European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - November 25, 1993, Darmstadt, Hesse R 6 p � 8wrt it tonal tour Board paragliding Over slopes. Bargains continued from Page 13 take a Tiv High Speed train for a few hours from Meg eve to Paris where you can spend the evening dining or Dis coing and skip a Day on the Snow. Or if you dream of bobsled info a taxi Bob or a Bob raft can take you Down the icy corridors of the 1992 olympic course at la Plagne France. For Good measure la Plagne allows kids under 7 to ski the lifts for free anytime. A Quick ski around other areas Italy friulian resorts Are popular especially with american service members stationed in the area for their affordability. Hotel prices Range Between $33 to $80 a Day $8 an hour for ski lessons and one Day group ski passes from $7 to $12. For those wanting a distinctive vacation some resorts offer one we Klong do sledding lessons along with various artistic ice skating exhibitions featuring russian and american champions. Carlo Suardini tourism chief in the Trentino Region in the dolomites said the area is ensuring total ski Quality making sure their slopes Are the safest fastest most accessible and exhilarating imaginable. Thanks to a Carousel service one does not have to see the same slope twice in an entire Day. Some celebrities who have visited the area have been 14 stripes Magazine november 25, 1993 f a skier winds his Way Down the slopes. Former . Ski Champion Phil Mahre and actor Anthony Quinn. Travel agencies abroad Are currently fashioning some interesting ski packages adding a bit of enlightenment and diversity to the biker s vacation. These packages include excursions to such artistic centers As Rome Florence and Venice. One week stays during the Winter season Range Between $250-$590, and in the principal areas one can slalom even into Austria and Switzerland for a week paying $125-$140. Scenic Lombardy situated in the italian Alps is famous for both its summer and Winter skiing. Val Tellina makes up close to a Quarter of the Region and it is covered with 1 80 downhill runs totalling 255 Miles and 24 Cross country trails 108 Miles. Adequate Snow is assured for skiers As most areas in Lombardy Are equipped with advanced Snow making equipment when in Dormio try the Fulfur water Baths As a relaxing acres ski activity. The Baths have been known since ancient roman times and vaunt temperatures Between 38-41 celsius 93-1 oof. Ii the latest in Winter sports facilities and boasts the most hotels closest to the slopes. Construction is under Way to connect ii tonal with Val Biolo and Ponte i Legno greatly expanding the skiing surface. The cultured skier will enjoy Cou Mayeur in Valle 9�� if lome term Board d Costa which is playing Host to its annual film festival this year highlighting thrillers from Eastern Europe and China. In addition the Raymond Chandler award for International literature will be presented for the mystery novel of the year. Switzerland americans Are our no. 1 customers said Amade Perrig tourist director of Zermatt. The car free Village resort is doing everything it can to keep those visitors Happy replacing Allt bars with chair lifts because americans find them More comfortable. The Snow guaranteed or your Money Back resort like most other ones makes december january and april the most convenient months to visit. The resort offers a three Star hotel package half Board ski pass and lessons for about $148 and five Star hotel packages for $1,050. These prices Are about 20 percent to 30 percent cheaper than otherwise. A stand an upmarket resort is offering an adult six Day ski pass for $148, and for children it s $71. Not Only does this cover All bus transport in a wide Bemer Oberland Region but a stand s swimming Pool and Cross country skiing tracks. Germany the Carmich Parten Kirchen Alps the country s most
