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Sestriere, Italy
Hotel Sansicario Majestic
130 rooms
hotel·shuttle
Low season:£125per night
~£875 per week
Italy
Luxury Ski Chalets in Sestriere
Italy's high-altitude Olympic jewel in the heart of the vast Milky Way.
10 properties available
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.
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
Where is Sestriere?
Resort Details
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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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.
Common Questions
Sestriere FAQ
When is the best time to ski in Sestriere?
The ski season in Sestriere typically runs Early December to mid-April. The resort averages 4.5m per season of snowfall, so conditions are usually reliable throughout. An upgrade is required to ski the French side (Montgenèvre) for passes shorter than 6 days.
What is the skiing like in Sestriere?
Sestriere offers 400km of pistes with a vertical drop of 1,473m. 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. It forms part of the Vialattea (Milky Way) ski area.
What makes Sestriere special?
Italy's high-altitude Olympic jewel in the heart of the vast Milky Way. Sestriere is a modern mountain resort, known for its distinctive character and atmosphere. Key highlights include intermediates, advanced, ski in ski out, extensive terrain.
What are the snow conditions like in Sestriere?
Sestriere receives an average of 4.5m per season of snowfall. With skiing up to 2,823m, higher altitude terrain holds snow well into spring. Recent snowfall: Consistent natural snowfall supplemented by extensive snowmaking.
Is Sestriere good for intermediates?
Sestriere is well-suited for several types of visitors. For intermediates: Endless red runs and 400km of seamlessly connected terrain. For advanced skiers: Home to legendary Olympic downhill tracks and steep World Cup pistes. For mile munchers: The massive Vialattea network allows for incredibly long, multi-resort ski safaris.
How do you get to Sestriere?
The nearest airport is Turin Caselle (TRN), about 110km away (approximately 1h 45min by transfer). Regular shuttle bus services and private transfers are readily available directly from Turin airport. Sestriere is also reachable by train via Oulx (Oulx-Cesana-Claviere-Sestriere). Frequent train services run from Turin to Oulx, where a dedicated 30-minute connecting bus takes you up to Sestriere.
How much is a lift pass in Sestriere?
Lift passes in Sestriere are available as Vialattea Adult Day Pass (EUR 58), Vialattea Adult 6-Day Pass (EUR 285). Passes often cover the wider Vialattea (Milky Way) area, giving access to a much larger ski domain. Book lift passes online in advance for slight discounts and to avoid morning queues at the ticket office.
Where are the best places to eat in Sestriere?
Standout dining in Sestriere includes Last Tango Ristorante Grill (A lively and popular spot known for excellent meats, cozy atmosphere, and an extensive local wine list.), Ristorante Antica Spelonca (Set in a beautifully restored 17th-century building, offering traditional mountain dishes and rich local flavors.), Chalet Raggio di Sole (A fantastic slope-side stop for high-quality Italian lunches with panoramic sun-terrace views.). With 4 recommended restaurants in total, the resort offers an impressive dining scene for a ski destination.
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