Claviere - Milky Way
Claviere - Milky Way Overview
With an altitude of 2823 metres, Claviere has been a popular resort for UK schools for many years. Claviere is nestled in the middle of the extensive Milky Way ski area and offers a winning combination of snow-sure skiing and the warmest of Italian welcomes. Claviere is connected to some of the best snow in the Milky Way with 390 kilometres of piste. It’s an ideal choice for beginners and intermediates with many tree-lined pistes, a wide selection of reds, and lower gradient blacks. The French village of Montgenevre is the neighbouring ski resort and easily accessible – your included ski pass includes a day in Montgenevre, plus a day on the Italian Milky Way opening up your available km of pistes to a vast 390 kilometres. With a great three star hotel available for our groups, Claviere is an excellent choice!
Claviere - Milky Way Après Ski
Claviere - Milky Way Resort Facts
Resort facts:
Resort height | 1760 m |
Highest lift | 2823 m |
Vertical drop | 1350 m |
Total km of piste | 50 km (100 km including Montgenevre, 390 km including Milky Way) |
Green | 1 nursery slope (7 Milky Way) |
Blue | 5 (67 Milky Way) |
Red | 10 (97 Milky Way) |
Black | 4 (41 Milky Way) |
Total no of lifts | 11 (70 Milky Way) |
Gondolas/cable cars | 2 |
Chair lifts | 8 |
Magic carpet | 1 |
Longest run | Alta – 4 km |
Lift pass covers | The ski pass includes a day in neighbouring Montgenevre, plus a day on the Italian Milky Way. |
Glacier | No – nearest glacier is Les Deux Alpes |
Snowboarding facilities | 2 terrain parks |
Snow making | 245 cannons |
Transfer time by air | Turin – 1 hr 30, Grenoble – 2 hrs 30 |
Transfer time by coach | Calais – 12 hrs 30 |
Medical facilities | Medical centre in Montgenevre |
Nearest hospital | Briancon – 15 km |