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Bardonecchia – Dolce Vita and Olympic pistes!
Bardonecchia, host of all snowboard competitions during the 2006 Winter Olympics, is located closely to Turin, near the French boarder in the Susa Valley. This winter holiday resort is one of Italy's favourite ski regions and looks back on a long tradition of winter sports. Already in 1909 Bardonecchia hosted the very first Italian ski competition. The town was formed from four districts: Rochemolles, Millaures, Melezet and Les Arnauds, each one having its own history, art and culture. There are numerous historic monuments such as churches, chapels and museums. Shopping fans will love the Via Medail with its many boutiques, shops and cafés. The ski area offers 100 kilometres of piste with slopes for all degrees of difficulty, great off-piste opportunities and snow security up to 2,800 m.
SkiWith the lift pass "Bardonecchia" you can enjoy a wonderful skiing holiday on a total of 100 km of piste and 23 lifts. During the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, all the snowboard competitions took place in Bardonecchia: parallel giant slalom, boarder cross and half-pipe. But skiers will love the region too!
The larger of the two areas starts in the town centre at Campo Smith and is ideal for both beginners and experienced skiers. The well prepared pistes, that sometimes run through the woods, are very snow-sure due to the high altitude and the snow cannons. The Jaffereau area (2,800 m) on the other side of the town is very popular with highly advanced skiers. It provides great off-piste opportunities and offers a stunning view of the surrounding mountainside.
Along the pistes you can find several bars and restaurants offering food and drinks to restore your energy. Down in the valley you can sit in the sun and enjoy a little après ski on the terrace of one of the many cafés. Later in the evening you can spoil yourself in one of the cosy restaurants with some regional specialities and a good glass of wine.
If you feel like a little more activity after a day on the slopes, the Campo Smith offers a fully equipped fitness centre, with, amongst other things, sauna and a massage area. Furthermore, there is an indoor pool, an ice rink and snowshoeing, as well as tennis, basketball and volleyball courts. In order to entertain the visitors, Bardonecchia offers a variety of shows and events in the "Palazzo delle Feste".
Around Bardonecchia there are two cross-country skiing areas: The Plan de Colle offers four tracks with altogether 11.5 km of trail for all degrees of difficulty. The Valle Stretta provides another 10 kilometres of cross-country runs.
There are several huts along the way, where you can make stops and take a tasty break! The trail to the "Re Magi" hut will be closed if there is danger of avalanches. Instead you can ski to the "Terzo Alpini" hut – the view of the surrounding mountain landscape will astonish you!
| Skiing region |
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| Highest point ski area | 2.694 m |
| Lowest point ski area | 1.300m |
| Village height | 1.312m |
| Number of lifts | 23 |
| Number of drag lifts | 13 |
| Number of chair lifts | 9 |
| Number of cable cars | 1 |
| Total pistes | 100 km |
| Green/blue pistes | 54 km |
| Red pistes | 38 km |
| Black pistes | 100 km |
Bardonecchia | Bardonecchia, host of all snowboard competitions during the 2006 Winter Olympics, is located closely to Turin, near the French boarder in the Susa Valley. This winter holiday resort is one of Italy's favourite ski regions and looks back on a long tradition
of winter sports
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