An Italian hotel for thrill seekers

On a cold wintery day I often take refuge by curling up on the sofa with a mug of hot chocolate and watching a classic film such as The Italian Job. I love watching the minis performing gravity defying stunts and imagine myself one day having a starring role with my car in a blockbuster.

Mind you, that infamous ending scene where the bus hangs precariously on a mountain side always sends shivers down my spine. So when I heard that there is a hotel in Italy which boasts the same position, I couldn’t imagine that anyone would be gutsy enough to sleep in such a terrifying spot.

However, it would appear that this cabin is actually much safer than the original bus, and although it doesn’t contain tons of gold, it did cost the Italian Alpine Club £214,000 to develop. Adventurous climbers can now stay in the dwellings and look out at the astonishing surrounding views.

Needless to say, I’m not planning to visit the ambitious cabin anytime in the near future – I’m perfectly happy to watch the film version from the comfort of my very secure living room.

Labels: bus, car, classic, hot chocolate, minis, The Italian Job, wintery