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Pragelato Via Lattea Ski Resort
Nestled between three natural parks, high on the Cottian Alps, Pragelato offers spectacular views over the mountain for an enchanting skiing retreat. The stunning scenery and rustic alpine setting has attracted Piedmont’s finest for a number of years, giving it a refined air that is unique from everywhere else in the Via Lattea. Hidden away in the heart of the Cottian Alps, its chic style and peaceful atmosphere make it best for small groups looking for a touch of luxury and families wanting a quiet retreat in a traditional alpine setting. Authentic wood and stone architecture make up the stylish accommodation and some wonderful cafés and restaurants to dine in.
The resort is easily accessible from Turin airport, just under a two hour transfer and can also be reached by train by connecting to the High Speed from Paris to Oulx, where you can take a short taxi ride to the centre.
This is known as the best kept secret of the Italian Alps – as well as soaking up the wonderful culture in this very Italian town, those visiting will be able to ski vast and varied terrain in a legendary linked ski area. Pragelato made it marks on the Milky Way map as the ski area’s newest member after holding the cross-country and ski jumping competitions in the 2006 Winter Olympics. This led to the building of the Pattemouche-Anfiteatro cable car, which links the resort to over 400km of blanketed piste, offering long days of exciting skiing and snowboarding, finished in refined luxury for an indulgent end to your day.
The resort is also excellent for non-skiers who can settle on a sunny café terrace overlooking beautiful views of the mountain, spend a day shopping some Italian specialities or indulge in a number of treatments at one of the spa facilities.
Stats & FAQ
Location: Italian Alps.
Established:
Open: December - April
Downhill: 400km
View our detailed Pragelato Via Lattea snow forecast or snow report and see all live webcams, piste maps, road and travel maps and lift pass prices. For a picture of historic snow conditions see the snow depths month by month with our Pragelato Via Lattea snow history.
| Nearest Airport & Transfer Time: | |
| Turin (TRN) | 118km 1h30 |
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| Top Altitude: | 2823m |
| Bottom Altitude: | 1535m |
| Resort Altitude: | 1535m |
| Longest run: | 5km |
| Slope Orientation: | North/West |
| Vertical Drop: | 1466m |
| Skiable Vertical: | 1466m |
| Night Skiing: | Yes |
| Glacier: | No |
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| Downhill Runs: | 400km |
| Beginner slopes: | 24% |
| Intermediate: | 55% |
| Advanced slopes: | 22% |
| Lift Pass Price: | €180 (adult 6 day) |
| Nearby resorts: Milky Way, Claviere, Montgenevre, Sansicario, Sauze d'Oulx and Sestriere | |
Skiing/BoardingSkiing in Pragelato Via Lattea
You‘ll be skiing with spectacular views of the mountain in this small resort, unrivalled by any other resort in the Via Lattea, which makes for a mesmerising and unforgettable ski experience. The local ski area is small with only 7 ski runs - 3 beginner, 3 intermediate and 1 advanced making up 50km of terrain.
Beginners have some gentle slopes in the village to start out on and will soon be able to work their way up to the higher runs.
The lifts take you up to high altitudes where snow conditions are usually excellent and you’ll be able to ski some fresh powder- take the Clot della Soma chair to the North facing slope for a ride through the fairy-tale forest. Keen skiers need not worry as the new addition of the Pattemouche-Anfiteatro cable car has made the town the Milky Way’s newest member, linking it to the neighbouring Via Lattea resorts giving skiers and boarders over 400km of piste to explore in the nearby resorts of Sestriere, Sauze d’Oulx, Sansicario, Claviere and Montgenevre. Here intermediates will be in paradise with over 55% of the area made up by red routes. Intermediates can ski in to Sestriere on the red 66 then on to the red 9, to find some gentle tree-lined runs along with some more challenging descents.
The advanced skier can make the most of the Olympic Kandahar runs at Sestriere and Sansicario and there is also some fantastic off piste to be explored.
The small resort hosted the 2006 winter Olympic ski jump and cross-country events and it has maintained its fame as the home of cross-country skiing with trails through beautifully scenic passes. It now houses the Olympic ski jump in the centre of the resort and is Italy’s largest destination for ski jumping with competitions frequently held here.
Pragelato Via Lattea Apres Ski
As a favourite destination for wealthy Italian families, the après scene is rich in culture and sophistication and ideal for those wanting a laid-back atmosphere. Exuding a luxurious feel with an air of class and sophistication, après ski consists of tasting Piedmont’s finest cuisine and sipping on local wines whilst chatting amongst friends and family.
Enjoy exquisite dinners of meats and cheeses accompanied by local wines and finished off with an aperitif of traditional Italian grappa. There are a number of restaurants where you can indulge in some traditional Italian delicacies, Al Mulino offers a fine dining experience with some exquisite local cuisine and Ristorante Cantina Degli Amici is another favourite for delicious Italian delicacies. For a more casual evening, there are a number of pizzerias such as La Taverna and La Trattoria. The bars fill up at the end of the day with skiers wanting to rest with a warming drink. La Laterna is a popular spot with a friendly atmosphere and La Dolce Vita offers skiers a cosy lounge area to spend some intimate time with friends and family.
The resort caters extremely well to non-skiers with a number of activities to do in the town. For a day of relaxation head to café Bargain for a chocolatta and a pastry to watch the skiers take-off up the mountain, wander round the shops and indulge in some soothing treatments at one of the spa facilities for the ultimate touch of luxury. Those looking for a bit more adventure have the opportunity to take in some beautiful scenery on a snow shoe excursions through the forest, take a snowmobile ride to a mountain restaurant or enjoy a different mountain experience with Nordic walking or hiking and the adrenaline junkies of the group can also try ice car driving at a nearby circuit.
Best time to go
Best time to ski Pragelato Via Lattea
Best time to visit & ski Pragelato Via Lattea
The high altitude of the piste means skiing conditions are usually good throughout the season and with high snow-fall in the winter period, fresh powder can be found on the North facing slopes.
The wide open runs are fully exposed to the sun meaning you can appreciate the stunning scenery of the mountain on long sunny days on the piste and the high altitude means late season skiing is still likely to have great skiing conditions.
The resort is one of Italy’s well-kept secrets and is not well known amongst other nationalities so there’s a peaceful pace on the slopes throughout the season with no lift queues in the main ski area.
In the Milky Way you will find the slopes busier and more popular with a wider set yet rarely overcrowded with peak holidays the busiest time to ski.
Peak Dates
Enjoy an enchanting Christmas in Pragelato with family and friends in a traditional alpine setting with excellent skiing alongside stunning scenery. Indulge in fine food and luxury and soak in some charming Italian culture. Pragelato Via Lattea Christmas ski holidays ‣
Celebrate in sophisticated Italian style by toasting in the New Year in Pragelato. End days of excellent skiing in luxurious alpine settings sipping some fine Italian wine. Pragelato Via Lattea New Year ski holidays ‣
A Peaceful piste and laid back après in a charming alpine setting are what to expect during February half term in Pragelato. With loads to do on and off the piste there is something for everyone here. Pragelato Via Lattea Half Term ski holidays ‣
The peaceful resort is ideal for a family getaway with excellent childcare and a laidback après scene. Enjoy skiing the sunny piste during Easter in Pragelato with spectacular vistas of the mountain. Pragelato Via Lattea Easter ski holidays ‣
Families in Pragelato Via Lattea
Families are well catered for at this peaceful resort with excellent childcare facilities available and a laid-back, friendly atmosphere.
We have ideally located accommodation with doorstep skiing available, close to the gondola link to the entire Milky Way. Our Club Med Chalet accommodation is perfect for families, with traditional alpine décor for an enchanting retreat with ski-in ski-out location making it easy to get to and from the piste. Out chalets are fully catered making meal times a breeze, with a variety of food available for the whole family.
The après scene is focussed around the accommodation here, with cosy lounge bars for relaxed evenings – the great thing about accommodation with on-site bars is that adult’s won’t have to leave their accommodation to enjoy a few drinks.
Families with children too young to ski can keep an eye out for accommodation with children’s clubs and babysitting services. If you’re taking your family to the mountains for the first time, beginners can make the most of the ski schools on offer and the unhurried slopes at the resort make a good place to learn.
The small ski area is good for family days on the piste and offers spectacular views for an unforgettable skiing experience. Families wanting to explore more of the Milky Way can take the Gondola over to Sestriere, ski down the blue to Borgata and get the lift up to explore more of Sestriere – Sestriereland is a brilliant snow playground that young children will love.
GroupsGroup Holidays Pragelato Via Lattea
Groups looking for a laid-back holiday and a touch of luxury will love it here. Our accommodation is great for groups wanting to make the most of skiing the Via Lattea with ski-in ski-out locations nearby the Gondola with large lounge areas for intimate, relaxing evenings.
Whilst the local ski area is only small, the gondola that links the resort to Sestriere gives skiers over 400km of piste to explore. Beginners have some gentle runs at the resort and can enjoy some stunning views from these. Book lessons with the ski school to learn the basics and gain some confidence. Intermediate skiers have the whole ski area at their doorstep with the majority of the Milky Way connected by red runs. Any advanced skiers in the group can make the most of the Olympic Kandahar runs at Sestriere and Sansicario with Pragelato offering easy links to these ski areas. After long days on the piste, everyone can meet at La Dolce Vita for a well-deserved drink and relax in the lounge area sharing stories of the slopes. Evenings can be spent sipping wine and tasting some of Piedmont’s finest cuisine at an authentic Italian restaurant.
Non-skiers will also enjoy a holiday to the town. Relaxing days can be spent watching skiers with a hot chocolate and a pastry at a café offering stunning views of the piste, there are a number of quaint shops where you can find some Italian delicacies and there is also the chance to indulge in luxury with a treatment at a wellness area. More adventurous members of the group may enjoy a snowshoe excursion or winter hike through some breath-taking scenery or try their hand at ice-driving at a nearby circuit.
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| Accommodation | Number of nights | Price (per person) from |
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| Club Med Pragelato Sestriere | 3 | £ 613 |
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