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When it comes to skiing in Europe, Italy offers a unique mix of style, substance, and scenery that is all-encompassing and alluring. Home to the vast ranges of the spellbinding Alps and the Dolomites—a UNESCO World Heritage site—Italy’s ski resorts are where alpine fairytales meet world-class adventure. And as the sun dips behind jagged peaks, turn...

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Sofia Goggia capped off a comeback weekend to remember with a victory in the women's Super G and a second consecutive podium at the FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup in Beaver Creek, Colorado on Sunday (15 December). The Italian ski ace was making her return after 10 months away from competition since suffering a fracture to her tibia and ankle in Februa...

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The Valle d’Aosta, or Aosta Valley, has long been my Italian family’s favorite destination for skiing and celebrating Christmas. With its hearty cuisine, lively après-ski scene, and stunning slopes, it’s the perfect winter escape. Whether you’re planning an annual family ski trip or a cozy, romantic getaway in a picturesque cabin, these Aosta Valle...

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Thinking of Italy, the first images that come to mind are often glimpses of iconic cities of art and Mediterranean landscapes framed by a crystal clear sea, but in a nation where 35.2% of territory is mountainous, the destinations where to spend an enchanting winter holiday surrounded by snowy peaks and breathtaking natural landscapes are really ma...

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Viewed from the top of the 2,255-metre-high Stelvio piste, the town of Bormio far below looks like a Christmas cake, with pine trees and church spires poking out of a snow-filled scene. The two are connected by a run which, with a vertical drop of 1,010 metres and gradients reaching 60%, is one of the most technically demanding and physically gruel...

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Ardent skiers have long known that the majestic Italian Alps are home to some of the best ski resorts in the world. Whether you enjoy downhill skiing, cross-country or snowboarding, the magnificent alpine range offers enough challenges for all levels of winter enthusiasts. Cervino, a luxurious VRetreats Hotel Collection resort at the base of the ic...

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Alongside its wealth of historic cities, picturesque seaside towns and rolling countryside, Italy also boasts a fantastic number of resorts for a ski holiday across the Alps and the Dolomites. Whether skiing at the foot of the Matterhorn in the Aosta Valley or taking in the views of the towering Dolomites, Italian resorts combine magnificent scener...

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Imagine being in one of the most enchanting places in the world, surrounded by majestic mountains tinged with pink and orange at sunset. Imagine immersing yourself in a world of peace and solemnity, surrounded by the white of snow. You are in the Dolomites, Europe's largest and most fascinating ski destination. A natural spectacle that takes your b...

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In La Thuile nature reigns supreme, we are at the foot of Mont Blanc, on the wildest side. La Thuile is an enchanted valley, the ideal place to find boundless spaces that recall primordial and uncontaminated landscapes. Thick coniferous forests, lakes where you can capture every shade of blue, the Rutor massif that with its famous glacier lights up...

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There are sporting feats that become legendary because they are truly extraordinary and unrepeatable. These are not always stories related to exhilarating victories by a great champion or, for example, an underdog athlete or team before a major final that then manages to win an unexpected victory. There are indeed many sporting feats that remain fo...

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