Courmayeur

SESTRIERE

FRIDAY OR SATURDAY DEPARTURES 9 DAYS/7 NIGHTS

One of the best bases in the 500 Km+ Milky Way and first built up in the 1930's Sestriere lays claim to the title of being the first purpose built resort in Europe. And the only purpose it was built for in skiing lying on north west facing slopes at just over 2000m altitude with access to one of Europe's largest skiing areas there are few resorts in Europe which can claim to be in a better location for skiing and snowboarding. Beginners don't need to explore the whole Milky Way; there are some great blue runs right in Sestriere and it is a great place to learn to ski. Confident intermediates can explore the whole Milky Way region and will love doing so. For experts there are a multitude of challenges; the only caveat being that they can seem quite spread out. Snowboarders will find a snow park and deep powder runs aplenty. The village of Sestriere itself boasts of being purpose built but it is a far cry from other resorts included in that category. With an international atmosphere the resort is full of good restaurants and bars. The apres ski scene is lively and offers something for everyone.

Getting there:

Sestriere is located 236Km from Milan Airport, which is the closest international airport. Driving time from Milan to Sestriere is about 2 1/2 hours. There are frequent buses and trains to Oulx (nearly every hour) and it takes about 2 1/2 hours by train or almost 4 hours by bus. Sestriere is just 22Km from Oulx with a twice-hourly bus connection taking about 1/2 hour to arrive in Sestriere.

Transfer options:

Self-drive - 7 day car rental from $400 per car.

Private car transfer for between 1 and 6 passengers - $1300 each way.

Trains & local buses - call for price and timetable.

What's included:

Economy class return airfare to Italy, via Alitalia from Toronto and 7 nights hotel accomodation in a 3 or 4 star hotel as selected.

A 6 day ski pass - a value of up to $300, 10% - 20% discount on Ski or Snowboard group lessons.

SESTRIERE FRIDAY OR SATURDAY DEPARTURES 9 DAYS/7 NIGHTS
One of the best bases in the 500 Km+ Milky Way and first built up in the 1930's Sestriere lays claim to the title of being the first purpose built resort in Europe. And the only purpose it was built for in skiing lying on north west facing slopes at just over 2000m altitude with access to one of Europe's largest skiing areas there are few resorts in Europe which can claim to be in a better location for skiing and snowboarding. Beginners don't need to explore the whole Milky Way; there are some great blue runs right in Sestriere and it is a great place to learn to ski. Confident intermediates can explore the whole Milky Way region and will love doing so. For experts there are a multitude of challenges; the only caveat being that they can seem quite spread out. Snowboarders will find a snow park and deep powder runs aplenty. The village of Sestriere itself boasts of being purpose built but it is a far cry from other resorts included in that category. With an international atmosphere the resort is full of good restaurants and bars. The apres ski scene is lively and offers something for everyone.
Getting there:
Sestriere is located 236Km from Milan Airport, which is the closest international airport. Driving time from Milan to Sestriere is about 2 1/2 hours. There are frequent buses and trains to Oulx (nearly every hour) and it takes about 2 1/2 hours by train or almost 4 hours by bus. Sestriere is just 22Km from Oulx with a twice-hourly bus connection taking about 1/2 hour to arrive in Sestriere.
Transfer options:
Self-drive - 7 day car rental from $400 per car. Private car transfer for between 1 and 6 passengers - $1300 each way. Trains & local buses - call for price and timetable.
What's included:
Economy class return airfare to Italy, via Alitalia from Toronto and 7 nights hotel accomodation in a 3 or 4 star hotel as selected. A 6 day ski pass - a value of up to $300, 10% - 20% discount on Ski or Snowboard group lessons.