With world class skiing, beautiful vistas and a relaxed Italian atmosphere, Sestriere offers amazing, high altitude skiing conditions for all abilities in the heart of the Milky Way. For a stylish ski and apres week and short transfer, look no further.
The wonderful thing about Sestriere is that it’s really easy to reach – only about an hour and a half by car from Turin airport.
Things are just as convenient when you arrive: This was the first purpose built resort in the Alps (thanks to the owners of Fiat). While it won’t be found on any lists of the world’s prettiest ski towns, its handy location more than makes up for it - high on the mountainside in the Northern Province of Turin, near the Franco-Italian border.
Most hotels are rated 3/4 stars, while apartments (some in the centre, others on the edge of town) are a super way to spend a more intimate week with family and friends. A lot of the accommodation is ski-out or a short walk from the slopes. With Sestriere hogging the highest spot in the ski area (and one of the highest in all of Italy) you’re usually skiing out onto terrific conditions.
And what a ski area - the sumptuous international Milky Way covers 8 resorts in all, including Sauze d’Oulx, Sansicario, Cesana, Claviere and Montgenevre in France. Slopes cover a whacking great 400km and you’ll struggle to find any type of snow lover who’s not catered for. Having hosted the 1997 FIS World Championship and the men’s alpine skiing competitions in the winter Olympics in 2006, the quality of things from slopes to snowmaking is high.
The whole place works well for families with young children and teens, with excellent ski schools and a bundle of off-slope activities: Indoor golf, ice-skating and paintballing and a playground on the slopes for the young ones. Grown-ups love the laid back restaurants and bars, where food and drink cost a lot less than you’d find in France or Switzerland (€6 a pizza at Le 2 Stagioni – and fabulous pizza at that).
The nearest airport to Sestriere is Genoa at 260 km or about 4 hours 10 minutes by car
The nearest ski resorts to Sestriere include Milky Way, Claviere, Montgenevre, Pragelato, Sansicario and Sauze d'Oulx.
Restaurants to satisfy every palate scatter the centre of the resort. For romance and sophistication L’Antica Spelonca is the perfect dining spot. Eating out for the whole family is easy as there are loads of casual pizzerias and cafes, such as Baby Bar and Pinkies Pizzeria. The foodies of the bunch will appreciate the unbeatable Italian cuisine in this cultural hub with a number of great, rustic Italian restaurants to try. There are nine mountain restaurants in Sestriere – Raggio di Sole is the most atmospheric and does great homemade cakes while families like the reasonable prices of Il Capret down in Borgata by the blue slopes. Despite the fact that many visitors choose self-catering accommodation, there’s a wide selection of affordable restaurants and tasty food in Sestriere.
Pinky’s Pizzeria & Bar and Zio Popy are popular, particularly with families, while Il Ritrivo and la Bait offer hearty mountain food.
Bar Abba Bar abba has been recently renovated to offer a refined restaurant and wine bar with a unique and ambient atmosphere. The modern yet cosy setting allows for an evening of fantastic food and excellent service. Bar abba accommodates all types of evening from après-ski nibbles and drinks to a romantic five course meal alongside a top class wine menu. Spend your evenings sipping a whisky or enjoying a selection of cocktails. On Saturdays from 7 you can also enjoy a selection of live music in the lounge.
Last tango Ristorante and Grill Last Tango is a one of the oldest restaurants in Sestriere offering a cosy ambience and mix of traditions. As the only restaurant in the resort with a fireplace, our restaurant offers the perfect atmosphere for friends and couples to enjoy an evening meal of traditional piedmont cuisine. Guests can chose to eat in one of our main restaurant rooms furnished in traditional mountain style or a private room offering a quiet and pleasant atmosphere for more intimate occasions.
Après-ski livens up at the weekends with the influx of local Italians who come to enjoy their free time in the town. During the week the resort is more relaxed but still offers a fun vibe and good nightlife with plenty of bars to wind down in and reminisce over the day’s adventures. Groups will always find great places to spend their evenings with a few drinks and delicious food. For those all-important après-ski drinks, Pinky’s Pizzeria is the place to be (and if you’ve worked up an appetite on the slopes, it also does amazing pizzas for around 6 euros). Kandahar wine bar and Brahms bar are popular pre- dinner drinks and both offer a great ambiance. A couple of must-try drinks are Spritz and Grolla- an amaretto based ceramic sharing pot, enough to warm any skier in the winter ski period. You can pick these up in most bars and on the mountain at Chalet Raggio di Sole, a favourite among many skiers. You can enjoy live music on Saturdays at Bar Abba which also boasts exquisite food and a top-class wine menu. Singers can get even get involved in a touch of karaoke (Irish Igloo Bar and Al kovo are popular spots for this) and if you’re making a night of its Tabata is a popular, lively nightclub for those wanting to dance the night away
Bar abba The fashionable setting, array of delicious cocktails and ambient atmosphere draw many a skier to bar abba for both Après-ski and pre-dinner drinks. The refined décor, good music and great service make this bar a popular place for skiers to spend their evening. It offers comfortable and stylish surroundings for sharing stories of the slopes over a few delicious drinks.
>As well as wining and dining there are many activities for the whole family off the slopes. Indoor golf, shopping, ice-skating and indoor pools, paintballing and Bobsleighing are a number of the fun activities to get involved in. There is also a cinema and a library for those taking a rest from the piste.
Cinema Fraiteve Cinema Fraiteve shows a number of modern films throughout the day with sessions specifically for children’s film showings. Located in the centre of Sestriere it makes for a relaxing day away from the slopes. The cinema also holds Birthdays, holding parties for children. Enquiries and bookings can be made via email and phone.
Pure Ski Company Skidoo rides with pure ski company offer a unique experience of the mountain. Our guides take you on tours of the piste on areas dedicated to the sport on snowmobiles and special snow-ice cars. This offers a fantastic way for non-skiers to appreciate the scenery of the mountain whilst experiencing an exciting thrill.
Taxi garofalo Sestriere Take a thrilling ride through the mountain on a quad bike tour with Taxi Garofalo. On the exciting ride you will pass beautiful scenery and amazing views for a unique experience of the mountain. All excursions are led by a professional guide and all equipment is provided by the company, drivers need to provide a license.
This is an internationally ranked ski area. There are many popular shops in Sestriere including sports and designer clothing and equipment. These shops are mainly based around Piazza Fraiteve. There is a market that takes place on a Tuesday morning which sells fresh fruit, vegetables, crafts and souvenirs. There are many restaurants in the resort and some that are very traditional and rustic.
Maison Clataud Sport In a central location, just below the Hotel Du Col at the bottom of the piste, Maison Clataud offers great value ski equipment hire. The experience of the owners means that they know exactly what you will need to prepare you for the slopes, making this an efficient and reliable place for ski hire. Rent all your ski and boarding equipment from here choosing from brands such as Line, Armada, Salomon, Head and Blizzard all of which can be easily arranged in advance via email. The team are passionate and friendly and ready to help to ensure you are fully ready for your ski holiday.
Surf Shoppe Our store has all types of ski’s available for any level and ability. Whether you’re spending the day racing or carving, wanting stress-free light ski’s or twin tips for the kids we have everything you need to prepare you for a fun filled day on the slopes. We also have equipment for alpine skiing such as skins and touring bindings. We also have a range of snowboards, whether you want to spend your day in the powder or in the terrain park, we have twin-tip, directional, swallow tail and split boards as well as long-boards and noboards, with traditional camber, v-rocker or s-rocker and magne-traction to fit all shoe sizes (UK 4-12) & (11-4UK kids). Our friendly staff are passionate skiers with loads of experience to make sure that you are snow-ready. tel. 33 5619 1166 Gionata tel. 339.4391282 Andreina SURF SHOP SESTRIERE DI ANDREINA AMERIO VIA PINEROLO, 14/D – 10058 SESTRIERE(TO) P.IVA: 03456400047 MRANRN45B62L219D N°REA 1163821
Surf Shoppe We sell and hire the best gear for both skiing and snowboarding to get you ready for the mountain. With loads of the best brands such as Burton, K2, Salomon and Gipron we have a range of boards and ski’s for any level and type of skiing. We have a variety of sunglasses and ski clothing available to make sure you’re looking good and keeping warm on the piste as well as a selection of casual wear from a number of brands such as Oakley and Etnies . We also sell thermal gear and safety equipment to make sure you’re fully equipped for the slopes. tel. 33 5619 1166 Gionata tel. 339.4391282 Andreina SURF SHOP SESTRIERE DI ANDREINA AMERIO VIA PINEROLO, 14/D – 10058 SESTRIERE(TO) P.IVA: 03456400047 MRANRN45B62L219D N°REA 1163821
Ski rental Da Nonna Adelina Hire an edge with a complete ski service, a must for those who must rent their own equipment to ski, snowboard or for those who want to rent the equipment for freeride and freestyle. Here you will find skis, snowboards and boots from the best brands, a team for a professional and efficient service always at the top
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Maximum and minimum adult Sestriere lift pass prices ranged from €136 to €196 for 6 days access to the Sestriere ski lift system at the start of the 2025 winter season. Our lift passes are part of a packaged Sestriere holiday with accommodation, so prices vary depending on chalet or hotel suppliers. Confirm price for the lift ticket before booking your holiday.
Lift Tickets | Child | Adult | Senior |
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1 Day Price | N / A | N / A | N / A |
6 Day Price | N / A | €136 - €196 | N / A |
Age Range | N / A | 12 - 74 | 75+ |
Most of our ski holidays to Sestriere packaged with flights include airport transfers. We can also arrange private transfers to Sestriere from nearby airports
Flights from London take about 2 hours to Turin, Milan Malpensa, Geneva, Innsbruck. This table shows approximate transfer times to Sestriere from the nearest airports, smaller airports can be more prone to delays.
Airport | Distance | Transfer Time |
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Genoa | 260 km | 4 hours 10 minutes |
Milan | 232 km | 3 hours 20 minutes |
Turin | 93 km | 1 hour 40 minutes |
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The transfer time from alpine train stations are generally shorter than from airports, Call us for details of Sestriere transfers.
Station | Distance | Transfer Time |
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Oulx | 22 km | 22 minutes |
Sestriere Tourism Office At the centre of the international scene since, Sestriere is a traditional resort but fully equipped with all the comforts and modern amenities while being surrounded by alpine forests. The resort has a remarkable winter sports offering , with many slopes and pistes for everyone. The tourism office has wonderful recommendations for the many shopping boutiques and centres and very diverse entertainment . A very popular social resort that maintains all its charm! The resort regularly hosts Alpine Skiing World Cup events and has one even hosted a part of the 2006 Olympics! The two towers (red and white) that dominate the skyline have become the symbol of the Sestriere town. Sestriere is wonderful all year round and is not just a winter ski resort, the tourism office can assist with many summer activities such as playing golf on the highest 18-hole course in Europe and go on excursions by bike and on foot. Services provided by the Tourism Office: - Assistance on Events and Bookings - Information about culture, food & wine, activities, trekking, hiking and guided tours. - Information on where to eat, sleep and shop Opening Times: Monday to Saturday from 09.30 to 12.30 and from 14.30 to 17.00 Sunday from 10.00 to 13.00.
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