where is the inferno downhill ski course?

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What is the Inferno downhill?

The Inferno is the oldest and longest amateur downhill race there is. Whether you’re a full-time serious adrenaline junkie or you’re simply craving an exhilarating break from the office, head to the mountains for this notorious competition. You probably can’t quite fathom the proportions of this downhill race.

What's new for the 2022 Inferno races?

For the Inferno Races 2022, there are significant changes compared to previous years regarding the issue of start numbers and the obtain of identification cards for the purchase of the discounted ski passes... The detailed programme can be found in the following table ...

Where is the mother of all downhill races?

This gorgeous, chocolate-box village with an authentic Alpine atmosphere is home to the mother of all downhill racing. The Inferno is the oldest and longest amateur downhill race there is.

How long is the Inferno ski race?

14.9kmThe race is the longest Downhill in the world starting from the Schilthorn at 2,970m and finishing, when conditions permit, in Lauterbrunnen at 800m, a course of over 14.9km. The race is so popular that it is limited to 1,850 competitors, starting at 12 second intervals throughout the day.

What is the Inferno in Switzerland?

The Inferno is the World's Oldest and Longest Amateur Downhill Ski Race. Every year in January, novices and experts alike flocked to the beautiful Swiss resort of Mürren. This gorgeous, chocolate-box village with an authentic Alpine atmosphere is home to the mother of all downhill racing.

How do you get to Murren Switzerland?

Mürren can be reached by train and cableway only. There are two ways to reach Mürren: From Lauterbrunnen, you can take the cableway to Grütschalp. Then change to the narrow gauge train to Mürren BLM, the train station in the north of the village.

What is the longest ski race?

The Nordenskiöld Race The world's longest cross-country ski race, 220 km, take place in Jokkmokk and has a history that traces back as far back as 1884.

The World's Oldest and Longest Amateur Downhill Ski Race

The 78th International Inferno Races will take place in Murren form the 19-22nd January 2022. The combination includes a Langlauf and Giant slalom as well as the Downhill which takes place on the Saturday.

The DHO Inferno Team

Last year the DHO fielded its largest ever team for the Downhill. 45 racers took part and bagged an amazing 5 Silvers and 30 bronzes between them. We are hoping to better this fantastic effort next year. Its a great event requiring fitness and nerve as well as endurance and of course the ability to ski uphill as well as down!

Registration

More than 2100 registrations have been received for the downhill race! ...

Regulation

Please note the current rules. There have been individual adjustments which resulted from the evaluation of the last competition. ...