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07/04/2021
A new black and very particular slope debuts on the Dantercepies hills in Selva di Val Gardena: La Ria. In the local Ladin dialect, ‘la ria’ means ‘stroppy’ or even ‘mean’. A fitting name: with its inclination of up to 52%, it is a dream come true for the more demanding skiers. The wide slope is also ideal for skiers aiming to improve their performance, allowing them to safely ski across diagonal swaths at a reduced speed.
Kick off from 1,985 m from a scenic terrace which is connected to the Cir slopes, stage of the 1970 Ladies’ Downhill during the World Ski Championships. A steep drop, the most demanding, gives way to a wide flat stretch leading to the second steep drop across the forest. The slope proceeds across a wavy and sun-kissed stretch towards the last part, built over a meadow which has been left as ‘untouched’ as possible: an irregular patch with a slight transversal inclination. The descent ends at 1,675 m altitude, just below the Dantercepies valley stations. The slope is 1,110 m long and boasts 310 hm and faces west.
The La Ria really stands out for its breathtaking scenery. The slope is set against the backdrop of the village of Selva and Val Gardena and boasts a unique bird’s-eye view in the entire valley. Seen from the valley, surrounded by the forest, it takes on the semblance of a staircase rising into the sky. La Ria might be a ‘baddie’ but it has a heart of gold.
La Ria slope technical details:
Length: 1.110 m
Altitude difference: 310 m
Inclination: up to 52%
Difficulty: black
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