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Innovations Kronplatz (Plan de Corones)

Innovations at the ski resort Kronplatz (Plan de Corones)

Current developments and news

New

2026/2027


Dolomiti


8pers. High speed chairlift (detachable) with bubble and seat heating

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New Dolomiti slope

The new Dolomiti piste represents an attractive expansion of the ski area, further enhancing and complementing the existing network of slopes.
This approximately 1.5-kilometre-long blue run starts above the upper station of the Alpenlift and then follows along the new Dolomiti chairlift. The slope is particularly well suited for beginners as well as leisure-oriented skiers looking for a relaxed and enjoyable descent.

Expansion of the Lumen slope & new Weiden slope

The red Lumen slope will be extended and will now lead all the way to the new mid-station of the Kronplatz 1+2 lift. Over a distance of around 2.7 km, a newly designed descent is being created.
This upgrade is complemented by the new blue Weiden ski route, which connects the old mid-station with the extended Lumen piste. Stretching approximately 650 meters and equipped with a modern snowmaking system featuring 10 snowmaking lance, it provides a smooth and comfortable connection within the area.

New construction chair lift Dolomiti

With the reconstruction of the Dolomiti lift, the mountain experience is being further refined with a clear focus on comfort. The 8-seater chairlift by Doppelmayr ensures efficient and smooth transport throughout the ski area, thanks to a capacity of 3,000 passengers per hour. In addition, a cover provides protection from weather conditions. Additional comfort is provided by heated seats and backrests, as well as a conveyor loading system with a lifting platform for easier access.

New ski lift Ruis

The renewed Ruis lift brings another upgrade in comfort and efficiency to the ski area. The new 8-seater gondola by Doppelmayr impresses with state-of-the-art technology: up to 3,600 passengers per hour are transported even faster up the mountain thanks to a 15% increase in speed. Here too, the transport of skis directly inside the cabin ensures a particularly comfortable riding experience. Greater comfort and optimized operations go hand in hand with the highest safety standards.

New ski lift Kronplatz 1+2

The modern 10-person gondola by Leitner combines noticeably greater comfort with high performance: up to 3,250 passengers per hour are transported more efficiently thanks to a 10% increase in speed. A special innovation is the transport of skis directly inside the cabin, ensuring greater comfort and a significantly more pleasant ride. At the same time, the installation makes a strong statement in terms of sustainability, with energy consumption expected to be reduced by around 20%.

2024/2025


New Plateau chairlift

The new 8-seater Plateau chairlift replaces the 6-seater Plateau chairlift on the same route. The new 8-seater chairlift increases the transport capacity enormously and also sets a new standard in terms of comfort. The lift not only offers heated seats, the backrests are also heated.

2022/2023


The Kronplatz skiing area is getting a new slope!

The famous World Cup piste Erta in San Vigilio di Marebbe is getting a new variant: from the winter season 2022/23 the black piste Sorega will enrich the variety of pistes in the ski area Plan de Corones. Just like the World Cup slope Erta, the new slope will also demand the fullest skill and a large portion of courage from the skiers. The Sorega slope has a length of 1,450 meters, a difference in altitude of 435 meters and a maximum gradient of about 70%.

2020/2021


2019/2020


NEW RARA LIFT

We are planning some innovations also for the upcoming winter season. One of the last two non-detachable chairlifts will be replaced by a gondola lift. The new lift with the new CWA Omega V 10-cabins is built by Doppelmayr and replaces the chair lift built in 1989 with a capacity of 2,400 people/hour. The mountain and valley station of the Rara lift will be renewed and repositioned.

2018/2019


Re-Styling Chairlift Arndt

For the coming winter season 2018/19 there is also an innovation in Olang.
The Arndt chairlift has a brand-new look!
In the course of the 20-year revision, the entire electronics and control system will be updated.
An extensive makeover has turned its chairs into an even more family- and child-friendly skiing experience. And for added comfort and maximum safety, the new chairs feature ergonomically designed leather seats and each equipped with an individual footrest.

Skitrans Bronta

The connecting lift "Skitrans Bronta" presents itself in the upcoming winter season 2018/2019 with new and highly efficient gondolas.
The choice fell on modern 12-passenger cabins made of aluminum with folding seats from the Sigma / Leitner company.
They now allow a more pleasant journey between the Miara valley station and the Piz de Plaies valley station, near the village center of St. Vigil.

Museum LUMEN

Another one-of-a-kind museum at the top of Mount Kronplatz: The House of Mountain Photography is all set to open its doors in the 2018/19 winter season.

With its extraordinary selection dedicated entirely to mountain photography, the museum balances and intertwines historical images and digital innovation in a series of fascinating temporary exhibitions and spectacular stagings at a historic site that has been restored to its former shine as a simple, elegant and modern building. The House

2017/2018


Sonne


6pers. High speed chairlift (detachable) with bubble and seat heating

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Quality improvements

There have been a few improvements in the quality of lift installations for the 2017-2018 ski season: free WIFI in the Miara cable-car, increase in capacity of the Pracken reservoir, improvement of snow-making equipment

“Sonne” chairlift

Just in time for the start of the 2017/2018 winter season, the popular Sonne lift has been replaced and completely renovated. To meet all requirements and incorporate new technical advances in relation to safety, the new Leitner Ropeways 6-person chairlift offers many new features, including protective covers, heated seats, individual footrests and child safety systems. On final completion, the lift will be capable of transporting 2,600 passengers per hour.

2016/2017


News for the 2016/2017 winter season:

- New blue slope "Hinterberg", 2.9 km long - Ski World Cup on the Erta slope on 24.01.2017.
Women’s Giant Slalom - Improvement in snow-making equipment - Adventure ski runs with 2 new ski lines and an e-photo book - Widening of the slopes Furcia 9, Furcia 12, Piz de Plaies, Pedagà and Corn - A new look and child-friendly features for the PLATEAU chairlift.

2015/2016


News 2015/2016

New “Belvedere” gondola lift
Widening of the Alpen ski slope
Creation of an alternative slope for the Ried
Upgrading of Miara snow-making equipment

2014/2015


WiFi in Olang I & II cable car

Following the introduction of free Internet surfing in the Alpen cable car, free WiFi was extended to the Olang I and II cable car from the winter season of 2014-15.

Ski Pustertal Express

From the winter of 2014, a rail link has connected the ski resorts of Kronplatz (base station Ried in Perca-Percha) and Dolomiti di Sesto-Sextner Dolomiten (base station Helm in Vierschach). This allows visitors to travel comfortably by train between the two ski resorts.

Expansion of the Snowpark

The Snowpark in Kronplatz was expanded and moved to a new location in the winter of 2014-15. The Snowpark, a great attraction for young freestylers each winter, is situated between the Plateau and Belvedere lifts.

2013/2014


2012/2013


Ski train

From the 2012/2013 winter season, the Pustertal ski train has been running between the Kronplatz and Hochpustertal ski resorts every 30 minutes.

New developments at the Percha/Ried base station

Work at the base station in Percha was completed by the start of the 2012/2013 winter season. A bistro, ski rental shop and ski storage facility are now available for visitors.

Kronplatz Skimovie

From the 2012/2013 winter season, as well as making their own personal ski movie, visitors to Kronplatz have also been able to capture memories of their ski day in a special type of souvenir photo.

Widening of the Pré da Peres run

Widening of the “Pré da Peres” run on the St. Vigil side in Enneberg along with a reservoir for producing snow.

New Ried ski path

Construction of a “ski path” to circumvent the last steep section of the “Ried” slope on the Percha side. It will be 680 m long, have an average width of 12 m and an elevation difference of 105 m.

New Lorenzi ski slope

Construction of the new "Lorenzi" ski slope (blue slope) on the Olang side, starting at 2,043 m and ending at 1,690 m above sea level, covering a length of 1,334 m and an elevation difference of 353 m.

2011/2012


Col Toron


9pers. Gondola lift (monocable circulating ropeway)

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New cross-country trail on the summit of the Kronplatz


New Ried run (7 km)

The planned new slope will use existing slopes on the upper section of the Kronplatz leading from Spitzhorn towards Olang. A new run is planned from the Rueper Seebl leading in a north-eastern direction down to Rienz. Facts: Length: 7 km
Start: 2,275 m
End: 935 m
Altitude difference: 1,355 m

2010/2011


Ried-Gipfelbahn


10pers. Gondola lift with seat heating (monocable circulating ropeway)

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Renovation of the Olang - Gassl base station

The work has also resulted in the creation of a new ski pass office and a restaurant/pizzeria/bar/après-ski venue!

New Seewiese ski slope

The Seewiese run has been expanded along with its snow-making capabilities. The slope will be used for training purposes by ski clubs during the pre-season and main season. It will be closed off in order to guarantee the athletes’ safety.

2009/2010


Marchner


10pers. Gondola lift with seat heating (monocable circulating ropeway)

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2008/2009


Expansion of snow-making capabilities


New large snowpark for freestylers


2006/2007


Piculin


8pers. Gondola lift (monocable circulating ropeway)

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New difficult slope, Piculin

With new ski bus connection to Alta Badia

2005/2006


Korer


8pers. Gondola lift (monocable circulating ropeway)

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2002/2003


2001/2002


Pre da Peres


8pers. Gondola lift (monocable circulating ropeway)

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2000/2001


1994/1995


Costa


4pers. High speed chairlift (detachable)

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