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Sestriere ski resort

Europe

Sestriere

Projected to open December 5, 2026

Best months to book: March, February, January · last season + 30-yr record

Projected to open Dec 5 — closed April 12

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

Last Snowfall

Oct 9

5d ago

Past 24 Hours

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Past 10 Days

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7-Day Forecast

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Snow Depth

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Updated: Oct 14, 1:05 AM•Weather at base: 1,840m
SnowSure™ Score2025-26 season
Projected to open Dec 5

Sestriere is projected to open December 5, 2026. Here is when it is usually best to book.

Best months to book: March, February, January. Best weeks: 15 Mar–21 Mar, 8 Mar–14 Mar, 22 Mar–28 Mar.Dec3Jan2Feb1MarAprOpens 5 DecCloses 12 Apr

Best months to book

  1. #1March52cm avg · last season 36.6
  2. #2February45cm avg · last season 29.1
  3. #3January51cm avg

Best weeks to book

  1. #1 15 Mar – 21 Mar · last season 44
  2. #2 8 Mar – 14 Mar · last season 40.7
  3. #3 22 Mar – 28 Mar · last season 35.3

Ranked on 25% last season's SnowSure score (2025-26) · 75% 30-year snowfall and base-depth record. The live score returns when the lifts turn.

Current Conditions

Reported Wed, Oct 14, 01:05 AM UTC

Terrain

Projected to open Dec 5

Projected to open December 5, 2026

146 runs · 19 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.

Snow Summary

2,499m · mid-upper

Updated Oct 14, 2026 at 1:05 AM

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About Sestriere

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.

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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.
How will El Niño affect Sestriere in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal Rank: #58 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier A · strong-event signal +11% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Sestriere averaged +11% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. The pattern has historically been a friend here. With a record-strength event forecast for winter 2026-27, Sestriere sits on the favorable side of the ledger. Analog winters: '97-98 -16%, '15-16 -17%, '23-24 +67%. A pattern, not a promise.