Property in Italy‘s Alps may be well loved by winter sports enthusiasts, but this summer all eyes are on the World Cup.

Ahead of the tournament in South Africa, the Italian national squad have been hard at work training at altitude in the Alps.

To see some of the stunning scenery that has provided the backdrop for their exertions, property in Italy‘s ski resort of Sestriere is the way to go.

At 6,500 ft above sea level, the altitude should have set the Italians well on their way to the athletic fitness the tournament will demand.

However, their journey to the World Cup was hit with a setback this week as the defending champions lost 2-1 against Mexico.

Sestriere is not only known as the training camp for Italy’s World Cup 2010 squad.

Four years ago, crowds headed to the resort for a different reason, as it played host to the alpine skiing events that took place as part of the Turin Winter Olympics.

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