Why Italy is Perfect for Skiing
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Italy has a great deal to offer the average tourist. With a wealth of spectacular rolling vineyards, historic ruins, and beautiful city centres, it’s sure to be appealing during summer.
But there’s another aspect to the country that’s easy to overlook: the quality of the skiing on offer in the mountainous north of the country. If you have wondered about skiing in Italy, hopefully this article will help you to find the best areas and things to consider when planning to go skiing in Italy.
Great Ski Areas
There are a number of areas worth considering when you’re looking at Italy ski holidays.
Dolomiti Super Ski
Visitors to the Dolomites will have no shortage of piste to explore. The so-called ‘super ski’ is a network of twelve different areas, all of which can be accessed with just a single pass. This makes the area great for skiers who’d like to spend a little extra time on their holiday and enjoy the freedom of real exploration. In total, there are 1,200 kilometres of slopes to explore.
Via Lattea (Milky Way)
On the border with France, you’ll find the famous Via Lattea area, which spans the two countries. There are resorts here that cater to skiers of every ability. If you’re looking for world-class infrastructure and facilities, as well as snow throughout the season, then the high-altitude resort of Sestriere might appeal. Or, if you’re looking for a more secluded ski spot, you might look at Claviere, which is a smaller village nestled right on the border. Perfect for a quieter holiday skiing in Italy.
Cervinia
The snow in Cervina is reliable throughout the year, thanks to its high altitude. It’s also great for beginners, thanks to an assortment of long, leisurely nursery slopes and blue runs. If you’re just starting on your skiing journey, then this is a great place to visit.
Incredible Food
It’s difficult to beat Italy when it comes to its amazing food and wine. You’ll find all of the pasta, risotto, cured meats and cheese that you know and love, as well as a few traditional favourites that tend to be enjoyed only in a snowy, wintery environment. Canederli dumplings and Italian fondue are both perfect ways to re-energise after a long day spent on the slopes. Just think of all that energy you have used skiiny, you need something tasty afterwards, don’t you?
Laid Back Atmosphere
If you’re looking to take your ski holiday at a more relaxed pace, then Italy might offer exactly the kind of culture you’re looking for. The crowds tend to be sparser, especially if you book outside peak season, and the rules around ski lifts tend to be slightly less restrictive. Is this something that appeals to you?
Italian Après Ski
You can expect a different experience when you leave the slopes, too. For example, the Canazei ski resort offers plenty of bars and restaurants, where you can sample an Aperol spritz and homemade gelato. Of course, there are resorts to cater to tourists of every taste, and thus it’s worth shopping around! Skiing in Italy isn’t just the slopes; you need to enjoy the rest of the holiday too!
Will you book to go skiing in Italy?
Is Italy somewhere you would be keen to visit? Perhaps you have always gone to France or Switzerland, and this has given you the idea of trying Italy? Let me know your experiences of skiing in Italy, where you go and what you would recommend? Or perhaps this has inspired you? Let me know in the comments below.
