Pragelato Sestriere Italy

I recently stayed at Club Med Pragelato and found the resort absolutely fantastic. I especially loved the concept of the small chalets and the intimate village atmosphere—it created a warm and relaxing environment from the moment we arrived. The food was terrific, offering a wide variety of options, and the staff were consistently friendly, attentive, and welcoming.

The rooms were spacious, larger than average, and very clean and comfortable, making it easy to relax after a full day on the slopes. The walk from our chalet to the main building was not an issue for me, though some guests might find it slightly inconvenient. Overall, the resort has a quiet, low-key charm with little to no après-ski party scene, which is perfect for those looking for a peaceful mountain experience.

The ski terrain is excellent for all levels. Level 6 is entirely off-piste, with plenty of terrain to explore. One observation is that Level 5 groups do not go off-piste due to Italian regulations requiring proper equipment and training. Personally, I would have appreciated a mix of piste and off-piste skiing, as Level 6 every day can feel quite intense. That said, the ski domain is massive and well supported by snowmaking, keeping conditions interesting even in low-snow seasons.

The resort itself is fairly isolated, with little nearby shopping or dining. However, the cross-country center is only a three-minute walk away, and equipment is provided free for Club Med guests. Communication was easy since everyone spoke French, and the pool was very convenient, although access to the sauna and steam rooms required an additional fee.

Dining on the mountain outside the resort was also a wonderful experience. It provided the best opportunity to try different kinds of food, and every place we visited was excellent. It’s also worth noting that there is no ATM at the resort for cash withdrawals, which is important for guests who may wish to tip their ski guide at the end of the week.

I was told there can sometimes be a shortage of off-piste equipment for Level 6, so guests who own their gear may want to bring it along. The ski room lockers are somewhat small and can be very busy, though they are conveniently located directly in front of the gondola. Taking the gondola to reach the ski domain adds about 15 minutes to the start of the day, but returning is easy thanks to a groomed trail leading back to the resort.

Overall, this was a truly memorable alpine getaway that I thoroughly enjoyed.

Our snowboard guide Simone P. was absolutely incredible! He made our snowboard trip what dreams are made of. He is truly passionnate and knows the mountains and all the good spots depending on the weather, the timing and the vibe of our group.

We asked him to get us to better place to have lunch in the mountain and we had the chance to enjoy truly authentic italian food, which enhanced by far our experience.

A big thank you to Simone, and Julie at the Borgota bar for the apres-ski!

Those hard working people are the one that made the difference for us and created such awesome memories.

Strongly recommended!

Enjoy!

Simone knows the mountain, because he grew up there, and knows where and when to go. Our snowboard experience was absolutely amazing because of him. Can't thank him enought! That guy made our holidays a dream.

The hotel was very good and the ski area fantastic. Rooms very comfortable and food excellent. The part that I felt was most disappointing was there was only one way up to the mountains, which was the gondola and it could get very busy in the morning. The best part was my ski group and our brilliant instructor, Luca Mamzom. He was superb. Always helping the whole group to be better, keeping it fun and light, and always keeping us safe. Thank you Luca for making the week so good.