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Cielo Alto - hotel, appartments, residence. Breuil-Cervinia, Valtournenche (AO), Italy. By Renato Piramide, Maria Coletti, Mario Megna and Francesco Dolza (1972 - 1978). Foto: © Wolfram Mikuteit

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Utterly magnificent "La Fenice," is a 1936 restored Chalet in Cervinia, Italy. The name means "The Phoenix," b/c it was purchased as "a rather nice ruin," and underwent a 5 yr. renovation. Now, the 7bd, 7ba home is the most expensive chalet priced at approx. $26,110,440. It has a direct 360 degree view of the Swiss Matterhorn to the north and the Italian Alps to the south.

The magnificent entrance is open to a balcony with cascading, glistening lights and a direct Alpine view.

Isn't this magnificent? There's also a view of the terrace.

It has rustic chalet style, but they added elegant touches, such as the long chandelier suspended from a mirrored coffered ceiling.

A sunny sitting room with a great view is off the living room.

The same chandelier and ceiling grace the large dining room. (No pics of the kitchen- remember the very wealthy only care about the dining room, b/c they don't do the cooking.)

Check the gorgeous stone wine cellar beautifully lighted and featuring elegant wrought iron and 2 wine fridges.

Plush upholstered seating in the home theater.

The home gym. I love how they did the lights in this home.

This must be the primary suite. Built-in velvet canopy over the bed matches the headboard.

The walk-in closet/dressing room has a luxurious banquette and a chandelier.

Relax in the indoor pool while looking at the snowy alps after skiing all day.

Check out the pool at night. It has a water fall, purple lighting, and what looks like a shoreline.

Or, if you prefer, there's a hot tub outside.

Hot tub in summer.

The current owners bought it 11 yrs. ago and spent 5 yrs. restoring it.

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Italian ski resort Cervinia thinks twice about name change

Outcry after Italian ski resort dropped Cervinia. The famed ski resort of Cervinia in northern Italy on Thursday reverted to its pre-Fascist era name of Le Breuil before doing an about-turn following political pressure. The small Alpine town at the foot of the Matterhorn, part of the autonomous Valle d’Aosta region, sits on Italy’s northwestern border with Switzerland. Known for centuries as Le…

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A Map Of Cervinia, The Italian Alpine Sanctuary

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[ad_1] A new cable car between Italy and Switzerland allows for a superb alpine crossing without the need for skis or hiking boots. But is Matterhorn Alpine Crossing worth it? The Matterhorn Alpine Crossing between Switzerland and Italy opened in July 2023. The cable car journey links 9 different stations on the 90-minute trip. Beginning at 1,620m in Zermatt, it climbs to the incredible views of Klein Matterhorn at 3,883m. From the peak, it descends to Breuil- Cervinia at 2,050m. With over 4,000m of ascent and descent, the Matterhorn Alpine Crossing has the largest elevation change of any cable car link in the Alps. The journey became possible in July 2023 when a new cable car connected Plateau Rosa and Klein Matterhorn. The new cable car is not cheap, but it brings together two iconic ski resorts with a host of wonderful things to do. Here’s all you need to know about the Matterhorn Alpine Crossing and whether it’s worth the hefty price of the tickets. UPDATES // We do our best to keep the information in this guide up to date, if you notice anything has changed, please leave a comment below. BOOKINGS // Booking your trip via the links in this guide will earn us a small commission, at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support – Paul & Mark. TESTA GRIGIA TO KLEIN MATTERHORN CABLE CAR WHAT IS THE MATTERHORN ALPINE CROSSING? The Matterhorn Alpine Crossing is the highest cross-country cable car in the world. It connects Zermatt in Switzerland with Breuil-Cervinia in Italy. The crossing takes about 90 minutes. This involves 8 cable car journeys connecting 9 different cable car stations – 5 in Switzerland and 4 in Italy. The entire return journey (3 hours return) covers 4,000 meters of ascent and descent. As a result, the Matterhorn Alpine Crossing is the cable car link with the greatest altitude difference in Europe. The highlight is the views from Klein Matterhorn, the highest cable car station on the course, at 3,883m. From here you can see the pyramidal Matterhorn and climbers ascending snow-covered Breithorn. Each cable car station has its attractions and there are opportunities to get out and explore. PLAN MAISON CABLE CAR MAP | MATTERHORN ALPINE CROSSING The Matterhorn Alpine Crossing connects Zermatt in Switzerland with Breuil-Cervinia in Italy. Our map below includes all the stops between Switzerland and Italy. >> How to use this map / Click on the top left of the map to display the list of locations, then click on the locations to display further information. Click on the top right corner of the map to open a larger version in a new tab or the star to save to your Google Maps.   WHEN DID THE MATTERHORN ALPINE CROSSING START? The Matterhorn Alpine Crossing commenced on July 1, 2023, after the completion of the Matterhorn Glacier Ride II. The highest part of the Matterhorn Alpine Crossing is Klein Matterhorn at 3,883m. It sits on a high-altitude ridge between the mountains of Matterhorn (4,478m) and Breithorn (4,164m). The northern side of the ridge drops to the Swiss town of Zermatt, while the southern side drops to Breuil-Cervinia in Italy. MATTERHORN GLACIER RIDE I The Matterhorn Glacier Ride I has been running from Zermatt to the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise on Klein Matterhorn since 1979. The cable car from Breuil-Cervinia on the Italian side, however, stopped at Plateau Rosa station. The Matterhorn Glacier Ride II bridged the 1.6-kilometer gap between Plateau Rosa and Klein Matterhorn. MATTERHORN FROM MATTERHORN GLACIER RIDE I MATTERHORN GLACIER RIDE II The Matterhorn Glacier Ride II opened on July 1, 2023. The new connection between Plateau Rosa and the Klein Matterhorn takes 4 minutes. The journey bridges the 1.6-kilometer section over the Theodul Glacier. The state-of-the-art ride features a rotating cabin so you can take in the whole view without leaving your seat. With the final piece of the Matterhorn Alpine Crossing now complete, visitors can travel from Italy to Switzerland by cable car.

TESTA GRIGIA BEFORE THE MATTERHORN GLACIER RIDE II TESTA GRIGIA & MATTERHORN GLACIER RIDE II WHEN DOES THE MATTERHORN ALPINE CROSSING OPERATE? Cable car services from Italy to Switzerland operate from July to October. The first car leaves from both Zermatt and Breuil-Cervinia at 6.30 am. The last car returns to Italy from Zermatt at 2.45 pm, and the last cable car returns to Switzerland from Breuil Cervinia at 3 pm. Other sections of the cable car link operate at different times throughout the year. Check online before your trip. Breuil-Cervinia Website Matterhorn Website BREITHORN HIKERS FROM KLEIN MATTERHORN DO YOU NEED A PASSPORT? We weren’t asked for our passports at any stage during the crossing. However, as you are traveling between countries, it’s advisable to have your passport with you. When we visited (July 2023) some of the infrastructure was still being set up, so it’s possible passport checks will happen in the future. HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? The Matterhorn Alpine Crossing is not cheap. SWITZERLAND TO ITALY CABLE CAR COSTS A return ticket from Zermatt to Klein Matterhorn costs CHF 120 between July and August, and CHF 109 between September and October. A return ticket from Zermatt to Breuil-Cervinia costs CHF 240 between July and August, and CHF 218 between September and October. Discounts – Free for children up to 8 years old. Children 9 to 16 travel at half price. Swiss Half Card reduces return ticket from Zermatt to Breuil-Cervinia to CHF147.50 CIME BIANCHE CABLE CAR ITALY TO SWITZERLAND CABLE CAR COSTS A return ticket from Breuil-Cervinia to Klein Matterhorn and back costs €120 between July and August, and €109 between September and October. A return ticket from Breuil-Cervinia to Zermatt and back costs €240 between July and August, and €218 between September and October. Discounts – Free for children up to 8 years old. Children 9 to 16 travel at half price. TESTA GRIGIA STATION CAN I TAKE LUGGAGE WITH ME? Currently, the Matterhorn Alpine Crossing does not allow for luggage transfer. There are plans for this service to be available in 2024. IS THE MATTERHORN ALPINE CROSSING WORTH IT? In our opinion, the return journey to Klein Matterhorn from Breuil-Cervinia (€120) and from Zermatt (CHF 120), is worth it for the unique panoramas. The Klein Matterhorn is one of the best viewpoints in the Alps and one of the most stunning panoramas in the world. The triangular peak of the Matterhorn rises above snow and ice and the snowy peak of Breithorn is in front of you. The mountains of Castor and Lyskamm pierce the sweeping snow and the Gornergrat train is visible on the Gornergrat glacier. Having said that, the entire crossing from Italy to Switzerland is double the price of getting to Klein Matterhorn. This is the highlight of the journey.The full crossing also takes 3 hours. This leaves little time to explore the attractions around each cable car station. In our opinion, the full crossing is not worth the cost. To help you make the decision we have included below a list of attractions at each station with a breakdown of the ticket prices to get there. TESTA GRIGIA, ITALY ZERMATT TO CERVINIA CABLE CAR STATIONS (SWISS SIDE) The journey from Zermatt to Cervinia includes 9 cable car stops. We have listed them in order from Zermatt, but you can complete the journey in either direction. 1 – ZERMATT (1,620 METRES) Opening Hours – 6:30 am to 6 pm | Last ride to Italy – 2:45 pm Zermatt is a charming Swiss town tucked into a tight valley. The town is cute with wonderful chalets perched over pedestrianised streets. It’s a cool place to grab lunch, a coffee, or stroll lanes lined with alpine chalets. Positioned under a wall of rock, the views from Zermatt are not particularly wonderful. But the tip of the Matterhorn flickers above the valley wall. Things to do at Zermatt – Ride the Gornergrat Train for magnificent views over Monte Rosa and the Matterhorn. Hike the 5 lakes from the top of the Sunnegga Funicular.

Hang out in the lovely streets of the pedestrianized town. Visit the Matterhorn Museum to learn about mountaineering, skiing, and the history of the town. ZERMATT 2 – FURI (1,867 METRES) Opening Hours – 6:30 am to 6 pm | Last ride to Italy – 2:50 pm The first stop on the Alpine Matterhorn Crossing is Furi. It’s in a lovely position, set amongst the trees and meadows. Cattle graze beside charming wooden barns. There are several atmospheric restaurants overlooking the meadows. Things to do at Furi – Cross the 100 m-long suspension bridge that hangs 90m above the Gornerschlucht gorge. Explore the Gorner Gorge from the wooden walkways above the river. Grab lunch at Bergrestaurant Blatten between Furi and Zermatt. GORNERSCHLUCHT BRIDGE FURI FURI 3 – SCHWARZSEE (2,583 METRES) – OPTIONAL Opening Hours – 8 am to 5 pm | Last ride to Italy – 3 pm It’s possible to skip the Schwarszee cable car station and go straight from Furi to Trockener Steg. But in our opinion, it’s worth visiting. Schwarzsee is the closest cable car station to the Matterhorn with excellent views of the north and east faces. The landscape is beginning to get bleak and barren, and the hut is a great spot for a warm coffee and grand views. Things to do at Schwarzsee: Peer up at the Matterhorn rising above you. Take photos of the chapel on Schwarszee lake. Hike to Hörnlihütte – Matterhorn’s base camp (3-4 hours round trip). HÖRNLIHÜTTE WALK SCHWARZSEE 4 – TROCKENER STEG (2,939 METRES) Opening Hours – 6:45 am to 4:30 pm | Last ride to Italy – 3:15 pm Trockener Steg is on the edge of the ski slopes and the highest point at which you can start summer hiking without walking on snow. It’s a barren, rocky landscape left behind by the retreat of the glacier. Things to do at Trockener Steg – Learn about the Matterhorn Alpine Crossing in the Info Cube. Hike the remnants of a glacier on the Matterhorn Glacier Trail. Join a guided Winter Snowshoe Tour. MATTERHORN GLACIER TRAIL TROCKENER STEG 5 – KLEIN MATTERHORN / MATTERHORN GLACIER PARADISE (3,883 METRES) Opening Hours – 7 am to 4:30 pm | Last ride to Italy – 3:30 pm Klein Matterhorn is the highest mountain station in Europe. It has the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise which is an unmissable experience on the Matterhorn Alpine Crossing. Surrounded by 38 four-thousand-foot peaks and 14 glaciers Klein Matterhorn is a captivating world of snow and ice. Things to do at Klein Matterhorn – Absorb breathtaking vistas from the Panoramic Viewing platform. See sparkling crystals of ice in the Glacier Palace. Get a guide and climb 4,164 meter-high Breithorn Mountain. Catch the film about the cable car construction in the cinema lounge. BREITHORN FROM MATTERHORN GLACIER PARADISE HIKERS HEADING TO BREITHORN HORNLIHÜTTE DWARFED BY MOUNTAINS ZERMATT TO CERVINIA CABLE CAR STATIONS (ITALIAN SIDE) The are 4 cable car stops on the Italian side, Testa Grigia/Plateau Rosa, Cime Bianche Laghi, and Plan Maison and Breuil-Cervinia. 6 – TESTA GRIGIA / PLATEAU ROSÁ (3,480 METRES) Opening Hours – 7 am to 4:15 pm | Last Ride to Zermatt – 3:45 pm Testa Grigia (Plateau Rosá in Italian) is the location of the Swiss / Italian border. There’s a small restaurant with excellent views and a brand-new adventure park, SnowXperience, which is due to open in August 2023. The adventure park will have year-round snow-based activities. Things to do at Testa Grigia / Plateau Rosá – Stand on the border with one foot in Switzerland and one in Italy. Go snow tubing, snowboarding, and skiing at the brand-new SnowXperience. Grab a coffee and cake at the atmospheric Rifugio Guide del Cervino. TESTA GRIGIA TO KLEIN MATTERHORN CABLE CAR 7 – CIME BIANCHE LAGHI (2,812 METRES) Opening Hours – 6:45 am to 3:55 pm | Last Ride to Zermatt – 3:30 pm Cime Bianche is set in nice landscapes but there’s not so much to do at this station. You can walk to the nearby lakes for excellent views of the Matterhorn or if you’re feeling more active, try the Breuil-Cervinia Bike Park.  

Things to do at Cime Binache Laghi – Take in views of the Matterhorn and Les Grande Murailles reflecting in pretty lakes. Enjoy one of the over 100 kilometers of downhill biking trails that leave from Cime Bianche. Try some hearty Italian food at the Bar Ristorante Cime Bianche Laghi. CIME BIANCHE CABLE CAR 8 – PLAN MAISON (2,565 METRES) Opening Hours – 6:45 am to 3:55 pm | Last ride to Zermatt – 3:15 pm Plan Maison is at the heart of the ski slopes at Breuil-Cervinia. There’s a wide range of activities for both summer and winter from skiing to biking, boarding to hiking. Things to do at Plan Maison – Hike to Lago Goillet a picturesque reservoir in a glacier basin. Take one of the four mountain bike trails between Plan Maison and Cervinia. Enjoy wonderful food in an excellent setting at Rocce Nere. PLAN MAISON 9 – BREUIL-CERVINIA (2,050 METRES) Opening Hours – 6:30 am to 4:20 pm | Last ride to Zermatt – 3 pm Breuil-Cervinia is an Italian town nestled in the Aosta Valley. It’s known for its ski slopes and stunning views of the Matterhorn. While it’s not as pretty as Zermatt, it’s more dramatically set. Towering mountains seem to rise straight out of the top of the roofs of the town. Things to do at Breuil-Cervinia – Hike to Lago Blu for perfect reflections of the Matterhorn. Play a round of golf at Cervino Golf Club. Enjoy Italian Aperitivo at one of the many cool hotels dwarfed by mountains. BREUIL-CERVINIA ITALY TO SWITZERLAND CABLE CAR – SUGGESTED ITINERARIES The Italy to Switzerland cable car opens up a whole world of mountain experiences. While you may not want to do the entire crossing, you can use parts of the infrastructure to put together a great itinerary. Suggested itineraries on the Matterhorn Alpine Crossing – Go from Zermatt to Klein Matterhorn and then over to enjoy the new SnowXperience at Plateaus Rosa before returning. Go from Breuil-Cervinia to Klein Matterhorn and then over to Schwarzsee to hike to Hornlihütte base camp before returning. Go from Breuil-Cervinia to Klein Matterhorn and then over to Trockener Steg. Hike the Matterhorn Glacier Trail to Scwarzsee and then return. SWITZERLAND TO ITALY CABLE CAR PRICES Here’s a breakdown of all the prices (as of summer 2023) from Switzerland to Italy RouteNov to AprSep to Oct | May to JuneJul & AugZermatt to Furi (one way)CHF 11.50CHF 13CHF 14.50Zermat to Furi (return)CHF 16.50CHF 19CHF 21Zermatt to Schwarzsee (one way)CHF 31.50CHF 36CHF 39.50Zermatt to Schwarzsee (return)CHF 48CHF 55CHF 60.50Zermat to Trockener Steg (one way)CHF 41CHF 47CHF 51.50Zermatt to Trockener Steg (return)CHF 62.50CHF 72CHF 79Zermatt to Klein Matterhorn (one way)CHF 62CHF 71CHF 78Zermatt to Klein Matterhorn (return)CHF 95CHF 109CHF 120Zermatt to Testa Grigia / Plateau Rosá (one way)CHF 89CHF 107CHF 121Zermatt to Testa Grigia / Plateau Rosá (return)CHF 135CHF 163CHF 185Zermatt to Cime Bianche Laghi (one way) CHF 119.50CHF 133.50Zermatt to Cime Bianche (return) CHF 182CHF 204Zermat to Plan Maison (one way) CHF 130.50CHF 144.50Zermatt to Plan Maison (return) CHF 200CHF 222Zermatt to Cervinia (one way) CHF 142CHF 156Zermatt to Cervinia (return) CHF 218CHF 240 Discounts – Free for children up to 8 years old. Children 9 to 16 travel at half price. The Swiss Half Card is valid. VIEWS FROM THE MATTERHORN GLACIER PARADISE ITALY TO SWITZERLAND CABLE CAR PRICES Here’s a breakdown of all the prices (as of summer 2023) from Italy to Switzerland RouteJul & AugSep & OctCervinia to Plan Maison (one way)€12.50 Cervinia to Plan Maison (return)€19 Cervinia to Cime Bianche Laghi (one way)€23.50 Cervinia to Cime Bianche Laghi (return)€37 Cervinia Plan Plateau Rosà (one way)€35 Cervinia Plan Plateau Rosà (return)€55 Cervinia to Klein Matterhorn (one way)€78€71Cervinia to Klein Matterhorn (return)€120€109Cervinia to Trockener Steg (one way)€114.50€104Cervinia to Trockener Steg (return)€179.50€163Cervinia to Zermatt (one way)€156€142Cervinia to Zermatt (return)€240€218

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Where to ski in Europe with my Wife ?

Ok you’ve got a tricky dilemma here. A wife in tow and while you love the ski season she isn’t so keen on getting cold and expending all the physical energy all week just to stay warm and with a distinct lack of on slope shopping your are in trouble..

So you have always wanted to ski Europe but where to go for some great skiing and still keep your wife entertained.

If you followed my earlier blog post for where to ski in Europe you will know there are lots of great choices to satisfy your love of skiing. But adding into the equation some entertainment narrows the choices down somewhat but still there are some great options.

I am going to try and combine the best skiing with some shopping, historic towns, and some amazing classic hotels.

Tignes Val d’Isere Ski Painting

As I am only a poor artist travelling on a meagre budget I will not be able to help much in the choice of expensive hotels at the more luxurious end of the market but I am sure booking.com will help out there. Some are so luxurious I can feel my wallet emptying just by looking at them.

First I would count out France as while the skiing is excellent in the incredible purpose built resorts and huge ski areas, these are all from the 1970’s and really don’t have a lot to do in the days and evenings. 2 exceptions could be Megeve and Morzine but I would not put them very high up the list.

However one place in France does make the list. As part of a trip you could look at Chamonix with its lovely historic centre and a little more off the slopes entertainment. This place is just dripping in mountain atmosphere, history, mountain guides, ski touring, epic off piste. So if it happens to fit in, this is a great place to start but the skiing areas are not linked and it’s a bit of a pain to get around so for skiing it doesn’t score top marks. One plus of this place is you can go through the Mt Blanc tunnel to Italy to ski Courmayeur and your wife can have a days shopping in Italy all on the same pass and you can sample the wonderful cuisine of Italy and smiling hospitality. The next bonus is the pass can be linked into Verbier which I will go into next. Verbier is not far by car and again puts in a day shopping in Switzerland and is a stunning drive through Argentiere (my favourite ski area in the Chamonix Valley) and over the mountain pass.

Ski Art Prints Killington Ski Painting Snowdon Chair

The best picks of the bunch I think though to keep your wife entertained are in Switzerland. So we have 3 places which stand out really well here.

First lets go to Verbier. This links to Chamonix. It’s not the best choice for history and shopping, but it’s in the mix because, if you get powder this place is the best off piste in Europe without a guide and also with a guide even better. It’s an incredible ski area so you will loose some points here but if you can call in if powder is in the air then its worth the gamble. Verbier town is ok with a good selection of expensive shops and lots of bars and restaurants so there is something there to help you wife entertain herself but really this place is there for the off piste. Combine this with Chamonix which is another off piste mecca but Chamonix really needs a guide as its a tricky place to find your way round the off piste but there are some classic itineraries. You can do a day trip to Verbier from Chamonix if your wife has is booked into a lovely spar for the day.

Here is my number one choice, Zermatt. It ticks all the ski boxes, high altitude, large glacier, plenty of lifts and milage. Add in the Italian resort of Cervinia over the Swiss Italian border up on the glacier you even get the bonus of amazing Italian food, coffee and smiling Italian service. The link to Italy is a bit weather dependent and isn’t always open but when it is that’s a lot of fun getting into Italy and find a few hidden stashes of powder. Zermatt town itself is car free which is a bonus and the centre is steeped in history with some quite incredible historic old hotels and restaurants. Your wife can even take the mountain train up to the observatory in a nice warm carriage and meet you for lunch on the way up. You can call in at Millan or Zurich on the way over from the states to stock up on expensive shopping if you really want to break the bank. Zermatt can be linked in with St Moritz. Its not that close but there is a classic train journey called the Glacier Express which can take you there.

Zell am See Ski Painting of the Zell Lake

If you are travelling just with your wife then one of the best options in Switzerland is the trains travel. There are some amazing train routes and the train stations are right inside the airport. You can arrange to have your bags sent on separately to you so you can enjoy the train trip with just your day bag.

Number 2 on my list would be Wengen, Grinlewald and Murren, Interlaken. The skiing here and size of ski area is second best to Zermatt but its still pretty good. The shopping and entertainment are a little bit less too. But this is a romantic getaway if ever there was one. Its not sexy but it is just ever so special. While in France you can travel all day around these mega resorts on skis visiting tiny little mountain restaurants and villages for some incredible lunches and clock up some ski miles. But Wengen takes a bit of the effort out and slows you down to a slow Waltz. You can travel far and wide for lunch on your skis. Yes you ski but not too much. Yes there are a few steep pistes but not too many. And yes you can travel a long way on your skis but trains and cable cars take up some of the slack as you rattle and rumble along in some historic transport in a nice warm carriage.

Ski Prints and Ski Posters Top 10

First you arrive at Interlaken on the lake for a romantic stay but no skiing there, its just the warm up. And then a little way further on to Lauterbrunnen where you take the train or drop the car off in the valley. Then you take mountain train up to Wengen which hangs on the edge of the valley under the Eiger, quite spectacular. From Wengen you can now start skiing. The mountain train heads to the top of the mountain. At the top of the mountain while you can ski your wife has the option of going over the top and down to the village Grindlewald on the other side of the Eiger for her morning coffee or even more incredible take the next stage of the mountain railway which climbs up inside the Eiger mountain to the observatory at the top, all in a heated Swiss railway carriage with a bar, coffee and a shop never far away. The next adventure which involves a couple of trains and cable cars takes you to historic Murren which is a scenic trip part on skis and part on lifts so lots of scenery and miles but not too much effort.

3rd on the list is St Moritz which is a very classic choice to take your wife. This is where ski glamour was invented and its a fabulous town. This place probably has the most to do of any of the European ski areas especially if you can cope with the high life with horse racing on the lake, art galleries in abundance and major exhibitions, unbelievable hotels and the list goes on. St Moritz is the place to stay for sure. The skiing is good but not as good as Zermatt and definitely not as good as Verbier. When I went there I combined it with Davos for the world economic Forum and traveled from Zurich by train which itself is a classic train trip on the Glacier Express. Or try Zermatt to St Moritz and take in the full Glacier Express 8hr trip. If you combined these 2 resorts then I think you would be onto a winner. But the romance in me says don’t miss our Wengen. And then my off piste love affair says please don’t miss Verbier. You could do all four in the car and add in Chamonix, its possible, but I think on the trains more than 2 resorts would get a bit tedious if you had to change trains too much.

Storm Peak North Ski Painting at Steamboat

There are lots of other incredible old towns to ski in Switzerland but these are my favourite 2 for very different reasons. You can combine the 2 into a trip as they are only 3 hours apart by car and that would for me be an unbelievable trip.

Austria also has some classic old towns set around some great ski areas with possibly Zell am See fitting the bill but I am not so familiar with Austria so I am going to leave this out as I can’t think of anywhere which matches Switzerland for this type of trip. But having said that I can’t help mention St Anton in Austria, which if it just happened to be on the way it would be a real shame not to call in. The original off piste capital of Austria with some epic routes, a few luxury hotels in what is a quite large ski area. And maybe your wife could rediscover her past in the mountain apres ski scene which in Austria is something of an unusual beast. Lots of drinking after the skiing finishes, dancing on the tables, a mix of old 80’s rock and Euro pop…. and yes you can imagine a lot of people have a hell of a time getting back to their hotel.

Zermatt Matterhorn Ski Painting and Poster

There is one more ski area which does fit into this category of wife skiing but its a real long shot. I am including it for a very special reason and that is Venice. The ski resort is not top of the list for skiing but if there is snow its pretty good but not great. Its real bonus for skiing is the absolutely huge ski circuit in the Dolomiti ski area over 1200km of ski runs. So this place has a few of the ingredients but they just don’t quite fit quite so well together. First if you fly from the UK you fly to Venice airport and straight from the airport you can get a river taxi direct to your romantic hotel in Venice….fantastic. From Venice a 2 hr bus takes you to Cortina perfect. So a couple of days to ski Cortina, maybe 3. A week is just about doable skiing here also. The skiing areas are not well linked so a bit of time gets taken up here. The town doesn’t have the attractions of Wengen, St Moritz or Zermatt but it’s got a historic charm in the centre. Its called the St Moritz of Italy but it doesn;t have such a large amount of off piste entertainment. The bonus of this ski area is of course it’s huge but Cortina is not the best resort to explore it from as it doesn’t link in that well to the main ski circuit but there are taxis which will link it up. The ski areas are high but some of the skiing in the circuit isn’t . So this ski resort has some good plus points and its scenery really is stunning, but the reason it’s on the list is Venice which might earn you some great bonus points. Its too much to add in here but this puts you 4 hours from St Moritz (then onto Zurich) which does have an interesting town and also 2 hours from Innsbruk and 3 hours from St Anton the off piste capital of Austrian and my favourite ski area in Austria.

Vintage Ski Posters The Breuil-Cervinia Valtournenche Zermatt Ski art available as ski prints and ski posters

So my choice for a single resort is Zermatt to keep it simple but these side trips could make for a more interesting trip especially off to Wengen or St Moritz each with their own special element. Chamonix and Verbier are a bit of a further side trip but of more interest to the off piste skier and Cortina and the Dolomites probably the most spectacular mountain scenery and twinned with Venice stunningly beautiful but for skiers it’s not the best choice.

Hope this all helps. If you need it warm as well then try March, but that means probably no powder. February is busy and can get powder but then that’s a bit colder. January is quieter but can be cold.

Vintage ski poster in a storm on a Chairlift skiing painting black and white

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This is an exercise for many who ski at an intermediate or skilled level. It is the chance to be flown to the higher reaches of the adjacent mountains after Heliski which to ski down in virgin powder. STAR GAZING PLATFORM - Relax underneath the evening sky and enjoy the Magnificent Constellations, and shooting Stars.

You may have walked the paths of Table Mountain many instances, but have you ever accomplished it on a freewheeler? The spectacular surroundings is all the more invigorating throughout an off-road adventure, particularly if you get to feel a rush of adrenaline as you whizz down slopes. The two-hour tour begins on the top of Signal Hill for your first downhill run to Bo-Kaap, then strikes on to the lower slopes of Table Mountain, from which you descend via Deer Park.

Cape Town Helicopter’s scenic flights differ in distance, taking you over the town and harbour, alongside the Atlantic Seaboard, over Robben Island or all the finest way to Cape Point and False Bay. Trips to the Winelands can be Heli skiing Canada found, too , or elsewhere special to get pleasure from a picnic, meal, golf or safari outing. Paddling on the open ocean evokes a way of freedom and adventure.

It is right here where you are taking a break, lounging on the massive terraces soaking up the solar and letting the Matterhorn magic wash over you. Zermatt’s world-famous popularity as a top ski resort started badly. From the late Eighteen Eighties, driven by the spirit of journey, mountain-conquering British lords and gentlemen felt the need to discover the unknown − the untamed Alpine world − and pit their power Heli skiing and abilities against it. The metre Matterhorn, which dominated the skyline of the city, was a tempting problem. On your “gap year” you can benefit from the 500 sq. metres set aside purely for toys, like snowmobiles, jet skis, a helicopter and submarine. You must save enough money, choose your location and date.

Under this canopy of trees and at the edge of the Mountain one feels very small, compared to the magical views. Wander around the quaint mountain cities, from Chamonix within the shadow of Mont Blanc to fairly riverside Annecy. Enjoy a steaming glass of vin chaud with a serving to of raclette, or pick up some local comté to take home with you. Even when you’re on vacation, there are still a quantity of extra issues you are in a place to do to make certain you get probably the most from high quality time on your skis. Why not try one of the skiing fitness apps now obtainable corresponding to Be Fit.

There’s also a wealthy native tradition of post-skiing socialising, starting from a bottle of beer and steaks on a grill to seats in a gourmand restaurant. And, while eating, you'll find a way to benefit from the nice view of the seven close Heliskiing by glaciers. The Heli Skiing in Cervinia is just awesome, and there may be climbing (the mighty Matterhorn!) paragliding, snow and summer 18-hole golf, a snow park on the Bontadini run, curling, indoor pools and X nation skiing.

The scenic Italian Alps comprise lush valleys and pine forests set in opposition to the backdrop of jagged white peaks. Towns nestle within the valleys and ski chalets nuzzle into the crevices provided by the beneficiant mountains. Access to the world is offered via train or bus routes snaking via the Alps, but the worldwide cable automotive connection over the mountains from Chamonix is by far probably the most spectacular approach to enter the region. One factor Heli skiing BC is certain, your vacation in Italy will be an experience to recollect. Mountain cuisine is normally considered nothing more than a gas cease, but the fifty six mountain restaurants round Zermatt − a lot of them former farmhouses − serve magnificent meals. A personal favourite tasted at one of the restaurants on the slopes was a bowl of hay soup with vodka, which tastes infinitely better than it sounds.

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Dalle Dolomiti a Cervinia, le montagne italiane protagoniste dello sport

Dalle Dolomiti a Cervinia, le montagne italiane protagoniste dello sport

AGI – Dopo il boom di turisti per il Ponte dell’Immacolata, le montagne italiane si apprestano ad ospitare numerosi eventi sportivi di alto livello. Le nevi italiane saranno protagoniste per le prossime due settimane. Dalla Coppa del mondo maschile di sci alpino sulle Dolomiti a quella di snowborboard tra Cervinia e Cortina d’Ampezzo passando dallo scialpinismo in Alta Valtellina, da oggi si apre…

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Heli Snowboarding Canada

However, things change throughout different intervals in the season and a few web sites supply old-fashioned info and links may change. Stay in a single one of many surrounding mountain villages for a couple of days earlier than your trip, as it is recommended to get acclimatised to the altitude. Take a half-day or single day trip and keep in the Heliski popular resort of Baqueira –Beret for good high quality however inexpensive eating and a vibrant ambiance. To congratulate yourself after a big day on the mountain, head over to St Anton and expertise the best apres ski on the planet. From Zermatt, you can ski over the border into the Italian resort of Cervinia, which opens up even more backcountry and powder potential.

Weather and snow situation dependant, you can find yourself on an open glacier run or in completely spaced timber. Our first trip with Jorge in 2010 was for backcountry skiing round Bariloche, Argentina. While we have been quickly weathered out of higher terrain due Heliski to excessive avalanche danger from tons of latest snow, we by no means lacked for fun, difficult, and noteworthy options. He shared with us his hometown stashes, one thing solely a generous native guide could do.Jorge is a consummate mountain guide.

Jet powered helicopters fly small groups of skiers/riders seeking infinite powder slopes, regularly snowboarding new strains and bringing our whole variety of named runs to about 1,000! Bella Coola Heli Sports presents a variety of programs catering for apprehensive first time heli-skiers to specialists who want tougher terrain. The Tordrillo Mountains provide a few of the most numerous and thrilling helicopter skiing and snowboarding terrain on the earth, with over 1.2 million acres of terrain and 600 inches of snow every season. Runs high out at 7,500 toes and end at 2,000 ft with panoramic views of Denali and volcanic summits. Each day, our heli ski guides and pilots make area observations and evaluate snow pit data and distant weather stations to choose the best spots for the day’s activities.

If it's snowing too heavily for heli to fly you can go snowboarding in-bounds or in Baba Reshi, visit Srinagar, keep on a houseboat or simply chill out on the lodge. Enjoy a hike within the village, play ping pong or connect with the WiFi and get some work accomplished. The mountain village of Manali is already based mostly Heliski at 2000m, so when heliskiing on this space you already know you may be about to reach dizzying heights far greater than within the Alps. The helicopter takes you to excessive valley flooring at around 2700m and ridges at a whopping 4000m- so it is advised that guarantee you are fully acclimatised as these heights can knock you out!

“the regular amounts of snow, stability of the snowpack, snow quality, the vastness and number of the ski terrain, which keeps our guests continually surprised”. Renowned for the Most Vertical in North America (5,620 toes / 1,713 metres), Revelstoke Mountain Resort is a must for any Revelstoke itinerary. The Resort features three,121 acres of terrain, four alpine bowls, and world-famous Selkirk tree skiing unfold over 69 runs and areas. The Resort was also named Canada’s Best Ski Area by the World Ski Awards in 2016.

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Juuri nyt saat 100 € alennusta/henkilö kaikista kesä- ja vaellusmatkoista Cerviniaan viikoilla 28-37.

Juuri nyt saat 100 € alennusta/henkilö kaikista kesä- ja vaellusmatkoista Cerviniaan viikoilla 28-37.

Italian kesäunelma 100 € alennusta Cerviniaan. Koskee kesä- & vaellusmatkoja viikoilla 28-37 Haluatko aktiivilomalle vaeltamaan ja jolla on adrealiinin täyttämiä aktiviteetteja ja vastapainona täydellistä rentoutumista samaan aikaan. Mikäli vastaus on kyllä, italian Cervinia on täydellinen valinta. Yli 200 km vaellusreittejä, upea ruokakulttuuri, paljon hienoja retkiä ja aktiviteetteja…

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Albergo - Rifugio Pirovano (1948-1952), Cervina, Valtournenche (AO), Italy. By Franco Albini (1905-1977) and Luigi Colombini (1915-2011). Foto: © Wolfram Mikuteit

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Brian May in Italy, Testa Grigia above Cervinia, Italian Alpe, while some research for his PhD in 1970.

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My Twitter feed showed me these two pics of pre-Queen Brian and I had to share.

The suggested date is sometime in 1970, on Mount Testa Grigia (Cervinia / Italian Alps), when he was doing research for his doctorate degree.

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A contemporary chalet designed to create a dialogue with a breathtaking landscape in the Italian Alps. Built in the Breuil-Cervinia Alpine resort, Climber’s Refuge has a sustainable design that also pays homage to the mountain landscape. LCA Architetti designed the contemporary mountain chalet f See more: https://www.gessato.com/climber-refuge/

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10 Places Where The Jetset Are Skiing This Season

#1 Courchevel, France

The highest of Courchevel’s five villages, officially simply called Courchevel, is the prestigious place to stay in this French resort in at one end of the 600km Trois Vallées ski area. Still often known by its erstwhile moniker, 1850, not only is it the main lift hub, with gondolas heading up in three different directions, it is home to huge numbers of four-star, five-star, and Palace status hotels, luxury chalets and some pricey shops.

#2 Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy

Italy’s chicest destination is an ancient mountain town in the Dolomite mountains surrounded by soaring cathedrals of sandstone. In Cortina, the business of skiing and snowboarding plays second fiddle to the social sport of seeing and being seen outside and inside the elegant boutiques and antique shops lining the pedestrianized main street, Corso Italia.

The center of the village is dominated by a green and white bell tower and a glittering confection of grand 19th-century mansions. Encroaching twilight is the signal for Cortina to come out and play – a colony of voluminous fur coats and designer ski wear gathers noisily in the Piazza Venezia at the start of the evening passeggiata. Then, much later, the party atmosphere is transferred to intimate wine bars, expensive restaurants, and a smattering of softly-lit nightclubs

#3 Verbier, Switzerland

Some Swiss resorts may match Verbier for luxurious chalets and hotels and vibrant après, but none quite have its cool cachet – and that’s large because none can rival its challenging high-altitude terrain. Anyone who can handle Verbier’s itinerary routes, never mind the couloirs, can consider themselves pretty darn good.

Along with black runs and unmarked off-piste runs to explore with a mountain guide, the itineraries (which, though loosely marked, are not formally controlled or patrolled) are where many experts spend their time. From the top of the ski area, Mont Fort at 3,330m, there is only one black run and serious off-piste to be tackled with a guide – but everyone should ride to the top for the views.  

#4 Lech, Austria

Few resorts have a more exclusive image than Lech. Princess Diana was its most famous patron and other past visitors include the Jordanian royal family, the Dutch royal family, and Monaco’s Princess Caroline. But despite its blue-blooded guest list, Lech is far from showy.

The original cluster of inns has expanded in both quality and quantity, and there are three five-star superior hotels, along with some award-winning restaurants. The car-free satellite of Oberlech above the village, once the summer domain of shepherds and cowherds, has also grown almost into a resort in its own right, with huts replaced by expensive hotels. While many Austrian resorts are well known for lively après ski, Lech best suits more sophisticated, cocktail-sipping types.

#5 Megève, France

The epitome of aristo chic, Megève, a former farming village, was founded in 1916 by Baroness Noémie de Rothschild, who decided that France should have its own St Moritz. It succeeded in attracting the rich and famous – in the 1950s French singer, Sacha Distel was king, sharing bubbles with Yves Montand, Brigitte Bardot, and Jean Cocteau among others.

Today, it is home to nine five-star hotels and five Michelin-starred restaurants, as well as several of the world’s finest mountain spas. Glittering boutiques and galleries line the traffic-free medieval center and ancient cobbled streets, and mean, along with an outdoor ice rink, splendid church, and horse-drawn sleighs, that Megève suits those looking for an all-round winter holiday, not just pounding the slopes.

#6 St Moritz, Switzerland

Welcome to the world capital of winter glitz – walking the streets in high season, it would seem that Prada and Bogner are the sole manufacturers of ski wear and that mink fur coats are mandatory. St Moritz is divided into three villages, Dorf, Bad, and Celerina, around or near Lake St Moritz, with Dorf having the pick of shops, nightlife, and restaurants.

However, there’s more to St Moritz than bling. Its position close to the border with Italy and a ski area high point of 3,305m gives it a rare combination of both snow and sun reliability. It was also the first all-round winter-sports resort in the world and boasts a myriad of on and off-snow attractions from skating and bobsleigh to polo, horse racing, and cricket on the frozen lake.

#7 Aspen, USA

During the 1880s Aspen in Colorado enjoyed a brief silver-mining boom and then, after decades of neglect, its historic core was brought back to life thanks to the American skiing boom of the late 20th century. Glamorous and fashionable, it is delightful to stroll around in the evenings, window shopping in designer boutiques from Dior to Moncler, and enjoying the varied restaurants and bars, of which there are over 100.

Aspen has four separate ski areas – Buttermilk, Aspen Highlands, Snowmass, and Aspen Mountain. Aspen Mountain, with long cruising blue runs and short, steep blacks, is accessed from town by gondola, while the other three are reached by free shuttle buses. Buttermilk is the smallest and least challenging, Snowmass the most extensive with terrain for all, and Aspen Highlands has both easy intermediate slopes and the super steeps of Highlands Bowl.

#8 Kitzbühel, Austria

This medieval town with its heavily buttressed walls and delicately painted frescoes, set against the beautiful backdrop of the Wilder Kaiser mountains, is one of the most beautiful in Austria. Pretty, pedestrianized streets are lined with luxury hotels, smart fashion boutiques, and wickedly expensive cafés.

Judge by the fur-clad clientèle browsing shop windows, and Kitzbühel also might seem the ritziest resort in Austria. However, while there is a wonderful choice of four- and five-star hotels, even at the top end of the tree prices don’t reach stratospheric heights. It’s also one of those rare resorts that genuinely appeals to non-skiers, and has a buzzing nightlife scene.

#9 Courmayeur, Italy

This traditional mountaineering village sits at the foot of Mont Blanc at one end of the Mont Blanc tunnel, with Chamonix in France at the other end. The heart of Courmayeur is the pedestrianized Via Roma, lined with smart boutiques and enticing bars and restaurants, as well as delicatessens and shops selling antiques or homewares. Restaurants both in town and on the mountain are of a particularly high standard, and Courmayeur is one of the spiritual homes of the long, lazy lunch.

Courmayeur is less than two hours from both Geneva (116km) and Turin (150km), making it ideal for a short trip. Well‑heeled Italians from Milan and Turin arrive en masse on Friday evenings, thronging the designer boutiques and cocktail bars. Fortunately, since the ski area is a compact 36km, only a small number hit the slopes – they come for the party rather than the piste.

#10 Zermatt, Switzerland

There's a busy, prosperous feel to the center of Zermatt, with ambling fur-coated couples, designer shoppers, and Japanese or Chinese tour groups rubbing shoulders with purposeful mountaineering types. Switzerland’s most famous resort also brings together every scenic Alpine cliché, from the world’s most photogenic mountain, the Matterhorn, to streets lined with a jumble of blackened, weathered, wobbly-looking chalets.

Views from everywhere on Zermatt’s varied, extensive slopes are stunning, including from its outstanding mountain restaurants and spectacular gondola lift to the resort high point of Klein Matterhorn at almost 4,000m. Plentiful long, scenic red and blue runs will satisfy intermediates, while itinerary runs (avalanche controlled but not patrolled) and off‑piste challenges are the main attraction for experts, especially those willing to ski tour or heliski. For extra mileage, Zermatt is linked to the slopes of Cervinia in Italy.