Downhill ski run, Cervinia

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Cervinia - Après-ski

Cervinia can be lively at weekends and during holiday periods when the in-crowd from Turin and Milan are in town, but equally it can be very quiet in the week. There are 30 or so après-ski bars from which to choose.

Lo Yeti, Via Jean Baptiste Bich 10 (tel: (0166) 949 196), is one of the more popular après-ski choices in Cervinia, and the Dragon Bar, Via Jean Baptiste Bich 3, tends to attract North Europeans, particularly for its satellite TV coverage of big sports events. Bianconiglio is one of two clubs and livens up after midnight.

Eating out: 

There are more than 50 restaurants in Cervinia and its surrounds so there's plenty of choice, including several gourmet establishments.

La Chandelle, Via Piolet 1 (tel: (0166) 948 998), is in this category and offers local and international haute cuisine and an excellent wine list. La Taverna di Gargantua, Località Cielo Alto (tel: (0166) 940 167), is another quality choice.

For the Italian staples, Falcone, Via Meynet, does a great pizza, while Copa Pan, Via J A Carrel, is often lively and has an international selection.