SportAbili

Sport possible for persons with physical, sensorial or mental disabilities.

When sport enables

In Val di Fiemme everyone can enjoy sport, thanks to the commitment of a disabled association to eliminate architectural barriers even from the ski slopes

The SportAbili Association has made sports possible in the Val di Fiemme for persons with physical, sensorial or mental disabilities.

If I can do this, I can do anything!

Sportabili inverno This is the philosophy of a non-profit social association (Onlus) founded on the belief that disabled persons are a valuable resource in which society as a whole must invest to provide them with equal opportunities both in the workplace, offering empowerment in terms of intellectual productivity, and in leisure, offering empowerment in terms of interpersonal relations.
SportABILI acts as a bridge between the disabled world and the ‘able’ world, bringing these two groups into contact exactly where the divergence is greatest: in sport and in tourism.
Sportabili sci The organisation offers ski courses for disabled persons throughout winter, from December to the end of March. Lessons are based on the individual needs of the learner.
Downhill ski courses are held on the Bellamonte-Lusia ski slopes. The winter headquarters of SportAbili is located near the lower ski lift stations of these ski slopes. The Nordic ski courses are held at the cross country skiing centre at Lago di Tesero by ski instructors specialised in teaching disabled persons. A team of fully trained volunteers assist the instructors and teachers throughout the courses.
The association has facilities to cater for all disabilities: mono-skis (also for children aged 10-12 years and for extra large sizes), bi-skis for adults and children, dual-skis, downhill skiing stabilisers and sleds for persons with lower body disabilities.
Sportabili inverno The Bellamonte-Lusia ski lifts have specially modified entry turnpikes and access platforms for facilitated access for disabled persons. Wheelchairs are available at the refuges for anyone wanting to take a break from the winter cold in a warm comfortable environment, listen to a little music and regain their strengths.