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The Alps form a common backdrop for all the best ski vacation places in Europe and hence Switzerland, Italy, France, Austria and Germany share the spoils. The Swiss, through their long standing diligence that built a mountain railway more than 100 years ago, lead the other nations by far in terms of infrastructure for convenience.
La Thuile has an advantage over other Italian skiing vacation destinations in the extensive and authentic feel of the local countryside it offers. The resort is well connected with the rest of the country and one can ski in to La Rossiere in France during the height of winter. The slopes of La Thuile are in the region of about fifteen hundred meters in height and make for a delightful holiday. Sestriere that is the ancestral home of an Italian shepherding community, has been chosen to host the 2006 Winter Olympics. Hannibal used the mountain pass in this area when he invaded Italy and you can find a degree of difficulty to suit your skiing ability at this resort about 100 kilometers from the industrial center of Turin. The Olympic races will be held on the tough run called the ¡®Banchetta¡¯ and you can pit your skill against the world¡¯s best in virtual manner, if you dare!
Val D¡¯Isere and Tignes are amongst the best known skiing vacation destinations in France and have excellent lifts and transport systems to put slopes within easy reach. These 2 resorts offer some 300 kilometers of ski runs between them and will satisfy the keenest enthusiast. The two villages are near each other by road and joined at their respective ski slopes. The twin resorts have good value accommodation, a choice of food and some night life to make for a well rounded vacation. Val Thorens at two thousand three hundred meters is amongst the continent¡¯s highest ski resorts. Spectacular scenery is a feature of this spot with more than one thousand peaks in view. Alpe d¡¯Huez is one of Europe¡¯s largest resorts with a lift vertical of over 2 thousand meters. The resort offers a wide variety of sports other than skiing and entertainment as well, to add value to a skiing vacation. Chamonix is a favorite with expert skiers and newcomers as well. The Vallee Blanche is a run with a special view of the Alpine expanse. Golf and a Casino highlight the diversions from serious skiing at this destination.
Innsbruck leads Austria¡¯s contributions to European skiing. Quality slopes are available in the surrounding countryside. Communications and transport are such that one can get reliable snow information and move between spots quickly and with ease. The town of Innsbruck makes for a great base to get much skiing done in the least amount of time. St. Anton has consistent snow and offers good value compared to more luxurious offers from its European neighbors. Salzburg is an exquisite place Mozart¡¯s birthplace has a rich cultural calendar that provides an unusual backdrop for the skiing opportunities in the surrounding area. Kitzbuhel has the Hahnenkahm, one of the most difficult ski runs on the continent.
It is best to visit Swiss skiing vacation destinations after enjoying similar spots in other Alpine countries. The Swiss standards are so high that you may be disappointed in other places! Zermatt below the Matterhorn has slopes open around the year and exciting night life to go with the skiing during the day. The triad of the Jungfrau, Eiger and Monch form a spectacular mountain landscape for skiers based in the resorts of Murren and Wengen. The Verbier region has very extensive ski runs, while the Andermatt has terrain so challenging that the Swiss Army uses it for training. Though Gstaad is better known for tennis, it has quality skiing facilities as well. St. Moritz is a favorite spot for royalty, the rich and famous but a skier on a tight budget can find good value accommodation here. Overall, Switzerland has the best skiing vacation destinations in Europe and one can enjoy a dream holiday in comfort and with every convenience.
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