Events & highlights

Global Mountain Sustainability Forum

From 5th Ocotber to 6th Ocotber 2020

Mountain people are always on the lookout for new ways.

It is part of their nature. 150 years ago the first alpinists were still devising new strategies for conquering the supposedly unassailable summits of the Sesto Dolomites. Today, since the pale tors have been opened up to the masses, in the village of the Three Peaks people are looking for ways to bring about a sustainable future for mountain sites. That’s why at the beginning of October every year experts from a variety of disciplines – mountain climbers, representatives of the tourism industry, researchers, businesspeople and environmentalists – meet to discuss joint objectives and strategies for protecting the mountains. The symposium is organised by Eurac Research, the United Nation University and the Sesto Tourism Board. Their objective is to enhance the unique rocky landscapes and to discuss opportunities and possible risks entailed by the increasing development of mountain regions. In this way, they aim, in a manner of speaking, to pack a rucksack over the years that will accompany the mountains step by step on their way into the future. Onwards and upwards!

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Christmas in the Dolomites - Christmas Market

From 27. November till 06. January 2021

Christmas in the Dolomites in San Candido - dedicated to tradition and naturalness. San Candido/Innichen goes back to the ancient times of the Advent: old values, experienced traditions and a fabulous atmosphere. Come visit the enchanting market with its local crafts and gastronomic specialities! Discover and experience the festive atmosphere of a romantic village in the heart of the Dolomites. Churches and monuments decorated with Christmas lights!

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Three Peaks Christmas at Dobbiaco / Toblach

From 27. November till 06. January 2021

Nostalgic Christmas Magic in Dobbiaco.
Historic Dobbiaco, full of the silent Magic of Christmas time.
Listen to the festive sounds of Advent, stroll through the atmospheric Illuminated alleys and enjoy extraordinary culinary delicacies. The colourful children's Programme enchants our Young visitors.

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Tour de Ski

On 5th and 6th January 2021

The Tour de Ski (TdS) is a cross-country skiing event held annually since the 2006–07 season in Central Europe, modeled on the Tour de France of cycling.
The Tour de Ski is a Stage World Cup event in the FIS Cross-Country World Cup.

Also in the winter season 2020-2021 Toblach makes part of the Tour de Ski. On Tuesday 05.01.2021 with the individual races and on Wednesday 06.01.2021 with the Pursuit.

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Ski-Marathon in the Val Pusteria

On 16th January 2021

1. The longest Classic Race (62 km) - 62 km distance

2. The hardest Classic Race (42 km) - 1.000 meters altitude difference

3. The shortest Calssic Race ( 30 km ) - NEW 2021

62 km track : The Pustertal Ski Marathon "Classic" will be held over a distance of 62 km from Sesto to Villabassa.The starting signal is given Sesto/Waldheim. After that the track continues in direction to San Candido and Dobbiaco, it passes through the cross-country stadium Nordic Arena further into the "Höhlensteintal" until the View of the three Peaks and Val Fonda where the track turns.
Backwards the course passes again the Nordic Arena. The track continues to Villabassa where, after 62 km, the finish line is on the main square, exactly there, where the finish line of the famous mountain bike race "Dolomiti Super bike" is.

42 km track :  is over 1,000 metres altitude difference and the finish is located on 2,031 metres above sea level. The 42 km race will start in Sesto too and will be the same as the 62 km track until Val Fonda. From there it goes straight on to the right where the ascent to Prato Piazza begins. (Dolomiti Superbike route) - after a 7 km ascent with an average gradient of 10% the finish line is on Prato Piazza where you can admire the magnificent scenery of the Dolomite.

If it is not possible to ski on Prato Piazza due to a lack of snow, a change from cross-country skis to  running shoes will be made at the "View of the three peaks" and so you will be able to run on the most famous and beautiful high plateau of the Three peaks region. The aim is to guarantee the race to the athletes and to offer them a unique experience.

New 2021 - 30 km track: The start is again in Sesto, the track passes over San Candido and continues to Dobbiaco through the Nordic Arena where you have to turn and then continue on to Villabassa where the finish line is after 30 km at the main square.
Ideal for all lovers of short but ambitious routes!

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