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Thinking of Italy, the first images that come to mind are often glimpses of iconic cities of art and Mediterranean landscapes framed by a crystal clear sea, but in a nation where 35.2% of territory is mountainous, the destinations where to spend an enchanting winter holiday surrounded by snowy peaks and breathtaking natural landscapes are really ma...

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Viewed from the top of the 2,255-metre-high Stelvio piste, the town of Bormio far below looks like a Christmas cake, with pine trees and church spires poking out of a snow-filled scene. The two are connected by a run which, with a vertical drop of 1,010 metres and gradients reaching 60%, is one of the most technically demanding and physically gruel...

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Ardent skiers have long known that the majestic Italian Alps are home to some of the best ski resorts in the world. Whether you enjoy downhill skiing, cross-country or snowboarding, the magnificent alpine range offers enough challenges for all levels of winter enthusiasts. Cervino, a luxurious VRetreats Hotel Collection resort at the base of the ic...

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Alongside its wealth of historic cities, picturesque seaside towns and rolling countryside, Italy also boasts a fantastic number of resorts for a ski holiday across the Alps and the Dolomites. Whether skiing at the foot of the Matterhorn in the Aosta Valley or taking in the views of the towering Dolomites, Italian resorts combine magnificent scener...

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Imagine being in one of the most enchanting places in the world, surrounded by majestic mountains tinged with pink and orange at sunset. Imagine immersing yourself in a world of peace and solemnity, surrounded by the white of snow. You are in the Dolomites, Europe's largest and most fascinating ski destination. A natural spectacle that takes your b...

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In La Thuile nature reigns supreme, we are at the foot of Mont Blanc, on the wildest side. La Thuile is an enchanted valley, the ideal place to find boundless spaces that recall primordial and uncontaminated landscapes. Thick coniferous forests, lakes where you can capture every shade of blue, the Rutor massif that with its famous glacier lights up...

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There are sporting feats that become legendary because they are truly extraordinary and unrepeatable. These are not always stories related to exhilarating victories by a great champion or, for example, an underdog athlete or team before a major final that then manages to win an unexpected victory. There are indeed many sporting feats that remain fo...

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Beloved by Italians for its atmospheric natural hot springs, Bormio is the best Alpine getaway you’ve never heard of.   The town hosts the Alpine Ski World Cup every year, and much of the skiing at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics will take place here too. Yet in a recent press group of very well-seasoned travellers, we were all shocked to re...

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Smiles abound, and as energetic and enthusiastic as ever, Federica Brignone happily bounced around the Saalbach finish area, chatting with all interested parties about her latest World Cup victory and highly impressive season. Brignone claimed victory in the 11th and final GS of the waning World Cup season by 1.36 seconds last Sunday, March 18, ami...

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It’s not like there are bad places to go in the Italian Dolomites, but a few areas seem to have a little something extra — a more dramatic position amid the mountain ranges, a closer proximity to the slopes, a chicer culinary scene, a more exclusive vibe, and just a wee bit more of that heart-stopping beauty. Almost unfairly, Cortina d’Ampezzo has...

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