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The Italian Alps are set to host the next Winter Youth Olympic Games (YOG) in 2028. This decision was taken by the IOC Members today during the 143rd IOC Session in Lausanne, following a presentation by the project leaders. Dolomiti Valtellina 2028 will be the fifth edition of the Winter YOG. Competitions will take place only in existing venues acr...

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A wall of rocks, a crown of not-so-snowy peaks piercing the sky, sometimes puncturing the clouds. This is what the Alps look like when you look at them from the plains: half menacing, half protective, definitely immovable and unbreakable. A clear border behind which, in my case, lies France. The mountains of southern Piedmont, those of the province...

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Today, we are making a trip outside of Italy. Well, at least for a little while. Yes, because we’re taking a closer look at the Bernina Express, a scenic train journey that uniquely links the Belpaese with one of its closest neighbors, Switzerland, on a route that offers travelers the opportunity to experience the transition from Italy’s picturesqu...

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Floating motionless in the deep water of northern Italy’s exquisite Lago di Ledro in beating sun, I felt the contradictory sensation of simultaneous exertion and relaxation. My heart was thumping from the front crawl I’d just done, yet my mind basked in the beauty of this tree-lined valley and my brief, heavenly solitude. I could pretend this was f...

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Val d'Ayas is an enchanting area located in the beautiful region of Valle d'Aosta. This area, characterized by a rich history and breathtaking scenery, is especially popular with nature lovers and travelers in search of authenticity. The Ayas Valley has a long history dating back to Roman times and features a wide variety of attractions and places...

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Trentino-Alto Adige, particularly the province of Bolzano, emerged as an exceptional area, both in Italy and Europe, for its high life expectancy.  Data from Eurostat revealed that this region is among the European areas with the highest life expectancy at birth. Notably, Trento has recorded an impressive average life expectancy of 86.7 years for w...

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Horizons expand and all boundaries seem to fade away when you reach an altitude of 3,466 meters. Suspended between the sky and the mountains above 4,000 m, Courmayeur's futuristic cable car takes you to the foot of the granite rock giants, surrounded by millennial glaciers and perennial snow. Skyway Monte Bianco perfectly embodies the ice dream of...

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