Lonely PlanetOct 5The Best Places for an Italian Ski TripWhether you want to explore in Alta Badia or check out volcanic views at Mt Etna, Italy offers top spots for skiers and snowboarders.heart of Alta Badia, sophisticated dining20 things in this storyDolomitesSightmountain range stretching along northern borderDolomiti SuperskiSightski area with 1200km of slopes across 3000 sq kmSella RondaTrailintermediate-friendly circular route around Gruppo del SellaGruppo del SellaSightmountains forming a circular routeVal GardenaSightIt is best known as a tourist skiing, rock climbing, and woodcarving area.CorvaraNeighborhoodheart of Alta Badia, sophisticated diningLa Stüa de MichilRestaurantMichelin-starred restaurant in CorvaraVal di FassaSightArabbaSightElsewhereSaslongTrailVal Gardena, Italyheaded the Legendary 8 list of runsOrtiseiNeighborhoodVal Gardena, Italyvillage less connected to main ski areaMont BlancSightCourmayeur, ItalyWestern Europe's highest peakMont Blanc Unlimited passPlaceCourmayeur, Italyaccess to Courmayeur, Chamonix, Crans-MontanaSanta CristinaNeighborhoodVal Gardena, ItalySelvaNeighborhoodVal Gardena, ItalyVerrandNeighborhoodCourmayeur, ItalyDolonneNeighborhoodCourmayeur, ItalyEntrèvesNeighborhoodCourmayeur, ItalyChamonixSightCourmayeur, ItalyCrans-MontanaSightCourmayeur, ItalyRead the full piece at Lonely Planet →