1.3K Welcome to Baita1697, a beautiful 17th century Piedmontese farmhouse, exquisitely renovated by its owner, luxury interior designer Lucie McCullough. Property so beautiful it was featured in the best international interior design magazine - Architectural Digest (AD). Best for: Family, friends. Winter and summer sports. Enquire now Gallery Location Amenities Description Rates & Terms Photo Gallery Video Location BY AIR Nearest airports: Turin - 90 km Milan Linate - 253km Milan Malpensa - 231km How to get there Situated in the heart of an old hamlet at the top of 1600m, all facilities are conveniently at reach in Sestriere (2365m). 200metres from the house starts a cross-country track that goes across the Val Troncea National Parc. Olympics cross-country skiing course is as well only 2 minutes walk from the front door. A complete list of winter activities near the chalet is available for non-skiers/instead of downhill skiing. They include snow-shoeing, cross-country skiing, sledding, dog-sledding, ice-karting and ice-skating, among others. Bookings can be arranged for any of these activities. A chairlift, located 200m from chalet, takes you up to 50km of beautiful and very sparsely populated downhill slopes, above the village. For more varied skiing, take the cable car (100m from the house) to Milky Way - 400km of slopes, which accommodate all levels of skiing, rise as high as 3280m include two Olympic downhill runs, 42 black runs, 118 red runs, 54 blue runs and 7 green runs. In the summer, the valley of the lodge, becomes the centre of outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain biking, horse riding, tennis and golf. Amenities Hot tub / JacuzziSki RoomWalking distance to villageWine Cellar Property details A great chalet for large families and group of friends just 3 minutes walk from the cable car. Perfect location for both summer and winter sports. Furnishings meet and exceed luxurious standard, with custom-made Egyptian cotton bed sheets in each bedroom and bathrooms offering top range fittings, underfloor heatings and stylist hairdryers. The extremely spacious living area is the heart of the house offering a wood-burning open fire and WiFi & iPod docking stations throughout. The media room, convertible to a double bedroom if required, welcomes to enjoy a movie from its international film/music library by open fireplace. The chalet offers fully furnished 5 bedrooms en-suite, a separate kids dorm that sleeps 6 kids plus a media room with a double bed for a maximum occupancy is 12 adults and 6 children (Kids bedroom for 6 little guests). After a day on the slops or hiking, head to the roof terrace to enjoy stunning mountain views and a dip in the 8-person wooden hot tub. Bedrooms Configuration Sleeps 12 adults and 6 kids in 5 master en-suites, a media room with a double bed and a kids’ dorm which sleeps 6. Facilities and Services 9-seater Mercedes mini-van, available for airport transfers and on hand local trips. Full range of Concierge services including ski rental & English-speaking ski instructor (offering kids pick-up service) within 2 minutes walk, private chef, daily breakfast (upon request), transfers and taxi service, housekeeping, pre-stoking of fridge. The fridge can be stocked with a range of local delicacies and also the usual staples. The food menu for the season will be constructed around locally-sourced ingredients to the maximum extent possible, supplemented with organic produce where necessary. Extensive house wine list including a selection of natural wines, either organic or biodynamic. In-house massages; yoga reterats; wine events. Pool and Spa Wooden outdoor hot tub for 8 people on roof terrace. Special Touches Drying room with floor heating for ski gear, 8 seater wooden hot tub Good to Know The lodge is located near the village of Sestriere which needs no introduction for ski lovers. It's a part of Milky Way, made famous by hosting 2006 Winter Olympics. Not to fret though - skiers of all levels are welcome here! The chalet is within 3 minutes walk to the cable car. Rotate your device to view the rates table. Rates 2025/26 PeriodRates per Week (12 adults + 6 kids) - Fully catered basis 13 to 20 December€18000 20 to 27 December€40000 27 Dec - 3 Jan 2026€49000 3 to 10 Jan €29000 10 to 17 Jan€24900 17 to 24 Jan€24900 24 to 31 Jan€29500 31 Jan to 14 Feb€31000 14 to 21 Feb€39500 21 to 28 Feb€31000 28 Feb to 21 March€28000 21 Mar to 5 April€33500 5 to 12 April€24900 12 to 19 April€20000 Summer 2025€14000 Booking Conditions Children under 6, either sleeping in parents’ room or in games room/kids’ dorm, no additional cost. Children between the ages of 7 and 17, a supplement of EUR700 per week is required. Additional Guests 18 years and older, a supplement of EUR1,400 per week (max adult occupancy is 12). The chalet is rented on a Fully Catered Basis: - A buffet dinner on arrival - A welcome hamper filled with local Piedmontese delicacies - 4 dinners using mostly organic local ingredients (format to be agreed with Chef prior to arrival) - 2 dinners are to be taken in local restaurants with mountain skidoo experience possible (dinners on guests' account) - Daily homemade continental breakfast every morning - A choice of natural, organic or biodynamic wines carefully selected by the Owners (WSET certification) offering a different white and red each night when eating in house - Daily cleaning and change of sheets or towels upon request - Alpine truck for in resort travel Cancellation Policy For our Cancellation Policy please refer to our Booking Conditions: https://passepartout-homes.com/booking-conditions/. Terms A non-refundable deposit is required in order to secure a booking. The balance, together with any security deposit, will be requested 60 days prior to your check-in. Although calendars are updated daily, they may not reflect the latest availability. Always contact Passepartout Homes to discuss availability for your chosen properties. Rates may vary without prior notice. Booking Enquiry From €18000/week Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.First Name *Last Name *Email *Phone (Inc Country/Area Code) *Booking detailsPropertyArrival DateNightsAdultsChildrenCommentsSubscribe to our NewsletterYES, please keep me up to date with special offers and new properties.Submit Special Offers Special Christmas and New Year!: Now €29500 instead of €39500/week. Request Callback If you are seeking the perfect holiday property or special occasion venue and have not found it yet, let us help. We promise – we are as picky as you are. 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