Luca and the team have been working with sleigh dogs professionally since 1995 and can arrange the perfect experience for all the family. Once you’ve gone through a short briefing, and you know everything there is to know about keeping safe on the snow, it will be time to get out there with the dogs. With an instructor at the lead, each of you will experience the incredible thrill of mushing with your own 3 or 4 dog sled team of Siberian Huskies.

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With an award for excellence and over 1500 different bottles, the restaraunt at the Grand Hotel, La Vineria del Colle run tasting events throughout the year. The selection is superb, taking in the best grape varieties and vintages from around the world, with a special focus on local producers.

Heli skiing is the ultimate adventure for thrill-seekers who love skiing or snowboarding. It involves being transported by helicopter to remote mountain locations that are otherwise inaccessible by other means. Heli skiing provides access to untouched powder, steep descents, and incredible terrain that will challenge even the most experienced skiers or snowboarders. This high-intensity activity requires a high level of skill and fitness, but the adrenaline rush and sense of accomplishment are unparalleled. It’s an experience that will leave you with unforgettable memories and a newfound appreciation for the mountains.

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From Sestriere, there are some great snow shoeing routes. From Borgata (out the back of Sestriere), there is a ‘balconata path’ that goes gently downhill. It offers beautiful views of the Rognosa and Banchetta mountains and some easy crossings of snow-covered streams in the middle of the woods. You can then return using the same route.

A slightly longer, more challenging route starts from behind the Sports Centre at the back of the town centre. The path winds anti-clockwise up the mountain, under the Fratieve gondola and through the forest. It’s a proper winter wonderland. There’s also the opportunity to go with a guide for the day, with add ons like a mountain meal, or a stop for a hot chocolate and piece of cake. For more info click here.

Turin is a beautfil city and absolutely worth a visit if you feel like a day away from the slopes. Interestingly, it was actually the first capital of Italy! To get to Turin you will first need to take a bus from Sestriere to Oulx train station, which takes around 50 minutes. From there you can take a direct train into the Torino Porta Nuova station which takes around 1 hour and 15 minutes. Remember to check the timetables carefully before you leave and ensure that you will be able to get back to Sestriere at the end of the day.

The Grand Hotel has a great spa, that’s open to the general public. They offer a variety of body treatments, facial treatments and massages. You can use the spa for 3 hours for around €35, and includes a towel and flip flops, or you can buy a package that includes dinner in the La Vineria del Colle restaraunt.

The Sports Centre is open Monday to Saturday. Unfortunately, the outdoor pool is only open in summer, but if you’ve not exhausted yourself too much skiing, you can book a squash court or go to one of the Body Pump, Circuit or Spin classes that run most evenings from 6pm.

You have to head to Cesana for Guided Skidoo Tours. Prices start at €100 for 30 mins on a skidoo that can take two riders and €160 for an hour. You can either use the slopes and lifts to get there during the day, or hop in a taxi that’ll take around 15-20 mins. Click here for more info.