The longest Giant slalom in the world: 03.04.2027

On 03 April 2027, the longest and hardest giant slalom race in the world will take place for the 29th time. In recent years, the giant slalom has developed from a simple ski race into a sporting event that attracts thousands of spectators to Val Gardena every year. The Giant slalom over the course of the last years has turned from a simple ski event to a sports event that attracts thousands of visitors to Dolomites Val Gardena every year. Up to 700 participants can take part in the race which means that the places are coveted. If you’d like to test your skills with other ambitious amateur skiers and celebrated professionals, then you should be constantly in the loop to not miss out on the start of registrations. Participants and spectators alike have the opportunity to meet World Cup ski athletes and ski legends at this first-class event and compete with them in the race!

The following day there is the world's longest giant slalom for children: the Gardenissima KIDS.

During this event, participants and onlookers alike have the opportunity to meet World Cup skiers and skiing legends! The Südtirol Gardenissima covers 6 km and starts on the Seceda at an altitude of 2,518 m, dropping down to the valley station of the Col Raiser near Selva Val Gardena at an altitude of 1,485 m. The athletes are called to overcome an elevation gain of more than 1,000 m and to ski through 115 goalposts. The participants start in pairs. The most successful skier will be rewarded by attractive prizes in different categories.

For all athletes participants at the Südtirol Gardenissima, we will offer on Friday, 02.04 and on Saturday 03.04.2027 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m, a free Gardenissima Ski Test.

The Gardenissima KIDS

04.04.2027

In 2016, an idea was born that has since become a cherished tradition: the day after the main Gardenissima giant slalom is dedicated to young skiers, who take centre stage in their very own race. And so, Gardenissima KIDS was born!
This competition will lead the stars of the future across 1.9 km and an elevation gain of 350 m. It starts on the Seceda and the finish line will be the valley station of the Fermeda chair lift facility. Every child will receive a start hamper with plenty of nice surprises revolving around skiing and healthy eating.

All physically active children from the age of seven are invited to take part in this competition after registering in advance. You also have the possibility of adding the result of an adult with that of a child to a family valuation.

NEW: Gardenissima KIDS Club Trophy - a new team competition!

How can clubs participate?

  • At least 20 children from the same club must take part
  • The club’s five best results count towards the total score
  • Travel distance earns bonus points

In each category, 30 points are awarded for 1st place, 29 for 2nd place, and so on, down to 1 point for 30th place. In addition, clubs receive 10 bonus points for every full 100 km of road distance between the club’s headquarters and the valley station of the Seceda cable car in Ortisei. These bonus points are awarded only once per club.

The club with the highest total score wins the Trophy and €3,000!

The winning club will also become a Gardenissima KIDS Partner Club for the 2027/28 season. In return for the financial support, the club will display our logo on its club minibus or team clothing for one season.

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