with daytime skiing starting at 8:30 a.m. and the option to ski at night starting that very same evening. On Saturday, November 28, the Pampeago resort will also open, possibly with a connection from Obereggen, in South Tyrol, all the way to Pampeago, in Val di Fiemme. Next, on December 5, it will be Predazzo’s turn.

Obereggen has become a go-to destination for many enthusiasts coming from all over Italy and abroad. What is the secret to your success? Every year you introduce something new, including in terms of dining and hospitality.

Our company invests every year to improve the quality of our services and facilities, but above all to ensure the safety of skiers. This past summer, we invested 14 million euros. We replaced a four-seat chairlift with a new eight-seat one, the one connecting South Tyrol with Trentino. In addition, we replaced the ski lift at the ski school and renovated Brunoland, the playground dedicated to children taking their first steps on the snow. We’re constantly striving to improve the experience for those who choose Obereggen.

Jannik Sinner has wrapped up his competitive season. Who knows—maybe he’ll decide to treat himself to a day on your slopes…

Jannik is a truly great skier. It would be wonderful if he came to spend a day with us this winter. It would certainly be a great pleasure, and we invite him without delay.