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Bardonecchia Ski Resort
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Located just 81 km (50 mi) from Turin, Bardonecchia has some of the best runs
for snowboarders in the Milky Way. In fact, Bardonecchia will host the snowboarding
competition at the 2006 Winter Olympics. Named as one of Italy's first ski towns
in 1934, Bardonecchia is located in a sunny basin between two mountains. There
are several historical sites scattered around the village, which has a population
of slightly over 3,000 people. Bardonecchia is easily reachable from Turin by
using the Olympic Shuttle buses.
| Highest Elevation |
2,750 m, 9,022 ft |
| Vertical Rise |
1,438 m, 4,718 ft |
| Runs |
49 - 21 per cent Beginner,
67 per cent Intermediate, 12 per cent Expert |
| Longest Run |
11 km, 6.8 mi |
| Lifts |
24 |
| Annual Snowfall |
10 m, 33 ft |
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Claviere Ski Resort (Milky Way)
Claviere is a classic mountain village, with its architecture depicting timeless
Alpine style. Locals whisper amongst themselves that their village has the best
snow conditions in the Milky Way, and with an average snowfall of 15 m (50 ft),
they just may be right. One of the links in Italy's famed Milky Way, Claviere
is within walking distance to its French counterpart, Montgenevre. A relaxed atmosphere
makes this a good stop for families, and there is plenty of instruction available
on the mountain for beginners.
| Highest Elevation |
2,500 m, 8,202 ft |
| Vertical Rise |
1,150 m, 3,773 ft |
| Runs |
21 - 24 per cent Beginner,
53 per cent Intermediate, 23 per cent Expert |
| Lifts |
12 |
| Average Snowfall |
15 m, 50 ft |
| Longest Run |
6 km, 3.7 mi |
| Snowboarding |
Yes |
| Cross Country |
Yes |
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Sestrière Ski Resort (Milky Way)
Occupying what was once a farmer's meadow, and named the capital of the Milky
Way, Sestrière is not only for ski lovers. The village plays host to several activities
off the mountain, such as bowling, ice-skating and paragliding, and, with a population
of 885, has a number of restaurants and shops to keep visitors busy in both summer
and winter months. The resort is known for its steep and challenging runs, which
have lent themselves for several international competitions, including the 2005
World Alpine Championships, and will be spotlighted in the 2006 Winter Olympics.
Its highest lift sits at 2,840 m (9,318 ft), and the lowest at 1,840 m (6,037
ft). Sestrière is also the starting location for the Tour de France, and is located
87 km (54 mi) west of Turin.
| Highest Elevation |
2,840 m, 9,318 ft |
| Vertical Rise |
1,466 m, 4,810 ft |
| Runs |
146 -39 per cent Beginner,
42 per cent Intermediate, 19 per cent Expert |
| Longest Run |
9 km, 6 mi |
| Lifts |
92 |
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