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Dreaming of a Tuscan getaway as you browse our Tuscany Villas? But also after a ski break in Tuscany this winter? Well, though the Alps are more well-known for their ski resorts and winter sports facilities, Tuscany’s Appenine mountains also have some great places to hit the slopes while leaving you free to spend days in between exploring the famous cities and tourist attractions of Tuscany – the best of both worlds!

Easily accessible for those who book a villa in Pistoia or a vacation rental in Florence, for example, is the Abetone pass. Located on the border between Emilia Romagna and Tuscan, this ski resort has plenty to offer visitors while also being perfect day-trip distance from many parts of Tuscany.

The charms of the winter getaway are well-known to those who love winter sports and the après-ski lifestyle and Tuscany, though not especially famous for it, is actually a perfect ski break destination. Now, while it may not be able to quite compete with the Alpine regions further north in Italy, the region does boast some nice ski resorts and this, combined with the charms of a holiday in Tuscany during the winter season make it a perfect place to go skiing, snowboarding, and more. So, come and savour the hearty winter Tuscan cuisine that is perfect for keeping you full and warm, admire pretty towns made lovelier by Christmas decorations, visit wonderful Christmas markets and other festive events and traditions, enjoy Tuscan towns, cities, and attractions with smaller tourist crowds, and much more besides, all while hitting the slopes this winter season!

If you are looking for an ideal Tuscan ski resort then look no further than Doganaccia 2000, a brilliant ski spot to visit if you have found a villa in Pistoia. Located on the Croce Arcana slopes, in the town of Abetone Cutigliano, this ski resort is actually a year-round attraction where all sorts of outdoor pursuits can be enjoyed but it truly comes alive when the air grows cold and snow begins to blanket the peaks once more.