News from Sestrière

Don't miss the latest happenings out of Sestrière, including new lifts, terrain expansions, weather, photo galleries, infographics and current events skiers and mountain travelers should know about. Stay up-to-date on Sestrière news and events by clicking on articles from the list below or page through to see coverage from the entire ski season.

Montgenevre builds new hotel, lifts, snow garden
Montgenvre makes improvements both on and off the slopes for the 2011-12 season.
23rd December 2011
Round-up of snow conditions in Europe
Powder alarms have been going off all week, so where is the best snow right now?
9th December 2011
Italy's Milky Way ski area now open
Sestriere held an opening ceremony yesterday to mark the first day of winter.
8th December 2011
Europe's Mid-Season Update: Sunny Skies Replace The Snow Clouds
Sunny skies have dried up the snow clouds, but there's still powder to be found on high ground or north-facing ski areas.
5th February 2011
Whiteout: Italy Dominates European Snow Forecasts
The top 14 snowiest resorts in Europe are all in Italy this week: 38-66cm of fresh snow is expected by Thursday.
2nd March 2010
Almost A Metre Of Powder For Italy This Week
Up to 87cm of snow is forecast in Italy this week, perfect timing for the February half-term school holidays.
15th February 2010
Free Lift Pass At Italy's 2006 Olympic Resorts
The 2006 Italian Winter Olympic resorts are organising joint promotions with free lift pssses for all and free ski school, rentals, and accommodation for children.
25th January 2010
European Resorts Open In Record Numbers
Ski resorts across Europe opened en masse over the weekend following the heavy snowstorm last week.
6th December 2009
Italy Passes Avalanche Law For Off-Piste Skiers; Heavy Fines
Off-piste skiers and snowboarders now have to carry avalanche safety gear under a new Italian law passed in the Piedmonte region.
31st March 2009
Sestriere: Once An Olympic Village, Always One (Sort Of)
There's little visible from the 2006 Winter Olympic Games in Sestriere, but a solid resort experience is still a lure.
9th December 2008
2,000 Skiers Take The Cavourese Bus From Turin
More than 2,000 skiers heading to the Italian Alps Last winter took the Cavourese Bus Charter Service from Turin Airport.
23rd September 2008
Ski Races To Be Held In Sestriere
The fastest ladies in the world will return to the 2006 Olympic venue at Sestriere for a speed weekend Feb. 9-10.
30th January 2008