The Corno del Renon is a mountain 2261 meters above sea level which is part of the Eastern Rhaetian Alps (Alpi Sarentine). It is located in the province of Bolzano and its name in German is Rittner Horn.
Not without reason it is defined by many as the most beautiful panoramic point in the Alps with a view that ranges from the Ortles glaciers in the west to the Dolomites in the east, from the Zillertal Alps in the north to the Adamello in the south.
The Corno del Renon can be reached with a cable car that leaves from Pemmern up to the top of Lago Nero or via a path immersed in the woods, particularly suitable for families with children and the elderly as it is not very demanding and takes an hour's walk reaches the top.
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Corno del Renon ski resorts
The Corno del Renon district with its 15 km of slopes for alpine skiing is an uncontaminated paradise away from the chaos of the most crowded resorts but is able to satisfy the needs of even the most expert skiers:
- 5 Blue slopes (8 km easy)
- 2 Red slopes (5 Km average)
- 1 Black slope (2 Km difficult)
The area consists of 3 lifts: - 8-seater gondola lift ranging from 1530 meters up to 2070 meters (with an intermediate station)
- Corno del Renon single-seater ski lift ranging from 2022 meters up to 2261 meters
- Pennleger single-seater ski lift ranging from 1840 meters up to 2010 meters
For beginners or for those who want to perfect their style, a ski school is available. There are group or individual courses not only in alpine skiing but also in snowboarding, freestyle, freeride and telemark.
As many as 30 snow cannons guarantee artificial snow on 95% of the slopes.
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Cross-country ski trails
For cross-country skiers, the district offers:
- A 5 km ring (Schönalm slope) which due to its reduced height difference is also suitable for beginners; the departure of this ring is located at the intermediate station of the cable car.
- An 800-metre loop (Lake Nero slope) starting from the top station of the cable car and passing through the southern shore of Lake Nero.
- A 15 km loop (Corno del Renon – Alpeggi di Villandro slope) starting from the top station of the cable car and a high-altitude route with a splendid panorama of the surrounding mountains.
OTHER ACTIVITIES ON THE SNOW
For those who don't like downhill skiing or cross-country skiing there is a splendid one snowpark near the intermediate station of the gondola lift complete with freestyle park and children's park for the little ones.
It is also possible to venture into a descent to the valley on the 2,5 km long toboggan run starting from the intermediate station of the cable car.
For those who love skating or hockey, it is possible to try these activities at the Ritten Arena.
For those who love walking in the snow with snowshoes, it is possible to go on excursions off the marked paths and slopes. There are expert guides who organize guided excursions with snowshoes.
For the more adventurous, it is possible to try their hand at the snowkiting area located just below the upper Corno del Renon: snowkiters let themselves be dragged on skis or snowboards with kites that can be ridden over snow-covered fields and mountain hut slopes.
THE RENON TRAIN
For the little ones and their families there is also the attraction of the Renon train. It is a narrow-gauge train, the last one in operation in South Tyrol, which connects Maria Assunta to Collalbo. It is possible to travel on vintage wagons or modern wagons along a route of about 7 km. The Renon train runs all year round with departures every half hour.
ACCOMMODATION IN THE CORNO DEL RENON AREA
The accommodation facilities are mainly located in the various hamlets of the town of Renon located on the plateau of the same name. The wide offer includes more than 150 accommodation facilities including hotels and boarding houses, apartments and guest houses, farmhouses and even a campsite.
Holidays in the Corno del Renon area
The Corno del Renon district stands out for being a small, quiet ski resort far from the chaos of the more renowned resorts. It is a family friendly resort without too much emphasis on after ski activities.
The view from the Corno del Renon extends 360° over the surrounding mountains. Excellent huts and huts for lunch delight skiers with typical South Tyrolean products such as canederli, Brettjause (mixed platter) and strudel.
