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Vado a sciare ogni inverno sulle Alpi.

I go skiing every winter in the Alps.

Pronunciation

'Sciare' = SCIA-re, the 'sci' combination makes a 'sh' sound. 'Alpi' = AL-pi.

When to use it

Use this when discussing winter sports or holiday traditions. For Italians, an annual ski holiday in the Alps is a common and beloved tradition. It will prompt conversations about favourite ski resorts and snow conditions.

What it means

'Andare a sciare' (to go skiing) and 'sciare' (to ski) are both used. 'Ogni inverno' (every winter) indicates a strong seasonal tradition. The Alps are easily accessible from northern Italian cities like Milan and Turin.

Variations

Sono sciatore esperto di fuoripista.

I am an experienced off-piste skier.

'Fuoripista' (off-piste) shows advanced level

Ho imparato a sciare da bambino/a in Valle d'Aosta.

I learned to ski as a child in Valle d'Aosta.

Specific Italian Alpine region

Preferisco lo snowboard allo sci.

I prefer snowboarding to skiing.

Comparison between winter sports

Mini Dialogue

— Hai qualche tradizione invernale? — Sì, vado a sciare ogni inverno sulle Alpi. — Dove di solito? — Cortina d'Ampezzo. È cara, ma incredibile.
— Do you have any winter traditions? — Yes, I go skiing every winter in the Alps. — Where usually? — Cortina d'Ampezzo. It is expensive, but incredible.

Cultural Note

The Italian Dolomites and Alps offer world-class skiing. The Dolomiti Superski area is the largest ski carousel in the world. Cortina d'Ampezzo, the 'Queen of the Dolomites', hosted the 1956 Winter Olympics and will co-host the 2026 Winter Olympics with Milan.

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