The leading Italian-French international ski region provides a perfect setting to enjoy family fun on the slopes this February half term, delivering reliable snow, value for money, and fewer crowds.
For those seeking reliable snow, value for money, and fewer crowds this February half term, the leading Italian-French international ski region, Vialattea provides a perfect setting to enjoy family-fun on the slopes.
Home to more than 400km of perfectly groomed pistes, families can explore over 250 slopes, and a wide range of runs – including various beginner and intermediate – catering to both first-timers and budding skiers alike. Spanning two countries, the eight resorts include Italian Sestriere, Sauze d’Oulx as well as Montgenevre in France, with 80% of skiable area above 1,900m – ensuring exceptional snow conditions this half-term.
For the little ones, the ski area offers a number of exciting attractions and activities, designed to keep busy minds occupied this half-term. Children can enjoy the baby fun parks in Sansicario and Sauze d’Oulx – designed to provide an interactive and fun learning environment – or alternatively, book in for private or group lessons from expect ski and snowboard instructors, providing the perfect introduction to the slopes.
Vialattea’s relative affordability and ease of access makes it the perfect half-term destination for younger skiers, allowing the whole family to enjoy time on the slopes. Whether staying in the beautiful tree lined slopes of Sansicario, the quintessential alpine village of Claviere, or enjoying the Olympic heritage of Sestriere, there are a range of options to suit all requirements.
For non-skiers, Vialattea also offers a plethora of unique experiences, including Husky sledding, mountain snowmobile tours – and for those more daring – paragliding. Once an appetite has been worked up on the slopes, there are also a range of charming mountain restaurant scattered across the valley to be explored.
About Vialattea
Vialattea is among Europe’s largest ski resorts, comprising of 8 distinct locations in the Piedmont region: Sestriere, Sauze d’Oulx, Sansicario, Cesana, Claviere, Pragelato, Oulx and Montgenèvre.
With its highest point at 2,800m and a total of 400km of skiable area across 250 slopes, Vialattea caters to skiers and snowboarders of all abilities, with ample area for beginners to find their feet, while also being home to a high number of red runs for intermediate skiers, and allowing expert skiers to follow the tracks of great champions.
Notably, Vialattea has hosted a number of prestigious sporting events over the years, including the 2006 Turin Winter Olympics.
The resort’s nearest airport is Turin Caselle, but it is also well connected to Milan Malpensa, Milan Linate and Genoa City Airport, as well as being easily accessible by road and rail.
Ski passes for 2023/24, including daily, multi-day, and season passes, are available for purchase on the Vialattea website, alongside discounted Hotel and Ski Pass packages.
