Gstaad Saanen, Schönried Rougemont, Oberland Bernese

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2 December 2008, 20 cm

Gstaaad is a local aristocracy 'Bernese Oberland, located at 1050 m. altitude, in the territory of the municipality of Saanen.
The ski area Saanenland covers 250 km of downhill slopes served by 66 lifts, divided into four sectors unconnected by skis: Schönried (Snow Paradise), Gstaad-Rougemont, Château d'Oex and Glacier 3000 ( where you can practice summer skiing).
The skiing is best known in Schönried, a couple of miles from Saanen. Zweisimmen, St. Stephen and Saanenmöser Schönried form the ski resort of Snow Paradise, which spans approximately 120 kilometers of tracks, for the most part these are easy slopes.

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Freeride World Tour is announcing the third season

di Francesco Macchi
on Thursday 1 October 2009

The Freeride World Tour announces its third season. The world's best skiers and snowboarders will yet again be battling it out in four of the world's most prestigious ski resorts. It will all start on the Russian slopes of Sochi in January followed closely by the next stage in Chamonix Mont-Blanc, France. The Tour will then journey to the United States to “ride” the mythical Tram Face, that has not yet officially been cleared for a freeriding competition. Finally, those riders with the top ratings will compete in the Tour's grand final in Verbier during the Nissan Xtreme by Swatch which celebrates its 15th year. Get ready for the ride…or breathtaking action guaranteed!

Saas-Fee Ride 09

di Warren Smith
on Wednesday 24 June 2009

This coming July 18th will see the 7th edition of the Saas-Fee Ride. The competition will be held in the stunning glacial terrain park of the Swiss resort. The Saas-Fee Ride 09 will showcase a perfectly built Big Air kicker for riders to session and attract athletes from all over Europe to throw it down and express their interpretation of modern day skiing.

Summer Skiing 2009, the season continues beyond 3000

di Francesco Macchi
on Sunday 10 May 2009

If, after the memorable 2008/09 ski season you want to keep in training, even in summer, we present some ski resorts that exploiting the opportunity to reach the glaciers that surround them and boast the appeal of ski resorts summer. You can do summer skiing at Passo dello Stelvio, Val Senales, in Swiss territory overlooking Cervinia, on the glacier Presena. Beyond national borders, even in France, Tignes and Les 2 Alpes, Austria on the Stubai Glacier, Switzerland in Saas Fee and Gstaad.

4th World Stars Ski Event in Samnaun

di Star Team MC
on Thursday 15 January 2009

Rarely can fans get so close to the stars. Samnaun is where sports celebrities come together. On 30th and 31st January 2009, nearly 40 stars will gather for the "4th World Stars Ski Event" to raise money for disadvantaged children around the world. Patron and co-founder of the Monegasque Association is none other than Prince Albert II of Monaco, who will be personally attending the event.

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Il 13 settembre il Ghiacciaio Presena toglie l'abito estivo e si prepara per l'inverno.

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