COURMAYEUR – It is a Christmas still conditioned by the measures necessary to face the health emergency. The use of the mask also outdoors, the physical distance and the green pass, strengthened for some indoor activities and in restaurants and if the region is in the yellow band, remain confirmed. For the holidays we offer 5 holidays on the snow, from the Aosta Valley to Abruzzo.
Courmayeur, a Valle d’Aosta town at the foot of Mont Blanc, is preparing to welcome skiers and families with events related to Christmas and many sports news on the slopes of the Courmayeur-Chécrouit / Val Vany area with 42 kilometers of trails of all kinds. For the little ones there is the show dedicated to Rhémy de Noël, protagonist of a theatrical staging at the Jardin de l’Ange on December 24th; from there a procession with luminous torches will also start to light the large lantern that will illuminate the festivities of Courmayeur until January 9th. There are also the Fun Park of Dolonne, the slopes to be tackled with the ski instructors and the ice arena, where Courmayeur On Ice is celebrated on January 1st at 6pm with lights and pirouettes on the ice. For everyone there is the Skyway Monte Bianco cable car, which connects Courmayeur to Punta Helbronner, at 3,466 meters above sea level: an unmissable travel experience, also thanks to the circular and transparent cabins that rotate throughout the journey to always show a view. different. Those who love cross-country skiing and snowshoeing have access to the tracks and fabulous paths of Val Ferret. Info: courmayeurmontblanc.it In nearby Piedmont, the charming town of Alagna Valsesia, at the foot of the southern slope of Monte Rosa, offers a holiday dedicated to wellness, Walser traditions and skiing in the Monterosa Ski area. The Mira Alagna Mountain Resort & Spa (mirahotels.com) offers a holiday that combines snow sports in 180 kilometers of slopes, all connected, between Piedmont and Valle d’Aosta, to the relaxation of treatments and the panoramic swimming pool, as well as snacks. specials and typical restaurant menus. The hotel, with its typical stone and wood construction, is located just 300 meters from the ski lifts. The main “3 Valleys ski on foot” area (Alagna Valsesia, Gressoney-La-Trinité, Champoluc) hosts tracks suitable for the more experienced, for lovers of freeride and ski mountaineering, while towards the valley many activities on the snow guarantee fun for families. and beginners.
There is also the possibility of night skiing on the “Leonardo David Special” slope, appreciated by the most expert for the continuous changes of pace and steep slopes; also deserves the “Fun Slope” at Colle Bettaforca, a fun track full of parabolic curves, tunnels, humps, depressions and snails. A few minutes from Alagna Valsesia there is the small Wold station with two easy slopes and the “Wonder Wold”, the realm of off-piste skiing designed for children. For the Christmas period, the resort offers the “White Christmas” package which includes three nights half board, a choice of three menus for breakfast and dinner, a special Christmas Eve snack with hot chocolate or mulled wine and Christmas lunch, a gift under the tree for all children and access to the panoramic swimming pool and wellness area. Children up to 11 do not pay. There is also the New Year’s package for a minimum stay of 7 nights in half board which includes dinner, snack with hot chocolate or mulled wine and access to the wellness area and the panoramic swimming pool.
Between Lombardy and Trentino, the Ponte di Legno-Tonale ski area offers ski enthusiasts kilometers of slopes and events related to Christmas and New Year: you can attend a concert in an igloo, at 2,600 meters high, with musicians playing instruments made of ice; or participate in the new Water Music Festival, a musical review with shows on and with water. You can shop in the markets and immerse yourself in the Christmas atmosphere of the nativity scenes and night torchlight processions such as that of 28 December on the Temù slope, from 6.30 pm, or that of New Year’s Eve in Ponte di Legno on the Corno d’Aola slope, from 7 pm. Info: pontedilegnotonale.com Paths that are lost in the woods, whitewashed roofs and peaks, lights and decorations that embellish fairy-tale villages: South Tyrol is a perfect postcard to experience the winter and welcoming atmosphere of the holidays. In the heart of the Val Pusteria in Palù, a hamlet of San Lorenzo di Sebato, stands the exclusive historic Maurn residence, recently restored with its ancient period frescoes and stuccos. The structure lends itself to being entirely rented but also offers apartments, perfect for spending the Christmas holidays with the family. Until December 26th it is possible to rent the entire first floor which can accommodate up to 11 people and which includes 7 nights with breakfast, 3 dinners, a wine tasting and a romantic ride on a horse-drawn sleigh. The Maurn residence organizes a day of tasting and shopping at the Brunico market and a transfer service to the nearest slopes – Plan de Corones, Sellaronda, Alta Badia, Cortina and Tre Cime di Lavaredo – for ski enthusiasts with a ski room , the private teacher and the reservation of the most exclusive huts and refuges in the Dolomites. Info: maurn.it Roccaraso, in Abruzzo, is one of the most popular ski resorts in the Apennines: 110 kilometers of slopes in the Altopiani Maggiore area, cross-country trails, snow-boarding and ski-to-feet excursions. Until 19 December you can reach the Christmas market by climbing aboard the historic train that from Sulmona reaches Roccaraso passing through Campo di Giove: you travel along a panoramic mountain route towards the slopes of the Maiella and the Highlands of Abruzzo, touching the maximum altitude of the line at almost 1300 meters above sea level. From 26 December to 6 January the train leaves from Sulmona and reaches Castel di Sangro, always passing through Campo di Giove. 6 kilometers from Roccaraso there is Pescocostanzo, one of the most beautiful villages in Italy, where until 4 January there are Christmas markets, concerts, the traveling show “Fables under the tree with music and stories” and games for the children. Info: abruzzoturismo.it or roccaraso.net (ANSA).
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