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HOTEL SKILIFT

Frabosa Soprana (24 Km) - Via Plissè, 11

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Located in Frabosa Soprana, the Hotel takes its name from the first ski lift built in the Mondolè area. The Hotel offers a breathtaking view of the Cuneo valley, and is perfectly connected with the ski lifts that connect to the entire ski area, which offers 130 km of slopes of all types, both for lovers of demanding descents and for those who want to enjoy the landscape, up to slopes for the little ones and inexperienced. The rooms are divided into single, double, triple and quadruple rooms with bunk beds and most of them have a balcony. They are equipped with bathroom with shower and hairdryer, TV, safe-deposit box. The restaurant, with large windows, overlooks the Cuneo valley. It offers typical dishes of the local tradition and international cuisine with the possibility of dishes for gluten intolerances. Restaurant open for both lunch and dinner. Wi-Fi in common areas, agreements for ski equipment hire and equipment storage.

Art and culture

Castello di Ormea

Ormea (9 Km)

The Castle of Ormea rises in the tenth century with the function of defending the area from Saracen raids and greasing. It was shot down in 1794 by the French. Currently, few ruins remain in the Castle covered by the green of the pine trees.

Castello Reale di Casotto

Garessio (15 Km)

The Castello Certosa Reale was built in the first half of the twelfth century, at the behest of the Carthusian monks. The structure was composed of the monastery, the church, the cloister and the cells. Between 1380 and 1500, it was damaged by several fires. Initially, it was rebuilt by the architect Francesco Gallo, and later by Bernardo Vittone, who gave it the appearance of a stately residence.

Le 2 Torri di Castellaro

Vendone (8 Km)

Castle of 1300 restored and transformed into a sculpture park by the German sculptor Rainer Kriester a place dedicated to cultural performances of the municipality of Vendone and the Kriester Foundation

Castello di Pornassio

Pornassio (12 Km)

Thirteenth-century castle, destroyed in 1405 and then rebuilt: the manor is in good condition, so much so that part is still inhabited by the descendants of the Marquises Scarella, who received Pornassio in fief from the Doge of Genoa in the distant 1385.

Chiesa di San Dalmazzo

Pornassio (12 Km)

The bell tower dates back to the '200, while the façade, the portal and the frescoes are from the fifteenth century. Inside there are several works by the artist Giovanni Carnavesio (Pinerolo, 1450 — 1500), a painting on wooden boards (polyptych) painting depicting Saint John the Baptist and San Biagio, a second polyptych with wooden bas-reliefs and finally a small fresco Madonna with the Child placed in the lunette of the Gothic portal.

Forte Centrale

Pornassio (12 Km)

The fort is located directly on the summit of the Colle di Nava is well preserved and still open to visit. Pivot of the defensive system (entrenched field of Nava) was built from 1880 to 1888 in order to prevent any French troops, landed on the coast near Imperia, could head towards the Piedmont and the Po Valley through the road from Oneglia to Ormea.

Forte Bellarasco

Pornassio (12 Km)

The Bellarasco Fort, as well as the Central Fort, is located on the summit of the Colle di Nava, is well preserved and still open to visit. Pivot of the defensive system (entrenched field of Nava) was built from 1880 to 1888 in order to prevent any French troops, landed on the coast near Imperia, could head towards the Piedmont and the Po Valley through the road from Oneglia to Ormea.

Forte Pozzanghi

Pornassio (12 Km)

The two fortifications are located on the right flank of the central defensive system, composed of the Forts Centrale and Bellarasco, completed the military defensive deployment of the entrenched camp of Nava.

Forte Richelmo

Pornassio (12 Km)

The Richelmo military work located on the left flank of the central defensive system, composed of the forts Centrale and Bellarasco, completed the military defensive deployment of the entrenched camp of Nava.

Food and wine

Società Agricola Lupi

Pieve di Teco (10 Km)

Tenuta Maffone

Pieve di Teco (10 Km)

Azienda Agricola Fontanacota

Pornassio (13 Km)

Azienda Agricola Durin

Ortovero (10 Km)

Azienda Agricola Il Cascin

Cesio (12 Km)

Sport and fun

Golf Club Garlenda

Garlenda (12 Km)

Services and tourist information

Comune di Alto

Alto

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Alto

Alto

Comune di Ormea

Ormea (9 Km)