At an event in Turin that coincided with the launch of the 2026/27 season pass campaign, Vialattea unveiled a broader long-term vision for the future of the ski area. Rather than relying solely on the winter ski season, the strategy focuses on strengthening Vialattea’s position as one of Europe’s leading mountain tourism destinations through investment in infrastructure, technology, and year-round tourism.

At the heart of those plans is the “Vialattea // Bardo” project. With both Vialattea and Bardonecchia now owned by the international investment fund iCON, we can expect to see the two destinations working much more closely together, with greater integration and a more joined-up approach to developing the area in the years ahead.

You can read the full article on the Vialattea website but the main points have been set out below.

Key points

• Major investment programme
  • Since 2022, around €50 million has been invested in the ski area.
  • Approximately €20 million has been spent on expanding and modernising snowmaking systems to improve snow reliability despite changing climate conditions.
  • €12.5 million has been allocated to improving the snow making in Sauze d’Oulx, Cesana-Sansicario and Cesana-Claviere. First phase of this project will start summer 2026.
• Creating a year-round destination
  • The ambition is to move from roughly 130 days of winter operations to more than 220 operating days per year by adding around 90 days of summer activity.
  • Growth will come from hiking, mountain biking, golf, outdoor events and nature tourism, helping to create more jobs and support local businesses.
• Closer integration of Vialattea and Bardonecchia
  • The two resorts will retain their individual identities while operating as a more integrated destination.
  • Together they offer up to 500 km of ski runs and attract around 2 million skier visits annually, strengthening their international appeal.
• Supporting the local economy
  • Regional leaders and local authorities backed the project, seeing it as a way to increase tourism, employment and economic development across the Olympic Mountains while encouraging innovation and sustainable growth.
• 2026/27 ski season launch
  • The announcement coincided with the launch of season pass sales.

• • Early purchasers receive the best prices, and from the 2026/27 season, season passes will also include summer 2027 access, with additional attractions such as selected night skiing events. You can read about the season passes in our previous post.

Overall: The article is less about immediate changes and more about Vialattea’s long-term vision: investing heavily in infrastructure, improving snow reliability, integrating with Bardonecchia, and transforming the area into a multi season Alpine destination that delivers economic benefits throughout the year.