Sestriere Snow Conditions

Located on a sunny plateau in the Piedmont region of the Italian Alps, the ski resort of Sestriere lies at the centre of the Milky Way and is an excellent base for exploring the region. Italy’s' most pioneering ski area, Sestriere remains extremely snow-sure and boasts one of the country’s' most extensive snowmaking operations. This is important in maintaining the condition of the slopes and helps to counteract the effect of the abundance of sunshine experienced here.

 

Sestriere Snow Conditions - High-altitude sunny slopes 

Sestriere skii holidays will enjoy 35 local slopes as well as excellent links to the 146 runs found in the vast Milky Way ski area, which encompasses Montgenevre, Sauxe d'Oulx, Sansicario, Cesano and Claviere. The resort offers a diverse range of terrain from long cruising runs to short steeps and moguls, and boasts some of the most challenging skiing in the region. Sestriere mainly caters to intermediates, with almost three-quarters of the slopes dedicated to more competent skiers. The majority of the slopes are south-facing, with plenty of sun exposure which does tend to melt the snow; however conditions are backed up by the extensive snowmaking here. The resort has a long racing history and has hosted many international competitions, including the World Championships and the Winter Olympics.

Snow Conditions In Sestriere - One of worlds' largest snowmaking operations 

Sitting at an altitude of 2,035m, the resort offers high-altitude skiing, boasting a top elevation of up to 2,823m. Sestriere enjoys a long ski season running from December to April, and ensures excellent conditions throughout due to 900 snow cannons that cover the slopes here - one of the worlds' largest operations. In 2007, Sestriere saw upper slopes averages of 160cm, with the lower slopes seeing 100cm.