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The RISERVA BIANCA at Limone Piemonte is a ski resort that is proud of its 80.5 km of slopes, many of which with programmed snow. The resort stretches from the village of Limone Piemonte to Quota 1400 and the village of Limonetto (from 1050 to 2050 m), in the Vermenagna valley. The resort offers slopes for all abilities, from easier slopes for young children to harder slopes, so there is something to suit everyone. There are 18 lifts covering the whole of the skiable area, they use a “hands-free skip-ass” system and include a gondola lift and 11 chairlifts.

For children who are just learning to ski, there are two kinder parks (Igloo Village at Limone 1400 and Gogolandia at the top of the Severino Bottero al Sole gondola lift. There are bouncy play areas, fun runs and 4 magic carpets, one of these is at the Limone Sole area with a snowtubing run. You can also go cross-country skiing here, at the Centro Fondo Panice, you can

explore on snow shoes, go snowboard-ing (at Limone 1400 you will find Limone Snowpark, access via the Morel chairlift), experience off-piste, snow hikes and if you are feeling adventurous, ice climbing, or simply relaxing in the warm sun and the fresh air on one of the many sunbathing terraces. The slopes are less than one hour from the Cote d‘Azur and the Ligurian Riviera.

The welcoming historic centre of Limone, with an ancient Gothic parish church and patricians‘ houses, offers entertain-ment, leisure activities, cafés, fashionable haunts and trattorie to sample local dish-es. If you don‘t ski, there is ice skating and a splendid spa with swimming pool.

A few km from Limone, in Vernante, you can see the story of Pinocchio told in the many murals on the buildings around the village.

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Three hubs making up one large resort, this is mondolé Ski, with 4 access points, over 120 km of downhill slopes for skiers of eve-ry level, and a panoramic cross-country ski circuit. Artesina (1300 m), frabosa Soprana (884 m) and Prato Nevoso (1500 m) the three skiing villages that form the resort. It has 30 lifts, using a “hands-free skipass” system.Artesina is rightly proud of its 60 km of piste and is renowned for the Turra plains, a fantastic balcony looking out over the Maritime Alps, here you can take in some breathtaking views with slopes of all levels as you weave your way down from 2100 m. There are quieter areas and gullies for off-piste skiing and wonderful walks with snow shoes.At frabosa Soprana, which was a holi-day destination as early as the end of the nineteenth century, you can still see the Parish Church of St.John the Baptist built by F.Gallo in the eighteenth century and a lively town centre all through the winter. The skiable area has FISI approved slopes. The 7 lifts supply 30 km of pistes for all levels of skill.

Prato Nevoso is dedicated to families, its particular amphitheatre shaped lay-out of the Conca and its southern exposure, with plenty to offer for young people by day and through the winter evenings. This part of the resort has 37 km of slopes and 11 lifts. A particular feature is the night-time illu-mination to ski under a star-filled sky on 7 km of piste. The snowpark is lit at night too and is the showcase of the freestyle area, equipped for every level of riding, with boxes, rails, jumps, half pipes, boarder cross runs and a new bagjump. Not forgetting the snow tubing for grown-ups and kids alike, open at night when the slopes are lit. For the little ones, Mondolé has three fun parks and a snowpark: the Pinky Park at Artesina with a magic carpet, bob and sledge runs, and a play area with the entertainer Pinky. Frabolandia at Frabosa Soprana, by the Malanotte chairlift, offers a number of activities throughout the year and Prato Nevoso Village at Prato Nevoso has a large play area with snow tubing, magic carpets and games in the Conca and La Collina dei Daini, a snowpark where kids can twist and jump like real freestylers.

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The valleys around Cuneo in southern Piedmont all have strong features, from the wilder ones with unspoilt landscapes to those with up-to-the-minute technology lifts.

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3 San Giacomo di RoburentThis resort lies behind the village, on the slopes of Monte Colmé and the Alpet. There are 35 km of slopes, reaching a maximum height of 1611 metres. San Giacomo offers lively “après-ski” with all sorts of alternative sports (horse riding, ice skating, quad bikes, snow shoes, backcountry skiing).

5 Ormea-Cantarana The cross-country ski centre Cantarana, a few km from Ormea, has circuits ideal for beginners, and more testing tracks for more experienced skiers. The hamlet of Upega near Briga Alta has a number of routes for cross-country ski-ers but also possibilities for backcountry skiing, outings with snow shoes and ice climbing.

4 Lurisia termeLurisia, is a wellness centre thanks to its thermal springs and unspoilt natural environment. This resort is particularly suited to families with children.

6 Garessio The first ski resort along the Maritime Alps, Garessio 2000 extends from 1300 m to 2000 m, from here you can see the Ligurian Gulf and Corsica and then turn around to see the Western Alps and the Po Valley. Ideal natural surroundings for backcountry skiing and hiking with snow shoes.

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7 Viola St. GrééThis resort on the slopes of Monte Mindino became famous in the 70s and it has all the services necessary for a skier who wants to rediscover one of the pearls of the Maritime Alps. By the play park there is a magic carpet for begin-ners and little skiers. If you don‘t ski, you can enjoy snow tubing, ice skating, bob sledges and snow shoes.

8 Chiusa di PesioSituated in the Alta Valle Pesio e Tanaro nature park at the foot of the Marguareis massif, Chiusa di Pesio is a little paradise for all cross-country skiers. The centre at Le Gorre has a bar, restaurant with typical local dishes and backcountry ski gear hire.

9 Vernante Vernante, famous for its murals dedicated to Pinocchio, offers cross-coun-try ski tracks, wonderful routes for backcountry, ski touring and snow shoes excursions.

10 EntracqueEntracque, a winter destination for families on the edge of Alpi Marittime nature park, has a network of 5 down-hill ski slopes with 3 lifts and 35 km of cross-country tracks.

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Valle Stura

Valle Grana

11 festiona 12 Bergemolo di Demonte 13 Aisone 14 Bagni di Vinadio 15 Pietraporzio 16 ArgenteraThe Valle Stura has cross-country centres at Festiona, Bergemolo (Demonte), Aisone, Bagni di Vinadio and Pietraporzio making it an authentic paradise for skiers. There are over 100 km of tracks of different levels. If you prefer down-hill, heli-ski or off-piste, you will find everything to satisfy your sporting needs at Argentera. The lifts take you to 2650 m for guaranteed fun. There is a Ski-shuttle mini bus between Festiona and Aisone for cross-country skiers and those with snow shoes.

17 Castelmagno e Valle maira 18 Acceglio 19 Canosio 20 Elva 21 marmora 22 PrazzoValle Grana, renowned for the picturesque Castelmagno sanctuary and its fa-mous Castelmagno cheese, has a number of cross-country tracks.Among the most charming resorts for cross-country, backcountry skiing and snow shoes hikes in the Cotian Alps is the Valle Maira. The tracks go from 944 m at Marmora to 1686 m at Cascate di Stroppia, Acceglio. There are also tracks in the valleys around Elva on the slopes of Colli delle Cavalline, San Giovanni and Canosio, where there is also a small ski lift.

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Valle Varaita

Valle Po 29 Bagnolo Piemonte 30 Crissolo - Pian Regina 31 Oncino 32 Paesana Pian Munè, near Paesana, offers an amazing view over Monviso with 3 lifts and marked routes for snow shoes and back-country skiing to a chalet at 1900 m that serves as a bar and restaurant. You can also get a lift on a snowcat or snow-mobile in the evening for enchanting suppers high on the slopes.

The ski slopes at Crissolo also include the “Monviso” chairlift which takes you from the centre of the village at 1333 m to the lifts on the slopes at 2400 m. The pistes vary: there are possibilities for beginners, families, experts and off-piste enthusiasts.

Above Bagnolo Piemonte you will find RucaSki, particularly suited to little ones, who can learn to ski having fun in the baby park with magic carpets and the play area on the snow. Cross-country enthusiasts will find circuits at Pian Regina near Crissolo and at Oncino here in Valle Po.

23 Bellino 24 Casteldelfino 25 Chianale 26 Pontechianale 27 Sampeyre 28 ValmalaThe Varaita valley is a stone‘s throw from Monviso, the highest peak of the Cottian Alps. At Pontechianale you can ski from 1600 m, among pine trees and wide slopes to 2700 m with pistes for all levels. Sampeyre, a tourist location at 1000 m, offers a perfectly integrated ski area in a magnificent natural environment coverinig almost a 1000 m in height.Casteldelfino, at 1296 m, over the years has specialised in cross-country skiing. The tracks are approved for national competitions and cover a total of 15 km. The cross-country tracks at Valmala stretch over 32 km, with various levels of difficulty suited to both beginners and experts.

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Global mountain is a company made of 10 Mountain Guides; it functions as a mountaineering, backcountry skiing and climbing school, bringing beginners to these sports in a spirit of awareness with emphasis on the culture of safety in the mountains. The Global Mountain guides work in all the valleys around Cuneo tak-ing outdoor enthusiasts for some of the most gratifying experiences that high altitude sports can offer. The three win-ter watchwords for Global Mountain are: Backcountry skiing, off-piste and Icefall climbing.

Backcountry skiing. The magnificent am-phitheatre of peaks surrounding Cuneo with over 400 routes within 45 mins drive from Cuneo and a season which lasts 180 days make this area one of the most suit-able in the whole of the Alps for this sport. Everyone will find a worthwhile experi-ence here, both beginners and the fittest and most exacting skier.

ACtIVItIES: for beginners: courses with several ex-cursions or one day courses to introduce the techniques used in backcountry ski-ing and safety in a snowbound environ-ment.

for backcountry skiers with some expe-rience: guided excursions and ski tours lasting several days, chosing the best route every day on the basis of the snow and weather conditions. Weekends or whole weeks of skiing in the upper Occitan valleys based in refuges that can only be reached on skis.

For fitter skiers: Two of the most breath-taking haute routes in the Alps: the mon-viso circuit on skis in four days and the crossing of the whole of the maritime Alps in two 5 day sections.

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Off-piste skiing, using the lifts to climb, Global Mountain‘s “fun with safety”. Through guided outings and courses the Mountain Guides supply the basic infor-mation on how to ski and use the emer-gency equipment for self rescue. Every outing includes a simulated avalanche rescue. The rescue equipment includes, rucksac with air-bag, avalanche beacon, probe and shovel, and is supplied by the organisation. There are single day or ski safaris over several days to explore the best unspoilt snow around the ski resorts in the Province of Cuneo. Guides are avail-able for beginners and for demanding, competent off-pisters.The most beautiful icefalls in the val-leys around Cuneo with the Global Moun-tain Alpine Guides, specific climbs, basic courses of several outings and finishing courses. For beginners one day courses on equipped ice walls. Technical equip-ment supplied by the organisation.

Put yourself in the hands of a professional for your adventures in the Maritime Alps and Monviso area, The Mountain Guides can be recognised by the UIAGM badge they always wear and their guides id card.

www.globalmountain.itGlobal Mountain - Guide Alpine Cuneo - +39 366 3571021 - Info about programmes: promotion@globalmountain.it

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31 December: NEW YEAR’S EVE tORCH PROCESSION at frabosa Soprana. From 6.30 pm torchlit proces-sion by the ski instructors, from the slopes to the centre of the village to liven up the festivities for New Year.NEW YEAR IN tHE CONCA at Prato Nevoso, with music, dj sets and fireworks on the snow.tORCH PROCESSION tO END tHE YEAR at Artesina.January: CIABS CLUB mEEt ON tHE SNOW at frabosa Soprana. Day dedicated to Bernese Mountain Dogs. PROmENADO IN VALLE StURA at festiona, a cross-country ski granfondo over 42 km, free style.february:mASCOt mEEt at Artesina, entertaining carnival event with the best known mascots in Italy.April:SPRINGSPLASH at Prato Nevoso, riotous fun at this end of winter party, ski down directly into the water.

The historic and artistic heritage of the Cuneo area is of considerable importance, with treasures from different periods, from pre-history to Roman times, such as the fasci-nating archeological site at Bene Vagienna), right up to modern day. Among the historic cities Cuneo stands out with its medieval centre and its arcades, Saluzzo capital of the refined gothic court of the Marquises of Saluzzo. mondovì “laughing” as Carducci wrote in a poem, fossano and the Acaja Castle, Savigliano where the Palazzo Muratori-Cravetta stands out, Racconigi and its Residence of the Royal House of Savoy (UNESCO world herit-age site), manta’s castle and gothic frescoes of Heroes and Heroines and of the Fountain of Youth, Caraglio with its Filatoio Rosso, the historic silk spinning mill now a museum, and the many mountain villages where you can hear Provençal and Occitan spoken such as Limone Piemonte, Chianale, Bellino, Sambuco, Ostana, Sampeyre, Elva.

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Spas

There is a significant presence of sanctuaries and abbeys spread around the mountains and plains. From Sant’Anna di Vinadio (the highest Sanctuary in Europe) to Castelmagno, from the Certosa di Pesio to Staffarda to the Basilica Regina Montis Regalis at Vicoforte with it elliptic dome, the biggest masonry dome of its type in the world.

Thermal springs and wellness spasThe thermal springs in the province of Cuneo are located in the mountains and offer medical therapies as well as cosmetic clinics and wellness treatments.Places to relax, where the water with its healing properties invigorates body and mind, to help you overcome the stress of everyday life. A spa resort gives you the opportunity to revive and enjoy the stimulating effect of the water. Whether alone, with your partner or with friends, in summer or winter: whenever you like is the right time.

terme di VinadioA unique structure, set in the open, luxuriant Stura valley. The art nouveau buildings of Vinadio Terme hosts a wellness centre and beauty farm, where up-to-the-minute equip-ment and natural therapies will find the way to make you feel great. www.termedivinadio2015.it

terme di LurisiaThe spa at Lurisia, set in a refined and comfortable environment among the pine and chest-nut groves of the Monregalese area. There is all the time you need here to find good health and beauty, thanks to its exclusive warm springs of diuretic, low mineral Lurisia water. www.lurisia.it

mOUNtAIN HOtELS WItH SPASmIRAmONtI*** Frabosa Soprana www.miramonti.cn.it GALASSIA*** Frabosa Sottana (Fraz. Prato Nevoso) www.pratonevosohotel.com mARGUAREIS*** Frabosa Sottana (Fraz. Artesina)www.hotelmarguareis.itmONDOLÈ*** Frabosa Sottana (Fraz. Prato Nevoso)www.hotelmondole.com GRAND HOtEL PRINCIPE**** Limone Piemontewww.alpiemareholidays.com GRAND PALAIS EXCELSIOR (Apartment hotel) LE VILLAGE SPA Limone Piemonte www.grandexcelsior.com www.levillagespa.com BRAGARD*** Limone Piemonte www.bragardhotel.com REGINA DELLE ALPI*** Pietraporzio www.reginadellealpi.com COmmERCIO*** Roccaforte Mondovì (Loc. Norea) www.hotelcommercio.it REALE*** - NIVOLANO SPA Roccaforte Mondovì (Fraz. Lurisia) www.hotelreale.it - www.nivolano.it DELLA PACE*** Sambucowww.albergodellapace.com RESORt mONVISO (Room lodging) Sanfront www.resortmonviso.it RELAIS DEL NAZIONALE**** Vernante www.ilnazionale.com

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The province of Cuneo offers an immense range of high quality typical produce. Some-thing for all tastes. The quality produce grown here and the numerous excellent typical dishes deliver the strong, lively and tasty gastronomic character of the place. The land around Cuneo is still healthy and its products distinguish themselves for their unique, individual character. From wines to cheeses, from salame to Piedmontese beef, from the vegetables to the fruit. It all tastes good and wholesome.Among the top scorers on traditional menus are Polenta, (made with maize or buck-wheat flour), Bagna Caôda (a sauce made of oil, garlic, anchovies, and sometimes with added cream, used as a dip for seasonal vegetables), Vitello Tonnato (slices of meat with sauce), Fritto Misto (vegetables, meat and sweet morcels fried in batter), soup with pulses or vegetables, Ravioli, Gnocchi (potato dumplings with Castelmagno D.O.P. cheese), Tagliatelle with mushrooms, meat done in a number of ways, from tartare to roasts and boiled beef, desserts like chestnut pudding and peaches stuffed with ama-retti biscuits and chocolate.

Unique gastronomic specialities

For a warm winter evening in the mountains around CuneoWhat a better way to finish the day than a pleasant evening in good company? What could be better than a moonlit ride on a snowmobile or snowcat to have supper in a chalet with a menu of traditional dishes? In a unique snowbound setting, by the warmth of real fire, with tempting dishes laid out to spoil you and treat you.

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12 Bergemolo di Demonte 13 Aisone 14 Bagni di Vinadio 15 Pietraporzio 16 Argentera17 Castelmagno 18 Acceglio 19 Canosio 20 Elva 21 marmora 22 Prazzo

23 Bellino 24 Casteldelfino 25 Chianale 26 Pontechianale 27 Sampeyre 28 Valmala29 Bagnolo Piemonte 30 Crissolo Pian Regina 31 Oncino 32 Paesana

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