Vitranc Cup Kranjska Gora

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Sports & AdventureKranjska Gora
DatesDates TBA · Usually MarchCheck locally before booking
Duration2 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forCompetition, enduranceThe Podkoren giant slalom course is ranked
Language["sl"]Currency: EUR
CategorySports & AdventureFestival type
The story

Vitranc Cup Kranjska Gora in Kranjska Gora

The Vitranc Cup is an annual FIS Alpine Ski World Cup giant slalom and slalom event held since 1961 on the Podkoren slope near Kranjska Gora. It was the first World Cup alpine ski event ever held in Slovenia, then Yugoslavia, on March 10, 1968, and marks its 65th anniversary in the 2025-26 season.

Since 1961, the Podkoren slope near Kranjska Gora has hosted the Vitranc Cup, an annual FIS Alpine Ski World Cup event that carries outsized historical weight for Slovenian sport.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The Podkoren giant slalom course is ranked among the three most prestigious and demanding in the world, alongside Adelboden in Switzerland and Alta Badia in Italy, placing the Vitranc Cup in elite company on the World Cup calendar

02

The mystery stays covered

Its historical weight is substantial: the March 10, 1968 race was the first ever World Cup alpine skiing event held in Slovenia, then part of Yugoslavia, and the race has remained a permanent fixture of the World Cup calendar since that year

03

The city starts moving

Running continuously since 1961 and reaching its 65th edition in the 2025-26 season, the Vitranc Cup combines this deep history with the technical difficulty of the Podkoren slope, which regularly challenges the world's top alpine skiers in both giant slalom and slalom formats

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The race continues the legacy begun on March 10

Water and renewal

Living ritual

the first World Cup alpine ski event held in Slovenia

The sacred route

Living ritual

and has been run on the same technically demanding Podkoren slope every year since 1961

The local code

Living ritual

preserving its reputation as one of the sport's toughest giant slalom tests

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually March

Getting around

Plan arrival around the route or course in Kranjska Gora; closures can make normal travel slower.

What to wear

Heavy winter mountain clothing: insulated waterproof jacket and pants, snow boots, gloves, and a warm hat, as spectators watch from cold outdoor slopeside positions in early March alpine...

Safety

At Vitranc Cup Kranjska Gora, respect barriers, moving equipment and marshal guidance; photos are never worth stepping into active areas.

Where to stay

For peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Kranjska Gora.

Tickets/cost

Official ticket link is available. Confirm access rules before booking.

Language/currency

["sl"] · EUR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map46.48 N, 13.79 EOpen in Google Maps

Kranjska Gora, Upper Carniola, Slovenia

Nearest airportKLU — Klagenfurt
TransportPlan arrival around the route or course in Kranjska Gora; closures can make normal travel slower.
Stay areaFor peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Kranjska Gora.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Kranjska Gora via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Kranjska Gora, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for March.Compare faresFestival gearHeavy winter mountain clothing: insulated waterproof jacket and pants, snow boots, gloves, and a warm hat, as spectators watch from cold outdoor slopeside positions in early March alpine conditions.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Slovenia and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Vitranc Cup Kranjska Gora?

Vitranc Cup Kranjska Gora is listed for Past edition: 7–8 March 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Vitranc Cup Kranjska Gora take place?

The festival is listed in Kranjska Gora, Slovenia. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

2 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Kranjska Gora, Upper Carniola, Slovenia

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLpokal-vitranc.com
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually March
Source statusOfficial source linked
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