A popular choice with UK skiers, La Thuile offers both a quaint village and a modern complex accessing fabulous quiet slopes.
Friendly and affordable La Thuile is a popular choice with UK skiers. Originally a mining town, it’s now a purpose-built ski resort with a modern lift-base complex, as well as the old village across the river. With extensive easy slopes, and free childcare on offer, La Thuile is particularly good for families. But with ski links to La Rosière too, its appeal to skiers who want to venture a little further afield is still significant. Between the two resorts, there’s 150km of slopes on offer, served by 39 lifts.
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Quick facts
- Resort altitude of 1440m with access to 150km of pistes from 1175-2610m
- Two areas to stay in: a modern lift-base resort and an older village
- Old La Thuile’s Roman remnants and mining history are still in evidence
- Ski lift links to the extensive ski area of the French resort, La Rosière
- Excellent skiing and snowboarding for all levels but best for intermediates
- Blissfully uncrowded slopes and north-facing pistes ensure snow stays good
- Good off piste across La Thuile and La Rosière, plus heli-drops available
- Around 30 restaurants and bars, a late-night disco and several shops
Getting to La Thuile
Turin and Geneva are the most convenient airports for La Thuile (with many airlines serving these routes), both just a 2 hour drive away making getting here easy. Alternatively, the drive from Calais through France and then through the Mont Blanc tunnel takes around 10 hours.
More about La Thuile
ABOUT THE RESORT
Relatively quiet and family-friendly, La Thuile is comprised of two distinct parts: a purpose-built lift base with quick access to the slopes, and an older village steeped in history dating back as far as the 12th century. A free local shuttle connects the village’s hamlets with the main ski lifts, making it easier to get around without a car. Check the official shuttle information for operating dates and timetables.
ON THE MOUNTAIN
La Thuile offers plenty of variety, from gentle blue runs and dedicated beginners’ areas to red pistes and demanding black runs. As part of Espace San Bernardo, it links with La Rosière in France, giving skiers the chance to explore both sides of the border during their holiday.
For winter 2026/27, a new gondola is scheduled to open in December, replacing the La Combe and Chaz Dura chairlifts. Its cabins will each carry ten people, with an intermediate station providing easier access to the gentler slopes at Les Suches. Beginners will also be able to travel to the top for the views and return by gondola without tackling more difficult runs.
The lift will also welcome visitors on foot, opening up panoramic views from Punta Chaz Dura towards Mont Blanc and the surrounding Alps.
Visit the official La Thuile website for ski area information, and check lift and cross border connection openings when planning your day.
OFF THE MOUNTAIN
La Thuile’s village offers shops to browse, restaurants for a leisurely lunch and bars where you can settle over an aperitivo. Its mining heritage and historic buildings add another side to explore away from the ski slopes.
If you’re travelling with skiers but don’t ski yourself, the new gondola scheduled to open in December 2026 will offer a way to enjoy the views from Punta Chaz Dura on foot, with the return journey also by gondola.
For time to unwind, explore the resort’s swimming pools and spa facilities, listed under “Services in La Thuile” on the official website. Check opening times and access arrangements with the individual venues.
WHERE TO STAY
La Thuile offers a choice of hotels, guesthouses, bed and breakfasts and self catering apartments. You might prefer a hotel for a comfortable base after a day in the mountains, or an apartment where you can enjoy a relaxed evening in before heading out to sample the village’s restaurants.
For advice on accommodation to suit your plans and budget, contact one of the La Thuile specialists listed below.
PACKAGES AND TOUR OPERATORS
A number of UK tour operators can assist with arranging all elements of your holiday to La Thuile including accommodation and travel from the UK and can advise you on the best accommodation options for you.