ITALY
Savagely Great
ITALY
Savagely Great
Nestling at the foot of Mont Blanc
Courmayeur is a warm and cosy resort in the Val d’Aosta, on the other side of the Mont Blanc tunnel. It has a sporty ski area and offers Nordic skiing in the neighbouring Val Ferret.
As well as the quality of the accommodation, one of the main attractions is the opportunity to climb up to Pointe Helbronner for access to the Mer de Glace and the surrounding peaks.
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• 3462 m altitude for the Helbronner peak.
• 18 ‘baïta’ on the slopes to share moments of conviviality.
• 70% of the ski area is covered in artificial snow.
• 1h20 from Geneva and 4h from Paris, this resort is very accessible.
OUR FAVOURITES
1 – A ride on the new Skyway, a panoramic cable car that takes you up to 3462m.
2 – The black ‘Dell’Orso’ piste is never groomed and will delight the most athletic skiers.
3 – A day’s skiing at La Thuile, Espace San Bernardo, a superb ski area just 30 minutes away.
4 – A moment of relaxation at the Spa at the Hôtel du Mont-Blanc, pure pleasure.
In the heart of the Dolomites
Val Gardena is a typical Dolomite village. It is a starting point for the Sella Ronda, a ski itinerary with magnificent panoramic views.
The accommodation is of a very high standard, and the Italian hospitality is renowned. Every year, the work carried out on the snowmaking equipment delivers excellent skiing right from the start of the season.
A destination not to be missed.
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• 65 m the length of the 130 km/h ‘Camel Humps’ jump on the Saslong.
• 40 km and 4 passes around the Sella Ronda.
• 1h30 drive to Val Gardena from Innsbruck airport or 45 min from Bolzano station.
OUR FAVOURITES
1 – Faire la Sella Ronda en ski, expérience unique.
2 – L’hôtel Granvara Relais & Spa****S, l’accueil chaleureux d’un établissement tourné vers le bien-être.
3 – Prendre un café en terrasse à l’hôtel Chalet Gerard, vue incroyable.
Queen of the Dolomites
Cortina d’Ampezzo is Veneto’s historic and chic resort. It offers a change of scene with its 4 ski areas winding their way through the steep, sun-drenched rocks. You’ll also find refined, luxurious accommodation in grand period establishments, an old-fashioned art of living geared towards pleasure and well-being.
The village offers 250 boutiques where you can shop for the best in Italian fashion.
key figures
- 1956 and 2026 Olympic Winter Games.
- 2021 Alpine World Ski Championships.
- 3244 m altitude of Tofanes overlooking the ski area.
- 1h35 drive from Venice airport.1 – A run on the legendary Queen of Speed downhill slope.
OUR FAVOURITES
1 – A run on the legendary ‘Queen of Speed’ downhill track.
2 – Take the vertiginous cable car where the film ‘Cliffhanger’ starring Sylvester Stallone was shot in 1993.
3 – Taste one of the countless grappas at the Refugio del Tondi.
4 – Skate on the ice at the Hotel Cristallo facing the Tofanes in the early evening.