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Free shuttle buses from Turin will ferry spectators the 83 km (52 mi) to the tiny village of Sauze d'Oulx, which will host the freestyle skiing events. Here, athletes will navigate treacherous moguls and aerial artists will flip through the air at the Jovenceaux, which can be illuminated for events held in the evening. Address: Motorway A32 Sauze d'Oulx TO Italy
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Located approximately 97 km (59 mi)from Turin, and very near to the bobsleigh, luge and skeleton runs, Cesana San Sicario is the venue for the 2006 Winter Olympics biathlon events. The shooting ranges and cross-country tracks comprise a total area of 347,201 sq. m (415,200 sq. yd). This grueling sport requires steady hands and great endurance. Address: SS 24 Cesana Torinese TO Italy
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The 2006 Winter Olympic events of skeleton, bobsleigh and luge will be held at the venue Cesana Pariol in the town of Cesana Torinese, which is approximately 90 km (56 mi) from Turin. The facilities have been designed with extensive safety features, and will remain in operation once the Games are finished. There will be 6 permanent starts, the most difficult with a 114 m (374 ft) gradient and 19 curves. Address: SS 24 Cesana Torinese TO Italy
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Part of Italy's famed Milky Way, Sestriere is the highest venue of the 2006 Winter Olympics. Its steep runs, which total more than 120 km (75 mi), will challenge competitors in the Alpine skiing events. The resort sits at 2,035 m (6,677 ft), and is also popular during the summer for activities such as hiking, paragliding and horseback riding. Address: SS 23 and 24 Sestriere TO Italy
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