Ski La Thuile

Ski La Thuile for stunning scenery of Mont Blanc (Europe's highest peak) from the Italian side. Along with a nice relaxed Italian winter sport atmosphere, skiing & snowboarding is excellent.

Where

Ski La Thuile and you're located between Mont Blanc and the Mount Rutor Glacier. This ski resort shares the slopes of La Rosiere for a total of 150kms of piste for skiing and snowboarding. The scenery is spectacular, with views of the Matterhorn, Monte Rosa and Mont Blanc, and the atmosphere relaxed. Transport is via Turin Airport or Geneva.

Essentials	Suitable For	Slopes
RESORT ALTITUDE : 1450m TOTAL PISTE : 146 km LONGEST RUN : 11 km START SEASON : December END SEASON : May	OVERALL SKIING BOARDING APRÉS FAMILIES	Beginners  / % Intermediates 40 / % Advanced 44 / % Experts 16 / % TOTAL RUNS : 68 SNOW CANNONS : 310 / ha SNOW PARKS : CROSS COUNTRY : 22 km

On the slopes

Ski La Thuile and you get something for everyone. With 65 slopes and 150kms of runs, you'll be spoiled for choice. Because La Thuile is relatively unknown outside of Italy, you'll find it delightfully uncrowded. With 28 beginner runs this is a good place to learn, and there's also plenty of options for intermediates. In addition to 11 expert runs, there are also some fantastic off-piste challenges, and heli-skiing is available for the adventurous.

Ski area :

If you ski La Thuile you are also in the ski region of Aosta Valley along with the following resorts; Breuil Cervinia, Courmayeur, La Thuile, Pila .

Off the slopes

Don't let the size of the ski resort fool you - there are some great places to eat, ranging from cheap pizza and pasta through to full on 3-course meals. Try La Lune, Lo Creton and La Grotta for pasta and pizzas, La Fordze for something more upmarket. Lively après-ski choices include La Bricole pub or the Cage pub. This is also a good resort for families - there's a cinema, swimming pool, fitness centre, table tennis, cross-country skiing.

Tourist Office

Worldwide cover from £60.48 or Single trip Europe cover from £22.98 - get covered before you arrive!