Beginners get the full treatment here, with ski school and nursery slopes right in the heart of Sestriere. The Baby SX and Jolly drag lifts will take you up to gentle blues for some hands-on practice. Want to up your game? The Borgata area blues are your next stop.

Intermediate skiers, meet your match with wide-open red runs on Mount Motta and Banchetta peaks. The Borgata slopes add some scenic, tree-lined variety. Plus, you're connected to the Milky Way ski area, opening up even more terrain for your ski adventures.

Expert skiers get their thrill fix on runs like the huge Amfiteatro bowl and the top-of-the-line black runs on Motta and Sises peaks. Don't forget the famous Kandahar Slalom and Kandahar Banchetta runs that World Championships swear by.

Boarders with some experience will find their stride on Sestriere's red runs, especially on Mount Motta and Banchetta. There's also a dedicated snow park for freestylers, and beginners can cut their teeth on nursery slopes next to the town.

Calling all off-piste junkies! Steep couloirs and open bowls are in abundance here. Monginevro Pass is your gateway to easily accessible off-piste bowls, while a trek down Pitre de l'Aigle offers a breathtaking descent. And if you're up for a hike, the route to Pragelato will not disappoint.

Sestriere rolls out the welcome mat for families, thanks to its high-altitude, snow-sure slopes and an array of activities off the pistes. With convenience being a high priority, many hotels offer slopeside access. Kids can also enjoy a cross-border ski trip to Montgenèvre in France or opt for non-ski thrills like dog sledding and a swimming pool with a spa.

The après ski scene in Sestriere may not be as bustling as other spots, but it finds its groove, especially on weekends when the locals hit the slopes. Start off at Bar Sestriere for well-priced drinks and live sports, before heading to Pinky for live music, or Black Pepper for a chic, European atmosphere and sweet cocktails.

Sestriere rolls out the welcome mat for families, thanks to its high-altitude, snow-sure slopes and an array of activities off the pistes. With convenience being a high priority, many hotels offer slopeside access. Kids can also enjoy a cross-border ski trip to Montgenèvre in France or opt for non-ski thrills like dog sledding and a swimming pool with a spa.