Madonna di Campiglio Looks Forward to Its World Cup Event
Inspired by the Kandahar Ski Club’s combined race format, the founders of 3Tre added giant slalom to downhill and slalom in 1950, creating the “3Tre” — three racing days in Trentino.
The 72nd edition of the 3Tre marks several meaningful anniversaries
- 30 years since Alberto Tomba’s win.
- 20 years since the last Italian victory by Giorgio Rocca
“It was the best day of my career, but it’s time for an Italian to break the spell on a slope that has always been magical for our sport,” said Giorgio Rocca to the invited guests at The Oriental Club.
Giorgio Rocca at The Oriental Club, London. (Credits: Foto Bisti).
Among the other guests at the Oriental Club were Italy’s Deputy Ambassador to London, Riccardo Smimmo.
“As a passionate skier and and lover of Madonna di Campiglio, I would like to express my deep appreciation for the impeccable organisation of the 3Tre, one of the most prestigious and historic events on the international stage,” said Riccardo Smimmo.
“This year, with the Olympics approaching, the event takes on even greater significance as a symbol of encounter, dialogue and brotherhood among athletes and nations.”
Madonna di Campiglio at The Oriental Club, London. Image © PlanetSKI
PlanetSKI’s founder and editor, James Cove, was also invited.
That’s James in the light grey jacket.
Madonna di Campiglio at The Oriental Club, London. (Credits: Foto Bisti).
The audience also heard from the British slalom skiers Dave Ryding, Lauie Taylor and Billy Major.
Dave was on the podium in 3rd place at Madonna di Campiglio in 2023.
The trio sent a video message from Levi in Finland where the first World Cup slalom race of the season took place at the weekend.
Dave Ryding, Billy Major and Laurie Taylor via video link to The Oriental Club, London. Image © PlanetSKI
“I am really looking forward to racing at Madonna di Campiglio,” said Dave Ryding.
“It is one of my favourite races of the year and I’m looking forward to having another crack at it.”
In Levi Ryding and Taylor were in the Top Ten.
Taylor came 4th – his best ever World Cup result.
See here for our race report:
Madonna di Campiglio at The Oriental Club, London. Image © PlanetSKI
The slopes of the Grosté area in Madonna di Campiglio open this weekend – November 22nd.
This season Madonna di Campiglio area has introduced a limit on the number of lift passes sold at busy times in order to keep the slopes less crowded.
See here for further details as we posted about the new initiative last September:
The focus of the ski world will be on Italy next season with the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.
The Games take place from 6th to 22nd February 2026, with the Paralympics from 6th to 15th March.
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