Sansicario ski resort
Snow Range
1350m-2823m (resort height 1700m)
Resort Quote
Milky Way skiing at a great price
Intro
Sansicario is the little known pearl of the Italian Milky Way. Situated at the centre of a huge natural bowl between the larger resorts of Sauze d'Oulx and Sestriere, Sansicario was home to a number of events at the 2006 Winter Olympics, including the women's downhill. The traffic-free village is safe and relaxing making it an ideal choice for families.
- the experience
- the slopes Sansicario snowboarding
- Sansicario lift passes and tuition
- ski/snowboarding tuition in Sansicario
The experience
Sansicario Nightlife
A few bars in town including the Action Café. Après scene is quiet with most entertainment centered around the hotels.
Activities
• Occasional evening excursions to watch Juventus or Milan football matches • Huskie rides
Eating out in Sansicario
A few excellent restaurants located in the village serving some of the best traditional and Italian cuisine around.
Resort features
Transfer time
Turin 1 hr 45 mins
The slopes
Ski Information Beginners
The Baby Sansicario chairlift takes beginners up to the top of a couple of gentle blues and with guidance from the excellent ski school first time skiers are soon progressing to the higher slopes.
Ski Information Intermediates
Some long and challenging red runs can be found in Sansicario. Intermediates may want to try their hand at the Olympic run or take the new bubble over to Sestriere to access some of the more challenging slopes on offer.
Ski Information Advanced
Sansicario offers some good off-piste to satisfy the experts, but more challenging terrain can be found at the top of Motta and Sises in Sestriere or the Moncrons area in Sauze.
Ski Information Snowboarding
The long and wide runs of the Milky Way provide the perfect setting for days of cruising and the challenging blacks of Sestriere and Borgata really get the adrenaline pumping! The snowboard park in Sestriere is great for trying out some new tricks and even beginners will be satisfied with a small selection of slopes suitable for practising those turns.
Slope facts
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Total Kms of Piste
400kms (Milky Way)
Piste type No. of runs Easy 57 Intermediate 109 Difficult 36 -
Number of Lifts
72 lifts (5 cable cars, 37 chairlifts, 30 drag lifts)
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Snow Cannons
70% coverage
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Longest Run
5kms
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Mountain Restaurants
6 (34 Milky Way area)
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Cross-country
7kms
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Snow Range
1350m-2823m (resort height 1700m)
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Resort Height:
1,700m (5,577ft)
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Transfer
up to 7 people £590
Lift passes and tuition
Lift pass, ski hire and tuition prices shown are correct at time of publication. However, all prices quoted may be subject to change during the ski season.
Lift Pass
| 6 Day | Adult | Junior* |
| Lift pass | £173 | £122 |
Photo required for lift pass? No
Lift pass coverage: Lift pass covers all lifts on the Italian side of the Milky Way area plus one day skiing in Montgenèvre.
Ski/Board Tuition
| 5 Days | Adult | Child |
| Ski tuition (low) | £103 | £103 |
| Ski tuition (high) | £107 | £107 |
| Snowboard tuition (low)† | £103 | £111 |
| Snowboard tuition (high)† | £107 | £111 |
† Subject to minimum numbers
Low season: deps. 09/01-19/02 & 27/02-02/04
High season: deps. 19/12-08/01 & 20/02-26/02
Usual hours of instruction: 1000-1300, Mon-Fri (high season 1400-1700).
Children: 5-11yrs incl
No. of ski school instrctors: 80
Learn to Ski/Board
| 6 Days | Adult | Youth* | Child* | Infant* |
| First Time - ski (low) | £192 | £183 | £183 | £89 |
| First Time - ski (high) | £240 | £231 | £183 | £89 |
| First Time - board† (low) | £241 | £233 | £233 | £139 |
| First Time - board† (high) | £289 | £282 | £233 | £139 |
Includes 6 days ski/board hire, helmet boots, beginners lift pass and 5 days tuition (helmets excluded for adults).
Low season: deps. 03/04
High season: deps. 19/12-27/03
* First Time - ski / board: youth aged 10-11yrs, child aged 8-9 yrs, infant 5-7 yrs.
† Subject to minimum numbers.
Ski Pack Further Information
Please be aware the use of helmets by those aged 14 and under is compulsory in all Italian resorts.
Snow Savers
Kids ski free: FREE lift pass for child born after 01/01/03 when accompanying adult buys same pass. FREE helmet hire for child aged 11 years and under when hiring skis/board and boots.
Senior savers: FREE lift pass for adults born before 31/12/35.
Ski/board equipment
Ski/Board Equipment
| 6 Days | Adult | Child* |
| Skis/sticks | £65 | £37 |
| Boots | £37 | £19 |
| Superior skis | £84 | - |
| Snowboard | £84 | £84 |
| Snowboard boots | £37 | £19 |
| Helmet | £19 | £19 |
* For children aged 4-11 yrs
Snow Savers
Kids ski free: FREE lift pass for child born after 01/01/03 when accompanying adult buys same pass. FREE helmet hire for child aged 11 years and under when hiring skis/board and boots.
Senior savers: FREE lift pass for adults born before 31/12/35.
† 2 for 1 lift pass is available on selected accommodation on selected dates. See accommodation page for details.