Every great event relies on a great team. In Madonna di Campiglio (Trentino, Northern Italy), this has held true for 71 editions, establishing the 3Tre among the AUDI FIS Alpine Ski Men’s World Cup premier events. Year after year, the best of World slalom specialists, industry professionals, and thousands of spectators reach the Canalone Miramonti for a world-class show.

3Tre returns on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, with its signature Night Slalom. Runs are scheduled for 17:45 and 20:45 (CET) on the famous Canalone Miramonti, a slope stretching 470 meters with a 180-meter vertical drop and maximum gradient of 60%.

For several weeks now, this iconic slalom venue overlooking Madonna di Campiglio has been under the expert care of Course Director Adriano Alimonta and his team - among the World Cup circuit's most respected equipes - supported by Funivie Madonna di Campiglio. Since preparations began on November 13, the lift company has produced approximately 25,000 cubic meters of snow at an average temperature of -5 degrees, totaling 176 working hours. The slope now maintains an average depth of 50 centimeters.

"Madonna di Campiglio's strength lies in its well-coordinated, experienced team under Adriano Alimonta's leadership," says Men's World Cup Director Markus Waldner. "Their state-of-the-art preparation delivers an impeccable slope every time. The results speak for themselves - this is where we often see athletes with high bib numbers making it into second runs." In 2018, Italy's Giuliano Razzoli proved this point, starting with bib 69 and finishing fifth.

"The Madonna di Campiglio crew is among the best in the business," confirms FIS Technical Disciplines Race Director Janez Hladnik. "When they get that perfect balance of compact, icy surface, that’s why athletes love racing the 3Tre."

This recognition means a lot to Alimonta, who has always emphasized teamwork. "We've built an incredibly tight-knit team over the years. Everyone takes pride in working together to prepare the perfect track. It's a team effort that consistently pays off."

Preparation starts well before the first snow falls. "First comes the groundwork - cutting grass and clearing stones," Alimonta explains. "When winter arrives, we focus on building the right base. We adapt our snow management to the weather conditions. The race surface needs just the right consistency - good edge grip without getting too chopped up."

"Programmed snowmaking is key," Alimonta adds. "It gives us a solid foundation that we treat with water and shape carefully to create the right terrain features and manage the underlying surface. Close to race day, we inject water under the surface through special nozzles. As it rises and freezes, it creates the perfect racing surface."

Before race week, all World Cup venues must pass FIS 'snow control' - confirming conditions meet World Cup standards. Course setters from the participating teams then design the technical challenge that awaits athletes on this compact but demanding track.

Winning in Madonna di Campiglio takes something special, matching the event's unique atmosphere. The festivities kick off Tuesday, January 7, with the bib draw at 18:00 (CET) in Sissi Square, featuring special guests and entertainment.