Ski area Via Lattea - Sestriere/Sauze d'Oulx/San Sicario/Claviere/Montgenèvre

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Highest point:	2,789 m	Pistes in total:	400 km
Lowest point:	1,538 m	Pistes:	96 km
Altitude ski resort:	2,035 m	Pistes:	220 km
Lifts in total:	62	Pistes:	84 km
Gondola lift:	8
Chair lifts:	35
Tow lifts:	19

Ski area Via Lattea - Sestriere/Sauze d'Oulx/San Sicario/Claviere/Montgenèvre

With around 400 kilometres of piste and 70 lift systems, the Via Lattea ("Milky Way") is one of the largest interconnected ski areas in Italy. Sestriere lies at the centre of this extensive ski network, surrounded by other winter sports resorts such as Clavière, Sauze d'Oulx, Pragelato, Sansicario, Cesana and Montgenèvre in France. Thanks to its altitude of between 1,359 m and 2,789 m and the support of over 900 snow cannons, the area is particularly snow-sure.

The varied range of pistes appeals to all levels of skier - from children's areas and flat practice slopes to numerous blue pistes and sporty red and challenging black runs. Above Sestriere, the lifts lead up to Monte Motta (2,823 m) - the highest point in the ski area - with challenging descents and magnificent panoramic views over the high valley. In the lower areas, forest slopes lined with larches and conifers beckon.

The gondola lift from Sestriere takes you up to Mount Fraiteve (2,701 m), from where the longest descent in the ski area runs for 7 kilometres down to the Pariol middle station. Snowboarders and freestylers will also find the best conditions in the Via Lattea: The snowpark in Sestriere, the park in Montgenèvre and the "Double Black Park" at Rio Nero near Sauze d'Oulx with quarter-pipe, kicker and rails offer plenty of action.

Rules of conduct on ski pistes in Italy

To use the ski areas, you must have valid liability insurance that covers damage or injury to third parties. This can also be taken out on site for individual days. Skiing while intoxicated (0.5 per mille or higher BAC) is prohibited and is punishable by heavy fines. To reduce the risk of injury, wearing a helmet is compulsory for everyone (regardless of age, on all ski runs, in snow parks and on toboggan runs). Anyone who does not comply with the helmet requirement will be fined or banned from the slopes.

Piste map Via Lattea - Sestriere/Sauze d'Oulx/San Sicario/Claviere/Montgenèvre

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Night skiing Via Lattea - Sestriere/Sauze d'Oulx/San Sicario/Claviere/Montgenèvre

If you can't get enough of skiing, you can simply extend your day on the piste in Via Lattea. In Sestriere, the Kandahar Sises Gianni Agnelli piste is regularly opened for night skiing under floodlights. This transforms a day's skiing into a special skiing experience under the moonlight and starry sky that delights both young and old winter sports enthusiasts. The terrain is steeped in history: international championships and World Cup races have already been held on this piste - skiing fun with professional flair included.

Après ski Via Lattea - Sestriere/Sauze d'Oulx/San Sicario/Claviere/Montgenèvre

After an eventful day of skiing, numerous cosy restaurants, rustic huts and charming cafés invite you to stop off and enjoy. Regional specialities such as polenta with mushrooms or gnocchi with melted cheese provide the perfect refreshment. In the evening, things get lively in many places: bars, pubs and discos offer an exuberant après ski atmosphere with an international flair.

Those who prefer a more relaxed evening will also find suitable alternatives - for example in cinemas, indoor golf courses or swimming pools. There are also plenty of varied options away from the pistes: Winter hiking trails and snowshoe trails offer active nature experiences, while dog or snowmobile rides provide action and speed.

Snowpark Via Lattea - Sestriere/Sauze d'Oulx/San Sicario/Claviere/Montgenèvre: Siestre Snow Park

In a ski area as large as Via Lattea, there is of course no shortage of expansive fun areas. The ski area has a total of three snowparks, one each in Sestrière, Sauze d'Oulx and Sansicario. Right on the outskirts of Sestriere is the fun park of the same name, which combines various rails and kickers over a length of 300 metres. Beginners can also practise on easier obstacles in a separate beginner's area.

The "Double Black Park" is located at the Nuovo Basset chair lift above Sauze d'Oulx. This masterpiece of shaper art was designed for the 2006 Winter Olympics and still delights the boarder and freestyle scene today. The area is a terrain park equipped with a quarter-pipe, rails and kickers.

Finally, the Montgenèvre fun park is 500 metres long and offers a well-maintained area for jibbing and jumping. On the French side near Montgenèvre, ambitious riders can also let off steam on two bordercross trails.

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Ski area Via Lattea - Sestriere/Sauze d'Oulx/San Sicario/Claviere/Montgenèvre

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