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The Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau mountains overlook a beautiful region which has become famous for businesses, James Bond and for downhill World Cup. Spectacular Mountain railways lead to their peaks, the Jungfrau Railway from 1912 holds the record for highest railway station Europe: "Top of Europe" (3454 m). The stunning valley "U" of Lauterbrunnen is one of the largest areas under environmental protection in Switzerland, with 72 waterfalls, tranquil valleys, fresh pastures at high altitude and lonely mountain inns.
Overall, the region provides 213 kilometers of ski slopes divided into three districts of the Eiger, Mönch & Jungfrau Top Region. The ski resort of Wengen, Kleine Scheidegg Männlichen, with the famous Lauberhorn downhill andEiger Glacier, have many blue and red runs, ensuring fun in the snow for all categories of skiers.
Each year in January there is the downhill World Cup Lauberhorn, considered one of the most spectacular in the Alps.

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Freeride World Tour is announcing the third season

di Francesco Macchi
on Thursday 1 October 2009

The Freeride World Tour announces its third season. The world's best skiers and snowboarders will yet again be battling it out in four of the world's most prestigious ski resorts. It will all start on the Russian slopes of Sochi in January followed closely by the next stage in Chamonix Mont-Blanc, France. The Tour will then journey to the United States to “ride” the mythical Tram Face, that has not yet officially been cleared for a freeriding competition. Finally, those riders with the top ratings will compete in the Tour's grand final in Verbier during the Nissan Xtreme by Swatch which celebrates its 15th year. Get ready for the ride…or breathtaking action guaranteed!

4th World Stars Ski Event in Samnaun

di Star Team MC
on Thursday 15 January 2009

Rarely can fans get so close to the stars. Samnaun is where sports celebrities come together. On 30th and 31st January 2009, nearly 40 stars will gather for the "4th World Stars Ski Event" to raise money for disadvantaged children around the world. Patron and co-founder of the Monegasque Association is none other than Prince Albert II of Monaco, who will be personally attending the event.

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