Riserva Bianca vs Sestriere
Riserva Bianca and Sestriere are neighbouring resorts in Piedmont - here is how they stack up for different kinds of skier.
Suitability - who each resort suits
How well each resort matches different types of skier
| Skier type | Riserva Bianca | Sestriere |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Limited | Good |
| Intermediates | Very good | Very good |
| Experts | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Off-piste | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Limited | Limited |
| Snow Confidence | Not ideal | Limited |
| Budget | Excellent | Very good |
Beginners
Riserva Bianca
Limited
Sestriere
Good
Intermediates
Riserva Bianca
Very good
Sestriere
Very good
Experts
Riserva Bianca
Not ideal
Sestriere
Not ideal
Off-piste
Riserva Bianca
Not ideal
Sestriere
Not ideal
Terrain Park
Riserva Bianca
Not ideal
Sestriere
Not ideal
Families
Riserva Bianca
Limited
Sestriere
Limited
Snow Confidence
Riserva Bianca
Not ideal
Sestriere
Limited
Budget
Riserva Bianca
Excellent
Sestriere
Very good
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Riserva Bianca | Sestriere |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 42.4 km | 57.5 km |
| Vertical drop | 992 m | 1187 m |
| Lifts | 12 | 22 |
| Top elevation | 2051 m | 2791 m |
| Snow reliability | variable snow | good snow |
| Snowiest month | No data | No data |
| Day pass | €36 | €55 |
Piste
Riserva Bianca
42.4 km
Sestriere
57.5 km
Vertical drop
Riserva Bianca
992 m
Sestriere
1187 m
Lifts
Riserva Bianca
12
Sestriere
22
Top elevation
Riserva Bianca
2051 m
Sestriere
2791 m
Snow reliability
Riserva Bianca
variable snow
Sestriere
good snow
Snowiest month
Riserva Bianca
No data
Sestriere
No data
Day pass
Riserva Bianca
€36
Sestriere
€55
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose Riserva Bianca if...
you're watching the budget.
Choose Sestriere if...
you want the bigger ski area.