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.

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 apres ski on the terrace of one of the many cafes. Later in the evening you can spoil yourself in one of the cosy restaurants with some regional specialities. If you feel like a little more activity after a day on the slopes, the Campo Smith offers a fully equipped fitness centre, amongst other things like sauna and massage areas. Furthermore, there is a 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".