Those interested in investing in Italy property may be interested in checking out Alpine resorts in winter, in which case December could be a great time to go and see Santa.

On December 4th and 5th the Val Gardena resort at Santa Cristina will host the FIS Men’s Downhill Slalom Championships, with the snow-covered pistes being covered in crowds watching the brave competitors zig-zagging this way and that as they hurtle down the slopes and occasionally take a spectacular tumble.

For those interested in ski property, the Italy property market can offer opportunities in locations like this as well as much more besides.

The resort was recently given the accolade of being the top ski resort in the Alps for 2009 by ADAC travel magazine.

Such an award may help make the area more popular and increase the value of property in the area.

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