The 5 blackest of all black ski slopes in South Tyrol

If you learn skiing at an early age, it can be a sport for everyone. You will go up chairlifts and ski lifts, and down slopes for breathtaking views. Have you ever been at the top of a black diamond slope? These slopes are for professionals only as they are very steep and dangerous. And if you're a passionate skier, your attention will be drawn to the exciting steep slope below - wow! Ready? Go!

What is a black ski slope?

Black slopes you drive under no circumstances as a beginner. Most black slopes are really only meant for the professionals among skiers. Such a descent usually has more than 40 gradient and brings you extraordinary steepness paired with special difficulties such as tight bends and confusing edges. 

Here are our "Top Black 5": 5 black ski slopes in South Tyrol that real adrenaline fans should not miss:

• The steepest ski slope in Italy: Holzriese in the ski area Drei Zinnen
• The longest black ski slope in South Tyrol: Trametsch in Plan de Corones
• The black champions ski slope: Gran Risa in Alta Badia
• The most popular black ski slope: Saslonch in Val Gardena
• The highest black ski slope: Leo Gurschler in Val Senales

Holzriese in Tre Cime Dolomites

Even among professionals, she is considered the scariest ever! The Pusteria Valley is the steepest black slope in Italy.

Maximum inclination: 72%
Difference in altitude:304 m
Length: 720 m

Trametsch at Plose

The Plose ski area has the longest black ski slope in South Tyrol: Prepare for harsh turns and surprising incline changes. The beautiful view of the Odle mountain group and the Eisacktal is simply outstanding.

Maximum inclination: 65%
Difference in altitude: 1,400 m
Length: 9,000 m

Gran Risa in Alta Badia

It is one of the hardest black slopes as it lies in the shade of the forest and is therefore often icy. On the Gran Risa, in Val Badia, there will also be the international slalom competition of the Alpine Skiing World Cup.

Maximum inclination: 53%
Difference in altitude: 448 m
Length: 1,225 m

Saslonch in Val Gardena

This descent is one of the most impressive pistes in the heart of the Dolomites! It is also the venue of the Super G and the downhill race of the Alpine Ski World Cup in S. Cristina in Val Gardena.

Maximum inclination: 57%
Difference in altitud: 590 m
Length: 2,365 m

Leo Gurschler in Val Senales

The Leo Gurschler ski slope is named after the founder of the Schnalstal ski area and is the highest black slope in South Tyrol.

Maximum inclination: 67%
Difference in altitude: 200 m
Length: 550 m