Sestriere (france. Sestrières) is a common place with 887. (2010) in the Province of Turin, Piedmont, Italy.
The Alps are a mountain range in Europe, stretching from Austria and Slovenia to southeastern France, passing through northern Italy, southern Switzerland, Liechtenstein and southern Germany.
Canazei is a municipality located in the valley of Val di Fassa Trento Province, Italy. The place is a tourist attraction in winter and summer, being placed at a crossroads with the Dolomites passes like Passo Fedaia to Belluno.
In the glamorous winter sports resort Madonna di Campiglio, the theme is "see and be seen". The very elegant resort is situated in a valley at 1,550 m, framed by the impressive Presanella Mountains and Brenta Dolomites. Circled by dark pine forests, the famous ski resort is also a very popular destination for international celebrities. Everything is centred around the pretty pedestrian zone, with its classy boutiques and chic bars and cafes. Numerous guests come each year to enjoy the special flair. With a bit of luck, you can even watch Italian celebrities shopping while you drink a cappuccino or meet celebrities like George Cloony when visiting discos and clubs!
Olang is situated at 1,048 m in the heart of Val Pusteria and is composed of the Oberolang, Mitterolang, Niederolang and Geiselsberg districts. The picturesque village at the foot of Plan de Corones is nestled between Alps and Dolomites: surrounded by the impressive Prags Dolomites to the south and the Riesenferner Massif in the north, a fascinating panorama awaits. From Geiselsberg you have direct access to the ski area. A free ski bus runs every 20 minutes from all districts to the valley station Gassl at Geiselsberg in winter.
Modern lift systems, short waiting times, very well prepared pistes and gorgeous views make this ski area one of the loveliest in the Dolomites. Tobogganing fans will also know the name, as the tobogganing world championships were held here for the second time in 2000! Moreover, numerous leisure activities are available, the different restaurants and lodges invite you in for refreshment and you will certainly find just the right souvenir in the shops.
Lake Maggiore (Italian: Lago Maggiore, pronounced [laːɡo maddʒoːre] letter 'largest lake ") or Lago Verbano ([Verbano]; Latin: Lacus Verbanus) is a large lake located on the south side of the Alps.
Tonale Pass (Italian: Passo del Tonale) (... El 1.883 m / ft) 6178 is an extension of high mountain in northern Italy over Rhaetian Alps, between Lombardy and Trentino.
At the exit of Alta Pusteria is a wonderful place in South Tyrol: Sexten valley. In the centre of the valley, flanked by several 3000 m high peaks and the Tre Cime nature park is the main resort Sexten, situated on an altitude of 1,310 m. Alpinists, lovers of nature, romantics and visitors interested in culture will find the perfect starting point for diverse ski holidays. Apart from the ski area right above the village, the muncipality of Sexten offers many leisure time activities. After skiing you can choose between three toboggan runs with lengths of up to 6.5 km. The Rotwand run is illuminated in the evening, so that you can go tobogganing until it's time to end the day in one of the nearby mountain huts.
If you prefer it a little more comfy, you should try out a horse-drawn sleigh ride through the snowy larch meadows. You can go play curling in the Sports Centre Dolomitiarena Sexten, or test your own strength in a climbing lesson in Nordic Arena. The futuristic building made from wood and glass is 23 m high, which makes it the largest indoor climbing hall in Italy. Fans of hiking can look forward to the densest network of hiking trails in all of South Tyrol.
Aprica is located at 1,181 m altitude in the lovely Veltlin valley, in the north of Lombardy. The winter sports resort has approx. 1,600 inhabitants and is situated just eastern of the Passo dell'Aprica, which is the cross-over point from Veltlin to Valcamonica. A modern infrastructure awaits you here, bedded into a wonderful landscape. Many accommodations lay directly on the piste and offer an easy access onto the diverse ski area. There are some wonderful panorama descents available which lead down directly into the valley. Especially families and beginners will feel well at home here. The relaxing and regenerating mountain climate, as well as a good number of sunny days will surely contribute to your unforgettable holiday experience here. Away from the pistes you can enjoy the pool complex with spa area, a climbing hall or a round on the ice rink.
