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Very small piste length means this resort is best for absolute beginners or intermediates for a weekend but loads of x-country and def away from the crowds

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snoman says An attractive small resort located at one end of the Fassa Valley, with it's own ski area on Ciampac and easy access to the Sella Ronda via the nearby lift access at Canazei. Close to the Marmolada Glacier for ... more

Beginner Intermediate Expert Snowboarders Apres Ski Families Snowsure Ambience Value Lift Pass €172 Resort Open Nov 2012 Resort Close Apr 2013 (snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

Good for Alta Badia and the Sella Ronda areas – big & lively, lots of restaurants, bars & hotels. Favours intermediate cruisers and beginners. Experts might want to stay in nearby Arabba for some of best tough stuff in the Italian Alps

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Beginner Intermediate Expert Snowboarders Apres Ski Families Snowsure Ambience Value Lift Pass £181 Resort Open Dec 2012 Resort Close May 2013 (snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

Alleghe ski areas together with Selva di Cadore, Palafavera and the Zoldo Valley, create Civetta Skiing District. Pretty little town with ice skating on lake during coldest days - many national hockey players were born & raised in local team

Host to some of the 2006 Turin Winter Olympics, Bardonecchia is right on the French border. A traditional Italian market town with a mix of traditional and modern buildings. Good restaurants and bars and the resort is very friendly and has plenty to offer off the slopes, such as numerous shops, an indoor swimming pool,... [more Bardonecchia]

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snoman says Situated at the Italian entrance to the Frejus tunnel, this was one of the early popular Italian destinations (visitors included the last Italian king, Umberto). It is now enjoying a renaissance and hosted snow... more

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A modern, low-level and tasteful purpose-built complex just over the border from lift linked France and in the middle of the Milky Way circuit. A monorail in Sansicario connects the upper, lower and middle levels of the resort so that visitors do not need to use their cars and do not have to walk up and down stairs.

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snoman says A modern, low-level and tasteful purpose-built complex just over the border from lift linked France and in the middle of the Milky Way circuit. A monorail in Sansicario connects the upper, lower and middle leve... more

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Hang out with the beautiful (and rich) people - skiing is easy and cruisy so you can pose and ogle without risk. Amazing scenery and apres

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snoman says Italy's most stylish resort, often ranked along side St Moritz (you can play polo in both) and certainly one of the world's best known ski centres. Cortina was host to the 1956 Winter Olympics. Located in wide... more

Beginner Intermediate Expert Snowboarders Apres Ski Families Snowsure Ambience Value Lift Pass €167 Resort Open Nov 2012 Resort Close Apr 2013 (snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

Picturesque old village with modern swimming pool complex and excellent Italian cuisine. The main ski area is a high altitute plateau from Alpe Palu offering a snowsure base for beginners.

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snoman says Picturesque old village with modern swimming pool complex and excellent Italian cuisine. The main ski area is a high altitute plateau from Alpe Palu offering a snowsure base for beginners.

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Reliable snow and good value balanced against huge transfer times. Pretty and friendly with quiet apres. Good to learn and intermediates who don't need big mileage

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snoman says One of the largest and highest ski areas in the region, actually based on three original villages spread out along three miles of road. Excellent intermediate skiing, and very close to St Moritz, also famous fo... more

Beginner Intermediate Expert Snowboarders Apres Ski Families Snowsure Ambience Value Lift Pass €120 Resort Open Nov 2012 Resort Close May 2013 (snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

Good value and snowsure with slopeside hotels makes up for functional appearance. Quiet apres. Good for beginners and intermediates looking for good prices

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Beginner Intermediate Expert Snowboarders Apres Ski Families Snowsure Ambience Value Lift Pass £170 Resort Open Dec 2012 Resort Close May 2013 (snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

Major regional ski area including purpose built centre La Baite, at 1800m.

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snoman says Major regional ski area including purpose built centre La Baite, at 1800m.

Beginner Intermediate Expert Snowboarders Apres Ski Families Snowsure Ambience Value Lift Pass €? Resort Open Dec 2012 Resort Close Mar 2013 (snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)