Sestriere

Sestriere is a hugely popular winter resort located near Piedmont, Turin in Italy. It is undoubtedly the best skiing resort in the Via Lattea, or the Milky Way ski area. Very few ski resorts in Europe can make such a claim. Positioned on the slopes facing the northwest, this famous ski resort in the Alps has an altitude of a little over 2000m. Sestriere was built in the 1930’s to cater to ski aficionados and has since been a destination for Milan and Turin visitors to either showcase their skiing prowess or simply frolic in the snow. Either way, people come to Sestriere to have a good time.

Sestriere’s ski runs have long off-pistes and magnificent slopes for intermediate to expert skiers, especially in up in the Motta area or down hill Kandahar. The overall landscape offers even non-skiers a chance to enjoy the snowy terrain and eventually succumb into the pressure of trying to ski for the first time in the Manovia Area.

Still there are many ways to enjoy the winter season in Sestriere. Aside from skiing, a sports centre in the area provides other activities such as ice climbing, ice skating and snowmobiling. In addition, the lift system provides a magnificent view of the Milky Way, which is possibly the largest skiing area in all of Europe.

During peak months, usually from December to April, people come in droves and it can be expected that almost all hotels are fully booked. So when planning a trip here, it is highly recommended to book in advance.