Tarvisio Alpine Ski World Cup Races Preview

After a fifteen-year absence, Tarvisio is set to host the Women’s Alpine Ski World Cup once again. For the fourth time in history, Tarvisio is set to be a key stage in the 2025-2026 World Cup circuit.

In 2026, the highly anticipated speed events, traditionally held in Cortina d’Ampezzo, will take place on the spectacular Di Prampero slope. Designed by Luciano Lazzaro and inaugurated in 1993, the Di Prampero slope spans almost 4 km, boasting a dramatic 1,000-metre vertical drop. This will put Tarvisio back in the global spotlight of alpine skiing.

Tarvisio (ITA)

January 17th Downhill / Women 10:45 CET

January 18th Super-G / Women 11:15 CET

The Tarvisio’s “Di Prampero” racecourse, nearly 4 km long, is the longest course on the women’s World Cup circuit and one of the most iconic slopes in the Julian Alps.

Tarvisio's famous slope is named after Count Artico di Prampero (Milan, 1907 – Greek-Albanian Front, 1941), an Alpine officer decorated with the Gold Medal for Military Valour.

The slope offers a huge variety, featuring several jumps, steep sections, and high-speed flat. It is an extremely technical course with continuous changes in gradient. These features secure its reputation as one of the most beautiful slopes in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region and among the finest in the Eastern Alps. The slope runs for 3,920 metres, descending from the village of Monte Lussari (1,800 m to the village of Camporosso at 817 metres, with varying gradients from a minimum of 7% to a maximum of 47%, and an average gradient of 26.5%. Its width varies significantly, from a minimum of 28 metres to a maximum of 108 metres. After the wide curve below the middle station, the course splits: the main slope continues to the right, while the FIS variant branches off to the left. Skiers then face one more wide bend before hitting the final schuss. The slope’s predominantly North-facing orientation guarantees excellent snow conditions and perfect surface stability for speed races. Its impressive record includes three previous World Cup editions (2007, 2009, 2011), over sixty European Cup races, the 2003 Winter Universiade, and the 2002 and 2025 Junior World Championships.

The magic of the World Cup first came to Tarvisio in 2007, instantly transforming the Di Prampero slope into an international stage. This was a memorable edition that saw some of the biggest names in women’s Alpine skiing claim victory. In the Super-G, Austria’s Renate Götschl, one of the speed queens of that era, took the win. Julia Mancuso, fresh from her Olympic triumph, conquered the Downhill with her elegant and decisive skiing style. Completing the picture was another Austrian athlete, Nicole Hosp, whose versatility secured her the Combined title, establishing her as an all-terrain star. Just two years later, in 2009, history repeated itself, and the Di Prampero slope once again vibrated with excitement. This time, the legendary American skiing icon, Lindsey Vonn, made her mark by conquering the Super-G with a display of power and control that remains etched in the minds of fans. Germany made their presence felt with two successes: Gina Stechert in the Downhill and Maria Riesch in the Combined, confirming the extraordinary competitiveness of the German athletes. Finally, in 2011, Tarvisio delivered another spectacle. Lindsey Vonn returned to dominate the Super-G, reaffirming her status as an absolute champion. Sweden’s Anja Paerson, one of modern skiing’s most charismatic figures, clinched the Downhill title; Slovenia’s Tina Maze, beloved by the local crowd due to her geographical and cultural proximity, won the Combined, giving great excitement to the many fans who travelled from the neighbouring border.

Tarvisio played host to ten days of spectacle, excitement, and great sport on its slopes, successfully staging the 2025 World Junior Alpine Ski Championships from 24 February to 6 March.

Located at the junction of three borders (Italy, Austria, and Slovenia), Tarvisio is embraced by the Julian Alps and an ancient forest which, at 24,000 hectares, represents the largest state forest in Italy. It’s a modern town, but with an ancient soul rich in traditions just waiting to be explored. 24 km of skiable areas include the almost 4 km Di Prampero slope, which opens up to a breathtaking view; the Arena Paruzzi slopes in the Saisera Valley, and Pontebba are a cross-country skier’s paradise. EXTRA-SKI ACTIVITIES: dog-sledding on the Fusine plain, snowshoe trekking in the silence of the Bartolo Valley, walks in the Saisera Valley along the wild side of the ancient forest, a rail bobsleigh run, and the newly renovated children’s play area, ice-skating, a bike park and a zipline (only open in the summer season). Tarvisio is also a destination for many pilgrims thanks to the impressive Sanctuary of the Madonna del Lussari, where tradition holds that an apparition of the Holy Virgin took place. The Tarvisio area offers a wide range of options for those who enjoy the great outdoors; absolutely worth a visit near Tarvisio are the Fusine Lakes (linked by a fascinating route), the Montasio Plateau, and the Sella Nevea ski resort.