Pila Ski Resort Guide
Pila, Italy
Rated: 4/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 70km |
| Highest Lift | 2,750m |
| Resort Height | 1,800m |
| Nearest Airports | Venice and Verona |
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Pila
The ski area of Pila is in the Italian Alps at an altitude of 1,800m, with 70km of marked runs.
Summary
Pila is part of the Aosta Valley ski area with access to 352km of downhill skiing, with 180 marked pistes, served by a total of 62 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Pila itself (70km of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Aosta Valley ski resorts of Breuil-Cervinia, Courmayeur, Crévacol, Etroubles and Saint-Rhémy-en-Bosses.
The ski resort itself is at 1,800m, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 2,750m, 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
Pila offers some good boarding and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Pila.
Notable Ski Runs
The most difficult run is the 'Resselin'.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Pila?
The next notable snow forecast is 6cm, expected on 19 December, with around 37cm forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
| Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to resort | Snow to 2,109m | Snow to resort | Snow to resort | Snow to resort |
Ski Area Stats
Pila Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 3 | 10km |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 20 | 52km |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 3 | 8km |
| Downhill Total Length | 70km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 8km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 13 | |
Aosta Valley Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 44 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 97 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 36 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 3 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 352km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 62 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Pila Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,750m |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 1,800m |
| Resort Altitude (Pila) | 1,800m |
| Max Vertical | 950m |
Ski Slope Aspects
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Pila has ski slopes facing north (good for keeping the snow).
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Ski Lessons in Pila
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Pila Ski Schools and Pila Ski Instructors.
Location and Map
Where is Pila?
This ski resort is in the Italian Alps in Gressan, Valle d'Aosta.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Pila is Venice, 58 minutes drive away.
Verona, Milan Malpensa, Bologna, Trieste, Milan Linate, Turin Caselle, Forlì, Bergamo and Lugano airports are all within three hours drive.
Venice is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 13 ski lifts are able to uplift 16,300 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 8km of ski runs, with 400 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Pila open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is mid December, and usual closing is Mid April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
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