Vialattea – Realise the dream of skiing in Italy

Vialattea is one of Europe’s largest ski resorts, comprised of 8 distinct locations: Sestriere, Sauze d’Oulx, Sansicario, Cesana, Claviere, Pragelato and Oulx in Italy as well as Montgenèvre in France. Vialattea offers unique ski experiences without limits and borders: wonderful landscapes, breathtaking views, and ski slopes of all levels and difficulties, capable of meeting the needs of families, athletes, and winter sports enthusiasts alike.

DISCOVER 5 GREAT REASONS TO COME SKIING IN VIALATTEA: 

1. AN EXPANSIVE SKI AREA WITH INTERNATIONAL CHARM

Vialattea is synonymous with the vast expanses and panoramic slopes that wind through the scenic woods of the Cottian Alps and cross the border to the French resort of Montgenèvre. The slopes connect charming and traditional Alpine chalet villages with modern towns equipped with extensive amenities, representing the very best of skiing in the Alps.

Home to more than 400km of perfectly groomed pistes, skiers can explore over 300 slopes interconnected by 70 cutting-edge lifts, without taking off your skis, and included in one ski pass. Vialattea caters to skiers and snowboarders of all abilities, with a range of slopes that includes ample area for beginners to find their feet, in addition to a high number of red runs for intermediate and more experienced skiers.

With 80% of the skiable area above 1,900m, the region is extremely weather resilient, ensuring exceptional snow conditions throughout the season. The terrain extends from the 1,350m of Cesana, to its highest point at the 2,800m high Motta peak, offering stunning views of the surrounding valleys and mountains.

2.  A SKI RESORT FOR EVERY NEED

Spanning two countries, the eight resorts include Sestriere, Sauze d’Oulx, Sansicario, Cesana, Claviere, Pragelato, and Oulx in Italy, as well as Montgenèvre in France, with each resort offering a unique mountain experience.

Sestriere delivers great slopes and infrastructure, offering the convenience of ski-in/ski-out accommodation and a plethora of restaurants. At 2,035m it is also one of Italy’s highest resorts, ensuring optimum snow conditions throughout the season.

Sun-drenched Sauze d’Oulx is particularly popular with skiers who enjoy wide and fast tree-lined runs. The stone buildings and cobbled streets of the old town contain the resort’s famous nightlife, from après bars to cosy wine cellars, making it the liveliest and most sought-after ski resort in Vialattea.

In the heart of Vialattea is the small and laid-back alpine village of Sansicario. Its prime location at the centre of the 400km area makes it an ideal base for exploring the region.

Towards the French border lies the hidden gem of Claviere, a scenic village nestled among the mountains, offering magnificent landscapes and uncrowded slopes. With Montgenèvre just a short ski away, Claviere offers the option to ski two countries in one holiday, giving you the best of both worlds

3. ATTRACTIONS AND ACTIVITIES FOR EVERYONE

Vialattea’s resorts are host to some of the most famous ski slopes in the Alps, where millions of enthusiasts gather every season, allowing expert skiers to follow in the tracks of great champions.

The ski area also offers numerous attractions and activities for families and children, with something to keep everyone occupied. Little ones can enjoy the baby fun parks in Sansicario and Sauze d’Oulx – designed to provide an interactive and fun learning environment – or, alternatively, book in for private or group lessons from experts, providing the perfect introduction to the slopes.

For non-skiers, Vialattea also offers a variety of unique experiences, including Husky sledding, mountain snowmobile tours, and, for the more adventurous, paragliding. Once an appetite has been worked up on, or off, the slopes, there are charming mountain restaurants scattered across the valley to be explored.

4. SKI WORLD CUP SESTRIERE 2025

The Alpine Ski World Cup will stop in Sestriere on February 22 and 23, 2025: an entire weekend dedicated to women’s technical disciplines with giant slalom and slalom on the schedule. The world’s top athletes will return to race on the Olympic slopes of Sestriere. It will be a great weekend of celebration and entertainment in the Vialattea ski area. Various side events will frame the Ski World Cup competitions to welcome the champions and engage with mountain and winter sports enthusiasts.

5. INNOVATION FOR 2024/2025 AND BEYOND

In 2023 and 2024, Vialattea undertook an extensive project to renovate the snowmaking network system in Sestriere, to improve snow production and skiable conditions. More than 16,500 meters of lines have been renewed and 117 state of the art snow generators have been installed.

New Smart Points with automatic ticket machines have been introduced to improve and speed up the purchase of lift passes. These Smart Points, located at all ticket offices in the Vialattea district, provide customers the opportunity to purchase their lift passes 24/7 at discounted rates similar to those available online.

Vialattea is also proud to have partnered with neighbouring Bardonecchia ski resort to bring winter sports enthusiasts even more options this winter. New for this season is a combined Vialattea and Bardonecchia season plass, whilst those who purchase a 6-day Vialattea ski pass can enjoy a complimentary one-day extension to Bardonecchia.

HOW TO REACH US

Vialattea’s relative affordability and ease of access makes it the perfect winter destination! The resorts nearest airports are Turin Caselle and Milan Malpensa, both served by regular flights from airports across the UK.

The region is also easily accessible by road, at just an hour’s drive away from Turin, and rail. The Oulx train station – the gateway to Vialattea – is well served by regional and high-speed trains from both Italy and France, offering a more sustainable option for travellers.

Ski passes for the 2024/25 season, including daily, multi-day, and season passes, are now available for purchase on the Vialattea website.

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