Snowboarding and Skiing Breaks in Sestriere, Italy
Drive time : 98 miles or 1hr 43mins drive time from Chambery
Sestriere is a large Italian resort and one of the first purpose built ski resorts created in the Alps. Home to some of the best skiing in the Milky Way, Sestriere is not only a magnet for ski lovers it is also a sophisticated resort!
Jet2.com offer cheap ski flights to Chambery for access to some of the top ski and snowboarding resorts in the Milky Way, including Sestriere. It is just under 2 hours from Chambery Airport making it easy to get to, whilst giving you a chance to enjoy some of the surrounding scenery.
Runs and Slopes Ideal for Skiers and Snowboarders of All Abilities
Sestriere gives you access to over 400km of downhill piste with runs suited to most ability levels on a skiing break in the area. Due to its high altitude at 2000m high, quality snow is pretty much guaranteed throughout the season. Another advantage is its link with the wider Milky Way area so there's plenty to keep the most adventurous skier entertained during a skiing weekend!
It is also a popular resort for international competitions, most recently hosting the 2006 Winter Olympics and Paralympics. This means that the quality of the skiing is up to international class.
Fantastic Après Ski and Non Ski Activities in Sestriere Italy
With such tremendous skiing and snowboarding conditions you’d be forgiven for thinking that there isn’t much else to ski breaks in Sestriere.
However, Sestriere, despite being not an overly attractive resort compared to that of the exquisite surrounding resorts, it does offer a great all-round ski break! You will find everything you need off the snow with an abundance of activities for non-skiers, a good choice of restaurants at good prices and a good social Après ski at the weekend.
Like any good skiing resort this means that you can enjoy the best of both worlds – great skiing during the day and plenty of entertainment in the evenings.
Book Cheap Ski and Snowboarding Flights to One of the Best Italian Ski Resorts
Overall, Sestriere is a good value resort and an excellent base to start exploring the Milky Way! Sestriere is probably one of the best Italian resorts and one definitely worth visiting with a short ski break or a long skiing weekend!
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