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station. From there one can ski or take a ski lift to access various other lifts and pistes. A total of 45 lifts transport winter sports
lovers safely
and comfortably.
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Skiing in the monutains of Champoluc, Italy Champoluc is the largest resort in the Monterosa region, a huge ski area also known as Italy’s very own Valleys”.
“Three Surrounded
by wooded terrain and based at one end of the Monterosa ski area (with Gressoney in the central valley and Alagna on the
snow-covered peaks, white slopes and thickly snow dusted forests. The Wiedersberger Horn protectively looks over on the village. At 2.128 m it seems to keep everyday woes at bay. But not only that, up on top of the mountain
is the Wiedersbergerhornbahn
top station – the starting point for a great and exciting day skiing in one of the Top 10 skiing areas in the Tyrol.
The ride from the valley to the top takes approx. 15 minutes either with the Wiedersbergerhornbahn or
the Pöglbahn.
Once the first stage of the day is reached the best is still to some: the descent. Before racing steep downhill, take a brief moment to enjoy the views. Spread out in front of one is the whole Ski Juwel Alpbachtal Wildschönau ski area. One has a choice of four pistes of varying difficulties leading from the top to middle
far side), Champoluc
boasts spectacular views of the region’s dramatic glaciers and peaks. here
have
Those based access to
the whole Monterosa circuit; renowned in particular for its uncrowded slopes and fabulous off-piste terrain.
Champoluc is strung out along a mountain road, and has a classic ski resort ambience, in contrast to other Monterosa resorts, which feel more
SKI SPECIAL | 59
Skiing...in Scotland!? Aviemore Snowsports are very popular in Scotland and the local businesses cater well for enthusiasts. CairnGorm Mountain near Aviemore is the best known of the ski and snowboard areas in Scotland.
It is also the highest and holds the snow well throughout the season.
There is lots
of variety at CairnGorm Mountain and the terrain park’s, kickers and rails have attracted some of Britain’s best snowboarders and skiers to the area.
For those who wish to leave the lifts and the crowds behind, the Cairngorms
like authentic little Italian villages. With more hotels than other resorts in the area, Champoluc is the largest base in the three valleys. Whilst it has less charm than the resorts of Gressoney and Alagna in the other two valleys, it still has some good old Italian character, and several older hamlets in its surrounds.
www.aosta-valley.co.uk Fun Fact!
The first snow-making machine was invented in 1936 by Warner Bros.
offer
endless opportunities for ski touring and back country exploring just make sure you check the weather forecast and avalanche report before you go and ensure you have all the right equipment and know how to use it! There are lots of guides and training courses available in the area to make sure that you can make the most of the snowsports opportunities in the Cairngorms National Park in safety so why not give them a try? The Glenmore Cross Country Ski Machine also cuts ski tracks in the forest when snow is low lying.
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