Piancavallo is a ski resort in the Dolomites of northeast Italy

Northeast Italy

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. It is a frazione

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of the comune

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of Aviano

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, in the province of Pordenone

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 in Friuli-Venezia Giulia

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.

Geography

Piancavallo is situated at 1267 meters above sea level, at the foot of Monte Cavallo (2,251 m).

History

Piancavallo was created in the late 1960s, and was the first Italian ski resort with snowmaking facilities. Since the 1990s it has hosted several women's events in the alpine skiing World Cup

Alpine skiing World Cup

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, and a stage of the Giro d'Italia

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 cycling race.

Skiing

There are 24 kilometers of alpine ski runs and 26 kilometers of cross-country ski trails. There is an Ice Palace, sled dog trails, a snow park for children, and snowtubing.

External links

• www.piancavallo.info Consorzio Piancavallo Turismo Alpenski