La Thuile
Snow Range
1441-2579m
superb skiing spanning both Italy and France – an intermediate’s paradise
La Thuile is an unspoilt resort which enjoys a huge ski area linked with La Rosière in France. Skiers enjoy spectacular scenery, with breathtaking views of the Matterhorn, Monte Rosa and Mont Blanc. La Thuile has an excellent snow record with mainly east-facing slopes, minimal queuing during the week and wide, long ski runs with skiing back to the village making La Thuile an ideal choice for all standards of skier with the added bonus of a relaxing après ski atmosphere.
- the experience
- the slopes
- lift passes and tuition
- ski/board equipment
The experience
Après Ski
There are several unpretentious bars for a jolly and informal evening.· La Bricole pub and the Cage pub at the Planibel complex are very popular.
Activities
· Swimming pool · Fitness centre · Sauna, Turkish bath · Pool tables · Table tennis · Cross-country skiing
Eating out
For a small resort La Thuile offers quite a variety of eating places ranging from the cheap and cheerful to the more sophisticated · Pizza and pasta from €6 · 3-course meals from €19 · La Rascard has excellent food, La Lune for pasta dishes, La Raclette and La Bricole for fondues, Lo Creton and La Grotta for pasta and pizzas and for special meals try La Fordze.
Other amenities
· Charming shops · Buses to Aosta, for the well known weekly market and Courmayeur.
Resort features
- Crystal Ski Escort
- Fast Pass
- Kids ski Free
- Ski 2 countries
- Ski Away Days
Transfer time
Turin 2 hrs 15 mins
The slopes
Beginners
On their first day beginners will start on the two easy slopes, served by a drag lift and button lift, at village level or on the runs at Les Suches which are located at higher level.
Intermediates
This must be one of the most extensive areas in the Aosta Valley for intermediates. The link between La Thuile and La Rosière is by way of a chairlift at Col de la Traversette.
Advanced
With a total of 12 black runs, 8 on the Italian side and 4 on the French, there is plenty of scope for the more experienced. Add to this some fine off-piste areas above the Piccolo St. Bérnard pass and the possibility of heli-skiing on the Rutor glacier and the better skier will relish the many challenges in this extensive area.
Snowboarding
La Thuile is a bit of a gem just down the road from Courmayeur. It has loads of off-piste opportunities especially on the La Rosière side. The San Bernardo chair is worth a look. Head for a helicopter if you want the ultimate powder fix.
Slope facts
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Total kms of piste
150kms (including La Rosière)
Piste Type No. of Runs Easy 10 (39) Intermediate 21 (32) Difficult 8 (12)
Figures in brackets include La Rosière -
Number of lifts
37 (including La Rosière) 1 cable car, 19 chairlifts, 17 drag lifts
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Direction of slopes
N, NE
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Snow cannons
262
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Longest run
11kms
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Mountain restaurants
La Thuile 7, La Rosière 7
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Cross-country trails
25kms
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Snow Range
1441-2579m
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Village Height:
1,441m (4,728ft)
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Highest Ski Lift
2,579 (8,461ft)
Lift passes and tuition
Lift Pass
| 6 Days | Adult | Junior* | Senior |
| Lift pass | £163 | £84 | £123 |
Lift pass coverage: Lift pass covers all lifts in La Thuile and La Rosière plus 2 days in the other Val d'Aosta resorts (Courmayeur, Gressoney, Champoluc, Pila and Cervinia).
Photo required for lift pass? No. A €5 deposit is required for electronic pass.
Ski/Board Tuition
| 5 Days | Adult | Child |
| Ski tuition (low) | £111 | £111 |
| Ski tuition (high) | £119 | £119 |
| Snowboard tuition† (low) | £124 | £124 |
| Snowboard tuition† (high) | £132 | £132 |
Low season: deps. 04/01-31/01 & 22/02-04/04
High season: deps. 21/12-03/01 & 01/02-21/02
Please note: We strongly recommend that tuition is pre-booked for high season departures.
Usual hours of instruction: 1000-1230, Mon-Fri.
Children: There are no special classes for children but from the age of 5 years they can join the adult classes.
No. of ski school instructors: 70
First Time Skiing / Boarding
| Adult | Child* | |
| First Time - ski | £327 | £245 |
| First Time - board† | £362 | £270 |
* First Time - ski for children aged 5-11 yrs.
First Time - board for children aged 7-11 yrs.
† Subject to minimum numbers
the savings
- FREE lift pass for child born after 31/10/02 when accompanying adult buys same pass.
- Discounted lift pass available for adults born before 01/11/43.
Ski/board equipment
Ski/Board Equipment
| 6 Days | Adult | Child* |
| Skis/sticks | £58 | £32 |
| Boots | £25 | £16 |
| Superior skis | £84 | - |
| Snowboard | £61 | £52 |
| Snowboard boots | £25 | £16 |
| Helmet | - | £11 |
the savings
- FREE lift pass for child born after 31/10/02 when accompanying adult buys same pass.
- Discounted lift pass available for adults born before 01/11/43.
