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As part of the overall group of ski holiday resorts located in the Italian and French Alps, the Via Lattea – otherwise known as the Milky Way – is considered to be one of the top ski resorts in the world. Located on the French Italian border at Claviere and Montgenevre just 70 kilometres west of Turin, the entire winter sports area is actually made up of the four smaller resorts within the Piedmontese areas: Claviere, Sansicario, Sauze d’Oulx and Sestriere, as well as the French resort of Montgenevre. There are over 400 kilometres of skiable pistes offered through the Via Lattea,and combined with the natural beauty of the surrounding countryside, this creates the ultimate ski experience.

The popularity of the Via Lattea ski resorts area was bolstered by the 2006 Winter Olympics, during which many of the ski runs in the area were used for events, including alpine, freestyle and nordic skiing events, as well as the bobsleigh, skeleton and luge. Runs range from beginner to advanced, depending on which of the resorts are chosen. Montgenevre is considered the best place for beginners, while Sestriere is more suited to advanced skiers, and is the highest and most luxurious of the resorts in the area, having received the most attention during the preparation for the 2006 Winter Olympics. Claviere is perfect for intermediate to advanced skiers, with no beginner runs.

All in all, when looked at for a complete ski resort adventure, there is a reason that Via Lattea is considered the best of all the ski resorts dotted around the world.