Created in 1974, it is spread over an area of about 3,000 km2 in the North-East of Italy, and includes most of the winter ski slopes of the Dolomites.

[2][3][4] It regularly hosts World Cup alpine skiing and snowboarding races.

About 1,160 kilometers of slopes (97%) are covered by snowmaking and skiability is guaranteed from December to April even without snowfall.

[5] It is located on the Dolomite mountains, which were declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2009.

[3] Several ski courses, such as the Saslong and Gran Risa, regularly host World Cup events.