The ski resort of Sestriere is known as the ‘brightest star' in the Milky Way Ski Area of Italy. As one of Italy's most popular ski regions, only one hour and 45 minutes from Turin, the resort shines in its scenic mountain backdrop, ready to welcome you for a family ski holiday in Italy or week of hardcore skiing on some of the best pistes in the Italian Alps.
Sestriere is one of the highest altitude ski resorts in Italy sitting at 2,035m, and was originally constructed in the 1930's providing a modern concept for skiing in its day. Almost a century later, the Italian ski resort remains popular thanks to its large international ski area, busy town, and the quality of service and activities it offers. Sestriere ski resort was built with great skiing in mind and that spirit is seen throughout its history as a host of many major sporting events, most notably, the Turin Winter Olympics in 2006.
Skiing the Milky Way
The Milky Way ski area, locally known as ‘Vialattea', covers an impressive 400km of pistes and spreads across the two valleys; Susa and Val Chisone. With eight ski resorts in the Milky Way there is lots to explore on a ski holiday in Sestriere. There are plenty of beginner slopes and ski schools in Sestriere and lots of family-friendly skiing in the Milky Way to be found. The intermediate skier is kept well entertained on a mix or blue, red and black pistes whether heading to Sauze d'Oulx or across the border to Montgènevre in France. For advanced skiing, there is tempting off-piste skiing in Sestriere's powder bowls, ex-competition pistes, snowparks (beginner to expert) and even the opportunity for a day of heliskiing in Italy. All local slopes are over 2,000m and with 70% covered by snow making capabilities high altitude skiing in the Milky Way is a safe bet for good snow conditions. For cross-country skiing in Italy there are over 100 km of cross-country trails, including a beautiful route through the Val Troncea park in Pragelato.
Things To Do in Sestriere
There is more to a luxury ski holiday in Sestriere than all the amazing skiing. The vibrant town is packed with fun non-skiing activities for guests of all ages and interests! A family-friendly ski resort in Italy, there are loads of things to do in Sestriere, from sledding, snowtubing and snow bikes for kids, to sled dogs, snowshoeing and ice skating. Off the snow, Sestriere is home to a huge sports centre, with rock climbing, a gym, multi-purpose sports pitches and a treasure trove of spa facilities. A particular highlight is car racing on an ice track in Pragelato. If you're shopping in Sestriere, you can expect to find a diverse mix of sports, clothing and souvenir stores.
Restaurants and Apres Ski
Restaurants in Sestriere focus around quality Italian cuisine, a cosy and welcoming atmosphere and great value prices. A firm local favourite is Last Tango; the oldest restaurant in the village, it's a great option on the staff night off when staying in a luxury catered ski chalet in Sestriere. The après ski in Sestriere is stylish and buzzing. Enjoy the terrace at I.GLOO Sky Bar, or the ever popular Hotel du Col bar at the base of the pistes. There's a further mix of après ski bars in Sestriere's centre, with relaxed bars for an Italian Aperitivo and lively apres spots to dance the night away. With an influx of weekenders from Turin, you can often find a party atmosphere on a luxury ski holiday to Sestriere.
Luxury Ski Chalets in Sestriere
If you are looking for high altitude skiing in Italy, a family-friendly ski resort with lots to do or simply one of the largest ski areas to ski all day, then consider a luxury chalet in Sestriere. Holidays to the Milky Way ski area are wonderfully diverse and will enable you to follow in the tracks of past Olympians and World skiing champions!
