Valascia

La Valascia
Location Ambrì, Switzerland
Coordinates 46°30′33″N 8°41′31″E / 46.509203°N 8.691944°E / 46.509203; 8.691944
Owner HC Ambrì-Piotta
Capacity 7,000
(2,000 seated, 5,000 standing)
Record attendance 9,000
(1987 - HC Ambrì-Piotta vs. HC Lugano)
Construction
Opened 1959
Renovated 1979 (roof added)
2007
Tenants
HC Ambrì-Piotta (National League A) (1959 - present)

Valascia is an indoor sporting arena located in Ambrì, Switzerland. The capacity of the arena is 7,000 and was built in 1959. It is the home arena of the HC Ambri-Piotta ice hockey team of the National League A (NLA). The ends of arena are open air, making a hockey being played there partially outdoor.

The team is set to move into a newly built arena within the same area in the near future. The Valascia will then be demolished as it is located in a potential avalanche path.

See also

Media related to Pista Valascia at Wikimedia Commons

Coordinates: 46°30′33″N 8°41′31″E / 46.509203°N 8.691944°E / 46.509203; 8.691944

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