La Thuile Ski Resort Guide
La Thuile, Italy
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| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 146km91 miles |
| Highest Lift | 2,610m8,563ft |
| Resort Height | 1,450m4,757ft |
| Nearest Airports | Geneva and Annecy |
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La Thuile
The ski area of La Thuile is in the Italian Alps at an altitude of 1,450m4,757ft, with 146km91 miles of marked runs.
Summary
La Thuile is part of the Espace San Bernardo ski area with access to 156km97 miles of downhill skiing, with 82 marked pistes, served by a total of 38 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in La Thuile itself (146km91 miles of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Espace San Bernardo ski resort of La Rosière. La Thuile is directly linked by Ski Lift to the ski areas of La Rosière.
With ski lifts as high as 2,610m8,563ft, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
La Thuile offers some good boarding and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in La Thuile.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in La Thuile is 11km7 miles long and the most difficult run is the 'No. 3, Franco Berthod', which is 1km1 miles in length.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in La Thuile?
The next notable snow forecast is 13cm5in, expected on 19 December, with around 62cm25in forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
| Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to base | Snow to 1,469m4,820ft | Snow to base | Snow to base | Snow to base |
Ski Area Stats
La Thuile Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 9 | 27km17 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 21 | 81km50 miles |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 12 | 44km27 miles |
| Downhill Total Length | 146km91 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 16km10 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 18 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
La Thuile Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,610m8,563ft |
|---|---|
| Resort Altitude (La Thuile) | 1,450m4,757ft |
| Lowest Piste | 1,441m4,728ft |
| Max Vertical | 1,170m3,839ft |
Ski Slope Aspects
N, NE
La Thuile has ski slopes facing north (good for keeping the snow).
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Ski Lessons in La Thuile
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see La Thuile Ski Schools and La Thuile Ski Instructors.
Location and Map
Where is La Thuile?
This ski resort is in the Italian Alps in Valle d'Aosta, Aosta Valley.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to La Thuile is Geneva, 90 minutes drive away.
Annecy, Sion, Turin Caselle, Milan Malpensa, Chambery, Milan Linate, Turin Cuneo, Bergamo and Genoa airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 18 ski lifts are able to uplift 34,550 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 35km22 miles of ski runs, with 400 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is La Thuile open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is early December, and usual closing is Late April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
