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Tarvisio
The old trade road from Salzburg passes by the Carinthian Alps in the point called Coccau Valico near the border with Austria and Slovenia . Here, on the way to Triest and Venice lies the small town Tarvisio, known to the ski lovers for hostning Winter Universiade in 2003, and World Cup run ‘Di Prampero’ [...]
Plose
Overlooking the historical town Brixen (Bressannone) the mountain range Plose offers 360 degree panoramic view of Dolomites and the South Tyrolean Alps. The ski resort around the slopes of Plose and features the longest run in Alto Adige – legendary ‘Trametsch’ 9km long with 1400m altitude span.
Bardonecchia
The oldest Piedmontese ski region Bardonecchia built the first ski jump more than a century ago. Today it features 110 km of downhill runs served by modern lifts with the capacity 23 thousand people per hour.
Etna Ski
The highest European active volcano, Etna ( 3.343 m ) is the great attraction for both tourists and scientists, who want to see by themselves the possible smoke going out of the craters. Having the image of hot lava eruptions in front of your eyes it is hard to imagine snow covered slopes for gentle [...]
Mendola-Ruffrè
Passo della Mendola ( 1363 m), which connects Alto Adige with Val di Non became popular at the end of 19th century, when Austrian aristocracy recognised it as a popular health resort. In 1900 the funicular has connected he mountain Mendola with S.Antonio (Caldaro) on the suburbs of Bolzano. Due to the beautiful location with [...]
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