Skiing in Italy
Italy welcomes skiers to their alpine paradise! After all, the southern rim of the Alps is Northern Italy's backyard. To the west is Mont-Blanc, the highest mountain in Europe, which reaches an altitude of over 4000 meters, and the famed Matterhorn that straddles the Italian-Swiss border. To the east, ski aficionados find a unique landscape characterized by the fascinating Dolomite range, one of the most beautiful and picturesque mountain lines in the world. To the south the long range of the Apennines runs along Italy from end to end. With so much to choose from, skiers of all levels will find their ideal alpine experience amidst the sweeping landscapes, breathtaking views, spectacular food and wines, quaint towns, rich culture and warm hospitality that brings travelers to Italy time and time again.
When you have finished skiing, remember that Italy’s nightlife offers just as many options. Take a low-key passeggiata (stroll to see and be seen dressed to the hilt), enjoy the finest in authentic dining, partake in the merriment at an old-world café/bar, or dance the night away in a disco. Venture outside the main cities and take in the magnificent views of churches, castles and monasteries serving as a contrast to the wild beauties of nature.
World On Skis will create the ultimate Italian alpine trip for you or your group. Whether you prefer the well-known ski pistes and grandiose landscapes of the Dolomites with Cortina, Cervinia, and Courmayeur or are more intrigued by destinations like Sestriere in the West Alps or Pila with its unmatched views of the Alps from Mont Blanc to the Grand Combin and from the Matterhorn to Monte Rosa, the ski travel specialists at World On Skis work with you to create the ski vacation of your dreams. In Italy, the choices are expansive. From all-inclusive ultra-modern resorts and relaxing spa hotels to traditional alpine-style accommodations, the World On Skis team shares their in-depth knowledge about these destinations to tailor your ski experience to your specifications.
Map Key 1. Bormio
2. Cervinia
3. Cortina
4. Courmayeur
5. Madonna Di Campiglio
6. Moena
7. Sestriere
8. Val Di Fassa
9. Val Gardena
10. Sauze Doulx
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Italy Ski Resorts
Bormio
Leonardo da Vinci once said, "at the top of the Valtellina there are mountains always covered with snow and the Roman Baths". The exquisite winter skiing wonderland he was describing is what is now Bormio ski resort in Italy. 16 ski lifts...
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Cervinia
Looking for a unique skiing destination with over 350km in slopes and connections with Valtourmenche and Zermatt ski areas in Switzerland? Look no further than Cervinia ski resort, where pristine slopes located between Italy and Switzerland...
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Cortina
The best skiers in the world tackled the slopes of Cortina at the 1956 Winter Olympics. You too can ski those hallowed mountains in this picturesque Italian ski sanctuary. Guaranteed snow cover on 95% of the slopes combined with 8 hours of daily...
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Courmayeur
Skiing's life in Europe revolves on one thing: Mont Blanc, the continent's tallest mountain. Mont Blanc means snow and skiing, and lots of it. Courmayeur ski resort is lucky enough to be situated on the Italian side of that skiable beast....
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Madonna Di Campiglio
Madonna Di Campiglio ski resort is widely known as the pearl of the Brenta Dolomites. The elegant and charming town welcomes you as you arrive at the foot of the Italian Alps. The mountains themselves are incredibly diverse, with 57 ski lifts...
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Moena
Around the three villages of Moena, Falcade and Passo San Pellegrino you can find this skiing area, located in the heart of the Trentino and Veneto Dolomites. Just like its geographical position its holiday offers are balanced. High-level hotels...
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Sestriere
Sestriere, magnificent setting on a sunny hill of the West Alps, was created from nothing between 1928 and 1932 and was conceived solely for skiing. The downhill runs on three separate slopes starting from 2823 m (9260 ft), having a total...
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Val Di Fassa
Val Di Fassa/Moena, is a true skiers paradise with over 200 Km (124 miles) of wonderful slopes and countless links to neighboring ski areas. But this beautiful Valley in the Dolomites isnt just for the lovers of downhill skiing, it also...
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Val Gardena
Val Gardena, here you have a plenitude of slopes, interconnected lifts and an active nightlife. This ski village is a ski paradise. It possesses one of the largest interconnected lift system in the world. The Gardena Valley has three main...
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Sauze Doulx
Sauze d'Oulx was the proud host of the 2006 Olympic Freestyle skiing events, which included Aerials and Mogul skiing and produced an amazing spectacle. The resort. situated at one end of the 400km (250m) lift-linked Via Lattea (Milky Way),...
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