Via Lattea (Milky Way) Other Activities
Via Lattea ski resorts primarily cater for winter sports enthusiasts with only a limited choice of other activities and facilities for non-skiers, and few shops apart from those selling and renting ski clothing and equipment and souvenirs.Cross Country Skiing in Via Lattea
Pragelato has some excellent cross-country skiing and this is where the 2006 Winter Olympic cross country-ski events were hosted. There is also a sunny cross-country ski circuit in Sestriere and a pleasant 15km cross-country ski circuit from Claviere that takes you into Mongenevre, France.
Ice Skating in Via Lattea
Ice skating is available in Sestriere, Sauze d’Oulx (but check it’s open) and Claviere and there is an Olympic size ice skating rink in nearby Bardonecchia.
Swimming, Sauna and Spa Facilities in Via Lattea
Many of the hotels in the Via Lattea area have small pools, saunas and spa areas that are also open to the paying public. Sestriere and Bardonecchia have larger public swimming pools with saunas.
Shops in Via Lattea
Most of the shops in Via Lattea ski resorts focus on ski and board wear and equipment, with some fashion, antiques and souvenirs. Shops in Claviere, Pragelato and Sansicario are limited.
Via Lattea Tourist Offices
The Via Lattea lift company website has fairly comprehensive information, as well as up to date news on lift openings, snow park news, weather and events. Each resort has its own Tourist Office with plenty of useful information including resort maps, bus timetables, events and activities, information on weather and snow conditions etc. Many also sell local bus tickets.
Sestriere Tourist Office
Via Louset
Tel: 0122 755444
Email: [email protected]
Sauze d’Oulx Tourist Office
Viale Genevris, 7
Tel: 0122 858009
Email: [email protected]
Claviere Tourist Office
Via Nazionale, 30
Tel: 0122 878856
Email: [email protected]
Cesana Torinese Tourist Office
Piazza Vittorio Amedeo, 3
Tel: 0122 89202
Email: [email protected]