Sharing the same name as the galaxy we live in, the Milky Way spans 400km across Italy and into France. The interconnected pistes mean you can ski across two countries during your school ski trip! The Italian resorts in the Milky Way include Sauze d’Oulx, Sestriere, Sansicario, Cesana, Claviere and Pragelato, with Montgenèvre located in France.
Our Milky Way Resort Recommendations
Sestriere
This high-altitude, purpose-built resort offers groups an exceptional skiing experience. It’s known for its snow-sure conditions, thanks to its 2,035m resort height, and breathtaking scenery across 400km of piste. Sestriere hosted events during the 2006 Winter Olympic Games and provides the perfect terrain for beginners to learn, as well as plenty of opportunities to test skills on the world-famous Olympic runs.
School ski trips to Sestriere offers ease and simplicity for groups, with everything you need close by; it’s one of teachers’ favourite resorts for a reason!
Sauze d’Oulx
Another resort to host events during the 2006 Winter Olympic Games, Sauze d’Oulx is an ideal destination for intermediate skiers. Sitting at 1,509m high and with access to 400km of piste, it’s great for all abilities to grow in confidence at a relaxed pace. The resort has a lively atmosphere within its charming traditional village and offers a superb range of après-ski activities, keeping your group entertained from morning until night.
Make your school ski trip out of this world with a trip to the Milky Way!
Speak to our team of ski trip experts today to start planning your next unforgettable adventure.
