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Sestriere

Piedmont, Italy · Europe

About Sestriere

Sestriere works well as a base: 15 minutes from Cesana Torinese, 19km from Col d'Izoard.

Sestriere is a town located in Piedmont, Italy. With a population of 838, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Sestriere sits in Italy, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Rome time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Sestriere to your route.

About Sestriere

Sestriere (Italian pronunciation: [seˈstrjɛːre], Occitan: Sestrieras, Piedmontese: Ël Sestrier, French: Sestrières) is a ski resort in Piedmont, Italy, a comune (municipality) of the Metropolitan City of Turin. It is situated in Val Susa, 17 km (11 mi) from the French border. Its name derives from Latin: ad petram

Read more sistrariam, that is at sixty Roman miles from Turin.

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Where is Sestriere located?

Sestriere is located in Piedmont, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 44.9586 latitude, 6.8775 longitude.

What is the population of Sestriere?

Sestriere has a population of approximately 838 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
838
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Piedmont
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
44.9586, 6.8775

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Italy

Police
113
Ambulance
118
Fire
115
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.

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Worth the detour from Sestriere

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

famous road

Col d'Izoard

A famous Tour de France climb at 2,360 meters passing through the otherworldly rock formations of the Casse Déserte.

19 km · about 20 min drive

mountain pass

Colle delle Finestre

A legendary 2,178 m Piedmont climb from the Susa Valley: 33 paved hairpins followed by a historic unpaved military road to the summit, made famous by dramatic Giro d'Italia stages.

19 km · about 20 min drive

tunnel

Fréjus Road Tunnel

A 12.9 km Alpine tunnel linking Modane in France with Bardonecchia in Italy, the main all-year alternative to Mont Blanc on the Lyon-Turin route.

26 km · about 30 min drive

mountain pass

Colle dell'Agnello

At 2,744 m one of Europe's highest paved passes, a remote, exhilarating drive on the French border above Pontechianale.

30 km · about 35 min drive

mountain pass

Col d'Agnel

One of the highest paved border crossings in the Alps at 2744m between France and Italy, remote and quiet with an authentic high-mountain atmosphere.

32 km · about 35 min drive

mountain pass

Col du Mont Cenis

A historic Franco-Italian border crossing with a large summit lake and plateau, once traversed by Napoleon's armies on the route between Turin and Lyon.

34 km · about 40 min drive

mountain pass

Col du Lautaret

A high, wide pass at 2058m serving as the gateway to the Galibier, with an alpine botanical garden and panoramic views of the Meije and Écrins glaciers.

38 km · about 45 min drive

famous road

Col du Galibier

One of the highest paved roads in the French Alps at 2,642 meters, a legendary climb in the Tour de France.

39 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Sestriere

  • 19 kmCol d'IzoardA famous Tour de France climb at 2,360 meters passing through the otherworldly rock formations of the Casse Déserte.
  • 19 kmColle delle FinestreA legendary 2,178 m Piedmont climb from the Susa Valley: 33 paved hairpins followed by a historic unpaved military road to the summit, made famous by dramatic Giro d'Italia stages.
  • 26 kmFréjus Road TunnelA 12.9 km Alpine tunnel linking Modane in France with Bardonecchia in Italy, the main all-year alternative to Mont Blanc on the Lyon-Turin route.
  • 30 kmColle dell'AgnelloAt 2,744 m one of Europe's highest paved passes, a remote, exhilarating drive on the French border above Pontechianale.
  • 32 kmCol d'AgnelOne of the highest paved border crossings in the Alps at 2744m between France and Italy, remote and quiet with an authentic high-mountain atmosphere.
  • 34 kmCol du Mont CenisA historic Franco-Italian border crossing with a large summit lake and plateau, once traversed by Napoleon's armies on the route between Turin and Lyon.

Driving in Italy

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.82/litre
Motorway tolls
~€8.50/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

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Oulx

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Claviere

🇮🇹 Italy

10 km awayPop. 163

Salbertrand

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13 km awayPop. 467

Salza di Pinerolo

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14 km awayPop. 79

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