"Sölden, Austria (Rettenbach to Tiefenbach Glacier) Around 550 feet long with a 32 foot drop, this tunnel was built in 2000. It connects two glaciers, emerging on the sunny side for better morning light and enjoyable turns. Alpes d'Huez, France ("Le Tunnel" descent) Part of a challenging black run with a nearly 650-foot tunnel featuring a light show. Narrow, moguled, and technically difficult sections, suitable only for experienced skiers."
"Lauchernalp (Läufabad), Switzerland While this is the shortest on the list, it's uniquely curved and carved into rock. Perfect finish to the valley run, followed by wide slopes and access to relaxing thermal baths in the village. Glacier 3000 near Gstaad, Switzerland Recently reopened after 24 years. Leads to the "Black Wall," one of Switzerland's steepest black runs. Multiple warning signs at the entrance emphasize the extreme difficulty."
"Longest ski tunnel in the world (Silvretta Montafon, Austria) Nearly 1,300 feet long, this tunnel is part of the famous "Hochjoch Totale", one of Austria's longest ski runs. Provides a welcome breather during the descent. Nolan Deck is a writer for Unofficial Networks, covering skiing and outdoor adventure. After growing up and skiing in Maine, he moved to the Denver area for college where he continues to live and work... More by Nolan Deck"
Five ski tunnels stand out for unique engineering and varied skiing experiences. Sölden's Rettenbach–Tiefenbach tunnel is about 550 feet long with a 32-foot drop and connects two glaciers, emerging on a sunny side for better morning light. Alpes d'Huez's "Le Tunnel" is nearly 650 feet long, includes a light show, and sits on a narrow, mogulled black descent that requires technical ability. Lauchernalp's curved rock-carved tunnel is the shortest and finishes a valley run with nearby wide slopes and thermal baths. Glacier 3000 near Gstaad reopened after 24 years and leads to the steep "Black Wall" with prominent warning signs. The Silvretta Montafon tunnel is nearly 1,300 feet and forms part of the long Hochjoch Totale descent.
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