Snowboarding in Sestriere: The Complete Guide

Why Sestriere is Perfect for Snowboarders

Sestriere offers terrain that works for every skill level:

• Wide, smooth blue slopes idel for first-time riders

• Long red runs for improving technique and carving

• Steeper black slopes for advanced snowboarders

• Acces to Vialattea's 400 km of pistes

• A high-altitude resort (2.035 m) with reliable snow all winter

The layout of the resort is extremely snowboard-friendly with fast chairlift, wide pistes and very few flat sections.

Best Slopes for Snowboarding in Sestriere

Chairlift: Trebials (Blue Slope)

A great area for learning and building confidence.

Chairlift: Garnel (Blu/Red Slopes)

Perfect for beginners and intermediates. Wide, smooth and ideal for practicing turns.

Chairlift: Nuova Nube (Red/Black Slopes)

For advanced riders who enjoy speed and steeper terrain.

Chairlift: Citroc ( Ski World Cup Slope)

Experience the legendary Ski World Cup slope in Sestriere - a fast, technical run that challenges your skills and delivers pure alpine adrenaline. Perfect for advanced riders looking for a true performance test.

Fraiteve (for Expert Snowboarders)

Beautiful long runs with panoramic views over the entire Vialattea

Snowpark & Freestyle Options

Sestriere doesn't currently have a snowpark, but the slope leading to Borgata is perfect for learning a ton of tricks. For more freestyle terrain, Sauze d'Oulx (20 minutes away, by lifts) often has the best local snowpark.

Options vary each winter, but usually include:

• Jump lines for beginners/intermediates

• Small rails/box features

• Training zone for progression

Off-Piste & Backcountry Riding

Sestriere has a several freeride zones depending on snow conditions:

• Monte Motta area

• Monte Sises area - tree lines

• Monte Fraiteve area

Hire a qualified instructor or guide - conditions can vary and certain areas require experience and avalanche safety knowledge.

Snowboard Lessons in Sestriere

Whether you're a complete beginner or a advanced rider, booking a private lesson helps you progress faster and avoid bad habits.

Lessons typically include:

• Personalized technique coaching

• Safety tips

• Help choosing the right slopes

• Video analysis

Best Time to Snowboard in Sestriere

• December-January: best snow quality

• February: Peak season, perfect conditions

• March: Great weather and softer snow

• April: Spring riding