Cross-country skiing
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Around one hundred kilometres of tracks always perfectly beaten both for the skating and alternate techniques. The runs frequently pass through untouched environments at the foot of majestic mountains where wild animals are often spotted.
Ski mountaineering
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Aosta Valley is a favourite destination for fans of ski mountaineering which is practiced for seven months of the year from November to June. Big competitions are often held here.
Snow shoeing
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Walking on fresh snow in uncontaminated and wild places, and enjoying the mountains in winter without particular difficulties.
Ice climbing
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Ice climbing takes place in plenty of the Valdostane valleys, in particular in Cogne, with over 150 waterfalls.
Dog sledding
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Dog sledding is a real experience through beautiful landscapes and forest or in spectacular mountain scenery.
Ice skating
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In Breuil-Cervinia, Gressoney and other districts, there are skating pistes on natural ice, a fascinating alternative to many sports centres in the local tourist districts.