A new black and very particular slope debuts on the Dantercepies hills in Selva di Val Gardena: La Ria. In the local Ladin dialect, ‘la ria’ means ‘stroppy’ or even ‘mean’. A fitting name: with its inclination of up to 52%, it is a dream come true for the more demanding skiers. The wide slope is also ideal for skiers aiming to improve their performance, allowing them to safely ski across diagonal swaths at a reduced speed.
Kick off from 1,985 m from a scenic terrace which is connected to the Cir slopes, stage of the 1970 Ladies’ Downhill during the World Ski Championships. On your marks, get set, go! A steep drop, the most demanding, gives way to a wide flat stretch leading to the second steep drop across the forest. The slope proceeds across a wavy and sun-kissed stretch towards the last part, built over a meadow which has been left as ‘untouched’ as possible: an irregular patch with a slight transversal inclination. The descent ends at 1,675 m altitude, just below the Dantercepies valley stations. The slope is 1,110 m long and boasts 310 hm and faces west.
