Ski Resort near Turin

Ski Resorts near Turin: The best winter Destinations for a ski week in Piedmont

If you are planning a winter holiday, Turin is the ideal starting point to discover some of the best ski resorts in the Alps. Thanks to its proximity to important ski areas and Torino Caselle Airport, well connected with low-cost flights from all over Europe, the city offers easy access to snow-covered slopes and breathtaking landscapes. Among the unmissable destinations, two large ski areas stand out: Vialattea and, from this year, the unified area with Bardonecchia.

Vialattea, the largest ski area in Piedmont, right near Turin

La Vialattea is one of the largest ski areas in Europe, which allows you to ski on over 400 km of slopes with a single ski pass. The dense network of modern ski lifts and the ski bus service connect the different winter resorts, each with unique characteristics:

Sestriere: Famous for hosting international events, such as the 2006 Winter Olympic Games, Sestriere is the beating heart of the Vialattea district. This ski resort offers perfect slopes for both beginners and experts (some illuminated in the evening), as well as modern ski lifts, snowmaking and numerous après-ski opportunities such as shops, nightclubs and excellent restaurants and high-altitude refuges.

Sauze d'Oulx: Known as "the balcony of the Alps" for its spectacular views, Sauze d'Oulx is one of the winter resorts in Val di Susa preferred by expert skiers. Its downhill slopes wind through the woods and offer a very evocative experience in contact with nature. This ski resort also offers many options for evening entertainment such as nightclubs, pubs and restaurants. More information about

Cesana and Sansicario: These locations are perfect for those looking for a quieter atmosphere. They offer wide, sunny slopes, ideal for families and intermediate skiers. Cesana is one of the ski resorts near Turin where you can go cross-country skiing on rings and tracks of varying difficulty.

Pragelato: An ideal destination for lovers of cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, Pragelato is immersed in an uncontaminated natural context. Of note is the new Poma/Leitner cable car which connects the Pragelato ski resort with the Sestriere slopes.

Claviere and Montgenèvre: Located on the border between Piedmont and France, these winter resorts in the Vialattea area allow you to ski on the slopes of both sides, Italian and French, with a single ski pass. Montgenèvre is one of the oldest resorts in the Alps, with a wide offer for beginners and families and many après-ski services. Kilometers of tracks of varying difficulty wind their way through the woods of Claviere and Montgenèvre for those who want to go cross-country skiing.

Bardonecchia Ski: New connection with the Vialattea ski area

From this year, the Bardonecchia area joins the Vialattea network, creating an even larger ski area called "Bardo-Vialattea". The ski areas that characterize the Bardonecchia are:

Ski area Jafferau: Known for its high altitude slopes and breathtaking views, the ski area Jafferau of Bardonecchia Ski Resort is a freeride lover's paradise.

Ski area Colomion, Les Arnauds e Melezet: These ski areas of Bardonecchia Ski Resort offer a mix of slopes for all levels, with modern facilities and excellent services. Melezet, in particular, is famous for its snow-covered forests, perfect for relaxing skiing.

All the ski resorts near Turin offer slopes and entertainment designed for children, ski schools with professional instructors and shops for ski and equipment rental.

How to reach the Ski Resorts near Turin

Turin is well connected to these locations thanks to an efficient network of trains and buses. Turin Caselle airport, served by numerous low-cost flights, makes the city an ideal gateway for skiers from all over Europe. The winter resorts of the Vialattea ski area such as Sestriere, Sauze d'Oulx or Bardonecchia are approximately 100-110 km from Turin and Caselle Airport and can be reached via shuttle bus services, private transfers or rental cars in approximately 90 minutes of travel via the Turin-Bardonecchia A32 motorway.

Other options for skiing near Turin: Limone Piemonte and Valle d'Aosta

For those looking for alternatives for skiing near Turin, we would like to point out that about 140 km away there are also the winter resort of Limone Piemonte, with its Riserva Bianca ski area, and the wonderful ski resorts of the Aosta Valley, such as Courmayeur and Cervinia, famous for the quality of the slopes and the gastronomic excellence.

In summary, whether you are an expert skier or a beginner, Turin represents a strategic point for exploring some of the best slopes in the Italian and French Alps. All you have to do is prepare your skis and leave for your ski week in Piedmont!