Pila is all about high skiing and lively après-ski. And with Aosta town a gondola ride away, there’s plenty more to see and do, too.
Pila is located above the Roman town of Aosta, just a 20-minute gondola ride away. With a big vertical high, superb snow-making and slopes up to 2700m, it’s one of the most snowsure destinations in the Alps. Those who love skiing in the trees will love the wooded runs here, while higher up there are fantastic open areas where the powder lies. Although relatively small, Pila has a reputation for lively après-ski – and if that’s not enough to keep you entertained off the slopes, you can head to Aosta town for a stroll amongst ancient monuments, good shopping and great dining.
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Quick facts
- Resort altitude of 1800m with access to 70km of pistes from 1765-2700m
- Located a 20-minute gondola ride from the historical Roman town of Aosta
- Magnificent views reaching Mont Blanc, Monte Rosa and the Matterhorn
- Family-friendly, car-free resort that’s generally quite quiet until the weekend
- A pleasing mix of tree-lined runs and wide, open spaces to play in
- Best for intermediates but beginners and advanced skiers are catered for too
- Heliskiing available across the region, and some good off-piste terrain
- Lively après-ski on the weekends, and plenty of restaurants to sample
Getting to Pila
Pila is just a 1 hour 30 minute transfer from Turin airport or 2 hours 15 minutes from Geneva. It is a short gondola ride away from historic Aosta town so for those wanting to travel by public transport (as train services are available to Aosta town) or stay in town and travel to the resort each day, this is possible.
More about Pila
ABOUT THE RESORT
Pila itself is relatively small and quiet, with a friendly atmosphere. As with the rest of the Aosta Valley’s resorts, it tends to get busier on the weekends, when visitors from Milan and Turin head to the slopes. Originally a summer destination, Pila became a winter haunt during the world wars, and has developed since then into a resort perfectly placed for quick and easy access to Aosta’s slopes.
ON THE MOUNTAIN
With one of the best snow records in the Alps, Pila is a good choice if you’re looking for quick access to the slopes at any time during the season. Most runs are red, making it the ideal ski area for intermediates, but the mountain also suits beginners, and offers more advanced skiers some good terrain too. Off-piste is a little limited but there are some great spots if you know where to find them. There’s also a good slopestyle snowpark.
OFF THE MOUNTAIN
While other resorts have more on offer once the slopes have closed, Pila still has a friendly, lively feel about it, especially on the weekends when day-trippers come to visit. There are plenty of good restaurants and a few shops to browse, some good bars and an ice rink. And for more, the town of Aosta is just a 20-minute gondola-ride away.
WHERE TO STAY
Pila offers a good range of excellent value accommodation options including two and three star hotels and self-catering apartments, many with the convenience of ski-in ski-out or just a short walk from the pistes. To book or for advice, contact one of the Pila specialists listed below.
PACKAGES AND TOUR OPERATORS
A number of UK tour operators can assist with arranging all elements of your holiday to Pila including accommodation and travel from the UK and can advise you on the best accommodation options for you.