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Bardonecchia’s 140km of well-groomed pistes will play host to some of the events in the 2006 Turin Winter Olympics, including the snowboarding giant slalom, held at the liked area of Campo Smith.
And it’s no wonder they chose the pistes of Bardonecchia for the honour of hosting many of the snowboard events. The slopes are mostly red and blue and quite steep. That is not to say that it isn’t good for beginners, however, with convenient local nursery slopes and a few long blues to progress to it is perfect for skiers first finding their feet. Intermediates will feel right at home with the many reds and will be able to cover the whole ski area with a smile. For experts there are 6 black slopes and plenty of off piste with a guide. An extension to the lift pass to cover the Milky Way area is also available for the few who feel that they have run out of challenges in the Bardonecchia area.
Bardonecchia itself is a market town with a mix of traditional and modern buildings. It gets a lot of sun and the views from the town itself usually inspire gasps of awe. There are some good restaurants and bars but the only time Bardonecchia gets hectic is during the weekends when hordes of Italians descend for a weekend of skiing. That said, the resort is very friendly and has plenty to offer off the slopes, such as an indoor swimming pool, an ice rink and a cinema.