
Via Lattea
Weather at Via Lattea
Low: 12.9°C / High: 20.5°C
Wind: W 15 km/h
Recent Snowfall
24 hours: 11 cm
7 days: 127 cm
Snow Depth
Base: 110 cm
Season Total: 169 cm
Resort Status
Lifts: --/--
Trails: --/--
Via Lattea (Milky Way) unites six resorts across two countries—Sestriere, Sauze d'Oulx, Sansicario, Cesana, Claviere, and Montgenèvre—creating one of Europe's largest ski domains with 400 kilometres of marked pistes spanning the Italian-French border. The resort stretches across elevations from 1,350 to 2,823 metres, creating remarkably diverse terrain from gentle nursery slopes to Olympic downhill courses. Modern snowmaking systems cover 70% of all marked runs, ensuring reliable conditions throughout winter. The area combines extensive intermediate cruising with challenging expert terrain, including the famous Kandahar Banchetta run in Sestriere, while the French sector at Montgenèvre typically receives the heaviest snowfall across the domain.
Live Via Lattea Webcams
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The Via Lattea lift system comprises 78 modern installations strategically positioned to unify six historically separate resorts into a cohesive cross-border skiing experience. The network features high-capacity gondolas and detachable chairlifts with weather protection bubbles on primary routes, complemented by surface lifts serving dedicated beginner zones. Recent infrastructure investments have introduced RFID ticketing technology, heated seats on newer lifts, and expanded uphill capacity by 30%, effectively minimising wait times even during peak periods. The system's comprehensive design enables efficient movement between the constituent areas, with strategic lift placements that facilitate natural progression through increasingly challenging terrain while showcasing spectacular Alpine panoramas.
Via Lattea Resort Elevation
Trails
Total Runs
312
Total Area
400km
248.5 miles
Location
Positioned 100 kilometres west of Turin in the Susa Valley, Via Lattea spans the Italian-French border across six distinctive mountain communities, each with unique character: purpose-built Sestriere with its distinctive circular towers, lively Sauze d'Oulx combining nightlife with excellent skiing, family-friendly Sansicario, traditional Cesana, cross-border Claviere, and French Montgenèvre with its typical Alpine village atmosphere. The resort benefits from exceptional accessibility via the A32 motorway, placing it just 90 minutes from Turin Airport. The surrounding region features remarkable scenic beauty within the Western Alps, with views extending to Mont Blanc on clear days, particularly from the Fraiteve summit at 2,701 metres.
Via Lattea
, italy
Season Info
The Via Lattea winter season typically runs from early December through mid-April, with optimal conditions from late December through March. The area benefits from its position at the intersection of Mediterranean and Alpine weather patterns, receiving diverse precipitation systems that ensure consistent coverage throughout winter. Early season operations concentrate around higher elevation sectors in Sestriere and Montgenèvre before expanding across the network as conditions permit. February offers peak snow conditions, particularly on north-facing slopes above 2,000 metres, while March brings classic spring skiing with reliable morning conditions after overnight freezes, complemented by increasingly comfortable temperatures. Special events punctuate the calendar, including December's Alpine World Cup races at Sestriere.
Current Season
2024 - 2025
Opening Day
11/30/2024
Closing Day
4/21/2025
Days Open
143
Annual Snowfall
Metric
3.5m
350cm
Imperial
11.5ft
138in
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