Sestriere is located in the province of Turin, on top of the homonymous hill that joins two valleys: Susa and Chisone. It is the highest town with a city Hall in Italy (2035 m). It was founded by Giovanni Agnelli (founder of Fiat) starting from 1930; year in which he bought the land and started the construction of two hotels…
Cervinia is one of the most famous and renowned ski resorts in the Alps: it is located in the north-west of Italy, in Val d ‘Aosta, at the foot of Monte Cervino (4478 m). The fantastic ski area called Matterhorn Ski Paradise connects the localities Valtournenche (1524 m) and Breuil-Cervinia (2050 m) in Italy, with Zermatt (1608 m) in Switzerland:…
Serre Chevalier is certainly the most important winter sports resort in the French Southern Alps. It is located near the Ecrins National Park, along the valley of the Guisane river. Several towns are part of Serre Chevalier Valley, including Briancon, Chantemerle, Saint Chaffrey, La Salle Les Alpes and Le Monetier Les Bains. The ski area, which begins from Briancon to…