Sestriere Resort Guide, written by locals.
Resort Statistics
🌲 Resort height: 2035m
🏔️ Highest point: 2800m
🗺️ Total ski area: 400km
❄️ Season Dates: November- April
🚡 Lifts: 92
🎿 Snow Parks: 3
🟢 Green runs: 7
🔵 Blue runs: 54
🔴 Red runs: 118
⚫️ Black runs: 42
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Where is Sestriere?
Sestriere is part of the wonderful Milky Way ski area, or the Valattea if you’re asking anyone in Italian. It encompasses the shared resorts of Sestriere and Pragelato, as well as Sauze d’Oulx, Sansicario, Cesana, Claviere, and Montgenevre across the French border. The whole area offers up a staggering 933km of runs, nearly half of which is Sestriere’s sizeable 400km.
How to get to Sestriere:
✈️ To get to Sestriere, you have several transportation options:
- From Turin Airport: Sestriere is approximately a 1 hour and 45-minute drive from Turin Airport. You can rent a car or arrange a shared transfer service for this journey.
- From Milan Malpensa Airport or Milan Linate Airport: These airports are farther from Sestriere compared to Turin, with varying transfer times by road. Turin Airport is usually the most convenient option.
- By Train: The nearest train station to Sestriere is Oulx-Cesana-Claviere-Sestriere. From there, you can take a bus or taxi to Sestriere, which is about a 25-minute drive away.
Highlights:
✅ Sestriere highlights: The best snowmaking in the world, high altitude situation, and a town that’s built for ski holidays all make Sestriere a great place to come. Plenty of shops, restaurants, and bars, as well as plenty to do off the slopes as well make this resort a very desirable destination for groups of all sizes and mixtures.
Sestriere is best for: Those looking to ski the entirety of the Milky Way, and want to stay right in the heart of the action.
Sestriere for Beginner Skiers:
Photo: Eugenio R
Staying lower in the valley will suit beginners as the sides of the mountains steepen the higher up you get. Though those with a nose for navigation will be able to find some lengthy and gentle blues worth ascending for, especially off the number 30 gondola and 26 chair.
Sestriere for Intermediate Skiers:
Intermediates will have lots of fun challenging themselves on the steep sides of Sestriere’s Mount Motta, before heading over to get lost in the thick forests above Sauze d’Oulx.
Sestriere for Expert Skiers:
As with most resorts, the best runs for experts can be found high up on the peaks. Most of the runs down from the 17 and 18 chairs are reds and blacks and will offer the most in terms of a challenge. Be sure to catch the KN line off the top of 18 that runs all the way down to the town. It’s the best on the mountain for experts.
Local Tips
- Scenic Gondola Rides: Take a scenic gondola ride up Mount Motta or Mount Fraiteve to enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and valleys.
- Explore Local Cuisine: Indulge in delicious Italian cuisine at restaurants like Ristorante Il Capricorno or La Grangia. Don’t miss trying regional specialties such as fonduta (a cheesy fondue) and polenta concia (polenta with cheese).
- Visit the Sestriere Market: Explore the weekly market in Sestriere to browse local produce, cheeses, and crafts. It’s a great opportunity to immerse yourself in the local culture and pick up some authentic souvenirs.
- Après-ski and Nightlife: Experience the lively après-ski scene at bars like Bar Assietta or Il Capricorno Lounge Bar, where you can unwind with drinks and enjoy live music after a day on the slopes.
- Book a Local Guide: Spend your holiday with one of SkiBro’s ski and snowboard guides. Not only will they show you the best spots on the mountain but also serve as your resort insider, sharing tips on the top restaurants, après-ski hangouts, and hidden gems in Morzine. Enjoy personalised guidance and make the most of your time on and off the slopes with a local expert by your side.
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And there you have it! SkiBro’s Resort Guide Sestriere. For ski passes in Sestriere, ski maps and resort updates, head here.
