Sestriere ski resort
Sestriere sits at the heart of one of Europe’s largest ski areas, the Vialattea (Milky Way). The area boasts 146 pistes totalling 390km of runs, the majority of which are covered by snowmaking. Skiing is spread across two north-west facing peaks, with a gondola offering easy access straight out of Sestriere into the wider ski system.
Sestriere holds a special place in skiing history as Italy’s first purpose-built ski resort. Its two iconic towers, which still dominate the skyline today, were built in the 1930s by Giovanni Agnelli, founder of FIAT, to provide a mountain retreat for his factory workers in Turin. Nearly a century on, they remain the enduring symbol of the village.
Olympic Pedigree
Sestriere has long been a regular fixture on the Alpine Ski World Cup circuit, welcoming many of the world’s finest skiers. However, its defining moment came in 2006 when it was selected as the main venue for the alpine skiing events at both the Winter Olympic Games and the Winter Paralympics, hosting every men’s and women’s alpine skiing competition.
More recently, Sestriere once again made skiing history in 2025 when Mikaela Shiffrin claimed her 100th Alpine Ski World Cup victory at the resort, becoming the first skier to reach this remarkable milestone and further cementing her status as the most successful alpine skier of all time.
Off piste opportunities
For confident and experienced skiers, Sestriere offers some of the best lift-accessed off-piste terrain in the Vialattea ski area. Thanks to its high altitude and varied mountain landscape, there is an excellent mix of wide-open powder bowls, natural gullies and long itineraries that can often be accessed directly from the lift system. After fresh snowfall, the slopes surrounding Monte Fraiteve, Monte Sises and Banchetta are particularly popular, with countless off-piste lines to explore.
One of Sestriere’s greatest advantages is the sheer variety of terrain available. Whether you’re looking for short powder runs between the pistes or longer backcountry descents, there are options to suit every experienced off-piste skier. The area’s extensive lift network also makes it easy to link different resorts together, allowing adventurous skiers to enjoy fresh lines across a huge area without lengthy hikes.
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