Ski Holiday Sestriere
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Resort Description
The sophisticated Italian resort of Sestriere nestles amidst spectacular scenery and recently hosted the winter Olympics.Superbly positioned at the heart of the “Milky Way”, one of Europe’s largest linked skiing areas, Sestriere has 400K of pistes for you to explore! Sestriere is also one of Italy’s highest and most snow-sure resorts. Beginners are well served by a number of easy runs. Sestriere is an intermediates dream, with the chance to ski a new section of the “Milky Way” every day! Speeding down the World Cup Kandahar slalom is guaranteed to set the pulse of advanced skiers racing! Varied terrain and a dedicated snow park will thrill snowboarders.
Sestriere is noted for its lively après-ski, in venues ranging from smart cocktail and wine bars, to an Irish bar and nightclub. The impressive choice of stylish restaurants and friendly pizzerias cater for all palettes and pockets.
Away from the pistes, you can keep fit by horse-riding, ice-skating, playing squash, or by joining in with an aerobics class. Afterwards why not treat yourself to a relaxing sauna, Turkish bath and massage?
Sestriere has something for everyone, with its combination of fantastic skiing and cosmopolitan après-ski.
Ski Facts
Village height: 2,035mHighest lift: 2,823m
Km of piste: 400kms
Number of runs:
Blue: 10
Red: 20
Black: 5
Longest run: 5kms
Number of lifts: 21
Snowmaking equipment/km covered: 950 snow cannons
Airport transfer: Turin - 2 hrs