By Train the International Rome to Paris trains from Truin 1 hour, Milan 2 hours and Paris 4 1/2 hours www trenitalia.it
By Car A32 Truin Bardonecchia and that the 5524 and 335 Valle di Susa
About The Resort..
Ski Bardonecchia
In 1909 the first Italian ski championships were held here and the first ski jump. "smith" was built in the same year. The jump was namerd after the Norwegian brothers Harold & Trigher Smith who had brokend the world record of their time by jumping 43 & 40 mtrs respectively.
Bardoneccia sits in a sunny valley surrounded by mountains whose peaks reach as high as 3500m and it is on the border between Italy and France. As a historical mountain town Bardonecchia is easily reached by both highway and train from many European cities.
Resort Restaurants
Bardonecchia Restaurants
There are about 50+ restaurants and bars to chose from ranging from the traditional pizzeria to good value pasta restaurants.
Nightlife..
Bardonecchia Bars and Nightlife
There are quite a few good bars and fantastic restaurants that you can pass away time in during the evenings. The White and Green bar is a popular choice great drinks and good atmosphere. Other popular evening drinking haunts include the Bardo Bar and Bar Torino - definitely check these out!
Other Activities
Bardonecchia Winter Activities
Badonecchia offers a wide range of alternative winter activities when you fancy a break from skiing and snowboarding round the Italian Dolomites!
Bardonecchia slopes are divided into 2 distinct areas. The first is made up o Colomion. Les Arnauds and Melzet which lead off from the centre of town. The second area known as Jafferau rises up to 2800 mtrs
Snowboarders
Bardonecchia has always been a big supporter of snowboarding and hosted the snowboard-cross during the Winter Olympics. The snowpark www.bardonecchiasnow.com has olympic half pipe 130 m long, 17.5 m wide and 5.7 m high. A parallel giant slalom and snowboard cross with its jumps.
Bardonecchia Shopping You will find a varied range of shops in Badonnecchia; with shops ranging from delicious food shops, multiple sports shops, beauty centres, fashion shops, pharmacies and supermarkets you can be sure to find everything you need here.
Top 5 Runs
Ski & Snowboard Hire Shop
Bardonecchia Ski and Snowboard Hire Shops
We recommend ski hire and snowboard hire at Centro Rossignol Rossoi Maestri shop in Campo Smith, Regione Molino 4, in Bardonecchia.
Rossi Maestri de Sci rental shop Opening Hours Mon - Fri 08:30 - 12:30am / 1:50pm - 7:00pm Sat & Sun 08:30 - 7:30pm
If you book online here at Snowbrainer you can make big savings on the recommended retail price for all your winter equipment.
Your equipment will be waiting for you in the shop on your arrival. Save time and money - Book Here Now!
Ski Books, Snowboard Books and Ski Holiday Information Books
Looking for some information before you go on holiday or looking for a book to read when you are there. Here's some books we recommend. They're worth a read before you head off on your winter holiday or they can make great presents for skiers and snowboarders.
Top 5 Things To Take
Easy to use Piste Maps & Ski Trails Looking for high detailed piste maps for your GPS? Snowranger sells affordable quality digital maps that are great for any ski or snowboard trip. For those of you who’ve ever wondered which run gets you back to France from the Swiss side of Portes du Soleil or you’re racing the clock to get back from a Courchevel lunch to Val Thorens before the lifts shut this is invaluable kit. No more wrestling wet paper maps with frozen fingers! There are over 500 ski resorts piste maps in Europe and North America available. Go to Snow-Forecast Snowranger Film your Mates Jumps, Tricks & Shameful Ski / Snowboard Moments. We love the JAMCAM – it’s a head camera that allows you to capture your days skiing or snowboarding on the mountain. You can rent or buy the kit so for more details head to www.jam-cam.tv If you take the JAMCAM rental service in resort they include a host to record your day. The alternative is to rent before you leave, taking the equipment to the ski resort of your choice and posting back on your return. Gift vouchers are available via the website offering an unusual Christmas or Birthday present for your ski & snowboard mad friends.
What's an easy way to carry skis? Well we found the ‘THE HANDLE’ . This nifty little device allows you to carry your skis around without causing major injury to yourself and other members of the public. It’s incredibly easy to use – no Velcro just a click buckle. It’s also light and small enough to put in your pocket. www.ski-walker.com
Reviews
We went on holiday the week of March 26th 2009. We had a great holiday and our party of mixed skiers and snowboarders loved both the skiing and snowboarding. Best of all it a lot better value than some of the French resorts we have been to