Ok, let's get back to work. Let's start the new year with some news from Mt. Mottarone...

Most unfortunately, for skiers and sight-seers alike, the cableway to Mt. Mottarone has been closed for maintenance and repairs. The status of the work is unknown, and it's unknown when it will reopen. In the meantime, Mt. Mottarone remains fully open for skiing and the conditions are great. To replace the cableway, buses are running during the day from the parking lot at the base of the cableway to the summit and back again. There is a 13.50 euro charge for the round trip. In addition, it is possible to drive up to the summit; the drive takes about 20 minutes, and the last portion of the road has a small toll fee.