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Essentials
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Resort Height
2,035m (6,675ft)
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Transfer time
Turin 2 hrs
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Typical costs
small draught beer €3.50 bottle of house wine €7 glass of coke €2 cup of tea/coffee €1.50 pizza €8 sandwich €3 -
Glacier High Altitude Guaranteed Snow
high altitude skiing
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Fly from
Dublin
Good for...
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Advanced Ski Rating
3
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Intermediates Ski Rating
5
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Beginners Ski Rating
4
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Snowboarding Rating
3
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So what's it like?
Excellent, extensive ski area and a cosmopolitan atmosphere
Sestriere is a world class resort, it has hosted FIS Ski World Cup races and in 2006 was famously one of the main venues for the Torino Winter Olympics. It is part of the internationally renowned 'Milky Way' ski circuit, a magnificent area with over 400km of piste and excellent skiing for all abilities. The area enjoys stunning scenery so make sure you bring your camera!
Ski information
Ski Information Beginners
Most of the beginners slopes fan out in an arc from the ski school meeting place in the centre of Sestriere with easy runs from the two baby lifts and the Jolly. To the right of the area are two further drag lifts, ideal for first timers.
Ski Information Intermediates
Sestriere is an intermediates paradise. The skiing is on two main areas, Banchetta and Sises, offering plenty of choice from short mogul fields to long wide runs for cruising. An added bonus to the 21 lifts in the immediate Sestriere area is the amazing 89 lifts on the extensive Milky Way.
Ski Information Advanced
The huge bowl of the Amfiteatro offers excellent skiing and the black runs at the top of Motta and Sises provide the expert with plenty of skiing. The famous Kandahar Slalom and Kandahar Banchetta runs are used in World Championship races.
Nightlife
Cosmopolitan and lively with many overseas visitors in addition to Italians and British giving an international atmosphere. Try: • Pinkies Pizzeria for après ski drinks • Black Pepper Bar for a lively atmosphere • Spotties Bar for cocktails • Tabata disco • Mama Lia is a great wine bar/restaurant.
Activities
Cross-country skiing nearby, sports centre, swimming pool, husky rides, occasional evening excursions to watch Juventus, Inter Milan and AC Milan football matches
Eating out
Sestriere's restaurants range from friendly pizzerias and bars to elegant restaurants. Pasta dishes from approx. €6.50 and pizzas from approx. €6. 3-course meals from €16
· Pinky Pizzeria for pizzas, The Cavern for a more international menu and Osteria Barabba or Mama Lia for typical local foods.Other amenities
· Shops · Games room · Sauna · Massage · Turkish bath · Whirlpool · Squash · Aerobics
Transfer
From Turin
One-way (arrival) from €48 pp.
Return from €91 pp.Other information - Cities
Olympic Bobsleigh - join us for the most intense 60 seconds of your life as you hurtle down the Olympic bobsleigh run. Adult €99 Spectator €16
Husky Dog Rides - enjoy an afternoon seeing the mountain with adorable husky dogs. Adult/child €48
Montgenèvre Ski Away Day - Ski 2 countries in one day and finish off with a ski boot bop! Adult/child €26
Snow Savers for the winter 2011/12 season
Kids ski free: FREE lift pass for child born after 01/01/04 when accompanying adult buys same pass. FREE helmet hire for child aged 11 years and under when hiring skis/board and boots.
Senior savers: FREE lift pass for adults born before 31/12/36.
Our best deals to Sestriere
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| Leaves | From | To | Board | Price | |
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| Sun 6 January 2013 | Dublin | Sestriere in Italy | Self catering |
€446 based on 4 sharing |
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| Sun 6 January 2013 | Dublin | Sestriere in Italy | Half board |
€690 based on 4 sharing |
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| Sun 24 February 2013 | Dublin | Sestriere in Italy | Half board |
€792 based on 4 sharing |
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| Sun 10 March 2013 | Dublin | Sestriere in Italy | Half board |
€802 based on 4 sharing |