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Area of Via Lattea boasts in total 400 km of ski slopes, which are situated in the mountains at an altitude of 1350 – 2823 meters above sea level. There are 200, mainly red, interconnected pistes, from which you definitely should not miss the Olympic slopes located in Sestriere or Sansicariu. Another resort of Pragelato is a place of the Olympic cross-country trails. You can try a total of 79 lifts here that are able to transport more than 105,000 skiers within an hour.

Via Lattea offers several snow parks, ski schools and have over 30 restaurants directly on the slopes. An offer of après-ski activities in the area of ​​Via Lattea is fully sufficient thanks to shops, bars and restaurants where you can taste the specialties of delicious local cuisine. Those, who are even after returning from the skiing day still full of energy, can skate on ice rinks in the areas of Sestriere, Sauze d’Oulx and Claviere.

One day ski pass costs €20, if you are coming for more days, it is better to buy a ski pass that can be used on all of the 400km of slopes. For such 6-day ski pass you should pay €231.

For further details visit official site of Via Lattea.

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Portable bubble rooms, made ​​from recycled plastics, are the work of French designer Pierre Stephane Dumas. He used following principles in designing: low energy, low material, maximum comfort and maximum interaction with the nature.

Bubble tents look a bit like glass balls for goldfish. The aim of these unusual transparent structures is to get people close to nature as much as possible. But the tents are luxuriously furnished – with wardrobe, tables, chairs, shelves and electric light.

“Many people do not have much opportunity to experience the night under the stars or watch the sunrise and sunset. In the classic tent or caravan it is not possible,” explained designer Pierre Stephane Dumas for the British Daily Mail, while last year featured the bubble tents on the market. “That’s why I suggested eccentric dwellings, which will allow candidates to experience these special moments,” he added.

The bubble is designed for two adults, but if necessary it can extend with a smaller bedroom for children. Romantics will appreciate the Milky Way on the ceiling.

You can book a bubble tent in three variants. CristalBubble is completely transparent, ensuring round views. For those who want to enjoy more privacy, there is the semi-transparent alternative with a transparent ceiling only, so residents are not visible from the outside. The most luxurious option is called BubbleLodge and rather than a tent or room it reminds comfortable apartment in which you can have even a bathroom.

For further details see the Official website Les cottages du parc.

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The main attraction of the cave is called Milky Way Hall, where you can see the white branches and clusters of aragonite shining like stars in the Milky Way. There are fantastic shapes of flowers and Aragonite crystalline formations.

Ochtinská Aragonite Cave was discovered accidentally in 1954 by Jan Bystricky and open later to the public in 1972. However its length is only 300 meters, and only 230 meters are accessible, it is famous for its rare aragonite filling. In 1995 Ochtinská Aragonite Cave has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List together with other caves in Slovak Karst.

The cave is open daily except of Mondays from April to October. Basic admission is €6.

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