Select School Skiing

Sansicario

Location

Italy 

Skiable Area

400km

Green Runs

9

Blue Runs

80

Red Runs

139

Black Runs

35

Lifts

70

Nearest Hospital

Susa – 45km

Sansicario 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.

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Accommodation Options

Hotel Solaris Find out more

Hotel Solaris

Our Rating:

Capacity: 160
Location: Cesana Torinese
What you’ll experience: 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.

Olympic-Centre

Our Rating:

Capacity: 280
Location: Sansicario
What you’ll experience: 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. 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.

Après Ski

Swimming Find out more

Swimming

Subject Range: Physical Education
What you’ll experience: A great way to relax tired muscles after a long day on the slopes. This fun evening activity includes a sauna area with water lagoons, underwater recliners with massage jets and a Mediterranean garden. It also includes a saltwater pool, waterslides including the first ever double loop slide and a speedy Formula 1 slide, an adventure playground, fun stream pool with a large pirate ship, and a large sports pool for lengths, competitions and technique training.
Select Says: Opening hours until 19:30 from Tuesday to Sunday. Located approximately 30 minutes from the resort. Please note that 1 adult per 8 children must also be present during this activity.

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: Always popular as an end of week celebration! Allows the group to socialise and have fun after a busy week on the slopes.

Pizza Night

Subject Range: Cultural, Cultural, Food Technology
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: Sampling authentic Italian pizza is an essential night out for groups travelling to Italy or to resorts near the Italian boarder to get a feel for the culture! Each meal includes 1 soft drink.

Bowling

Subject Range: Cultural, Physical Education, Physical Education, Cultural
What you’ll experience: Bowling in Alpe d’Huez offers school groups a fun and lively après-ski activity that’s perfect for all abilities. The bowling alley provides a relaxed, social setting where students can enjoy some friendly competition off the slopes. With music, snacks, and a welcoming atmosphere, it’s a great way for groups to bond, unwind, and round off an active day in the mountains.
Select Says: The bowlng alley is open from 16:00-2:00 and from 14:00 on bad weather and during the school holidays. Located at Belle Plagne, groups will take the free shuttle bus to Plagne Bellecote and then enjoy a nighttime gondola ride to access the pedestrianised village of Belle Plagne!

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!

Resort Facts

Resort height 1700 m
Highest lift 2825 m
Vertical drop 5 km
Total no of lifts 70
Lift pass covers Milky Way
Snow making 950 snow cannons covering 120 km
Transfer time by air Turin – 2 hrs
Transfer time by coach Calais – 14 hrs
Glacier No
Gondolas/cable cars 6
Chair lifts 35
Drag lifts 29
Total km of piste (Milky Way) 390 km
Green (Milky Way) 7
Blue (Milky Way) 67
Red (Milky Way) 97
Black (Milky Way) 41
Doctors Cesana
Hospital Susa – 45 km

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