Sansicario – Milky Way Overview
Sansicario lies in the extensive Milky Way ski area offering a great range for all abilities and an impressive 390 kilometres of skiing. Perfectly positioned at the centre of a large, natural bowl, the resort offers good connections to Sestriere, Sauze d’Oulx and Claviere and masses of skiing with the Milky Way ski pass, included in your package. A purpose-built resort, Sansicario’s site was chosen for its good slopes and snow security.
Km of skiable area
390km
Number of runs
7
67
97
41
Number of lifts
70
Nearest hospital
45km
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Sansicario – Milky Way Accommodation
Olympic-Centre
Location: Sansicario
Capacity: 280
The Olympic Centre Sansicario is hostel-style accommodation with doorstep access (snow permitting) to 400km of piste. The Olympic Centre offers you a dedicated nursery slope right outside for absolute beginners and for groups to access the wider ski area. The centre also offers in house ski fit, whilst the food is plentiful offering multiple choices in the self-service buffet style cafeteria.
Rooms: The rooms are definitely more on the basic side, but the location and facilities make this a sought-after option nestled in the middle of the extensive Milky Way ski area.
Facilities: Dedicated magic carpet and nursery slope, large restaurant, in-house ski fit, disco room, large bar, meeting room, inside courts for ball games, mini-market, games area with table tennis and table football.
Hotel Solaris
Location: Cesana Torinese
Capacity: 160
Situated 150 metres from the chairlift to Monti della Luna and from the modern cableway 'Cesana Ski Lodge' to Sansicario.
Rooms: 58 rooms, 160 beds
Facilities: Large lounge/bar and games/entertainment room, Wi-Fi area, ski/boot storage.
Sansicario – Milky Way Après Ski
Disco Night
Subject range: Cultural
What you’ll experience: A disco night is always a great way for the group to let loose after a long day on the slopes. This evening entertainment allows children to socialise and have fun.
Select says: A disco night is a popular option as an end of week celebration! Includes 1 soft drink.
Bowling
Subject range: Cultural
What you’ll experience: Bowling is a great way for the children to have fun after a tiring day on the slopes! A very popular sociable activity.
Select says: The bowling alley has 12 lanes, so there is plenty of room for all, and is located outside the local town. Please note that driving time may need to be taken into consideration.
Multi-Sports Centre
Subject range: Physical Education
What you’ll experience: A fun multi-sports centre available for a range of different sports activities, including volleyball, basketball, football, etc. A good option, especially for athletic groups or those who enjoy a range of sports activities.
Select says: Located in Sestriere, so a great option for an afternoon activity as there is no need to consider a long coach ride!
Pizza Night
Subject range: Cultural
What you’ll experience: Enjoy a night out and pizza! A great opportunity for your group to socialise and enjoy a classic Italian meal after a day on the slopes. Sampling authentic Italian pizza is an essential night out for groups travelling to Italy and the Italian borders!
Select says: Take your students to the local pizzeria for the ultimate Italian experience! This option is always popular with the whole group. The meal includes a soft drink and ice cream for dessert.
Ice skating
Subject range: Winter Sports
What you’ll experience: Outdoor ice skating in the centre of the village. A great way of experiencing another winter sport becide skiing. Briliant for having fun and socialising in the evenings.
Select says: A popular apres-ski activity for groups! Ice skates available in a variety of sizes to hire.
Swimming
Subject range: Physical Education
What you’ll experience: This aquatic centre in Sestriere includes both heated indoor and outdoor pools which are connected to one another. Both have a spectacultar view of the surrounding mountains. The indoor pool also includes a ceramic overflow gutter, a hydro-massage area and removable headwalls, underwater lights and an elevator for people with disabilities.
Select says: A perfect way to relax and stretch out tired muscles after a day skiing.
Sansicario – Milky Way Resort Facts
| Resort height | 1700 m |
| Highest lift | 2825 m |
| Vertical drop | 5 km |
| Total km of piste (Milky Way) | 390 km |
| Green (Milky Way) | 7 |
| Blue (Milky Way) | 67 |
| Red (Milky Way) | 97 |
| Black (Milky Way) | 41 |
| Total no of lifts | 70 |
| Gondolas/cable cars | 6 |
| Chair lifts | 35 |
| Drag lifts | 29 |
| Lift pass covers | Milky Way |
| Glacier | No |
| Snow making | 950 snow cannons covering 120 km |
| Transfer time by air | Turin – 2 hrs |
| Transfer time by coach | Calais – 14 hrs |
| Doctors | Cesana |
| Hospital | Susa – 45 km |
