Just got back from a weeks snowboarding in sestriere stayin at the olympic village apartments. Heres my thoughts...
Location to slopes: from the aparment its a 5 minute walk to the gondola that takes you up the mountain to access sauze doulx, sansicario, cesana and claviere, a 4 man chair lift and a small drag to access sestrieres own slopes.
Location to village centre: its a good 10 walk up hill to get to the shops, supermarkets, bank, bars and restaurants.
Apartments: they are supposed to sleep 4 people but 3 adults is about right. If you were a family of 2 adults and 2 children they would perfect also. they are clean and warm, the kitchen is a bit small but good enough to knock up breakfast and a quick bite to eat in the evening. the bedroom is big enough to pull the beds apart if needed and theres plenty of hanging space. towels are supplied along with basic toiletries but there is no maid service so dont expect fresh towels or your beds made during your stay. the numbering system for the apartments and the layout of the complex is a little confusing but you soon get used to it.
Hotel amenities: the hotel has a bar with large screen tv playing mostly italian football and they also have some old guy playing a keyboard and singing a couple of nights. not very exciting but the beer and wine are cheap enough. they have a system for paying where you a given a credit card to load up with money at reception then use in bar and restaurant. the restaurant is self service style but food was disappointing, there is also a pizza corner which was ok and you do get vouchers to try both when you check it. the vouchers will be dated for when you can use them. there is a small conference room that doubles up in the evening for shows but they are geared up the the mainly italian guests which is probably about 80% of the guests. there is a small supermarket where you can buy everything that you would need to selfcater for a week and the price of things are pretty good. there is a swimming pool and a well equipt gym that you get free use of and theres also a beauty spa offering everything from massage to pedicures, a hairdressers a small gift shop that was pretty expensive and a nightclub but it was only open once during our stay.
Sestriere is a fantastic place to ski and board but if youre looking for busy bars and night life i would stay in sauze doulx.
Would i go back to the olympic apartments? Simple answer is yes!!
- Villaggio Olimpico Sestriere
- Villaggio Olimpico Hotel Sestriere
