Meran 2000 Ski Area

The Merano 2000 Cable Car is the ideal lift for families and skiers who want to get to the slopes quickly: the new high-tech cabin whisks up to 120 passengers per trip up to the plateau above the spa resort town of Merano in just a few minutes. Here, valley station queues are a thing of the past. There is a large parking area directly adjacent to the valley station, which makes accessing the cable car easy and convenient - something families in particular will appreciate.

Both the valley station and the summit station are highlights of the cutting-edge Merano 2000 Cable Car. In addition to amenities such as wind protection and climatic cladding for the ski rental service and ticket counter that are directly adjacent, the valley station offers family-friendly restrooms and warming rooms.

The summit station is extremely functional. The lower level houses the technical equipment. The ticket windows, waiting areas, and restrooms are located on the ground level. Upstairs, the glassed-in Bistro offers magnificent views of the surrounding mountains. There is also a custom-purposed, family-friendly space in which skiers can enjoy food they have brought themselves as well as a spacious panoramic terrace for relaxing and enjoying the warm winter sun.

The approximately 3-metre long sledding trail at Merano 2000 Ski Area begins right at the summit station at Piffing: there is thus little effort involved in reaching the starting point. The trail’s initial steep curves are especially thrilling and require deft manoeuvres - even from experienced sledders. In addition to the natural sledding trail from Piffing to Falzeben, Merano 2000 Ski Area offers sledding fans the Alpine Bob toboggan rail, open the whole year round.

The Alpine Bob is likewise located in the immediate vicinity of the cable car summit station. A ride on the toboggan rail is a real adrenalin rush: in some sections, the two-seater ride runs 12 metres above the ground.

Note:
Children between 3 and 9 years old ride the Alpine Bob free, but must be accompanied by a person more than 16 years old. Children over the age of 10 may ride without an adult.

Run Data:
Length of Uphill Track: around 350 m
Length of Downhill Track: around 1,100 m
Altitude Differential: around 150 m
Uphill Ride: 4 - 5 minutes
Downhill Ride: 3 - 5 minutes

More information:
www.meran2000.com

The Outdoor Kids Camp is Merano 2000 Ski Area’s latest attraction. In winter, the horseshoe slalom at the Outdoor Kids Camp is a great place for children to try out skiing for the very first time. There are three magic carpets, a bunny slope and wide practice runs for beginners; a small sledding run rounds out the offering. Kids between 3 and 12 years old will find plenty of space here to play, do some sledding, or just romp in the snow.

Merano 2000 Ski School, located within the Kinderland, makes for a perfect opportunity for miniature ski bunnies to try out their first moves on skis under the watchful eye of certified instructors.

More information:
www.meran2000.com