Destination guide

Sansicario

Italy

Piemonte

Sunny, quiet and perfectly placed at the heart of the Via Lattea

Is Sansicario right for you?

  • The best-placed base in the Via Lattea for reaching every part of the network
  • Compact, traffic-free and considerably quieter than its larger neighbours
  • Sunny, south-facing intermediate runs right on the doorstep
  • Purpose-built convenience, with accommodation close to lifts and pistes
  • Heads up: It's a small, satellite-style village, so don't expect much beyond the essentials in terms of shops and nightlife.

Altitude range

1700–2700m

Season

Dec–Apr

Resort height

1700m

Claimed piste km

50km

Number of runs

41

'True' piste km

38km

Number of lifts

10

Kms linked area

400km

Linked to

Via Lattea / Montgenèvre

Terrain mix

Terrain mix: 25% blue, 55% red, 20% black

Who this resort is for

Best suited to your skiing style

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Beginners

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True blue skiers

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Intermediates

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Expert skiers

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Off-piste

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Terrain parks

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Convenience

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Families

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Village charm

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Escape the crowds

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Non-skiers

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Après ski

Mountain food

On-mountain restaurants and quality

11

mountain restaurants

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Quality

Variety

Price

“Sansicario is the Via Lattea's best-placed base — compact, traffic-free and sitting between Sestriere and Cesana with sunny, quiet intermediate runs right outside the door. Best for skiers who want easy access to the whole network without the bustle of a bigger village."

Getting there

TRN · Turin

1h30–1h50

MXP · Milan Malpensa

2h30–3h00

GVA · Geneva

3h00–3h30

Train · Oulx

30 min

Map showing Sansicario relative to Turin, Milan Malpensa and Geneva and the Oulx train station

Want to know more about the very distinct ski experiences of Via Lattea, the scenery and the mountain restaurants?

Ski holidays in Sansicario