Сestriere is part of one of Italy's largest ski regions, Via Lattea ("Milky Way"). In 1997, the resort hosted the World Ski Championships, and in 2006, it hosted events during the Winter Olympics held in Turin. Thanks to these events, Cestriere gained recognition and popularity.
In Cestriere, you will find 400 kilometers of equipped slopes. The main skiing areas are Monte Sises (2600 meters), Monte Banchetta (2555 meters), and Monte Fraiteve (2701 meters). These areas are connected by 92 lifts, serving around 70,000 people per hour. The nearby French resort of Montgenevre is located nearby, but the Cestriere ski pass does not cover access to it.
About half of the slopes are suitable for skiers with intermediate skill levels, while the remaining slopes are evenly divided between beginners and professionals. The more adventurous skiers favor the Motta and Sises sectors, as well as the longest slope in Cestriere, which stretches for 8.5 kilometers from Fraiteve to Sansicario Pariol. There are also off-piste slopes available in the vicinity of the resort for freeride enthusiasts.
You can learn the basics of skiing at one of the resort's ski schools, and there is a daycare center available for children over three years old, where playful teaching methods are employed.
Sestriere
"The Milky Way in Italian
Situated close to the French-Italian border, the ski resort of Sestriere (Italy) is a young but fast-growing one. It is part of the largest skiing region in Italy, called the "Milky Way". Sestriere is 2035 metres above sea level, compared to other snow-covered regions, so snow is never a problem.
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