Kronplatz (Plan de Corones)

Thanks to its variety, high-quality slopes and 360-degree panoramic views, Kronplatz has become a dream destination for many skiers. High above the Puster Valley, the ski season is impressively long and the slopes are kept in excellent condition. There are also several excellent challenging pistes for skiers looking for a greater test. Almost all the slopes at the resort face the sun throughout the day, complemented by magnificent views of the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Anyone wishing to combine physical enjoyment with the chance to satisfy their thirst for knowledge, while experiencing this blend of German, Italian and Ladin culture and cuisine, can find an architectural gem at the summit of Kronplatz: the MMM Corones Messner Mountain Museum, designed by Zaha Hadid and integrated into its natural surroundings, dedicated to legendary mountaineer Reinhold Messner. This makes Kronplatz one of the few selected ski resorts to combine modern architecture, tradition and a first-class skiing experience so successfully. The Women's Alpine Ski World Cup, first held at Kronplatz in 2017 on the Erta piste in the Piz de Plaies area, demonstrated the positive development of the entire winter sports region. The Women's Alpine Ski World Cup, first held at Kronplatz in 2017 on the Erta piste in the Piz de Plaies area, demonstrated the positive development of the entire winter sports region. Useful tip: visitors can travel directly to Kronplatz by train from Percha Ried station. There is also a bus from Kronplatz to nearby Sella Ronda in Alta Badia.

Good to know

Kronplatz is a ski mountain for beginners and experts alike. From extreme black runs to easy beginner pistes, everyone can find their ideal slopes at Kronplatz. The slopes above the path at the summit of Kronplatz are very wide. They then descend through forest clearings into the valley. Various runs are arranged across the slopes under the slogan #KRONPLATZFUN.

Total: 119 km

Six hundred snow cannons cover all the slopes.

Longest piste

The longest descent here is the Ried descent, 7 km long with a vertical drop of 1103 m.

Most difficult piste

The most difficult run is the Piculin descent, 2 km long with a vertical drop of 530 m. With a gradient of 72%, it is the steepest descent at Kronplatz and one of the steepest slopes in Italy.

Snowparks

“Kronplatz Snowpark”: there is a beginner line. According to the resort's official website.

Night skiing

The ski resort offers night skiing.

Kronplatz has modern chairlifts and gondolas throughout the ski area. Just in time for the start of the 2017/2018 winter season, the very popular Sonne lift was replaced by a six-seater chairlift with covers and heated seats. Two chairlifts have heated leather seats: Ried-Gipfelbahn and Marchner. The Ried-Gipfelbahn is a real highlight, taking winter sports enthusiasts directly from the railway station in Percha to the summit of Kronplatz over a distance of 6 km. To ensure children's safety, gondola lifts have even been installed in the beginner areas. Kronplatz has the world's shortest gondola lifts for 8 and 12 passengers.