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Sestriere Resort Guide
Projected to open December 5, 2026
Best months to book: March, February, January · last season + 30-yr record
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Projected to open Dec 5
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Oct 25
5d agoPast 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
3cm
7-Day Forecast
7cm
Snow Depth
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Resort Guide
Sestriere is a prominent ski resort located in the Italian Alps, forming part of the vast Via Lattea (Milky Way) ski area with access to over 400 kilometers of slopes. The resort sits at 2,035 meters above sea level and offers a mix of runs suitable for all abilities, modern lift systems, and a lively alpine village atmosphere. Sestriere is known for hosting major international ski events, including the Winter Olympics, and features amenities such as ski schools, wellness centers, and a variety of après-ski options. Its high altitude ensures reliable snow conditions throughout the winter season.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Sestriere
Lifts
19
Longest run
7 km / 4.3 mi
Lift fleet
- Gondola4
- Chondola2
- Aerial tram1
- High-speed quad11
- Quad chair12
- Double chair3
- Surface lift37
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Top Après Ski
Tabata Disco – A legendary après-ski and nightlife hotspot in Sestriere, Tabata Disco is renowned for its energetic atmosphere, late-night dancing, and a vibrant crowd, making it a favorite among skiers looking to celebrate after a day on the slopes.
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Oct 30, 10:06 PM UTC
15cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
+27%
vs 5-Year Avg
12cm avg by now
-5%
vs 30-Year Avg
16cm avg by now
12cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
This season is at 15.2 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~15.2 cm. That's 27% above the 5-year average (12 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 5% below the 30-year average (16 cm).
Sestriere Season Snowfall
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Sestriere Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 354cm with an average of 61 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 18% above this average (416cm over the last ten tracked seasons). The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 59cm | 9 days | 29cm | 56cm | 16cm |
| December | 58cm | 10 days | 70cm | 93cm | 16cm |
| January | 51cm | 9 days | 96cm | 117cm | 13cm |
| February | 45cm | 8 days | 114cm | 135cm | 14cm |
| March | 52cm | 8 days | 125cm | 145cm | 13cm |
| April | 44cm | 8 days | 107cm | 135cm | 13cm |
| May | 22cm | 4 days | 46cm | 91cm | 8cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2025-26
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No full season on record
49 days scored, from 22 Feb
58
Best Day
15 Mar
2
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
2
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
February 2026
- 4022 Feb
- 3823 Feb
- 2924 Feb
March 2026
- 5815 Mar25cm
- 5216 Mar9cm
- 4714 Mar1cm
April 2026
- 311 Apr
- 282 Apr
- 2812 Apr
March scored highest for Sestriere in 2025-26. Based on 49 days the resort was verified open. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Dec 5, 2026
Through Apr 12, 2027
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
Frequently asked questions about Sestriere
- Where is Sestriere?
- Sestriere is a ski resort in Italy.
- How high is Sestriere?
- Sestriere runs from a base elevation of 1,840 m (6,037 ft) to a summit of 2,823 m (9,262 ft), giving a vertical drop of 983 m (3,225 ft).
- How big is Sestriere?
- Sestriere has 146 marked runs and 19 lifts.
- When is ski season at Sestriere?
- Sestriere typically operates from December to April. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Sestriere get in a typical season?
- Sestriere averages 197 inches / 500 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
