Milky Way Ski Area at a glance
- Italian
- Euro (EUR)
- Time zone GMT+1
Best for
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Cross-country
Snowboard
Save up to £253 per couple (Based on 2 adult 6 day lift passes in Zermatt). Passes can be added to your booking via the 'Ski Extras' stage at checkout. T&Cs apply
- A vast linked ski area crossing the Italian-French border
- Olympic-grade facilities
- 400km of linked ski slopes and 6 ski resorts
Why ski in Milky Way Ski Area
It was the Turin Olympics in 2006 which really brought this area into focus, although Sauze d'Oulx, just an hour from Turin, and right at the beginning of the “Via Lattea” resort complex, had for some time been a fixture for British skiers. Hosting the Olympics meant the ski area was significantly upgraded, with major improvements in snowmaking facilities underpinning an already reliable snow record, and several new high-speed lifts were constructed to streamline circulation around the area.
There are wonderful long runs and impressive views from the slopes on Mount Motta at 2823m, with wide open spaces above the tree-line as well as picturesque wooded runs below. The long chain of linked resorts, with 400km of pistes, gives skiers and boarders a wonderful opportunity to travel from resort to resort, ending up crossing the border with France and skiing into Montgenèvre (a return trip that takes all day – but it’s a great feeling of satisfaction to ski into another country!).
Start your adventure in the Olympic heart of the Milky Way ski area – Sestriere, Cesana and Sansicario – where all the Alpine events took place during the 2006 Winter Games. Sestriere itself was one of Europe’s very first purpose-built ski resorts, developed in the 1930s by Fiat’s Giovanni Agnelli specifically for winter sports enthusiasts.
Sestriere sits proudly at 2,035 metres, making it the highest resort in the entire Milky Way network. Over in Sauze d’Oulx, the old mountain village charm meets an impressive mix of pistes – from wide, cruisy blues to tree-lined reds – and a lively après scene that’s anything but sleepy.
With vast skiing right on your doorstep, there’s no shortage of terrain to explore. If you’re heading towards Montgenèvre, consider pausing in Claviere before crossing the border. It’s often better value than the French side – and you won’t want to miss a stop for a warming Bombardino, the iconic alpine drink laced with coffee, brandy and advocaat.
Best of the Milky Way Ski Area
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Views above Sestriere -
Sauze d'Oulx -
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Above Sauze d'Oulx -
Sauze d'Oulx -
Sauze d'Oulx by night
Resorts in Milky Way Ski Area
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Sauze d'Oulx
Milky Way Ski Area, Italy
Inter-country skiing between Italy and France Tree lined runs and wide open pistes Après-ski meccaGroup Holidays Apres -
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Sestriere
Milky Way Ski Area, Italy
Inter-country skiing between Italy and France Good value for money Home to the 2006 Winter OlympicsLarge Ski Area Intermediate Skiers
Ski & snowboarding information
Best for
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Cross-country
Snowboard
Milky Way Ski Area spans 400 km, linking 6 resorts across Italy and France, offering diverse terrain for all abilities.
Runs
Additional Ski Details
- Ski area:
- 400km
- Ski Altitude:
- 1509m - 2800m
- Lift Ski Lockers:
- No
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