The six best ski runs in the Latemar Mountains

The adventure begins on the popular Oberholz piste. Descending 600 vertical metres from top to bottom, it demands strong legs and good fitness. The run, which leads through a forest, changes gradient several times and offers plenty of space for cruising even on busy days. Last but certainly not least, skiers are rewarded with majestic views of the Val d’Ega region, the Alps and the town of Bolzano in the distance.

Warmed up and ready for more? Good! The Maierl is another challenging run which has hosted the Europa Cup slalom races for many years. It measures 1.6 kilometres in length and offers excellent snow conditions throughout the season. This run averages 53 metres in width and has a maximum gradient of 55%.

The journey continues with no need to unclip from your skis. Head for Pampeago and the Pala di Santa piste, located on a sunny plateau at 2,400 metres above sea level. There are two different runs to choose from: the easy Panorama piste with great views and the challenging Il Muro di Santa with 58% gradients and 100% adrenaline.

After all that excitement there’s just time to grab a breather on the chairlift up from Pampeago onto the mountain before piste number four of our Latemar Sixpack invites skiers to discover their artistic side. The 2.6-kilometre-long Agnello piste – which has a number of different routes to choose from – leads through RespirArt, the world’s highest outdoor art exhibition.

Predazzo, the third resort belonging to the Ski Center Latemar, is also represented in the Latemar Sixpack. It is here that skiers will find the Cinque Nazioni piste, which can be accessed by chairlift. This red piste was used in the 1970s to host races of the Five Nations Cup bringing together the best skiers from Austria, France, Germany, Switzerland and Italy. Its name Five Nations serves today as a reminder of this former event held in the resort.

Last but certainly not least, the Torre di Pisa piste is as impressive as the rock formation from which it takes its name. At 1.5 kilometres in length and with a gradient of up to 59%, it is a challenge even for experts. Don’t forget to stop and enjoy the fabulous views stretching from the Pala massif to the Adamello mountain.