Ski holidays italy
The Italian ski resorts I know and love best are those in Piedmont and those in the Dolomites. In this, the first in a series of articles, I look at those in Piedmont, my home region. Some are well known, others are not.
Let's begin exploring...
Bardonecchia
The best known, and in many ways best Italian resorts, are Bardonecchia and Sestriere. Bardonecchia though is the better choice. If you are looking to combine great skiing with a little of Piedmont's rich heritage of art and culture, Bardonecchia is a far better choice than Sestriere. Although it does not have quite as much "piste" as Sestriere, the 120kms of marked piste is more than enough to satisfy virtually all skiers.
Sauze
Sauze is part of the famous Via Lattea (Milky Way in English) and has more than 400kms of great skiing, 95 ski-lifts and 75kms of artificial slopes. For those not into skiing there are great hikes and some good ice climbing routes up a frozen waterfall. If you aren't that energetic then there is a decent natural ice rink, some good restaurants and a charming weekly market. If you prefer more nocturnal activities then the après-ski scene is superb. Countless pubs and a couple of good clubs will keep you going until dawn.
Limone
The Limone ski slopes and the town itself are beautiful. This area is one of the lesser known alternatives to the more famous ski resorts in Italy. The whole Valli Cunese is a firm favorite of mine during both summer and winter.
Alagna
This tiny little town of around 500 inhabitants is located on the slopes of the second highest mountain in Europe -- Monte Rosa and it is still relatively unknown by skiers and anybody else much for that matter.
