This international cross country skiing competition, which always takes place the first weekend in February, attracts athletes from all over the world.
The old railway line from Dobbiaco to Cortina is the traditional route of this race. On Saturday, 4th February 2012 it is in program the 30 km free style race from Fiames to Dobbiaco. On Sunday takes place the race of 42 km in classic style from Dobbiaco to Cortina.
Good luck for the Granfondo Dobbiaco Cortina!
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When Autumn arrives, peace and tranquility comes back to the Dolomites. In this season usually the weather is very nice and the landscape in Alta Pusteria - Hochpustertal is particularly colorful.
Ideal for biker, that along the streets enjoy the golden Autumn. Here you will find some enjoyable motorcycle tours in this wonderful area.
Enjoy your trip and relish your holiday!
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The races of the Tour de Ski in Dobbiaco in Alta Pusteria were exciting and spectacular.
Under optimal conditions of the snow and the trails the top athletes enjoyed the different competitions. Unique was also the route around and even over the newly built Nordic Arena.
The star of the races in Dobbiaco was the 24 years old Swiss Dario Cologna, who won the single race over 35 km with handicap start from Cortina to Toblach and a few days later the overall victory in the Val di Fiemme. On the second place was Petter Northug. Congratulations!
The Alta Pusteria Valley has great news for all ski fans: 77 km of pistes! This, because the Ski Area Comelico, situated at the south-east of the Passo Monte Croce, is now part of the Sexnter Dolomiten – Alta Pusteria skiing carousel.
The skipass Sextner Dolomiten – Alta Pusteria entitles you tou use all the cable cars and lifts of both areas. Fantastic ski days wait for you in the Dolomites, UNESCO natural World heritage site.
The slopes of the Alta Pusteria Valley are just open and invites for great days on skis. And, that you always ski safety the International Ski Federeation published the 10 FIS rules for conduct, which every skier and snowboarder should know:
1. Respect for others:
A skier or snowboarder must behave in such a way that he does not endanger or prejudice others.
2. Control of speed and skiing or snowboarding:
A skier or snowboarder must move in control. He must adapt his speed and manner of skiing or snowboarding to his personal ability and to the prevailing conditions of terrain, snow and weather as well as to the density of traffic.
3. Choice of route:
A skier or snowboarder coming from behind must choose his route in such a way that he does not endanger skiers or snowboarders ahead.
4. Overtaking:
A skier or snowboarder may overtake another skier or snowboarder above or below and to the right or to the left provided that he leaves enough space for the overtaken skier or snowboarder to make any voluntary or involuntary movement.
5. Entering, starting and moving upwards:
A skier or snowboarder entering a marked run, starting again after stopping or moving upwards on the slopes must look up and down the slopes that he can do so without endangering himself or others.
6. Stopping on the piste:
Unless absolutely necessary, a skier or snowboarder must avoid stopping on the piste in narrow places or where visibility is restricted. After a fall in such a place, a skier or snowboarder must move clear of the piste as soon as possible.
7. Climbing and descending on foot:
A skier or snowboarder either climbing or descending on foot must keep to the side of the piste.
8. Respect for signs and markings:
A skier or snowboarder must respect all signs and markings.
9. Assistance:
At accidents, every skier or snowboarder is duty bound to assist.
10. Identification:
Every skier or snowboarder and witness, whether a responsible party or not, must exchange names and addresses following an accident.
The Hotel Laurin in Dobbiaco wishes you an unforgettable and great winter holiday in the Alta Pusteria Valley.
Dobbiaco is the mecca for all friends of cross country skiing and so, also this year it is scene of several international cross country ski races.
Just for the 5th time in Dobbiaco the World Cup in cross country skiing from the 5th to the 6th of January 2011. In program 4 races, valid for the Tour de Ski.
In program than, from the 15th to the 16th of January 2011 the Pustertaler Ski - Marthon over 28 and 42 km and from 05th to the 06th of February 2011 the cross country ski races Dobbiaco – Cortina.
The new Nordic Arena Dobbiaco, a few passes away from the Hotel Laurin, will be starting and / or arrival point of several races.
Also the autumn is ideal for Nordic Walking and Dobbiaco offers a lot of possibilities to practice this high-performance sport. Here only some tips of excursions:
- to the lake of Dobbiaco
- on the bicycle-road to San Candido
- on the bicycle-road to Villabassa
- in the romantic Val Fiscalina (Sesto)
For more tips for Nordic Walking tours you can ask the Hotel Laurin in Dobbiaco.
Also during autumn Dobbiaco offers a lot of interesting events:
so, from the 30th of September to the 2nd of October 2010 in program the Colloquy of Dobbiaco which treats the theme “The money governs the world – bud who governs the money? Ways for an eco-social financial management.”
On 16th of October 2010 in program the mountain course up to the Bonner hut. The distance is over 5,5 km and the difference in altitude is 800 meters.
And from 16th to the 17th of October 2010 Dobbiaco celebrates the “Kirchtag” in the center of the village.
Enjoy autumn in Dobbiaco – at the Hotel Laurin.
The Alta Pusteria valley is an ideal region for your holidays with the mountain bike. Just years ago mountain biker have discovered this region for their sport.
Here you find tours in every level and always with a wonderful and most impressive panorama. And, up to the end of October, there are in program guided mountain bike tours by the bike school Dolobike. The tours are in program every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
The Hotel Laurin in Dobbiaco is partner of this bike school since summer 2009 and the ideal starting point also for your tours in mountain bike.
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