The Milky Way Ski Resort Guide
The Milky Way, France
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| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners and Snowboarders! |
|---|---|
| Highest Lift | 2,840m |
| Lowest Lift | 1,350m |
| Nearest Airports | Turin Caselle and Chambery |
| Save on Ski Hire | Save up to 50%  |
The Milky Way
The ski area of The Milky Way comprises the ski slopes of 5 ski areas, including Sauze d'Oulx, Sestrière and Montgenèvre.
Summary
The ski area includes 5 Ski Resorts with a combined total of 933km of downhill skiing, with 598 marked pistes, served by a total of 175 ski lifts. appropriate Lift Pass allows you to ski or snowboard in any of the ski areas of Montgenèvre, Clavière, Sansicario, Sauze d'Oulx and Sestrière.
With ski lifts as high as 2,840m, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
The Milky Way offers some good boarding and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in The Milky Way?
There is currently no significant snow in the 7-day forecast for The Milky Way.
See our long-range Snow Forecast for the latest update.
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Ski Area Stats
The Milky Way Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 114 | |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 309 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 142 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 33 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 933km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 175 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
The Milky Way Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,840m |
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| Lowest Piste | 1,350m |
Ratings & Suitability
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| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
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Location and Map
Where is The Milky Way?
This ski resort is in the French Alps in Cesana Torinese, Turin.
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to The Milky Way is Turin Caselle, 89 minutes drive away.
Chambery, Grenoble, Turin Cuneo, Annecy, Genoa, Geneva, Lyon Bron, Milan Linate, Lyon St-Exupéry, Bergamo, Milan Malpensa and Lugano airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
There are 175 ski lifts.
Season Dates
When is The Milky Way open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
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