This ground-floor apartment, looking directly onto the mountainside, sleeps 4 people and makes a great holiday destination at any time of year. Guests can walk out directly to the slopes in the winter, via a covered terrace, with fantastic views down the valley. The alpine-style living area has a sofa, a flat-screen TV and a wooden dining table with seating for 5 people. The open-plan kitchenette is equipped with a cooker hob, microwave and fridge.
Sleeping
Bedroom: The bedroom has a split, corner bunk bed and wardrobe.
The sofa in the living room converts into a comfortable double bed.
Bathroom
The newly, tiled bathroom with large mirrors, has a shower, basin, bidet and WC
Additional
• Free Wifi • Flat screen TV • Central heating • Electric radiators • Hair dryer • Public parking, car recommended • Child friendly • Pets allowed • Discounted ski rental for guests • Laundry facility
Location
The apartment is in the charming village of Grangesises, just a 5-minute drive from the resort of Sestriere. It is close to the ski slopes and the ski shuttle bus. The residence is on the edge of the village, a short walk down from the small piazza. There is very little traffic, making it an ideal place for families with children. Grangesises hosts many events throughout the year, from dances to concerts and group mountain bike rides.
Sestriere, which hosted the 2006 Winter Olympics, has much to offer. In the winter months, the slopes around the resort suit skiers and snowboarders of all levels. There is cross-country skiing, heli-skiing, ice skating, motor sledging, dog sledging and snowshoeing. Summer visitors can go hiking through the forests and alpine meadows. There are numerous tracks for mountain biking at all levels, as well as tennis, golf and swimming. There are many great restaurants and bars in Grangesises and Sestriere, which will suit all tastes and budgets. For self-catering, Sestriere has supermarkets and smaller shops selling local specialities. Turin airport is a 1 hour and 30 minutes drive from the apartment.
Our guests can purchase SkiPasses for the ViaLattea ski area directly in our Happy.Rentals office in Sestriere.
During the summer months, Grangesises and its surroundings offer visitors a rich programme of entertainment, cultural and sports events for adults and children. There are sports days and fitness weekends with certified personal trainers. The location of the Grange Hike & Ski apartments is ideal for those in search of wilderness and unspoilt nature. The neighbouring valleys, such as the Argentera Valley and the Vallone di Thuras, offer a network of trails with varying degrees of difficulty, and it is possible to organise guided outings with environmental hiking guides by prior booking. There are also numerous routes in the area for mountain bike and downhill enthusiasts at all levels. For our guests, there are discounts in affiliated shops for e-bike and muscle bike hire. The nearby Sestriere offers an internationally renowned golf course (18 holes, par 65), a swimming pool and tennis courts. For the summer of 2023, the stages of the trial motorbike and enduro bike world championships are scheduled at the end of July, and in the first week of August the important international athletics meeting and the Sestriere film festival. History lovers should not miss the re-enactment of the battle of Assietta in July and the guided visits to the Fortress of Fenestrelle and the Chaberton museum in Claviere. In Grangesises and Sestriere there are many excellent restaurants and bars to suit all tastes and budgets. For self-catering, Sestriere offers supermarkets (the nearest is a 10-minute drive away) and small shops selling local specialities. Turin airport is 1 hour and 30 minutes\' drive from the flat.
