With the abundant snowfalls of the last days, for skiers a great season end is planned. If you are not satisfied with the usual slopes and want to overwhelm, looking for amazing places and emotions, here is where you can find those that, according to the experts, are the 7 wonders of the world of the ski, collected for convenience also in this beautiful infographic by the TravelTrex tour operator.
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Switzerland, the world's longest halfpipe
The Snowpark "No name" in the Swiss resort of Laax this winter celebrated the inauguration of the world’s largest half-pipe. Thanks to its perfect hose of 200 meters long and 6,90 meters wide, the "superpipe" is decidedly Olympic standard, so that it has already been chosen for the trainings of the association "Swis-ski" that groups freestyler of skiing and snowboard. And soon will host the largest European snowboard event, the "Burton European Open".
France, the world's largest cable car
The Vanoise Express in the French Alps is the largest cable car in the world, able to transport the incredible number of 200 people, including skis, sticks and luggage, making a journey of 1824 m in just 4 minutes. Therefore, it is not only the greatest, but also the fastest in the world. Equally exceptional is also its structure: it has no valley station, nor upstream. Awesome is also the fact that the cable car makes the complete journey from La Plagne to Les Arcs without any line support.
Dubai, skiing in the desert
The ski area of Dubai is certainly at the top regarding the wonders of skiing. "Ski Dubai" is the world's largest indoor ski slope with 6000 tonnes of artificial snow and a corollary of numerous attractions. Five pistes with a total of 22 500 m2 of breadth ensure snow fun for all levels of difficulty. Among the various activities there is also a funpark for freestylers and there is no snowrobics for the training of the ski-fitness
Beast of the slopes, the biggest snow cat in the world
It could only be called BEAST the largest and most powerful vehicle for the preparation of the slopes in the world. With its nearly 10 meters in length, 3 meters in height and 7 meters in width, a height of 11.5 tons and an engine of incredible 527 CV, it is able to move huge amounts of snow thanks to the front blade of 6 meters wide and thus manages to prepare even the widest slopes in no time.
Natural world wonder
With its top from the unmistakable pyramid shape, it dominates the ski resorts of Zermatt, Switzerland, and Cervinia in Italy. Despite so much magnificence, the divine failed to position itself on the official list of the 7 wonders of the natural world. Not bad, so many ski and mountaineering enthusiasts consider it a geological wonder.
Finland, sauna in cable car
Where, if not in Finland, is it possible to make the sauna in the cable car? In the ski resort of Ylläs, in Finnish Lapland, skiers can reach the slopes with the first and only cable car in the world, covered in wood and with dark windows, as well as equipped with a bucket and a mestole. It can accommodate up to four people at a time, reaching the mountain station after 15 minutes, where there is a shower and dressing room.
Sweden, the ice hotel
In the Ice Hotel Jukkasjärvi, Sweden, everything is made entirely of ice: the entrance hall with its thick columns, the rooms decorated with a lot of style, the beds, the furniture, the Ice Bar with its tables, chairs and even the glasses..on the rocks. For thrilling nights, at -5°C.
