Gardenissima Weekend in Val Gardena

On March 28 and 29, 2026, Seceda will once again become the stage for the Südtirol Gardenissima.

For the 28th time, the international ski scene will gather in Val Gardena to compete on one of the most spectacular slopes in the Alps.

The course stretches over six kilometers from Seceda down to the valley station of the Col Raiser gondola – a demanding course with more than 1,000 meters of vertical drop and a total of 115 gates.

Not only technique is required, but above all endurance and race intelligence.

The field of participants is of the highest level: many World Cup athletes from near and far will be taking part, as well as numerous young athletes from the Europa Cup.

Additional star power will be provided by well-known ski legends and, of course, the many amateurs who will have the unique opportunity to compete with them on the same course.

Gardenissima. Image c/o Dolomites – Val Gardena

World Cup athletes and ski legends in Val Gardena

Among the men are Alex Vinatzer, Christof Innerhofer, Mattia Casse, Max Perathoner, Daniel Hemetsberger, Manuel Traninger, Miha Hrobat, Romed Baumann, Simon Jocher, Albert Ortega Fornesa, Simon Mauerberger and others.

Among the women are Nicol and Nadia Delago, Franziska Gritsch, Christina Ager, Emily Schöpf, Viktoria Olivier, Adriana Jelinkova and others.

Among the ski legends, standout names include Isolde Kostner, Verena Stuffer, Paola Magoni, Brigitte Obermoser, Andrea Fischbacher, Tanja Schneider and, among the men, Kristian Ghedina, Peter Runggaldier and many more.

However, the Gardenissima is much more than just a race.

Along the course and in the finish area, a special atmosphere is created year after year, inspiring professionals, amateurs and spectators alike.

Gardenissima. Image c/o Dolomites – Val Gardena

Around 700 participants from 24 nations are expected, with the start scheduled early in the morning at 7:30 a.m.

The award ceremony will take place at 3:00 p.m. in the finish area of the Gardenissima at the Col Raiser valley station, followed by the After Race Party at Col da Mulin.

The race will be broadcast worldwide via livestream and can be followed at www.gardenissima.it.

Val Gardena lifts including the Sellaronda will remain open until April 7, 2026.

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