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VALLE D'AOSTA

📍Courmayeur, Valle d'Aosta, Italy

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Combined terrain
12,500 acres*
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Combined lifts
120*

THE VIBE

The Aosta Valley profile covers five separate ski destinations. Courmayeur sits below Mont Blanc, Cervinia connects to Zermatt when the high lifts operate, and La Thuile connects to France. Monterosa spans several valleys, while Pila is a convenient choice from Aosta. Choose your base around the area you intend to ski most.

Best For

  • ✓Variety seekers
  • ✓Off-piste enthusiasts
  • ✓Italian food lovers
  • ✓Budget-conscious European skiers

Skip If

  • ✗You want one consistent ski area
  • ✗You prefer English-speaking resorts
  • ✗You need extensive beginner terrain
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TERRAIN INTELLIGENCE

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Live Weather & Snow
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Regional snowpack via Ventusky

TERRAIN CHARACTER

Each mountain has its own terrain mix and trail map. Choose the mountain that suits your group rather than relying on one combined difficulty percentage.

Trail map · official source
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BASE TRACKER

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SEASON PLANNING

Separate Aosta Valley mountain schedules

Cervino, Courmayeur, La Thuile, Monterosa, Pila and Skyway have different calendars and access arrangements. A regional pass period does not establish when every mountain is open.

    Official schedules & conditions ↗
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    INVITE FRIENDS

    Rally your crew for a trip

    MAKE A WEEKEND OF IT

    A few more reasons to be here.

    Tor des Géants

    Usually: Mid-September, about one week

    UCI Mountain Bike World Cup La Thuile

    Usually: Early July weekend

    Explore local events →

    EXPLORE THE MOUNTAIN

    For a marked race piste, La Thuile’s steep Franco Berthod is a World Cup downhill course. Cervinia’s Ventina is a long high-mountain descent. Courmayeur’s off-piste lines and the terrain from Punta Indren at Monterosa call for separate freeride planning with a qualified guide.

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    Franco Berthod (La Thuile)

    Classic World Cup downhill, now a permanent piste

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    Another season up here

    BEYOND WINTER

    Hike the Val Veny trail from Peuterey to FrĂȘney near Courmayeur, with valley and mountain views.

    Before you go: This route is in Courmayeur’s Val Veny and is recommended June–October.

    Explore summer activities ↗Make a mountain escape →
    Sources & planning context

    Historical planning figures · Figures marked * come from earlier references and may differ from current resort figures.

    Other names · Aosta Valley, Cervinia, Courmayeur

    Our guide helps you choose a mountain and plan the kind of trip you want. Recommendations reflect our editorial judgment; source checks cover the specific details listed below.

    Separate Aosta Valley mountain schedules

    Cervino, Courmayeur, La Thuile, Monterosa, Pila and Skyway have different calendars and access arrangements. A regional pass period does not establish when every mountain is open.

      Official schedules & conditions ↗
      Schedule source ↗Official resort ↗
      Summer and winter destination
      Yes
      Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
      Beyond winter
      Hike the Val Veny trail from Peuterey to FrĂȘney near Courmayeur, with valley and mountain views.
      Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
      Summer visit planning
      This route is in Courmayeur’s Val Veny and is recommended June–October.
      Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
      Official website
      https://www.lovevda.it/en
      Source ↗ · Oct 26, 2026

      Historical mountain figures awaiting field-level confirmation: Skiable area (acres), Lifts, Runs.

      Individual listings retain their own sources and check dates. A source check covers only the named details; it does not confirm availability. Snowfall averages describe climate, not a forecast.

      Cervino lift and slope status ↗Separate seasonal calendars, international connection status and last ascents for Cervinia and Zermatt. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

      La Thuile World Cup ↗Franco Berthod piste 3 hosted World Cup downhill and super-G. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

      Lago Blu camper area ↗Regional directory lists Lago Blu closed in winter 2026–27. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

      Aosta camper service ↗Year-round designated camper area at Via Caduti del Lavoro in Aosta. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

      Le Massif in Courmayeur – 5 star hotel at the foot of Mont Blanc ↗Le Massif is a five-star hotel in the heart of Courmayeur, a short distance from the town’s main streets and ski lifts. The direct page lists rooms and suites, restaurants and bar, spa and wellbeing treatments, and La Loge du Massif directly on the slopes with a panoramic terrace and dining. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

      Hotel Hermitage Cervinia Italy | Luxury Hotel & Spa Matterhorn | Index ↗Breuil - Cervinia · Classic Rooms · Junior Suite · Apartments & Connecting Rooms · Fine Dining · Hotel Spa · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

      Auberge de La Maison - Monte Bianco ↗Courmayeur · EntrĂšves · Skyway Monte Bianco · Hotel – Spa · Book a apartment · overlooking Mont Blanc · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

      Hotel - Bucaneve Hotel Cervinia ↗The Cervinia hotel lists 20 rooms, a restaurant and bar, wellness center, spa treatments and multiple room categories. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

      Courmayeur Mont Blanc · Hotel Edelweiss ↗The actual Courmayeur hotel is at Via Marconi 42, on a quiet central street. The main cable car can be reached on foot via Via Roma. This is distinct from the hotel in PrĂ©-Saint-Didier. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

      Valle d’Aosta tourism – Scuola di Sci Monte Bianco ↗The regional directory names the Courmayeur ski and snowboard school founded in 1936. It distinguishes the town office from slope-side offices at Plan ChĂ©crouit and PrĂ© de Pascal. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

      4810 Courmayeur stores and contacts ↗4810 lists its rental shop at Via des Forges 3 in Dolonne and its shopping and outlet shops at different addresses in town. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

      Valle d’Aosta tourism – 4810 rentals ↗The Dolonne shop rents alpine and touring skis, snowboards, boots and snowshoes and offers gear lockers. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

      Lo Riondet ↗Lo Riondet is in La Thuile, not Cervinia. The family chalet has served simple mountain dishes since 1978. In winter it is reached by ski or on foot and the operator says it reopens in early December. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

      La Grotta ↗La Grotta is at the foot of the Cervinia ski slopes in Valtournenche. The restaurant serves meat, fish and typical local dishes. Its pizzas are baked in a wood-fired oven and the venue has an outdoor terrace. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

      Bar Roma ↗Bar Roma Resorts: Courmayeur. Address Via Roma 101 11013 COURMAYEUR. Specialties Aperitivo a buffet AprĂšs ski Piatti freddi e cocktails. Cuisine Home cooking Classic Ethnic Valle d'Aosta style. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

      Ristorante La Terrazza ↗Ristorante La Terrazza is at Via Circonvallazione 73 in Courmayeur. The restaurant has operated in Courmayeur for 40 years. Its kitchen is seasonal and joins Italian cuisine with Aosta Valley tradition. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

      Pierre Alexis 1877 ↗A Marchetto-family restaurant in a historic central Courmayeur building, combining local seasonal flavors with contemporary technique. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

      Ristorante La Palud ↗Ristorante La Palud is at Strada La Palud 17 in Courmayeur. The venue serves Valdostan, international and celiac-suitable cuisine. It is also a pizzeria with a wood-fired oven. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

      • Ikon opening dates ↗

        Separate tentative openings: Cervino October 24; Courmayeur, La Thuile, Monterosa and Pila November 28; Skyway December 5.

      • Peuterey - FrĂȘney ↗

        Hike the Val Veny trail from Peuterey to FrĂȘney near Courmayeur, with valley and mountain views.

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