Obereggen: Countdown to the European Cup, with hopes pinned on Jannik Sinner
The countdown to the Men’s Alpine Skiing European Cup in Obereggen has already begun. The South Tyrolean resort is preparing to host the 43rd edition of the competition, scheduled for Friday, December 18, on the Maier slope, while work continues to ensure the best possible conditions for athletes and fans. We spoke with Thomas Ondertoller, head of communications and marketing for the South Tyrolean ski lift company, who also provided an update on what’s new this winter season and the investments made to enhance the tourism experience.
“We’re still waiting for a few more nights of freezing temperatures to 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 slope.”
“Obereggen will be the first resort in the Dolomites to kick off the season: on Friday, November 27, visitors will be able to hit the slopes starting at 8:30 a.m., and that same evening, there will also be the opportunity for night skiing. On Saturday, November 28, the Pampeago resort will also open, enabling the connection between Obereggen, in South Tyrol, and the Val di Fiemme, in Trentino. Next, on December 5, it will be Predazzo’s turn.”
“The Obereggen Latemar S.p.A. ski lift company invests every year to improve the quality of its offerings. We are constantly working on transportation and services, but above all on safety. This past summer, we also invested 14 million euros to renovate the lifts and facilities.”
There are also some new developments: “We replaced a four-seat chairlift with a new eight-seat chairlift, the Obereggen Chairlift, which connects South Tyrol with Trentino. We’ve also replaced the ski lift at the ski school and renovated the Brunoland playground, a space dedicated to the little ones, where children can take their first steps on the snow.”
In closing, an invitation to the world’s most famous Italian athlete: “Jannik Sinner is a fantastic skier. He might even come spend a day with us this winter.”
