Summer Skiing 2009, the season continues beyond 3000

on Sunday 10 May 2009
by Francesco Macchi
photo by Pascal Boulgakow

If, after the memorable 2008/09 ski season you want to keep in training, even in summer, we present some ski resorts that exploiting the opportunity to reach the glaciers that surround them and boast the appeal of ski resorts summer. You can do summer skiing at Passo dello Stelvio, Val Senales, in Swiss territory overlooking Cervinia, on the glacier Presena. Beyond national borders, even in France, Tignes and Les 2 Alpes, Austria on the Stubai Glacier, Switzerland in Saas Fee and Gstaad.

The mountains where skiing and summer Supari 3000 meters and is covered by a thick layer of ice, over and above which are deposited the snow falling during the year. These centers have sprung up initially to meet the needs of various teams national need to be able to ski in every month of the year without addressing costly transoceanic travel in Latin America, in the past on many glaciers sciava of our mountains and the public that is devoted to skiing in summer was much more numerous today. For some 'years ago skiing summer terms with the crisis of the sector, especially with competition from far more exotic destinations. But usually the tracks are very well prepared, ideal to improve their technique in the company of a master and immersed in a beautiful natural.

In many different areas especially in summer you can also cross-country skiing.Ski enthusiasts can enjoy close and enjoy some beautiful rings inserted in a beautiful natural, where the landscapes are beautiful and if, as often happens in summer, the sky is clear, you can enjoy skiing and doing fantastic sunbathing as in the seaside resorts.
Many are also where the glaciers, especially in recent years, it is possible to find an area dedicated to a Snowpark and freestyle.

SCI ESTIVO - GHIACCIAI ALPINI

Resorts	Altitude	Costo Skipass	Downhill	Nordic	SnowPark	Webcam
Presena Glacier Passo del Tonale	2585 3000	26 €	5 Km.	NO	SI
Passo dello Stelvio	2760 3450	34 €	30 Km.	12 Km.	SI
Ghiacc. Matterhorn Zermatt	2800 3480	40 €	23 Km.	-	SI
Grawand Glacier Val Senales	2000 3200	33,50 €	8-15 Km.	5 Km.	SI
La Grande Motte Tignes	2700 3456	32 €	12 Km.	-	SI
Stubai Gletscher	2600 3330	29,90 €	14 Km.	-	SI
Les deux Alpes	2900 3600	32,50 €	38 Km.	-	SI

Summer skiing is one of the best opportunities to train and improve their techniqueTaking into account the factor share, very important for preparation.
During the summer you learn to ski! I complexes are significantly smaller than those in winter and those who choose this type of vacation typically rely on a teacher to improve their skills and present the best for the winter season. The teaching is encouraged by the snow factor, the quality of summer snow can change every hour, requiring the skier to adapt quickly to the quality of snow on the slopes and skiing in all conditions.
It is not uncommon in these districts also assist with training of national teams and champions ski preparing the next season.

SUMMER SKIING - Opening periods summer skiing openings