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| Bardonecchia |
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| Locating in a sunny valley, Bardonecchia is a friendly resort and
part of the area set to host the 2006 Winter Olympics. It has an enormous
ski area consisting of a variety of skiing, and successfully combines
minimal weekday lift queuing with a lively weekend atmosphere. |
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| Resort Height: |
1312m |
Off Piste: |
Good |
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| Kms of Piste: |
110 |
Cross Country Trails (Kms): |
5 |
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| Snow Making: |
yes |
Mountain Restaurants: |
11 |
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| Longest Run (Kms): |
6 |
Total Lift Capacity (People/Hour): |
22000 |
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| Blue (Easy) Runs:
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17 |
No of Lifts: |
23 |
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| Red (Intermediate) Runs: |
24 |
Airport & Transfer Time 1: |
Turin - 1 hr 30 mins |
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| Black (Difficult) Runs: |
1 |
Airport & Transfer Time 2: |
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| Canazei |
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| Canazei is situated in the Fassa Valley, right at the heart of the
'Dolomiti Superski' area. This offers more than 1000 kms of well-groomed
connected pistes and access to the famous Sella Ronda circuit. The resort
appeals to all standards of skier. The bustling, characteristic centre
has a great selection of amenities. |
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| Resort Height: |
1440m |
Off Piste: |
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| Kms of Piste: |
170 |
Cross Country Trails (Kms): |
30 |
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| Snow Making: |
38km |
Mountain Restaurants: |
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| Longest Run (Kms): |
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Total Lift Capacity (People/Hour): |
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| Blue (Easy) Runs:
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27 |
No of Lifts: |
56 |
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| Red (Intermediate) Runs: |
40 |
Airport & Transfer Time 1: |
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| Black (Difficult) Runs: |
7 |
Airport & Transfer Time 2: |
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| Cavalese |
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| Cavalese is typically Italian, with cobbled streets and good apres
ski amenities. As part of the Alpi di Cermis, the resort has an excellent
snow record and is a great choice for beginners and families. |
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| Resort Height: |
1000m |
Off Piste: |
None |
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| Kms of Piste: |
21.5 |
Cross Country Trails (Kms): |
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| Snow Making: |
21.5km |
Mountain Restaurants: |
5 |
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| Longest Run (Kms): |
7 |
Total Lift Capacity (People/Hour): |
1500 |
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| Blue (Easy) Runs:
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No of Lifts: |
8 |
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| Red (Intermediate) Runs: |
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Airport & Transfer Time 1: |
Verona - 2 hr |
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| Black (Difficult) Runs: |
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| Cervinia |
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| Cervinia is one of the highest resorts in the Italian Alps. It is
popular due to excellent snow conditions, plenty of sunshine, variety
of runs for all abilities and vibrant apres ski activities. Very challenging
skiing can be found at nearby Zermatt, Switzerland which is accessible
with an area ski pass. Coaches cannot enter the centre of Cervinia so
access to central hotels is by foot. |
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| Resort Height: |
2050m |
Off Piste: |
Good |
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| Kms of Piste: |
350 |
Cross Country Trails (Kms): |
8 |
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| Snow Making: |
yes |
Mountain Restaurants: |
18 |
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| Longest Run (Kms): |
22 |
Total Lift Capacity (People/Hour): |
75000 |
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| Blue (Easy) Runs:
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16 |
No of Lifts: |
30 |
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| Red (Intermediate) Runs: |
36 |
Airport & Transfer Time 1: |
Turin - 2 hr |
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| Black (Difficult) Runs: |
7 |
Airport & Transfer Time 2: |
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| Claviere |
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| As one of the five villages which form the Milky Way ski area, Claviere
is a popular resort with a superb range of skiing. The area is host
to the 2006 Winter Olympics. The characteristic village blends old and
new and the Claviere lift pass is one of the best value passes in Italy. |
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| Resort Height: |
1503m |
Off Piste: |
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| Kms of Piste: |
400 |
Cross Country Trails (Kms): |
15 |
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| Snow Making: |
yes |
Mountain Restaurants: |
6 |
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| Longest Run (Kms): |
6 |
Total Lift Capacity (People/Hour): |
90000 |
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| Blue (Easy) Runs:
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5 |
No of Lifts: |
93 |
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| Red (Intermediate) Runs: |
18 |
Airport & Transfer Time 1: |
Turin - 1 hr 15 mins |
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| Black (Difficult) Runs: |
2 |
Airport & Transfer Time 2: |
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| Courmayeur |
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| Courmayeur, in the Aosta Valley and at the foot of Mont Blanc, is
a characteristic Italian village with cobbled streets and stylish shops.
Plan Checrouit is the main skiing area and the resort is virtually snow
guaranteed. |
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| Resort Height: |
1224m |
Off Piste: |
Good |
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| Kms of Piste: |
100 |
Cross Country Trails (Kms): |
35 |
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| Snow Making: |
yes |
Mountain Restaurants: |
24 |
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| Longest Run (Kms): |
20 |
Total Lift Capacity (People/Hour): |
8400 |
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| Blue (Easy) Runs:
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6 |
No of Lifts: |
16 |
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| Red (Intermediate) Runs: |
12 |
Airport & Transfer Time 1: |
Turin - 2 hr |
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| Black (Difficult) Runs: |
4 |
Airport & Transfer Time 2: |
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| La Thuile |
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| La Thuile benefits from links with La Rosiere in France, making a
huge ski area amidst the spectacular scenery of Matterhorn, Monte Rosa
and Mont Blanc. With wide, long, east-facing runs, minimal queuing and
skiing back into the village, La Thuile is an ideal choice for all standards
of skier. |
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| Resort Height: |
1441m |
Off Piste: |
Good |
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| Kms of Piste: |
150 |
Cross Country Trails (Kms): |
25 |
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| Snow Making: |
yes |
Mountain Restaurants: |
7 |
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| Longest Run (Kms): |
11 |
Total Lift Capacity (People/Hour): |
26000 |
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| Blue (Easy) Runs:
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13 |
No of Lifts: |
15 |
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| Red (Intermediate) Runs: |
14 |
Airport & Transfer Time 1: |
Turin - 2 hr 15 mins |
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| Black (Difficult) Runs: |
6 |
Airport & Transfer Time 2: |
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| Livigno |
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| Set beside the Swiss border, Livigno is traffic free and packed with
duty free shops. You can ski on both sides of the valley and there is
excellent terrain both for skiers and snowboarders. This is a young
and lively resort where the apres ski is informal, inexpensive and fun. |
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| Resort Height: |
1816m |
Off Piste: |
Good |
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| Kms of Piste: |
115 |
Cross Country Trails (Kms): |
50 |
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| Snow Making: |
yes |
Mountain Restaurants: |
6 |
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| Longest Run (Kms): |
4 |
Total Lift Capacity (People/Hour): |
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| Blue (Easy) Runs:
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25 |
No of Lifts: |
32 |
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| Red (Intermediate) Runs: |
27 |
Airport & Transfer Time 1: |
Bergamo - 5 hr |
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| Black (Difficult) Runs: |
5 |
Airport & Transfer Time 2: |
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| Madonna di Campiglio |
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| Madonna di Campiglio, with neighbouring resorts Folgarida and Marilleva,
provides stunning scenery of the Dolomites. Set in a sheltered sunny
valley, the resort has excellent amenities. As well as ski runs for
all abilities, the resort has challenging black runs. |
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| Resort Height: |
1550m |
Off Piste: |
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| Kms of Piste: |
150 |
Cross Country Trails (Kms): |
30 |
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| Snow Making: |
yes |
Mountain Restaurants: |
11 |
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| Longest Run (Kms): |
8 |
Total Lift Capacity (People/Hour): |
28500 |
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| Blue (Easy) Runs:
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21 |
No of Lifts: |
47 |
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| Red (Intermediate) Runs: |
13 |
Airport & Transfer Time 1: |
Verona - 2 hr 45 mins |
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| Black (Difficult) Runs: |
4 |
Airport & Transfer Time 2: |
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| Passo Tonale |
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| Passo Tonale is one of Italy's highest ski resorts and therefore offers
guaranteed snow, glacier skiing and long hours of sunshine. The efficient
lift system means queuing is unusual and the variety of runs is very
good. The resort's ski schools are of a high standard. |
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| Resort Height: |
1883m |
Off Piste: |
Limited |
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| Kms of Piste: |
80 |
Cross Country Trails (Kms): |
24 |
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| Snow Making: |
20km |
Mountain Restaurants: |
6 |
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| Longest Run (Kms): |
7 |
Total Lift Capacity (People/Hour): |
32000 |
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| Blue (Easy) Runs:
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11 |
No of Lifts: |
28 |
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| Red (Intermediate) Runs: |
15 |
Airport & Transfer Time 1: |
Bolzano - 1 hr 45 mins |
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| Black (Difficult) Runs: |
4 |
Airport & Transfer Time 2: |
Verona - 2 hr 45 mins |
| Sagnalonga |
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| As one of the five villages which form the Milky Way ski area, Sagnalonga
is a popular resort with a superb range of skiing. The area is host
to the 2006 Winter Olympics. |
| General Information |
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| Resort Height: |
2000m |
Off Piste: |
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| Kms of Piste: |
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Cross Country Trails (Kms): |
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| Snow Making: |
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Mountain Restaurants: |
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| Longest Run (Kms): |
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Total Lift Capacity (People/Hour): |
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| Blue (Easy) Runs:
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No of Lifts: |
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Airport & Transfer Time 1: |
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| Santa Caterina |
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| Santa Caterina is a traditional Italian resort, set amongst the trees
of the Valfurva Valley. The Super Pool lift pass covers Bormio as well
as Santa Caterina, resulting in 200kms of superb skiing. The high altitude
usually guarantees good snow. |
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| Resort Height: |
1738m |
Off Piste: |
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| Kms of Piste: |
22 |
Cross Country Trails (Kms): |
18 |
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| Snow Making: |
yes |
Mountain Restaurants: |
4 |
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| Longest Run (Kms): |
5 |
Total Lift Capacity (People/Hour): |
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| Blue (Easy) Runs:
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2 |
No of Lifts: |
7 |
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| Red (Intermediate) Runs: |
6 |
Airport & Transfer Time 1: |
Bergamo - 4 hr 30 mins |
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| Black (Difficult) Runs: |
2 |
Airport & Transfer Time 2: |
Verona - 2 hr 45 mins |
| Sauze d'Oulx |
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| As one of the five villages which form the Milky Way ski area, Sauze
d'Oulx is a popular resort with a superb range of skiing. The area is
host to the 2006 Winter Olympics. A sunny resort, there is a wide range
of apres ski entertainment. Coaches cannot enter the centre of Sauze
d'Oulx so access to central hotels is by foot. |
| General Information |
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| Resort Height: |
1500m |
Off Piste: |
Good |
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| Kms of Piste: |
400 |
Cross Country Trails (Kms): |
24 |
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| Snow Making: |
75km |
Mountain Restaurants: |
15 |
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| Longest Run (Kms): |
7 |
Total Lift Capacity (People/Hour): |
94000 |
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| Blue (Easy) Runs:
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6 |
No of Lifts: |
92 |
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| Red (Intermediate) Runs: |
21 |
Airport & Transfer Time 1: |
Turin - 1 hr 15 mins |
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| Black (Difficult) Runs: |
4 |
Airport & Transfer Time 2: |
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| Selva |
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| Selva is the best known resort in the Val Gardena area of the Dolomites.
The Sella Ronda is a 26km circular tour with well groomed pistes and
modern lifts. The village is a mix of Austrian architecture and Italian
charm. |
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| Resort Height: |
1563m |
Off Piste: |
Good |
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| Kms of Piste: |
175 |
Cross Country Trails (Kms): |
98 |
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| Snow Making: |
yes |
Mountain Restaurants: |
18 |
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| Longest Run (Kms): |
5 |
Total Lift Capacity (People/Hour): |
93500 |
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| Blue (Easy) Runs:
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32 |
No of Lifts: |
80 |
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| Red (Intermediate) Runs: |
23 |
Airport & Transfer Time 1: |
Bolzano - 1 hr |
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| Black (Difficult) Runs: |
3 |
Airport & Transfer Time 2: |
Verona - 2 hr 30 mins |
| Sestiere |
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| As one of the five villages which form the Milky Way ski area, Sestiere
is a popular resort with a superb range of skiing. As host to the 1997
World Cup Ski Races, the area is host to the 2006 Winter Olympics. |
| General Information |
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| Resort Height: |
2035m |
Off Piste: |
Good |
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| Kms of Piste: |
400 |
Cross Country Trails (Kms): |
24 |
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| Snow Making: |
yes |
Mountain Restaurants: |
17 |
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| Longest Run (Kms): |
7 |
Total Lift Capacity (People/Hour): |
94000 |
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| Blue (Easy) Runs:
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10 |
No of Lifts: |
20 |
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| Red (Intermediate) Runs: |
20 |
Airport & Transfer Time 1: |
Turin - 2 hr |
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| Black (Difficult) Runs: |
5 |
Airport & Transfer Time 2: |
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