Sestriere
Host of the 2006 Olympics and the heart of the Via Lattea, a 400km-trail circuit linking Italy and France with high-altitude snow security.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
821m (2,694ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
2,823m (9,262ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
2,035m (6,677ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
400cm (157in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
146
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
69
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Skiable Area
400ha (988ac)
Total groomed and patrolled skiable terrain
Terrain Breakdown
The percentage of marked trails in each difficulty level. A higher beginner percentage means more terrain suitable for novices and families; a higher advanced percentage means more challenge for experts.
Beginner
25%
Intermediate
55%
Advanced
20%
Best For
Location
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