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Guaranteed five months of skiing

From the end of November to the end of April, La Thuile offers an extensive choice of slopes for all difficulty, from numerous and gentle “blue” slopes for beginners to the more challenging and fun varieties of “ red” slopes for intermediates, to the most difficult “ black” slopes where inclines can reach 78% for expert skiers. Thanks to a particular microclimate and to abundant snowfall slopes are always covered in snow but if that it‘s not enough there are 300 snow-making machines.

An international area

Thanks to the international connection with the French ski station La Rosière , La Thuile has always attracted ski enthusiasts for its big area, in fact with a single lift pass it offers 150 km of slopes connected by 35 lifts with a capacity to transport 45.000 people per hour .

Heliskiing

By helicopter, skiers are taken up to the summit of the Rutor glacier (3.486 m.) or the Miravidi glacier (3.051 m.) where an Alpine guide leads the way down through very unique scenery. That is the helicopter experience offered from January 1 to the end of May.

The descent from Rutor glacier joins the Moroir village, France (1220 m.). The lunch time is in a typical Savoyard restaurant. The return to Piccolo San Bernardo is by French chairlifts. With the Miravidi run, it’s possible to arrive till Piccolo San Bernardo and to take lunch in a typical restaurant before to return in La Thuile by slopes. This run is matched with Mont Ouille descent. After the arriving by slopes, helicopter takes people from Piccolo San Bernardo to the top.

Other activities to try are indoor climbing wall, ice falls climbing and nocturnal snowshoe excursions.

Ski Schools

Founded in 1964, “La Scuola di sci di La Thuile” now boasts 63 ski teachers of the highest technical ability and professionalism.

More of the classical downhill, cross country or snowboard ski teachers, there are instructors specialized in techniques such telemark, carving, snow blade and free ride.

Ski teacher are available to adventurous who want to explore out-of-bounds (off-piste) skiing with exciting but safe runs. For the lover of nature we recommend backcountry skiing: slow slopes in uncontaminated place, direct contact with nature, and an enjoyable descent.


Something new at La Thuile:

› Snow tubing: new open and sunny area with expanded runs.
› Opening of 2 new releasable 6-place chairlifts in the French side of the Espace San Bernardo.
› Challenge the champion: every Saturday challenge a local champion in a slalom race
SKI & SNOWBOARD TRAILS & ROUTES
Cross-country Skiing  › 7,5 km black track
› 5,5 km red track
› 3 km red track
› 1 km blue track
Heli Skiing/Snowboarding  By helicopter, skiers are taken up to the summit of the Rutor glacier (3.486 m.) or the Miravidi glacier (3.051 m.) where an Alpine guide leads the way down through very unique scenery. That is the helicopter experience offered from January 1 to the end of May.
Snowshoeing  Winter season in La Thuile is not only ski. There are many ways of getting about, while at the same time enjoying the snow, the sun, nature, and panorama. It is for this reason that we have created some walks on the snow with different length that reach small villages, pinewoods and beautiful views.

To make it easier for you to note, items of particular interest along the walks, we have put up notice boards indicating the native plants and wildlife, the names of the surrounding mountains and valley and describing local weather conditions.
SKI RESORT SPECIFICATIONS
Targeted Activities:    Cross-country Skiing, Heli Skiing/Snowboarding, Skiing, Snowboarding, Snowshoeing, Snowtubing
Season Availability: November to April
Total Length of Runs: 150
Number of Lifts: 35
Lift Capacity: 45000
Other Specifications:    La Thuile offers an extensive choice of slopes for all difficulty, from numerous and gentle “blue” slopes for beginners to the more challenging and fun varieties of “ red” slopes for intermediates, to the most difficult “ black” slopes where inclines can reach 78% for expert skiers.
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AREA OVERVIEW
Activities Cross-country Skiing, Heli Skiing/Snowboarding, Skiing, Snowboarding, Snowshoeing, Snowtubing
City La Thuile
State Valle d'Aosta
Country Italy
Season November to April
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To get to La Thuile is easy and fast: the most important North Italian airports are connected by highway; Geneva airport through the Mont Blanc Tunnel.
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