Perhaps no one will come to mind arguing with the statement that the diversity - both in terms of natural qualities, and in the level of complexity of the routes - the ski resorts of Italy is huge. Cervinia, one of the oldest and most famous resorts, is located in the Aosta Valley, on the southern slopes of the Matterhorn Peak, the four-thousandth.
And Cervinia is the highest mountain resort in Italy. The local town of Breuil-Cervinia is located at an altitude of 2050 m, the neighboring village of Valtournenche - at 1524 m, and the upper point of skiing - as much at 3480 m. The winter here is very sunny, the snow lies from December to the end of May.
A real winter with plenty of snow, bright sunshine, a large number of diverse hotels and restaurants make Cervinia an attractive place. Among other things, the town itself is very attractive and cozy, walks along its streets will add extra pleasure to the trip to this resort.
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A bit of history
The high Alpine mountains that surround Cervinia - Monte Rosa, Castor, Brighthorn - make this resort incredibly beautiful and attractive for a large number of athletes. This beauty was appreciated in the 20's of the previous century, when the history of the resort began. And since the 70's, when the hobby for mountain skiing in Europe has become massive, Cervinia's development is otherwise, as stormy, not called.
How to get
To get to Cervinia, it makes sense to navigate the nearest airports: Turin (120 km) and Milan (Malpensa, 160 km). Transfer from airports is carried out in different ways: it can be hotel shuttle (to agree about which is necessary at the time of booking the hotel), or individual transport, or a shuttle bus. Well, from the neighboring, but Swiss Zermatt in Cervinia can be reached by means of skis (two pieces) and sticks (two pieces).
Cervinia tracks
The skiing area here is one of the highest mountains in Europe, at times it may seem that the ski lifts take skiers straight to the sky, behind the clouds. It should be noted that this winter brings not only pluses, but also disadvantages: sometimes a strong wind rises in the mountains, and then the lifts stop their work: the safety of guests at the resort is given special significance.
The total capacity of the lifts is 300,000 people per hour. The best time for skiing here is December and February-March, as in the height of winter the weather can be too tough. High-altitude plateaus allow you to ride almost all year round: they are so high that snow is almost always there.
The resort is oriented mainly to skiers with an average level of training. A large number of well thought-out and prepared trails will give an opportunity to enjoy a leisurely, almost lazy skiing down a picturesque slope, and gliding along more complex routes, attractive for its length, and long high-speed descents.
Cervinia's skiing areas
The main skiing areas in Cervinia are: Plan Maison, Laghi Cima Bianhce 2982 m, slope to Valtournenche valley, Plateau Rosa 3489 m. In general The resort of Cervinia is characterized by a large number of trails and their variety. Even a long stay here will not be boring, since the ski runs are organized very ingeniously.
It should be noted that in the mid-40s it was the Plateau Rosa that became an important milestone in the development of mountain skiing in the USSR: it was here that the first alpine training of the USSR mountain ski team took place .Modern Plateau-Rose is characterized by a large number of high-speed descents of a large extent .Skating in the Plan-Mezon zone can be described as calm and pleasant, it is oriented not so much to trained athletes as to people who have chosen just an active rest..Zona-Lagi-Chime-Bianca is ready to accept skiers with any degree of preparation, including beginners .
In Cervinia, the professionals will be pleased with the Bardoney track. Many complex "black" tracks - on the Swiss territory (but you need to catch the lift on time and return to Cervinia, otherwise you will have to spend the night in Switzerland).
For medium-level skiers Cervinia is an optimal place: many long, gentle slopes. For example, the central part of the resort and the area of Laghi Cime Bianche, as well as the route Bontadini from Plateau Posa. In addition, you should try your hand at the Gran Pista - a long (15 km) and a beautiful descent to the Valtournenche valley.
For beginners in Cervinia, too, a lot of tracks, especially in the Plan-Maison (Plan Maison) - both in the area, and left and below this ski area. Almost all the trails on the plateau are "blue", the snow is very soft on them.
For beginners alpine skiing at the resort also operates several ski schools, students from 5 years old, and more than 300 individual instructors, among whom there are Russian speakers. Kindergarten is ready to accept kids from 3 years.
Snowboarders in Cervinia are waiting for the Border Park on Plateau Rosa, fan parks, halfpipes and cross-country ski runs on the Swiss side of the resort.
All the skiing areas in the resort of Cervinia are united by a common ski pass, which, without a doubt, is a great convenience for skiers. In addition, there is an opportunity to purchase a ski pass common with Zermatt.
Cervinia hotels, restaurants and shops
Being a small city, Cervinia, nevertheless, receives guests from around the world..There are no luxury five-star hotels, but among the many small cozy and colorful hotels there is a haven for every taste..About 50 restaurants of the city offer a varied menu that will not leave anyone indifferent, because this is Italy, and to visit Italy and not try Italian cuisine would be a crime .Bars and nightclubs of the city are also waiting for guests .Those who prefer a completely healthy lifestyle are invited to visit the fitness center, swimming pool or bowling .Cervinia's shops offer to take with them to their homeland as authentic souvenirs, delicious Italian cheeses, wines and ham .
Ice Kart
This is the only "on ice" card in Valle d'Aosta with two ice tracks with different types of marking, approximately 500 and 700 meters long, on which you can drive on new maps, conduct free tests for a time or compete with friends. $
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