Plan de Corones (Kronplatz)

South Tyrol's No. 1 ski resort, directly connected to Hotel Monte Paraccia — 120 km of perfectly groomed slopes, 32 modern lifts, and a breathtaking 360° panorama of the Alps and Dolomites.

HOLIDAY AT THE DOLOMITES

Europe’s No. 1 skiable mountain

Plan de Corones (Kronplatz) isn’t just a mountain whose shape resembles a giant panettone, it is a true skiing institution. Standing at 2,275 metres high, it dominates the Val Pusteria and offers a breathtaking 360° panorama of the Alps and the Dolomites. Consistently awarded as a “Best Ski Resort,” it offers 120 km of perfectly groomed slopes and 32 ultra-modern lifts.

“The Black Five”: The challenge for experts

Plan de Corones is famous for its five black runs, the “Black Five,” which put even the most skilled skiers to the test:
  • Sylvester & Herrnegg: The legendary, long descents down to Brunico.

  • Pre da Peres: Steep, technical, and fast.

  • Erta: The home of the Women’s Giant Slalom World Cup in San Vigilio.

  • Piculin: One of the steepest slopes in Italy, a must for adrenaline seekers.

  • Pre da Peres: Steep, technical, and fast.

Dolomiti Superski connections

San Vigilio is in a strategic location. From the Piculin slope, a free shuttle bus connects you in just 20 minutes to Alta Badia, giving you direct access to the legendary Sella Ronda circuit without ever having to take off your ski boots.

Culture at the peak: MMM Corones and Lumen

There is more than just skiing at the summit. You can also visit:
  • MMM Corones: The Reinhold Messner Mountain Museum, designed by world-renowned architect Zaha Hadid. It is dedicated to traditional mountaineering and is an architectural masterpiece carved into the rock.

  • Lumen: The museum of mountain photography. An incredible visual journey housed in a stunning structure that seems to hang over the edge of the mountain.