Archive for 'Skiing & Winter Sports'

Cortina d'Ampezzo is a fashionable ski resort town located in the Veneto region of Italy, just a two hour drive from Venice. The area has been a winter sports mecca since the 1930s and even played host to the first Italian Winter Olympic Games in 1956. Known as the “Queen of the Dolomites”, it is one of the best-known ski resorts worldwide and hosts international sports events annually such as the Alpine Ski World Cup, the Tour de Ski, ice hockey and curling championships, and Cortina Winter Polo.

However, great skiing is not all the area has to offer, located in a particularly scenic part of the country, it is stunningly beautiful, there are plenty of restaurants and cafes in town offering delicious food, a vibrant nightlife and good shopping. This is the proper way to do a ski holiday in Italy so, if you're planning one, why not find a holiday rental in Cortina D'Ampezzo?     Read More

Although Torino ski resort in Piedmont is most frequented by holiday makers in the winter months, this enchanting resort would be a superb place to visit all year around.

Ski enthusiasts have over one hundred ski lifts to bring them to the starting points of over 1500 kilometres of slopes to ski down in the winter months.

There are lots of traditional and new age snow sports available in Torino to try out!

Or pull on your winter hiking boots and embark on a refreshing guided Alpine tour that will bring you on paths through the incredible mountain scenery of the area, any time of the year. If you feel like letting someone else do all the exercise then book in for a high speed sled dog tour that will zoom you around the Torino ski resort in style!     Read More

The fabulous ski resort of Courmayeur in Aosta Valley is the perfect destination for your next winter vacation to Italy! This ski resort is part of the Mont Blanc mountain range and provides over one hundred kilometres of excellent skiing slopes suitable for all levels of experience.

Stay in a lovely vacation rental in Aosta Valley where you can easy commute to this exciting ski resort. This is the perfect Italian destination for those cold winter months!

Rent equipment for skiing or snowboarding here and catch a lift up to the starting points of these thrilling downhill trails.     Read More

The stunning sight of the Altipiano dello Sciliar in the region of Trentino Alto Adige/Südtirol is an ideal spot to head for a winter skiing holiday or a hiking trip during the warmer months.

The scenery here is truly breath taking; a mountainous area nestled in the striking Dolomites mountain range. Stay in a cosy vacation rental in Trentino Alto Adige any time of year to easily visit this spectacular sight!

In the winter months, the Altipiano dello Sciliar is covered in snow and this entire area become a popular skiing destination. Ski lifts criss-cross the lower mountains here that suit beginner to expert levels.     Read More