Italy's choice of ski resorts are so vast that the areas are split into more areas, The most famous being the Dolomites which include areas like Arabba, Selva (Ideal for expert skiers) and St Christina and also Canazei and Campitello, all offering outstanding snow, hundreds of kilometres of piste

Its so large that you will struggle to ski the whole area in a season, let alone in a week. The Sella Ronda circuit is a 26 kilometres loop that links all these resorts and is covered on an all area lift pass, although you can stick to your resort lift pass if you don't wish to go further afield.

Milky Way

Another famous ski region in Italy is The Milky Way, including resorts such as Claviere, Sauze D'Oulx (both perfect for families), and Sestriere, again offering fantastic conditions, especially for boarders, with the uncrowded slopes and long, cruisy runs and huge choice of snow parks and huge lift systems. Sestriere is of course where the Winter Olympics of 2006 were held and offers some amazing downhill skiing and also these resorts are mostly linked together on an all area lift pass too.

Cervinia, Cormayeur, La Thuille and Bardonecchia

Other resorts which are excellent regardless of your level of ability or your budget are resorts such as Cervinia, Cormayeur, La Thuille and Bardonecchia, being excellent for beginners, families, intermediate and advanced skiers and snowboarders.

Livigno

And last but by no means least in Livigno, which is an excellent beginner resort, and has the added bonus of being a tax free destination, offering some excellent duty free shopping and of course cheap food and drink whilst in resort too. One of the liveliest resorts too, it makes it suitable for groups of young people or for those wishing to experience a great apres ski.

Night Life

Night-life in Italian ski resorts is vast and varied, look out for hotels offering "Apertivos", a free pre dinner drink exclusive to Italy. Apres ski is sophisticated, with some of Europe's best restaurants and classy bars and wine bars, all offering great hospitality and service.

Beautiful Villages

Many of the villages are traditional and offer a good selection of places to wine and dine, but all hold the charm and beauty expected when travelling here. The accommodation again is varied, from basic 2* pensions all the way up to exquisite 5* luxury ski packages, everything from self-catering to catered chalet, there is nothing you cant find in Italy, it truly has it all.

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