The awesome thing about this area is the variety of terrain. Choose from long downhills in open alpine terrain to huge bowls. This area offers great terrain for beginner off-piste skiers to the more intermediate

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There are lots of opportunities to access untouched and remote powder via helicopter. There are many trips available that will do multiple drop-offs in one day, letting you see the best spots in the area.

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This area is a popular resort so it’s well set up for visitors, however, you don’t have to deal with huge crowds. You’ll be able to close up a fun day of skiing with a nice meal and a glass of wine in a relaxed environment.

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Explore the many awesome freeride possibilities of La Thuile that can be accessed by the lifts. While you’re there, enjoy awesome views of Mont Blanc, the Grand Combin, and the Monterosa Range. You can also access some of the backcountry terrain by hiking up with your skins. Check out the awesome slopes of neighboring Courmayeur and Valgrisenche too.

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Weather

Winters are cold and snowy here with freezing and below freezing temperatures. The summers are milder but still cool.

Language

Italian

Currency

Euro (EUR)

How to get there

Fly to Turin or Geneva then drive or transfer to town or take a train and a bus.

Country code

+39

Best time to visit

December through April

What People are Saying

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Backcountry Skiing in La Thuile

Escape to one of the birthplaces of European freeride skiing.

Located in the Aosta Valley in the Italian Alps, La Thuile is a small town with some big attractions, namely the ski resort which connects you the awesome freeriding opportunities in the area.

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