Italy
Skiing in Sestriere
Italy's high-altitude Olympic jewel in the heart of the vast Milky Way.
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Ski-in/ski-out
Big ski area
2,035m
Altitude
2,823m
Summit
400km
Pistes
1,473m
Vertical Drop
4.5m per season
Avg. Snow
Early December - Mid April
Season
About the Resort
About Sestriere
Sestriere is a purpose-built, high-altitude ski resort located in the Piedmont region of Italy. Commissioned by Fiat founder Giovanni Agnelli in the 1930s, it is recognized as one of the world's first purpose-built ski domains. It gained international fame as the main alpine host for the 2006 Turin Winter Olympics, leaving a legacy of world-class infrastructure and challenging pistes.
Ideal For
Sestriere is perfect for
Intermediates
Endless red runs and 400km of seamlessly connected terrain.
Advanced Skiers
Home to legendary Olympic downhill tracks and steep World Cup pistes.
Mile Munchers
The massive Vialattea network allows for incredibly long, multi-resort ski safaris.
Families
Excellent ski schools, convenient slope-side lodging, and dependable snow.
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Resort Details
In Detail
More about Sestriere
The Resort
Its position at 2,035 meters guarantees excellent snow conditions, making it the most snow-sure base in the expansive 400km Vialattea (Milky Way) ski area. The town itself features iconic cylindrical hotel towers and offers a modern, practical base with quick, convenient access to the slopes.
While its architecture leans more towards functional than traditionally charming, the true appeal lies in its magnificent terrain. Visitors can enjoy wide, sunny pistes, challenging Olympic downhill runs, and seamless lift connections to neighboring resorts like Sauze d'Oulx, Sansicario, and Montgenèvre in France.
On the Mountain
Sestriere offers a fantastic mix of high-altitude, open-bowl skiing and tree-lined runs at lower elevations. It caters strongly to intermediates with miles of cruising reds, while experts can test themselves on the legendary Kandahar Banchetta Olympic downhill course. The extensive snowmaking network ensures top-to-bottom coverage throughout the season.
Vialattea (Milky Way)
An expansive international ski area spanning the Italian-French border, offering 400km of interconnected pistes across resorts like Sestriere, Sauze d'Oulx, and Montgenèvre.
Location
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Where to Eat
Dining in Sestriere
Last Tango Ristorante Grill
Village Center
A lively and popular spot known for excellent meats, cozy atmosphere, and an extensive local wine list.
Ristorante Antica Spelonca
Borgata Sestriere
Set in a beautifully restored 17th-century building, offering traditional mountain dishes and rich local flavors.
Chalet Raggio di Sole
On-mountain (Anfiteatro)
A fantastic slope-side stop for high-quality Italian lunches with panoramic sun-terrace views.
Trattoria Lou Brachetes
Village Center
A charming, rustic eatery perfect for hearty, cheese-heavy alpine dinners after a long day on the slopes.
