Sestriere ski resort
Snow Range
1350m-2823m (resort height 2035m)
Intro
Sestriere gained international renown during February 1997 when it hosted the World Cup Ski Races and it was selected to host the 2006 Winter Olympics. Now an international resort, it is part of the famous 'Milky Way' ski circuit, a magnificent area with over 400kms of pistes with excellent skiing for all grades in spectacular scenery.
- the experience
- the slopes Sestriere snowboarding
- Sestriere lift passes and tuition
- ski/snowboarding tuition in Sestriere
The experience
Sestriere Nightlife
Cosmopolitan and lively, with many overseas visitors in addition to Italians and British there is an international atmosphere. · Pinkies Pizzeria for après ski drinks, Black Pepper Bar for a lively atmosphere, Spotties Bar for cocktails and Tabata disco. Mama Lia is a great wine bar/restaurant.
Activities
· Cross-country skiing nearby · Sports centre · Swimming pool · Husky rides · Occasional evening excursions to watch Juventus or Milan football matches
Eating out in Sestriere
Sestriere's restaurants range from friendly pizzerias and bars to elegant restaurants. Pasta dishes from approx. €6.50 and pizzas from approx. €6. 3-course meals from €16
· Pinky Pizzeria for pizzas, The Cavern for a more international menu and Osteria Barabba or Mama Lia for typical local foods.
Other amenities
· Shops · Games room · Sauna · Massage · Turkish bath · Whirlpool · Squash · Aerobics
Pre-bookable Extras
Olympic Bobsleigh - join us for the most intense 60 seconds of your life as you hurtle down the Olympic bobsleigh run. Adult £88 Spectator £14
Husky Dog Rides - enjoy an afternoon seeing the mountain with adorable husky dogs. Adult/child £41
Montgenèvre Ski Away Day - Ski 2 countries in one day and finish off with a ski boot bop! Adult/child £23
Resort features
Transfer time
Turin 2 hrs
The slopes
Ski Information Beginners
Most of the beginners slopes fan out in an arc from the ski school meeting place in the centre of Sestriere with easy runs from the two baby lifts and the Jolly. To the right of the area are two further drag lifts, ideal for first timers.
Ski Information Intermediates
Sestriere is an intermediates paradise. The skiing is on two main areas, Banchetta and Sises, offering plenty of choice from short mogul fields to long wide runs for cruising. An added bonus to the 21 lifts in the immediate Sestriere area is the amazing 89 lifts on the extensive Milky Way.
Ski Information Advanced
The huge bowl of the Amfiteatro offers excellent skiing and the black runs at the top of Motta and Sises provide the expert with plenty of skiing. The famous Kandahar Slalom and Kandahar Banchetta runs are used in World Championship races.
Ski Information Snowboarding
For freeriders there is some great powder to be had and the terrain should leave you smiling, freestylers there is an abundance of natural kickers and hits to launch off. Beginners couldn't want much more with great pistes for those first 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
9 (34 on Milky Way)
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Snow Range
1350m-2823m (resort height 2035m)
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Resort Height:
2,035m (6,675ft)
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Transfer
up to 7 people return £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 Days | Adult | Junior* |
| Lift pass (low) | £117 | £117 |
| Lift pass (high) | £173 | £122 |
Low season: deps. 03/04
High season: deps. 19/12-02/04
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
| 6 Days | Adult | Child |
| Ski tuition (low) | £140 | £140 |
| Ski tuition (high) | £158 | £158 |
| Intermediate ski tuition† (3 days) | £93 | - |
| Snowboard tuition† (low) | £140 | £140 |
| Snowboard tuition† (high) | £158 | £158 |
Low season: deps. 03/04
High season: deps. 19/12-02/04
Usual hours of instruction: 1000-1250, Mon-Sat. Intermediate ski tuition 1000-1250, Mon-Wed.
Children: From 5 years, same hours and days as adult classes.
No. of ski school instructors: 150.
Learn to Ski/Board
| Adult | Junior* | Child* | Infant* | |
| First Time - ski (low) | £203 | £195 | £195 | £101 |
| First Time - ski (high) | £251 | £244 | £195 | £101 |
| First Time - board† (low) | £252 | £248 | £248 | £155 |
| First Time - board† (high) | £301 | £297 | £248 | £155 |
* First Time - ski/board: junior aged 10-11yrs, child aged 8-9 yrs, infant aged 5-7 yrs.
† Subject to minimum numbers
Low season: deps. 03/04
High season: deps. 19/12-02/04
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 | £53 | £29 |
| Boots | £26 | £15 |
| Superior skis | £79 | - |
| Snowboard | £65 | £51 |
| Snowboard boots | £26 | £15 |
| Helmet | £14 | £14 |
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.
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