While the ski season is in full swing in many French resorts, Le Petit Montagnard has taken a look at the other countries in Europe (Austria, Switzerland, Italy...) where it is also possible to stay and spend a pleasant holiday in the snow.
After Austria and SwitzerlandThe third issue in this series is devoted to Italy.
1. Val Gardena
This is the flagship resort of the Dolomites, with 175 km of pistes at altitudes of between 1428 and 2450 m. Val Gardena is part of Europe's largest cross-country skiing area, with a total of 1,000 km of cross-country ski trails.
Every year, the resort hosts two rounds of the World Cup: the super-G and the men's downhill.
These competitions attract the best skiers from all over the world to perform on the resort's legendary slopes.
Val Gardena also boasts a snow park, Piz Sella, at an altitude of 2158 metres and a length of 750 metres.
2. Courmayeur
Located in the heart of the Alps, at the foot of Mont Blanc, Courmayeur is one of the world's leading destinations for mountaineering and skiing.
At the height of the season, Courmayeur is a winter sports paradise for skiers and snowboarders alike, with slopes culminating at an altitude of 1,224 metres.
As Italy's mountaineering capital, the region offers a multitude of hiking and climbing routes that challenge the most daring, making Courmayeur a 4-season resort.
3. Via Lattea
Via Latteaalso known as the Milky Way. one of Italy's largest ski areas.
Stretching over 400 kilometres of pistes, it crosses the Italian-French border region near Turin, and also includes the Montgenèvre ski resort in France.
With over 200 runs, including 96 blue and 84 black, and altitudes ranging from 1,380 to 2,800 metres, this area offers a diverse environment for skiers of all abilities.
The resort gained worldwide renown when it hosted the 2006 Winter Olympics.
4. Madonna Di Campiglio
Madonna di Campiglio stands out as one of the most popular and chic ski resorts in the Italian Alps.
It offers a luxurious atmosphere that attracts a wealthy international clientele. Madonna di Campiglio has over 150 km of ski slopes.
The most experienced skiers can take on the famous "Canal Miramonti" run, which regularly hosts rounds of the Ski World Cup.
For Nordic skiers, the resort offers 22 km of pistes.
5. Map of Corones
Map of Corones is located in the Trentino-Alto Adige region of northern Italy, in the heart of the Dolomitesa UNESCO World Heritage site.
The ski area is reputed to be the best in South Tyrol, with 103km of pistes at altitudes of between 975m and 2,275m.
As well as skiing, the resort offers a wide range of activities such as tobogganing, snowshoe trekking and paragliding.
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