Alpensia Cross-Country Skiing Centre For PyeongChang 2018

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Alpensia Cross-Country Skiing Centre

The Alpensia Cross-Country Skiing Centre for PyeongChang 2018 is where spectators can watch Cross-Country Skiing and Nordic Combined in the Winter Games. Located in Daegwallyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do, South Korea, the center is one of three venues within the Alpensia Sports Park. The Alpensia Skiing Centre was completed in 1998 and is contiguous with the Alpensia Biathlon Centre. The venue was renovated in 2009 and has since been home to major cvompetitions throughout the years, including several FIS Far East Cup National Championships. During the summer months in Korea, the venue doubles as a public golf course.

All of the Alpensia venues within the PyeongChang Mountain Cluster are relatively similar in terms of capacity. The Alpensia Cross-Country Skiing Centre for PyeongChang 2018 can hold 7,500 spectators – 4,500 seated and 3,000 standing. The course length and altitude difference for the A line and B line events are the same - 3.75km / 3.3km / 2.5km / 2km with an altitude difference of 54m (751m~805m). The course is divided into three equal legs comprised on uphill, level, and downhill segments. The track is also less risky in terms of injury compared to other skiing courses.

Events At The Alpensia Cross-Country Skiing Centre

The Alpensia Cross-Country Skiing Centre for PyeongChang 2018 hosts several events throughout the year, and two for the Winter Games – Cross-Country Skiing and Nordic Combined. The cross-country skiing portion of the Nordic Combined takes places at the Alpensia Cross-Country Skiing Centre, while the entire Cross-Country Skiing program unfolds at the venue. In total, there are 6 men’s events and 6 women’s events that take place at the Alpensia Cross-Country Skiing Centre for PyeongChang 2018.

Cross-Country Skiing Men’s

6 Events: 15km Free / 15km + 15km Skiathlon / Sprint Classic / Team Sprint Free / 50km Mass Start Classic / 4 * 10km Relay)

Cross-Country Skiing Women’s

6 Events: 10km Free / 7.5km + 7.5km Skiathlon / Sprint Classic / Team Sprint Free / 30km Mass Start Classic / 4 * 5km Relay)

Things To Do In The City For PyeongChang 2018

When you’re not at the Alpensia Cross-Country Skiing Centre for PyeongChang 2018, there are plenty of other activities going on in the province. Within the PyeongChang Olympic Plaza, there are several different venues set up for shopping, performances, magic shows, and more. The Olympic Plaza is also the only place that you can see medal award ceremonies for the 2018 Winter Games. You can immerse yourself in the Korean culture by visiting the Traditional Culture Pavilion, or spend some time exploring the arts at the Culture ICT Pavilion.

You can also find things to do in PyeongChang during the Winter Olympics that are outside of the Plaza. The 11th Annual Pyeongchang Trout Festival will be held in the in the Pyeongchang-gun district until February 25th. Visit the town of Jinbu-myeon to experience all of the traditional folk games and winter activities that will take place during the festival. The Daegwallyeong Sheep Farm and Byeongbangchi Skywalk are also popular attractions near the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympics in Korea.

Weather Conditions In PyeongChang For The 2018 Winter Games

With the weather conditions for the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, make sure to pack for cold temperatures. PyeongChang gets blustery in February, with the average high being 39.9 degrees Fahrenheit (-0.4 degrees Celsius) and the average low for the month is 13.1 degrees Fahrenheit (-10.5 degrees Celsius). As long as you make sure to bring a proper winter coat and cold weather accessories, you can comfortably enjoy watching athletes compete at the Alpensia Cross-Country Skiing Centre for PyeongChang 2018.

Transportation To The Alpensia Cross-Country Skiing Centre

Transportation to the Alpensia Cross-Country Skiing Centre for PyeongChang 2018 will be provided by Spectator shuttle buses. This helps prevent congestion of multiple buses and cars outside of the venue spaces. You can travel to the shuttle bus stops via car, bus, or train, with free shuttles provided to the Alpensia Sports Park where the Skiing Centre is located.

Car

Enter the ‘Daegwallyeong Parking Lot’ location into your navigation device when traveling to the venue by car. You can park in the lot and then walk to the nearby shuttle bus stop. Take the bus and get off at the Alpensia Sports Park (North Gate) stop.

Bus

When you travel by express bus, you can get off at the ‘Hoenggye Bus Terminal’ location. Take a short walk to the PyeongChang Olympic Plaza bus stop and get on the Spectator bus. From there, you will get off at the Alpensia Sports Park (North Gate).

KTX

Getting to the Alpensia Cross-Country Skiing Centre for PyeongChang 2018 via the KTX is simple. Just get off at 'Jinbu Station’ and take the Spectator bus directly to the Alpensia Sports Park (North Gate).

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