Kronplatz Upgrades Three New Lifts for the 2026/27 Ski Season

Kronplatz in South Tyrol is making a major investment in its infrastructure ahead of the coming winter. Three lifts are being replaced or newly built, alongside three attractive piste projects. Skiers and snowboarders can look forward to greater comfort, higher uplift capacity, and an expanded network of runs.

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The centerpiece of the upgrades is the fully rebuilt 10-person Kronplatz 1+2 gondola. Built by Leitner, the new cabin replaces the existing lift and brings a noticeable boost in both comfort and capacity: thanks to a 10 percent increase in speed, it will be able to carry up to 3,250 people per hour. Skis can now be stowed directly inside the cabin, making the ride considerably more pleasant.

Relocating the mid-station also paves the way for a newly routed piste. Sustainability is part of the story too — energy consumption is expected to drop by roughly 20 percent — and the lift comes equipped with modern, continuously monitored safety systems.

Kronplatz 1 specs:

• Valley station elevation: 975 m
• Mid-station elevation: 1,500 m
• Slope length: 1,819 m
• Speed: 6.5 m/s
• Capacity: 3,250 people/hour

Kronplatz 2 specs:

• Mid-station elevation: 1,500 m
• Summit station elevation: 2,271 m
• Slope length: 2,176 m
• Speed: 6.5 m/s
• Capacity: 3,250 people/hour

The Ruis lift at Kronplatz is also getting a complete overhaul. The new 8-person Doppelmayr gondola combines modern engineering with serious throughput: a 15 percent speed increase will let it move up to 3,600 people per hour. Here too, skis can be carried right in the cabin, while an upgraded camera and computer monitoring system adds an extra layer of safety.

Specs:

• Valley station elevation: 1,752 m
• Summit station elevation: 2,277 m
• Slope length: 1,568 m
• Speed: 6.00 m/s
• Capacity: 3,600 people/hour

A brand-new lift is also going up in the Olang area: the Dolomiti chairlift. This modern 8-seater from Doppelmayr will move 3,000 people per hour. As an open chairlift, it offers riders unobstructed mountain views along with quick, easy loading and unloading. A canopy shields passengers from the weather, while heated seats and backrests — plus a conveyor belt with a lift table at the boarding point — make getting on even easier. This lift, too, comes with state-of-the-art safety monitoring.

Specs:

• Valley station elevation: 1,853 m
• Summit station elevation: 2,186 m
• Slope length: 1,356.11 m
• Speed: 5.00 m/s
• Capacity: 3,000 people/hour

The lift upgrades come hand in hand with an expanded piste network. The red Lumen run is being extended and will now stretch all the way to the new Kronplatz 1+2 mid-station. The result is a redesigned descent of about 2.7 kilometers with 775 meters of vertical drop, fully covered by 22 snow cannons to ensure reliable conditions throughout the season.

Rounding out this extension is the new blue Weiden run, which links the old mid-station to the lengthened Lumen run. At around 650 meters long and backed by 10 snow lances, it creates a smooth, convenient connection across the resort.

There's also a brand-new blue run called Dolomiti — a welcome addition for beginners and leisure-focused skiers. This roughly 1.5-kilometer descent, with 333 meters of vertical, starts just above the top of the Alpenlift and follows the line of the new Dolomiti chairlift.

Wettervorhersage

Set right in the heart of the Dolomites, Kronplatz is one of South Tyrol's largest and most modern ski resorts. It offers around 120 kilometers of slopes for every skill level, spread across roughly 50 runs between 835 and 2,275 meters in altitude. This winter season runs from November 28, 2026 to April 11, 2027.

Beginners and families will find ideal conditions on the wide, sun-drenched slopes around the Kronplatz plateau, while more ambitious skiers can test themselves on challenging black runs like Sylvester, Herrnegg, or Piculin.

Snowboarders and freestylers are well catered for too, with terrain parks offering features for riders of all levels. Sledders, winter hikers, and snowshoers will also find suitable trails on the mountain, and the Dolomiti Superski network means a single ski pass opens up access to numerous neighboring ski areas as well.

Culturally, the resort is rounded out by the Messner Mountain Museum and the LUMEN Museum of Mountain Photography, both located on the summit plateau, while numerous mountain huts and restaurants invite visitors to relax and refuel.

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