Milky Way, or Via Lattea for a Russian-speaking person - three completely different things, but to the heart of every Italian they seem to be the one, favorite and popular skiing region that lies in the north-west of Italy, near the border with France . This extensive skiing area Via Lattea (Milky Way) became widely known due to the 2006 Olympics . Accordingly, the level of the routes, infrastructure and services on the slopes here for more than five years are considered the most "advanced" and developed in the country (as deserve ABO of the Olympic Games can not every resort) .
Susa Valley - one of the two valleys of the Milky Way, which is famous for its comfortable slopes, ancient Celtic city of Susa and picturesque mountain villages. (The second valley, located just to the south, is Valle di Chisone, in comparison with Val di Susa is not so interesting and popular.)
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How to get there
Main route connecting Italy and France , passes just through the Susa Valley, which makes the resorts of this region extremely accessible both on your own car and on public transport
Sapav buses connect the center of the valley - the city of Susa - with Avigliana (35 minutes), Souz-d ' Ulxom (45 minutes), Turin (1 hour 15 minutes) and the other resorts of the Milky Way Valley. From Sestriere, buses also leave for Cesana (25 minutes), Ulx (45 minutes) and Turin (2-3 hours en route) about 5 times per day.
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Skiing areas
Located in the west of the country, the Val di Susa combines the towns of Sestriere, Cesana, Sauze d`Oulx ), Sansicario and Claviere, Limone Piemonte and Bardoneccia
All the ski resorts in Val di Susa - 400 km of the most diverse routes at altitudes from 1350 to 2823 m, united by a common subscription
Ski Pass
In the skiing region of Milki-Wei and the Susa Valley, there is a single ski pass that allows you to ride in six zones, which is approximately 400 km of trails at altitudes up to 2800 m. These are the slopes of Souza (1300 m), Sestriere (2000 m), Sansikario (1700 m) and Cesana (1350 m), Claviere (1760 m) and Montgenevre (1850 m), which are connected by a gondola and chair lifts. Between Clavier and Montgenevre, at the same time, the Italian-French border passes along the very ridge of the mountain.
In addition to this region of six zones, a single ski pass of the Milky Way for a minimum period of six days gives skiers the opportunity to go one day to Bardonecki (plus 100 km of trails). You can get there by car from Sauze d'Oulx in 20-25 minutes
Entertainment, excursions and sights Val di Susa
Having a rest at the resorts of Val di Susa, it's worth to go to the village of Exilles, , which is 15 minutes drive west of the city of Susa. Here is a powerful fort, which ceased its "military" career back in 1943. Entrance for children 2 EUR, adult 6 EUR. Opening hours: 10: 00-19: 00 Tues-Sun April-September, until 2 pm from October to May
Most of the tourists also somehow get to the center of the valley-the old town of Susa . Another obligatory to visit the landmark - the monastery of St. Michael the Archangel (Sacra di San Michele) . Located at the height of the bird's flight, this mighty monastery-fortress is adorned with steep staircases and stone figures . Here it is worth to see the Ladder of the Dead, the Portal of the Zodiac (12th century) and triptych Defendente Ferrari . In clear weather from the terrace of the monastery is not opened a forgotten view of the whole Susa valley and Turin . The Gothic-Romanesque abbey of the 10th century lies 14 km from Turin, the nearest railway station is Sant'Ambrogio, from there it is necessary to go up about 1, 5 hours, or go to the station Avigliana, where take a bus to the monastery 6 times a day from May to September . In the summer every Saturday in the abbey evening concerts are arranged, the schedule can be found in the information office Avigliana (12 km to the west) . Entrance 4 EUR, children 3 EUR . Opening Hours: 9: 30-12: 30 and 15: 00-18: 00 W-Fri, 9: 30-12: 00 and 14: 40-18: 00 Sat and Sun, until 5 pm from October to May .
Limone Piemonte: 11th century bell tower on the municipal square and the stone church of St. Peter, made in the Gothic style. In addition, the local holidaymakers should take the opportunity to go to Nice on the beautiful Cuneo-Nice railway line on the "Train of Miracles" (so the locals nicknamed it for the picturesque views that open from its windows).
Entertainment at the resorts
Sestriere: sports center (tennis courts, large gym, sauna, hydromassage), numerous bars and restaurants. At the weekend, discos work.
Souza dulce: lovers of antiquity should rent a car and visit, say, the monastery of St. Michael and the Austrian fort of the 18th century. There are many restaurants and bars with live music at the resort itself, there are clubs, discos, a skating rink and bowling.
Bardonecchia: sports center, indoor swimming pool, Turkish baths and horseback riding - health sake. Market in the mornings on Thursday and Saturday, many fashion shops on Via Medala, 46 restaurants and 22 bars - entertainment for. And also: more than 15 km of trails for plain skiing, heli-skiing, several rock walls for mountaineering, numerous routes for hiking and even the Museum of Religious Art. Photo Val di Susa (26)