Visitors to the Cervino Ski Paradise will be greeted by an exciting new attraction. A brand new six-seater chairlift has been installed in the Goillet area, replacing the now outdated system previously in operation. The long-planned project is now a reality and marks another significant milestone for the resort, which is adept at constantly reinventing itself, committed as always to enhancing its facilities and providing ever-improving services for its aficionados.
Completed just in time for the start of the new winter season, the infrastructure will provide a fast link between the ski area of Breuil-Cervinia and Valtournenche, which are connected ski-in/ ski-out just like neighbouring Zermatt. The chairlift is fitted with automatic coupling and the revolutionary EcoDrive system, making it both efficient and sustainable.
The EcoDrive automatically adjusts the speed of the chairlift depending on the number of skiers in line. Just one metre per second of speed reduction can generate energy savings of up to 20 per cent. In addition, thanks to DirectDrive, noise and lubricant reduction, improved efficiency and increased safety are guaranteed.
The chairlifts, 69 in total, will in their turn provide comfortable ascents at altitude: heated backrests, individual footrests for each skier, and transparent canopies for colder days. To these elements add in the reduction in travel time, as the new Goillet chairlift will take only 5 minutes (it used to be 11) to cover the almost 1,500 metres of ‘inclined length’. The valley station is located at an altitude of 2,692 metres to arrive at 3,093 metres, and the hourly capacity increases from 1,600 to 2,400 passengers.
The resort also features now a NEW under 24-rate. Skiing in the Aosta Valley and the Cervino Ski Paradise area is now more affordable for young skiers. A regional agreement has been signed with the aim of encouraging sporting activities, particularly skiing and snowboarding. The Junior rate with its 30% discount is now applicable to the under-16s, while the Young rate covers young people up to the age of 24, who benefit from a 20% discount. A great novelty for the Aosta Valley ski resorts, including the smallest ones, such as Torgnon and Chamois, included in the Cervino Ski Paradise. The discount is valid on the entire price list, from daily to multi-day ski passes.
More information: https://aosta-valley.co.uk/destinations/breuil-cervinia/ and www.skilife.ski/en/skipass/rates/multi-day-consecutive-days/
About Aosta Valley: The smallest region of Italy located in the Northwest of the country; Aosta Valley boasts spectacular scenery, world-class skiing and snowboarding, food of the highest quality and a history stretching back to Roman times. At the heart of the alps and bordered by France and Switzerland, Aosta Valley is surrounded by some of the highest peaks in Europe: Cervino, Monte Rosa, Gran Paradiso and the king of them all, Mont Blanc, which at 15,781 feet is the highest mountain in Europe, the roof of the old Continent. With Turin, Milan and Geneva airports all within easy reach, the Aosta Valley resorts are among the easiest to get to from the UK making it an ideal destination for a weekend or short break. For more information on Aosta Valley visit: www.aosta-valley.co.uk
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