It is said that taking a skiiing holiday in beautiful Italy is a more sensuous experience than any of the other popular skiing destinations. Because of its location the sun is that little bit warmer on your face and not to forget that longed for Italian food, so different from the imitation pizzas so often found here, those dreamy light and creamy pasta dishes like nowhere else on earth. There is no wonder that even the most dedicated skiers enjoying their skiing holiday finds that it is difficult to prize themselves away from the sun-drenched terrace soaking up the sun, more so if you have indulged in the delightful “bombardio” a concotion of fresh coffee mixed with whisky, eggnog and cream. As with many things in life the Italians have a laid back approach to their skiing, which is great as it leaves the well groomed and usually uncrowded pistes, leaving them for those who wish to take on the more serious business of skiing!
The majority of Italy’s ski resorts are to be found in the Dolomites and also the north west area with resorts such as Cervinia bordering the Swiss border giving them a truly international feel. There is no shortage of skiing in Italy, many of the resorts are connected by lifts to give vast areas of skiing that can rival some of the Alpine ski regions, an example is the massive 750 miles of Superski in the Dolomites. Sauze d’Oulx has long been a favourite for the British taking a skiing holiday with fantastic facilities for the young and families alike, even if it was once described many years ago as the “Blackpool” of the ski resorts, very unfair because it is not like that at all. This resort connects with the French ski resort of Montgenevre, with the option of skiing the massive 400 Kms of the “milky way” at your disposal.
Of course if you are looking for glamour as well as exercise on your skiing holiday you should look no further than Cortina. This is a luxurious resort and most Italians don’t stray onto the slpoes but confine themselves to the rather old fashioned glamour of the town itself. Littered with designer boutiques and anitique shops with delightdful coffee shops with waist extending fabulous cakes and pastries. Cortina does have an abundance of inexpensive restaurants, but you could treat yourself to the Michelin starred Tivoli or the El Toula. A skiikng holiday in Italy offers the best of all worlds.