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Fascinating skiing at Sauze d’Oulx

Sauze d’Oulx is a commune located in the province of Turin in piedmont Region in northern Italy and very close to the French border. It is located 80 km from the city of Turin in Val di Susa near the feet of Monte Genevris (2,536 metres). Sauze d’Oulx is a famous skiing resort in Alpine Italy. Along with the villages of Sestriere, Pragelato, Claviere, Cesana Torinese, San Sicario and Montgenèvre (in France), Sauze d’Oulx makes up Lia Lattea skiing area. The location of Sauze d’Oulx at the lap of nature has facilitated its reputation as a remarkable winter sports venue. The famous winter resort here called Sportinia was a favourite destination of the old Turin aristocracy. The first skiers had arrived at Sauze from Switzerland way back in the 1890s. Sauze also hosted the 2006 Turin  [...] 

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Val Thorens: the highest ski area in France

Val Thorens, which is located in Tarentaise Valley in Savoie in the French Alps, is the highest ski resort in Europe at 2,300 metres. It is situated in Saint-Martin-de-Belleville commune in Savoie department. The resort is part of the three valleys (Trois Vallées) linked ski area (includes over 600 km of piste), which is the largest linked ski area in the world. The ‘purpose-built’ Val Thorens, being the highest resort, has snow cover throughout the year. The dominant summit of Val Thorens is Aiguille de Peclet (3,562metres). However, skiing here in poor visibility can be difficult here owing to the fact that the terrain is located all above the trees. Skiing at Val Thorens: Trois Vallées is one of the world’s finest winter sports area featuring pistes suitable for all kinds of skiers  [...] 

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The fresh ski resort at Courmeyeur

Courmayeur is an attractive little mountain town in Italy that is known for its fascinating ski trails and the sensational views over the Mount Blanc massif. It is located in the autonomous region of Aosta Valley in the Italian Alps close to the Franco-Italian border. It is located in the leeside of Mont Blanc, which is the highest mountain peak in Western Europe in the Graian Alps range and is crossed by the Dora Baltea. It is also the first village on the Italian side of the Mont Blanc tunnel. nt The resort elevation is 1,224 metres while the top elevation is 2,763 metres. La Palud, the nearby village is the base station of the Funivie Monte Bianco, the cable car to Pointe Helbronner that links it to the Vallee Blanche Aerial Tramway going to the Aiguille du Midi. Skiing at Courmayeur: Colle  [...] 

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Tignes: A hotspot for skiing

Tignes ski resort in Savoie in southeastern France in the western Alps close to the Swiss and Italian borders is one of the highest skiing spots in France and remains snow-covered throughout the season (skiing here remains closed only for a few weeks in May, June and September). Tignes turns into skiers’ paradise during the winter owing to the presence of Grande Motte glacier (3,456 metres high). Tignes, along with with Val d’Isère, forms part of the Espace Killy ski area (10,000-hectare in area). The resort elevation is 1,550 metres while the top elevation is 3,450 metres. Tignes comprises several villages like, Val Claret, Tignes-Le-Lac, Le Lavachet, Tignes Les Boisses  and Tignes Les Brevières. Skiing at Tignes: Tignes has a wide terrain. Infact, if one takes into consideration  [...] 

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Skiing at wooded Serre Chevalier

Serre Chevalier ski resort, which is located close to Parc national des Ecrins (Ecrins National Park) in the Haute-Alpes region of the southern French Alps, is one of the major skiing resorts in France. The resort is near the Italian border in the glaciated upper Durance Valley. Parc des Ecrins is located within the Ecrins Massif mountain range. Serre Chevalier organised the MTB French championships in 2008. Serre Chevalier is a friendly, good-value resort with a fine range of pistes to suit any skier or boarder. The presence of the tree cover ensures potentially good skiing even in poor weather. Serre Chevalier has a very big skiing field (about 250 km of slopes) and enjoys sunny weather almost throughout the year. The resort elevation is 1,200 metres while top elevation is 2,735 metres. Serre  [...] 

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At the skiable glacier of Les Doux Alpes

Les Deux Alpes is one of France’s oldest ski resorts (second oldest after Chamonix, the location of the largest mountain in western Europe). It is located in Dauphiné area of southern Alps of France. Although the Pied Moutet area is smaller, the main skiing area ascends to the big glacier, making Les Deux Alpes one of the world’s highest resorts as well. The resort’s altitude is 1650 metres while the vertical drop is 2,298 metres. The highest lift is 3,568 metres. Le Doux Alpes is made up of two Alpine villages (Venosc and Mont de Lans) that were put together to form a ski resort more than 50 years ago. It is a popular skiing destination in Europe today with over 35,000 tourists assembling here at a time. Dauphiné is located in southeastern France. An independent State from  [...] 

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Skiing at Aspen

Aspen, located in the western Colorado Rocky Mountains in the USA, is one of the famous ski resorts in the world. Aspen in olden days was a silver mining camp. Tourists can stay at Snowmass resort, located about 20 km or at Aspen Highlands besides Aspen itself. Aspen is a Home Rule Municipality and the most populous city of Pitkin County in Colorado in the United States. Aspen is known for its excesses that include opulent properties as well as a local airport that is often full of private properties. The resort has also earned reputation for leading eco-friendly campaigns. Skiing at Aspen: Aspen has four ski areas, namely Aspen Mountains, Snowmass, Buttermilk and Aspen Highlands, each having distinct characteristics. Aspen Mountain (Ajax) rises above the resort town Aspen and gives an impression  [...] 

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The ski resort at mountain peak

Copper Mountain is located in Summit County, Colorado, about 121 km west of Denver on I 70. The Copper Mountain ski resort was opened in 1972 and is maintained by Intrawest. The ski resort (largest in Summit County), which is known for its naturally separated terrain also provides opportunities for golf and mountain biking activities. Copper Mountain was host to the World Cup tour in 1976 and staged four alpine ski races. Copper Mountain is known to be a remarkable family destination with slopeside condo accommodation connected by charming walkways and squares. The base elevation of the resort is 2,926 metres while the top elevation is 3,767 metres. The mountain base area is ever expanding with the lodging, dining, and entertainment facilities at Copper Mountain been divided into three villages,  [...] 

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Vail ski resort at Colorado

Built in 1966 as a faux Austrian village for upmarket clientele, Vail in the USA is one of the biggest and most popular ski resorts in the world (situated on the Rocky Mountains). The town of Vail is a Home Rule Municipality located in Eagle County in Colorado in the USA at the base of the Vail ski resort that was opened in December 1962. Vail ski resort is a popular destination throughout the year for outdoor fun and frolic. Unlike other ski towns like Aspen, Steamboat Springs or Breckenridge which were originally towns prior to the establishment of the ski resorts, Vail grew as a town after result its ski resort came into prominence. Vail ski resort features seven bowls and intermediate gladed terrain in Blue Sky Basin. It is presently owned and operated by Vail Resorts, which also operates  [...] 

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The classic ski resort of Stowe

Stowe skiing resort is one of the prime ski destinations in North America. Great accommodation facilities coupled with great shopping and eating options add to Stowe’s charm all the more. One of the world’s most famous ski destinations, Stowe ski resort is a beautiful destination packed full of great accommodation, dining and shopping options. Stowe is located in the Green Mountains of the state of Vermont in New England region in north-eastern United States. Stowe has been developed more in recent times, making it a modern state-of-the art skiing resort equipped with a superfast lift. Skiing at Stowe: While Stowe features some of the steepest and longest ski trails in New England, there is also a great number of beginners’ and intermediate terrain. The resort includes seven beginners’  [...] 

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