The Aosta Valley Ski Holidays Italy
"The Aosta Valley is a great choice for a road trip or multi-centre itinerary. Buy one lift ticket and ski all the Aosta Valley resorts, including Cervinia, Courmayeur and La Thuile on the one holiday! You can even add in a city break to the Roman town of Aosta which is the ideal base for skiing Pila as well."
Aosta Valley Ski Holidays
In the north-west corner of Italy, the Aosta Valley offers a perfect blend of Italian and French culture. Home to a number of renowned ski areas, it’s easy to see why so many people count the Aosta Valley among their top ski destinations. Opt for the huge ski area of Cervinia with links over to neighbouring Zermatt and fabulous views of the magnificent Matterhorn. Or why not visit Courmayeur where you’ll find a charming village centre and lively après scene? If you’re looking to combine the best of Italy and France in one trip, check out La Thuile which links over to La Rosière in France – a large ski area that’s perfect for cruising intermediates.
Explore the slopes
Cervinia
Linked to neighbouring Zermatt in Switzerland, the ski area here offers 360km of blissful groomed slopes, particularly well-suited to intermediate skiers. The resort itself sits at an altitude of 2050m and with the slopes located between 1620 and 3899m, this is a snow-sure resort with a long season. The red descents from the top of the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise are among the longest you’ll find anywhere in the world and offer some of the best fun you can have on skis! The views of the Matterhorn on the Swiss side are incredible so we’d always recommend upgrading to a full area international ski pass.
Courmayeur
In the shadows of Monte Bianco (or Mont Blanc if you prefer), Courmayeur offers 100km of groomed slopes to explore ranging from an altitude of 1210m to 2755m. With mostly blue and red slopes the ski area is best suited to intermediates and boasts a good number of mountain restaurants. It’s also possible to take a day trip over to Chamonix for some classic French skiing.
La Thuile
Enjoy a perfect Italian-French blend in La Thuile which is connected to the French resort of La Rosière. The combined San Bernardo ski area offers more than 150km of fantastic ski slopes with pistes to suit most abilities. With the skiing between 1400 and 2800m the ski area has a long season running from mid-December until early April.
Enjoy the resorts
All of our featured resorts have a good selection of restaurants and bars to sample during your stay – and on a trip to Italy it would be rude not to indulge! Cervinia has a fairly large resort centre with many traditional chalet buildings and you’ll find plenty going on here. Courmayeur has a charming historic centre and has some lively après spots. La Thuile is a family-orientated destination with plenty of charm and stunning scenery.
Where to stay
We’ve selected an excellent range of 5-star hotels in the Aosta Valley that offer the very best facilities and service. Why not combine a stay in all three resorts with an Italian road trip? Buy an Aosta Valley ski pass and you just need one lift ticket to ski all three resorts.
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"The Aosta Valley is a great choice for a road trip or multi-centre itinerary. Buy one lift ticket and ski all the Aosta Valley resorts, including Cervinia, Courmayeur and La Thuile on the one holiday! You can even add in a city break to the Roman town of Aosta which is the ideal base for skiing Pila as well."
Offers in The Aosta Valley
VRetreats Cervino, Cervinia
Winter 25/26 Offer
The Aosta Valley Accommodation
VRetreats Cervino, Cervinia
The luxurious 5-star VRetreats Cervino is a beautiful mountain retreat...
Hotel Le Massif, Courmayeur
With a great location close to the main cable car...
Hotel Montana Lodge & Spa, La Thuile
The Montana Lodge & Spa enjoys a quiet location on...
Après-Ski in The Aosta Valley
Cervinia
Head to the Love Après-Bar on your last run down to the resort centre. You’ll find a good atmosphere with DJ sets and spectacular views. The ski-in/ski-out après bar at the Principe delle Nevi is also a fun place to end your day on the slopes.
Courmayeur
The main shopping street, Via Roma, has a good selection of bars and is an ideal place for an evening passeggiata. On the slopes, the Super G Italian Mountain Club is the place to party with live DJs and flowing champagne.
La Thuile
La Thuile is a fairly quiet resort and isn’t known for wild après-ski but you’ll find a small selection of welcoming bars and cafes for a post-ski drink.
Dining in The Aosta Valley
Cervinia
Michelin-starred Wood Restaurant is a must-visit for any foodies in Cervinia. The Swedish chef celebrates the best of Swedish and Italian cuisine in spectacular tasting menus that are a feast for the senses. La Chandelle also comes highly recommended with a mix of Alpine classics and fine dining.
Courmayeur
Pierre Alexis 1877, in the historic centre of Courmayeur, has an impressive dining room with a vaulted ceiling and offers spectacular cuisine with many ingredients foraged from the local area. L’Enoteca L’Armadillo Is principally a wine bar but offers fusion cuisine prepared by a Japanese chef.
La Thuile
The Bistrò Alpino at the Montana Lodge & Spa is a lovely modern restaurant serving top quality in cuisine using the freshest, local ingredients in a refined setting.
Activities in The Aosta Valley
A day trip to the charming town of Aosta is well worth it. Here you’ll find plenty of Roman monuments as well as a charming centre with a good selection of shops, restaurants and bars. Spa lovers should also check out the thermal spa in Prè-Sain-Didier which is an easy drive from both Courmayeur and La Thuile. A trip up the Skyway Monte Bianco is a must for all visitors to the area – the rotating cable car offers spectacular views of Monte Bianco and an opportunity for high-altitude dining.
