{"id":12200,"date":"2021-06-14T07:19:34","date_gmt":"2021-06-14T07:19:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.skiworld.co.uk\/blog\/?p=12200"},"modified":"2026-03-10T11:16:50","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T11:16:50","slug":"top-reasons-to-ski-in-italy-from-the-expert","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.skiworld.co.uk\/blog\/top-reasons-to-ski-in-italy-from-the-expert\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Reasons to Ski in Italy – From the Expert"},"content":{"rendered":"

At Skiworld, we pride ourselves on being a company run by skiers for skiers. This means everyone loves skiing and has a deep knowledge of the sport. So you can be sure someone will be in the know regarding just about every location.<\/p>\n

When it comes to Italian ski holidays<\/a>, we all know who to turn to\u2026Our resident expert Giorgio Deiana. Having grown up skiing all over the country, Giorgio brings unrivalled, first-hand experience to the team.<\/p>\n

Luckily for you, we managed to corner Giorgio one afternoon and got him to spill the beans on just why Italy is the dream place to ski. So read on and start planning your own ski holiday in Italy.<\/p>\n

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Arraba- Dolomites<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

About Giorgio<\/h3>\n

Giorgio, tell us a bit about yourself and your experience skiing in Italy.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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I am from Milan and whist growing up I was lucky enough to ski in many Italian resorts. Starting in the west I skied in the Aosta Valley (bordering with France) in resorts like La Thuile<\/a>, Courmayeur<\/a>, Gressoney, Champoluc and a bit in Cervinia (linked with Zermatt).<\/p>\n

Over in the east, I spent time in the stunningly beautiful Dolomites. In particular, around the Sellaronda in areas like Val Gardena<\/a> (Selva, Santa Cristina)\u00a0and Alta Badia<\/a> (Corvara<\/a>, Colfosco, La Villa<\/a>, San Cassiano<\/a>).<\/p>\n

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Cuisine in Italy<\/h3>\n

What better topic to start with. We all know Italy produces world-class food. Is this also true in the mountains?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Yes! The extensive use of fresh local ingredients, the passion for cooking and simple but delicious recipes means there is a massive selection of amazing food. Also, every region has its own speciality, so there\u2019ll be something new to try in each destination.<\/p>\n

What dishes should we be looking for on a ski trip to Italy?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Always look for the local dishes! As we said every region is different. For example, Fondue in the Aosta Valley (Fonduta alla Valdostana with local Fontina cheese) or Spatzle in the Dolomites (spinach gnocchi with Speck of Austrian\/German origins) to name a couple.<\/p>\n

Also, whenever you get the chance, try the local cured hams (Mocetta in the Aosta Valley and Speck in the Dolomites). Obviously don’t forget to find the best pizzeria in town and try some real Pizza (so many toppings to choose from).<\/p>\n

Do you have any favourite restaurants we should try?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n