Ski Holidays in Sestriere

Beginners skiing and snowboarding in Sestriere

Some good nursery slopes for beginners sit directly beside Sestriere, in front of the Scuola Nazionale Sci and are serviced by the Jolly travelators and drag lifts Baby1 and Baby2 (however these are not free and you will need a lift pass). Once you feel ready to progress, the whole Milky Way ski area is your oyster! Starting in the local area, the long piste down to Borgata is recommended, before heading over to Sauze d’Oulx once you have built up your confidence and technique. 

Intermediate skiing and snowboarding in Sestriere

The whole of the Milky Way sits on the doorstep of Sestriere, with 400km pistes, and a majority of them being easy cruising blues, and slightly more challenging reds. In the immediate Sestriere area, Motta is a good choice for getting back on your ski legs, but as you travel further afield, you’ll find plenty of runs that both sit within your comfort zone as well as push you further.

One excursion that may interest guests of Inghams is a day trip over the border to ski in French Montgenevre, which offers some further mileage as well as an exciting day trip out. 

Advanced skiing and snowboarding in Sestriere

There are 40 black pistes across the Milky Way ski area, with plenty more opportunities to explore some off-piste areas. In 2006, Sestriere hosted the Men’s Olympic downhill along with Slalom and Super G events. Try the Kandahar Olympic Men’s Downhill run above Borgata or the Olympic Slalom and Giant Slalom courses on Mt Sises. For those seeking an adventure, there is heli-skiing available in the resort which can be booked directly with the appropriate company, and our rep in resort can point you in the right direction. 

Off piste and snow parks in Sestriere

The freestyle park in Sestriere is located 300 metres to the left of the Cit Rock lift, and next to button lift 27. For those ambitious skiers and snowboarders who want to go a little further, there are five freestyle and terrain parks across the whole Milky Way ski area.

Cross-country skiing in Sestriere

Cross-country skiers are in for a treat when visiting Sestriere because the region is home to approx. 100 kilometres of trails. Most of the trails cater towards the classic cross country skiing. Lessons available for those of you who are new to the sport and would like to give it a go. 

A firm favourite is the stretch through Val des Pres in French Névache or from Montgenèvre through Vallée de la Clarée.

Ages

• Child - 3-5 years
• Youth - 6-12 years
• Adult - 13+ years

Equipment information

• Free helmets for children up to 12 years when ski/board are pre-booked

Levels of equipment 

• Blue skis are ideal for beginners to early intermediates – softer and easier to turn.
• Red skis suit confident intermediates – more rigid for better stability and control, usually new or one season old.
• Black skis are ideal for strong intermediates and advanced skiers wanting high-performance equipment.

Prices and supplements are correct at the time of publishing. Up to date prices will be confirmed at the time of booking.

Ages

• Child - 5-12 years
• Adult - 13+ years

Tuition information

• Tuition will be available from 20th Dec 25 onward 
• Ski & snowboard tuition runs Monday - Friday 10am - 12:50pm 
• Group tuition need a minimum number of guests to take place. Very occasionally these numbers aren’t reached. If you have pre-booked tuition and this happens, the ski-school will do their best to offer private tuition to the value of what you had originally booked.

Levels of tuition:

• Beginner - never skied before
• Level 1 - advanced beginner; can control speed, snowplough and change direction on gentle slopes 
• Level 2 - low intermediate, snowplough turns and start to ski parallel
• Level 3 - good intermediate, parallel turns 
• Advanced - fully confident on all slopes, looking to improve technique

Prices and supplements are correct at the time of publishing. Up to date prices will be confirmed at the time of booking.