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Sestrière Ski Resort Guide

Sestrière, Italy

Rated: 4/5 (from 6 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForExpert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski!
Total Piste Length400km249 miles
Highest Lift2,840m9,318ft
Resort Height2,040m6,693ft
 Nearest AirportsTurin Caselle and Turin Cuneo
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Sestrière

The ski area of Sestrière is in the Italian Alps at an altitude of 2,040m6,693ft, with 400km249 miles of marked runs.

Summary

Sestrière is part of the Via Lattea ski area with access to 400km249 miles of downhill skiing, with 265 marked pistes, served by a total of 70 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Sestrière itself (400km249 miles of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Via Lattea ski resorts of Cesana Torinese, Clavière, Pragelato, San Sicario and Sauze d'Oulx.

The ski resort itself is at 2,040m6,693ft, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 2,840m9,318ft, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.

Skiing

There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.

Snowboarding

Sestrière offers some good boarding and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Sestrière.

Notable Ski Runs

The most difficult run is the 'Kandahar Banchetta', which is 3km2 miles in length.

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in Sestrière?

The next notable snow forecast is 1cm1in, expected on 21 March.

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Ski Area Stats

Sestrière Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
4280km50 miles
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
118223km139 miles
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
5497km60 miles
Green Pistes
Beginner Runs
 7 
Downhill
Total Length
400km249 miles
Cross Country
Total Length
10km6 miles
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
92

Via Lattea Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
35
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
139
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
82
Green Pistes
Beginner Runs
 9 
Downhill
Total Length
400km249 miles
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
70

Altitudes & Slopes

Sestrière Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift2,840m9,318ft
Resort Altitude (Sestrière)2,040m6,693ft
Lowest Piste1,840m6,037ft
Max Vertical1,000m3,281ft

Ski Slope Aspects

N, W

Sestrière has ski slopes facing north (good for keeping the snow), as well as west.

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Sestrière
Expert Skiers
Intermediate Skiers
Beginners
Snowboarding
Snow
Apres-Ski

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Ski Lessons in Sestrière

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Location and Map

Where is Sestrière?

This ski resort is in the Italian Alps in Province of Turin, Piedmont.

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How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to Sestrière is Turin Caselle, 87 minutes drive away.

Turin Cuneo, Annecy, Geneva, Genoa, Milan Linate, Lyon Bron, Milan Malpensa and Lyon St-Exupéry airports are all within three hours drive.

Infrastructure

Ski Lift Capacity

The 92 ski lifts are able to uplift 70,900 skiers and snowboarders every hour.

Snow Making

Snow-making is available, on 10km6 miles of ski runs, with 90 snow cannons.

Season Dates

When is Sestrière open?

 Opened : December 7, 2023*
*Via Lattea.

Usual opening is early December, and usual closing is Mid April.

NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.

Piste Map

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