Built into the side of a sheltered rocky outcrop, the picturesque house is sited in 22 acres of enchanting woodland. Savvy Italian soldiers are said to have built the shelter as a place to rest while battling the Austro-Hungarians across the rugged terrain. The chalet is set in the centre of the Espace Kelly ski area in Tignes with direct ski-in, ski-out access to the slopes.

Italy was now being brutally stripped of everything the Third Reich needed to fuel the war effort, and anyone who tried to stand in the way was murdered. In this light it feels vital to revitalise the stories of these women and their lives, to acknowledge the suffering and the sacrifice.An immaculate, fully serviced chalet near Wengen with commanding views of the Eiger Mountain; located in an elevated position in the pretty village of Grindelwald. Within the past few years the literature on the role of women in WWii resistance movements has grown, with much emphasis on activities in France. This is an inspiring and depressing story of ordinary people brought to heroic acts in the hope of a better future. Attempts to bring down the rating of a competitor by submitting a negative review will not be tolerated.

From the balconies on the first and second floors there are views across the village to the Savoyarde Alps, while the two ski rooms and sauna will help the new owners make the most of the Roc d'Orsay piste, which is only a short walk away. One of the client's main wishes was to create a 'children's house' within the building," said Kropka Studio founder, Jakub Kowalczyk.

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