Where is La Thuile ski resort?
La Thuile ski resort is located in a quiet side valley off the major Aosta Valley in northwest Italy. Its ski area – the Espace San Bernardo – is shared with the French Tarentaise resort of La Rosière, offering the novelty of cross-border slopes, and heli-skiing from the Italian side, with routes into France.
Can you ski from La Rosiere to La Thuile?
With this expansion, La Rosiere in France and La Thuile in Italy will be able to offer skiers a combined international ski area with 150kms of runs, separated into 85 different slopes, ranging in difficulty from Magic Carpet serviced Nursery Slopes to a freeride zone for advanced skiers.
How big is the ski area at La Thuile?
La Thuile’s ski area is lift linked to the French resort of La Rosiere forming the international Espace San Bernardo ski area. Recently extended to Mont Valaisan, it now has over 150km of piste skiing, 85 slopes and 39 lifts, with the highest reaching 2800m.
Where are the best places to ski in Aosta Valley?
La Thuile La Thuile boasts the feel of a traditional village with the benefits of a multinational ski area. Gressoney The centre of the Monterosa ski area and comprised of two, traditional Walser villages. Pila Pila is a wonderful, family ski resort with easy gondola access to Aosta town.
What kind of weather does La Thuile have?
La Thuile’s lofty altitude means great conditions but it can also mean severe weather. If the wind gets up head to sheltered La Rosiere and enjoy a glass of Vin Chaud. Come spring La Thuile’s predominantly north facing slopes ensure snow conditions stay good longer than many other resorts.
Are there any express lifts at La Thuile?
The La Thuile lift system is modern and most of the main runs are served by high speed lifts and all of the ‘Express’ lifts are high speed chairlifts covering longer distances. Just a few older lifts remain on the La Thuile side of the domain, all on the least critical ascents.