Ski Sestrière to be high up in a purpose-built Alpine Village. With fantastic skiing and snowboarding over 400km of pistes, this ski resort in Italy is best for intermediates. Read our review now.
Where
If you choose to ski Sestrière you enter a magnificent area with over 400kms of pistes ideal for all grades awaits you with any ski holiday in this resort. Part of the Vialattea ski area, 146 runs offer more than 400kms of great skiing amidst spectacular scenery. Just over 100kms from Turin International Airport this resort hosted the 2006 Winter Olympics.
Essentials |
Suitable For |
Slopes |
RESORT ALTITUDE : |
2035m |
TOTAL PISTE : |
400 km |
LONGEST RUN : |
5 km |
START SEASON : |
December |
END SEASON : |
April |
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OVERALL |
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SKIING |
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BOARDING |
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APRÉS |
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FAMILIES |
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Beginners
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Intermediates
29 / % |
Advanced
50 / % |
Experts
21 / % |
TOTAL RUNS : |
146 |
SNOW CANNONS : |
1000 / ha |
SNOW PARKS : |
1 |
CROSS COUNTRY : |
16 km |
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On the slopes
Ski Sestrière ski resort are probably best suited to skiers at an intermediate level, with over 50% of the slopes graded intermediate. There's a good lift system, and with its high altitude and widespread snowmaking faculties, there is almost always top-class snow. Advanced skiers will want to head off-piste for some steep, challenging terrain, while boarders will enjoy the off-piste, even though they don't have any territory of their own. There are also good facilities for beginners.
Ski area :
If you ski Sestrière you are also in the ski region of Milky Way along with the following resorts; Claviere, Montgenèvre, Pragelato, San Sicario, Sauze d Oulx, Sestriere
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Off the slopes
Sestrière ski resort is a lively place, with all sorts of options for food and drinks at the end of the day. Pinky Pizzeria is recommended for both for pizzas and drinks, Osteria Barabba offers typical local foods and good wine, while the Cavern has an international menu. Après-ski, popular spots are Irish Igloo (good music), Spotties Bar for cocktails, or if you fancy dancing, Tabata disco. Other activities in the area include ice skating, squash, aerobics, and a fitness room.
RESORT GOOD POINTS
- Local slopes suitable for most levels, with some tougher runs than in most neighbouring resorts
- Part of the extensive Milky Way area
- Snowmaking covers all but one or two marginal slopes
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RESORT BAD POINTS
- The village is an eyesore
- Weekend and peak-period queues
- Little apr?s-ski during the week
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Tourist Office
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