On January 17 and 18, 2026, the races will take place in Valcanale, accompanied by a series of side events including the debut of the digital assistant “Neve.ai” and the educational video game “Super (FV)G”, which allows players to ski in 3D on Mount Lussari.
Trieste, October 29, 2025 – Public ticket sales for the
Tarvisio leg of the 2025/2026 FIS Women’s Alpine Ski World Cup will officially open on
November 17, 2025, marking the long-awaited return of the event to
Friuli Venezia Giulia after fifteen years.
For the
fourth time in its history, the Valcanale resort will host
two speed events — downhill and super-G — scheduled for
Saturday, January 17, and Sunday, January 18, 2026. These races, part of the
Audi FIS Ski World Cup, will be decisive for athletes seeking the final points to qualify for the
Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
Traditionally held in Cortina d’Ampezzo, the January World Cup weekend will instead feature
Tarvisio’s “Di Prampero”, nearly 4 km long — the
longest course on the women’s World Cup circuit — and one of the most iconic slopes in the
Julian Alps.
The
“Tarvisio Ski World Cup” Organising Committee, together with all regional stakeholders, has been working for months to coordinate the operational phases. The event will bring together the world’s top female speed skiers for a weekend that could prove decisive on the road to the Olympics.
The competition is
promoted by the Friuli Venezia Giulia Region through PromoTurismoFVG, with the support of
FIS (International Ski and Snowboard Federation),
FISI (Italian Winter Sports Federation), the
Municipality of Tarvisio, and the
Tourist Promotion Consortium of Tarvisio, Sella Nevea and Passo Pramollo.
Following the successful experience of the
2025 FIS Junior World Championships hosted in March, the organising team will once again coordinate a network of
over 200 volunteers, engaging seven regional ski clubs under FISI FVG:
Sci Cai XXX Ottobre, ASD Sci Club Monte Lussari, US Camporosso, ASD Cimenti Sci Carnia, Sci Club Monte Canin, ASD Sci Club 70, and ASD Sci Club Monte Dauda, along with students from the
Bachmann Ski College in Tarvisio.
A cohesive team, well-tested in hosting major sporting events, will also strengthen cross-border cooperation between
Italy, Austria, and Slovenia, embracing the symbolic message of the
“Three Borders”.
The event will further consolidate the structured collaboration with the
Landesskiverband Kärnten (Carinthian State Ski Federation), the
SloSki Institute, and the
Kranjska Gora World Cup Organising Committee (hosting its women’s races on
January 3–4, 2026). A joint promotional partnership will soon be announced, aiming to highlight both weekends. Students from neighbouring Austrian and Slovenian schools will also be invited to attend the races free of charge.
The “Di Prampero” slope: a symbol of speed and history
The undisputed star of the event will be the
“Di Prampero” slope, descending from the
village of Monte Lussari (1,800 m a.s.l.) down to
Camporosso (817 m a.s.l.), covering
3,920 metres with
a vertical drop of nearly 1,000 metres.
With widths ranging from
28 to 108 metres, the course alternates between jumps, steep sections, and high-speed glides, making it the
longest and one of the most spectacular tracks on the women’s World Cup circuit.
Extremely technical and varied, with an
average gradient of 26.5% and
maximum slopes reaching 47%, it is considered one of the most beautiful runs in the entire
Friuli Venezia Giulia region and across the
Eastern Alps.
Completely north-facing, the slope 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.
Location and logistics
The
Valcanale area, and Tarvisio in particular, is preparing to welcome the participating nations, athletes, teams, supporters, and international media. In partnership with the
Tourist Consortium of Tarvisio, Sella Nevea and Passo Pramollo, dozens of accommodation facilities will be involved across Tarvisio, Malborghetto-Valbruna, and nearby Carinthian and Slovenian towns within a 20 km radius.
Facilities include:
- Ski Room for teams at the Tarvisio Tennis Club;
- Sports Hall for fitness and physiotherapy sessions;
- Main Race Office, Accreditation Centre, and Anti-Doping Centre in Via Priesnig, near the Golf Club (the event headquarters);
- Media Centre located in the finish area at Camporosso;
- Team Captain Meetings at the Julius Kugy Cultural Centre in central Tarvisio;
- Team Hospitality Area on Monte Lussari hosted at Baita Al Rododendro.
How to attend
Tickets for the
Tarvisio Women’s Alpine Ski World Cup will be available online from
November 17, 2025, via
Vivaticket and directly through the official website
www.tarvisioskiworldcup.it.
Sales will remain open until race days or until all
1,114 seats are sold out. Prices range from
€20 (central grandstand) to
€12 (side sections). Gates will open at
9:30 a.m. both days. Spectators must present their
“print-at-home” ticket, either in paper format or digitally on a mobile device.
The grandstand is divided into
three sectors — Central, West, and East — with
non-numbered seats. A dedicated information desk will be set up next to the stands to provide on-site assistance. Reduced tickets (–50%) are available for
children under 14, while
persons with disabilities and one companion can access the designated area
free of charge, subject to reservation via
accreditation@tarvisioskiworldcup.it. A special partnership with
Kranjska Gora’s organising committee will also allow a limited number of spectators to attend
both events; details will be announced on the website.
A logo that tells a story
The new
official logo of the Tarvisio Ski World Cup draws inspiration from
vintage ski posters of the 1940s and 1950s: a retro-style skier set against the
Monte Mangart, symbol of the Julian Alps.
This design blends
tradition and modernity, continuing the visual identity established for the
2025 Junior World Championships, and celebrates Tarvisio’s legacy as the
“Land of Three Borders.”
The official website —
www.tarvisioskiworldcup.it — is now live, offering preliminary information on the programme, venues, and useful visitor details. Updates and behind-the-scenes stories will also be shared through the official social channels
@tarvisioskiworldcup on Facebook and Instagram, as well as the
FIS digital platforms.
Innovation on the slopes: Neve.ai, the new digital assistant
One of the season’s key innovations,
Neve.ai, will debut in mid-December as the
digital assistant for mountain lovers in Friuli Venezia Giulia. Developed by
PromoTurismoFVG as part of its digitalisation strategy, the AI-powered service enhances visitor experience
before, during, and after major events. Accessible directly via smartphone,
Neve.ai provides real-time updates on ski runs, weather conditions, events, dining options, and local attractions — fully
multilingual and personalised to each user.
This tool becomes a strategic asset for promoting Tarvisio and the wider region, offering smart, seamless access to information for tourists and fans alike.
“Super (FV)G”: an educational ski video game
The Friulian company
Simtech, a national leader in educational 3D games, has launched
“Super (FV)G”, a browser-based edugame created in partnership with
PromoTurismoFVG to celebrate the Tarvisio World Cup.
The game recreates the legendary
“Di Prampero” slope in 3D, allowing players to experience the thrill of racing while learning about safety and mountain awareness. With
Beginner and Advanced modes and a
global leaderboard, players from around the world can challenge each other for the fastest run. Available now at 👉
fvg.ski/i
