Mottarone, situated between Lake Maggiore and Lake Orta at 1491 m altitude, is considered one of the most beautiful natural balconies of the Piedmont region and beyond. Although not among the highest peaks of the Alps, its rounded summit dominates over a landscape that is unique to say the least; from the Maritime Alps to Monte Rosa massif, with imposing Swiss peaks, passing through the Po Valley and the region of the Seven Lakes (Orta, Maggiore, Mergozzo, Biandronno, Varese, Monate, Comabbio). The ski resort can be reached either by car or via a cable car that starts from the hamlet of Carciano Stresa, and leads to the summit of the mountain itself.
The district offers 25 kilometers of slopes, especially suitable for beginners. There is a more technical track, known as the' Alpe Courts, which starts from the top of Mottarone and winds for 2.5 km before arriving at a scenic area on the seven lakes. The resort also boasts a good snow-making system, able to cover 5 km of slopes.
Good news for the future of the Mottarone skiing resort; According to the affidavit, the President of the Piedmont Region and the Councillor for Tourism, the coffers of the region and the European Union will provide the necessary resources to cover the expenses of renovation and revision of the cable car Stresa-Mottarone, whose life expiration technique would have came last year and is now working under an extension.
close of the season 2011/2012 families owning the land slopes of the Mottarone and the company that manages the plants they found in extremis'' an agreement that secured the opening of facilities in the ski season in Mottarone let glimpse the possibility of future developments in the whole area''.'' After winter snow miser past to find an agreement seems to be more difficult these days, and the Borromeo family and society Aghe Srl , resorted to the TAR against the measure which is the easement on their land in favor of the ski slopes.
Artesina turns 50 years of activity
di Michela Caré on Saturday 8 June
Many advantages and great fun for those who choose to spend their summer holidays in Artesina, in the province of Cuneo. On the occasion of the fiftieth birthday of the company Artesina SpA, which will be celebrated on August 14, the day on which the square will be celebrating with the traditional DJ set tombolone and evening, the resort will offer its guests a mountain of promotions .
International Women's Day 2013 on the snow, here's all the promotions
This year on the occasion of Women's Day all the ladies become undisputed protagonists of the snow, in fact there are many ski resorts that organize parties and events and offer promotions and discounts to the fair sex. Friday, March 8 2013 will open a weekend entirely dedicated to women and the mountain is ready to dye pink.
Hotel "Chalet del Lago" in Ceresole Reale
on Friday 1 March 2013
The Chalet del Lago is the ideal place for a holiday of sport and relaxation, immersed in the extraordinary nature of Ceresole Reale, Pearl of the National Park of Gran Paradiso. This typical of the past, built of stone and wood, is situated on the banks of the lake, close to the cross-country ski trails. The 8 double rooms (double if necessary), with low ceilings and wood paneled walls, furnished with old-fashioned, ensures a warm and cozy, you will immediately win.
It took place on Sunday, February 3, the second edition of Artesina Freeride Fest, on a beautiful sunny day riders were challenged on the spot Mondolè: departure from Balcunera (altitude 2200 meters) and arriving at Pogliola (1600 meters) for a total drop of 600 m. Excellent level of the participants, who faced down on a snow partially powdery snow thanks to the day before the race that has improved the conditions of the snow.
Artesina, Piedmont resort that gives a nod to the Freeride
Artesina, part of the Piedmont "Mondolé ski" with 120 km of slopes and 24 ski lifts, is a real treat for lovers of Freeride, with its various combinations of slopes and slopes covered each year by heavy snowfall.
Via Lattea 2012-2013, from Sestriere to Pragelato with skis on foot
For the winter season 2012-2013 the Via Lattea resort was officially presented in Turin this week. The main activities were concentrated in the area of Sestriere with more than 10 km of new tracks, mainly for families and groups of beginners. Specifically it was realized the new track called Pattemouche linking Sestriere, amphitheater area Banchetta with Pragelato.
San Domenico, a new chairlift CD4 Ciamporino Dosso
Managers of the ski resort of St. Dominic in Piedmont Varzo have undertaken in recent years some improvements in the district and are planning other actions in the years ahead. This year is going to Alpe Ciamporino the realization of the first speed detachable quad chairlift valleys of Ossola, which since 2000 Hut at an altitude of 1932.00 m. take to the slopes of Pizzo del Dosso (2466.50 m.), with deviation and mid-station at an altitude of 2247.50 m.
Monesi Triora (IM), towards the construction of the second chairlift
di Rino Galeno on Thursday 10 May 2012
The enlargement of
'''' Monesi ski resort, the Maritime Alps in the province of Imperia will be the focus of a meeting in these days between the management entity'' and'' councilor for Sport of the Region Liguria. It is expected the final go-ahead for construction of the second portion of the lift system, for which the Region of Liguria has already allocated funds for 3 million, in addition to private funds and 800 thousand euros in the budget of the Province of Imperia. < / p>
read more 
3:00
