Just back from a week in Cogne in Italy, lots of steep ice and reliable conditions (unlike Scotland!) The picture on the right is of Baz on Mur de Patri in Valnontey, it was snowing heavily that day. Make sure you have some snow chains with you if you are in a hire car we have needed them every time we come to this region in February. The area around Cogne is also good for cross country skiing.
