The winter landscape in Ortisei, a gem of the Val Gardena (Photo: Associazione Turistica di Ortisei)īormio’s town centre has distinguishing art and architecture, which reflects its storied history. The slopes have modern infrastructure and highly regarded pistes (the ‘Boé’, to name one), while other popular locations such as Colfosco, Val Gardena and Arabba are within easy reach. Today, its claim to fame is the fine balance between a quiet, intimate resort and an upscale tourist destination, where high-end restaurants, nightlife and fashion brands meet local traditions. This blessed location at the feet of the Sassongher Mountain has made it a popular destination for tourists, excursionists and researchers since as early as the 18th century. It’s a one-and-a-half-hour drive from Turin airport.Ĭorvara is the main hub of Alta Valle Badia, which comprises some of the most famous mountains of the Dolomites. Located 80km from Turin, Sauze d’Oulx is easily reached both by car and train. A rich nightlife still livens up the village’s small hours, while earlier in the evening, visitors can choose from a plethora of bars and restaurants scattered around its cobbled centre. Located near the motorway, it is easily reached both from Milan and Turin, and in 2006 it hosted the Freestyle competition during the 2006 Turin Olympics. It remains the most popular destination in the Vialattea Ski Area, boasting record sunshine hours and wide slopes best suited to intermediate skiers. Once known mainly for the party, Sauze d’Oulx has revamped its reputation as a charming mountain village. Known for their fabulous scenery, cultural offerings, shopping opportunities and regional gastronomy, these charming ski resorts provide plenty of things to do off the slopes, as well as on them. The Italian Alps are formed by a diverse range of mountain landscapes which leaves one spoilt for choice when it comes to picking the best ski areas, but thrilling runs are not the only attraction to look out for. Livigno sits on a vast plateau known as the Alps’ ‘Little Tibet’ (photo: Euvgeniy Isaev via Flickr / CC BY 2.0)
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