Oasi Zegna Ski Racing Center: The Official Training Ground For Italy’s Ski Teams
Milan, October 6, 2024 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The intersection of luxury fashion and high – performance sports has found a new frontier in the Italian Alps, as the Oasi Zegna Ski Racing Center becomes the official training site for Italy’s national ski teams. The exciting development follows a two-year agreement inked between the Oasi Zegna Ski Racing Center and the Federazione Italiana Sport Invernali (FISI), Italy’s Winter Sports Federation. Situed in Bielmonte, just 20 minutes from Trivero, home of the Ermenegildo Zegna Group, this partnership cements the center’s growing reputation as a premier destination for elite winter sports training.
For Gildo Zegna, chairman and CEO of the Zegna Group, the agreement represents a significant milestone in promoting both the sport and the local territory. “The collaboration with FISI is part of our ongoing effort to bring the world’s best professional skiers to Bielmonte”, Zegna remarked. “It’s an important step in Oasi Zegna Racing Center’s mission to support excellence in sports and promote the natural beauty of the region”.
Bielmonte, located at an altitude of 1,500 meters, boasts state – of – the art facilities that are primed for top – tier athletic training. The center features five ski slopes certified by FI (International Ski and Snowboard Federation), a comprehensive sports center, and a large covered parking lot directly connected to the ski lifts. These features make it an ideal location for the Italian ski teams, especially during the central part of the season. As FISI President Flavio Roda noted, “The Oasi Zegna Ski Racing Center offers optimal training conditions and is logistically close to many competition sites, making it an ideal solution for pre-race camps”.
The ski center includes the Bielmonte slope, which is designed with three special slalom (SL) lines, and the Moncerchio slop, known for its giant slalom (GS) courses. Both slopes offer impressive gradients and vertical drops, providing the perfect setting for the high – caliber athletes who will be training here in preparation for national and internation competitions.
As Italy prepares to host the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina, the importance of top – tier training facilities like Oasi Zegna cannot be understated. The agreement with FISI ensures that Italy’s ski team will have access to the very best training conditions in the lead-up to the Olympics, where the world’s eye will once again to Italy’s expertise in both sports and luxury.
Beyond its world-class slopes, the Oasi Zegna holds a deep cultural and historical significance for the Zegna family. Established in the late 1920s by Ermenegildo Zegna, founder of the luxury menswear brand, the Oasi spans over 62 miles is a testament to the family’s enduring commitment to sustainability and regional development. The area’s stunning landscapes, from its rhododendrons to the half-million pine trees planted by Zegna himself, serve not only as a backdrop for sports but as an ongoing inspiration for the brand’s creative director, Alessandro Sartori. It is in this unique environment that Sartori has developed Oasi Cashmere, a line that embodies the same commitment to quality, sustainability, and the natural world.
The Zegna family’s connection to the region is also reflected in the Bucaneve Hotel, a mountain retreat located just 90 minutes from Milan. With its wooden beams, coffered ceilings, and rich Zegna fabrics, the hotel is cozy, luxurious refuge surrounded by the breathtaking views of the Alps and Po Valley. For both athletes and visitors alike, the Oasi Zegna offers a harmonious of natural beauty, sport, and luxury that reflects the values of the Zegna family and their legacy of excellence.
As the official training ground for Italy’s national ski teams, the Oasi Zegna Ski Racing Center stands at the crossroads of fashion, nature, and athleticism, offering a unique environment where world-class kiers can hone their skills while embracing the beauty and heritage of the Italian Alps. With this partnership, the center solidifies its place as a key player in the future of winter sports, as well as a symbol of the enduring connection between luxury and performance.
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