Chamois

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Chamois
Italy
45° 50' 17.88" N, 7° 37' 14.124" E
IT
General info: 

Chamois is a magic spot, especially in winter. When the snow covers roofs and nature you feel an unforgettable atmosphere. It seems that time has stopped and with a little imagination that dreams come true. All tourists are welcome and you will be considered not just a tourist but a guest. Nowadays Chamois is an important skiing resort well equipped with 3 modern lifts, 2 private://tapis roulantsprivate:// and a ski school. All slopes are between 1800 and 2500 meters and quite easy allowing everybody to use them. Those who love off-piste skiing in powdery snow will find a paradise. In addition you can practise cross-country and mountaineering skiing along some of the most classic routes like the Becca Trecar

BASE: 5964ft
SUMMIT: 8103ft
VERTICAL DROP: 2139ft

NO. OF. LIFTS: 5
Gondolas: 1
Chairs: 4
Surface: 2

Interesting places nearby

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