Sauze d'Oulx (Via Lattea)
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Ski area Via Lattea - Sestriere/Sauze d'Oulx/San Sicario/Claviere/Montgenèvre
Information about the ski area
| Highest point: | 2,789 m | (magic) carpet lifts: | 8 |
| Lowest point: | 1,538 m | Pistes in total: | 400 km |
| Altitude ski resort: | 1,510 m |
Pistes:
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96 km |
| Lifts in total: | 70 |
Pistes:
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220 km |
| Gondola lift: | 8 |
Pistes:
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84 km |
| Chair lifts: | 35 | ||
| Tow lifts: | 19 | ||
Ski area Via Lattea - Sestriere/Sauze d'Oulx/San Sicario/Claviere/Montgenèvre
The varied range of pistes appeals to all levels of skier - from children's areas and flat practice slopes to numerous blue pistes and sporty red and challenging black runs. Above Sestriere, the lifts lead up to Monte Motta (2,823 m) - the highest point in the ski area - with challenging descents and magnificent panoramic views over the high valley. In the lower areas, forest slopes lined with larches and conifers beckon.
The gondola lift from Sestriere takes you up to Mount Fraiteve (2,701 m), from where the longest descent in the ski area runs for 7 kilometres down to the Pariol middle station. Snowboarders and freestylers will also find the best conditions in the Via Lattea: The snowpark in Sestriere, the park in Montgenèvre and the "Double Black Park" at Rio Nero near Sauze d'Oulx with quarter-pipe, kicker and rails offer plenty of action.
Rules of conduct on ski pistes in Italy
To ensure safety on the ski slopes in Italy, stricter safety regulations have been in force since 2022. In order to use the ski areas, everyone must have liability insurance that covers damage to third parties. It will also be possible to take out this insurance on site for individual days. Drunken skiing is prohibited and punishable by heavy fines, with a maximum of 0.5 mg of alcohol per litre of blood. To reduce the risk of injury, helmets are also compulsory for all minors when skiing, snowboarding or tobogganing.
Night skiing Via Lattea - Sestriere/Sauze d'Oulx/San Sicario/Claviere/Montgenèvre
If you can't get enough of skiing, you can simply extend your day on the piste in Via Lattea. In Sestriere, the Kandahar Sises Gianni Agnelli piste is regularly opened for night skiing under floodlights. This transforms a day's skiing into a special skiing experience under the moonlight and starry sky that delights both young and old winter sports enthusiasts. The terrain is steeped in history: international championships and World Cup races have already been held on this piste - skiing fun with professional flair included.Après ski Via Lattea - Sestriere/Sauze d'Oulx/San Sicario/Claviere/Montgenèvre
Those who prefer a more relaxed evening will also find suitable alternatives - for example in cinemas, indoor golf courses or swimming pools. There are also plenty of varied options away from the pistes: Winter hiking trails and snowshoe trails offer active nature experiences, while dog or snowmobile rides provide action and speed.
Snowpark Via Lattea - Sestriere/Sauze d'Oulx/San Sicario/Claviere/Montgenèvre: Siestre Snow Park
In a ski area as large as Via Lattea, there is of course no shortage of expansive fun areas. The ski area has a total of three snowparks, one each in Sestrière, Sauze d'Oulx and Sansicario. Right on the outskirts of Sestriere is the fun park of the same name, which combines various rails and kickers over a length of 300 metres. Beginners can also practise on easier obstacles in a separate beginner's area.
The "Double Black Park" is located at the Nuovo Basset chair lift above Sauze d'Oulx. This masterpiece of shaper art was designed for the 2006 Winter Olympics and still delights the boarder and freestyle scene today. The area is a terrain park equipped with a quarter-pipe, rails and kickers.
Finally, the Montgenèvre fun park is 500 metres long and offers a well-maintained area for jibbing and jumping. On the French side near Montgenèvre, ambitious riders can also let off steam on two bordercross trails.
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