Cervinia
The perfect ski resort for beginners & intermediates with miles of long and gentle runs
Cervinia resort guide - a general overview
Cervinia, located at the end of the stunning Aosta Valley and set dramatically beneath the majestic Matterhorn, is a skier's paradise. Renowned for its reliable snow conditions, Cervinia offers expansive, sunny slopes that are perfect for intermediate skiers, allowing them to explore nearly the entire area with ease.
For those seeking more exhilarating adventures, Cervinia provides exceptional off-piste opportunities with pristine, untracked powder and thrilling heli-skiing routes, including the awe-inspiring Tête de Valpelline and Monte Rosa. Beginners will find the village nursery slope, the flat area around Plan Maison, and the gentle blue runs higher up the mountain ideal for building confidence and skills. Freestyle enthusiasts will be delighted with Cervinia's highest terrain park. Plus, with an upgraded lift pass, skiers can seamlessly venture over to Zermatt, enhancing their skiing experience with even more diverse terrain.
The resort is home to a fantastic array of mountain restaurants and bars. While the après-ski scene is more relaxed, the vibrant happy hours at many bars are a hit among visitors. Evening entertainment often centres around the hotels, which offer a range of dining options from cozy pizzerias to gourmet restaurants serving Italian cuisine.
Chalets in Cervinia have become more popular over the last few years as one or two operators fill the much needed gap in this particular market.
Resort stats
313km
2,050m - 3,480m
Level of skiing
- Beginners
- Intermediates
- Experts
- Snow sure
- Off-piste
- Ski area
Qualities
- Charm factor
- Non-skiers
- Nightlife
- Resort layout
- Fine dining
- Short transfer
- Resort value
Airports
- Turin
- 1hr 30mins
- Milan malpensa
- 2hrs 30mins
4 ski chalets in Cervinia View All
Cervinia, Italy
Chalet La Fenice
Average Price
£6,103 pp OfferCervinia, Italy
Chalet Il Gufo
Average Price
£3,728 ppCervinia, Italy
Chalet Blanc
Average Price
£3,089 ppPros and Cons
Pros
- Early intermediates and anyone looking for miles of gentle runs
- Fantastic scenery of the Matterhorn
- Excellent village nursery slopes
- Late season skiing
- Skiing into Zermatt for the day
Cons
- Can get windy, with lift closures
- Not too much to do if not skiing
Restaurants
Cervinia Resort Restaurants
Cervinia boasts 50 or so restaurants to cover most tastes. For pizza there is Casse Croute, The Vieux Grenier at the hotel Grivola and the Capanna Alpinia. For more variety The Chamois, Copa Pan, Bricole and Nicchia have plenty to offer. For local speacialities Miason de Saussure or the Jour et Nuit are recommended. If you wanted something a little different then the Baita Cretaz mountain hut is worth investigating.
Cervinia Mountain Restaurants
Our favourite is Chalet Etoile which is beneath the Rocce Nere chair-lift above Plan Maison. Here you will get traditional italian mountain food. There is also the Rifugio Teodulo where excellent pasta is served. Other recommendations are the British run Igloo restaurant (good burgers), Baita Cretaz , The Bontadini, Motta, Willy bar (on the upper slopes of adjoining Valtournenche) and Lo Baracon dou tenne.
Cervinia Apres Ski
For its reputation Cervinia is disappointing. There are enough bars but during the week these are lacking atmosphere. The town comes alive on the weekends when many skiers come up from Milan and Turin. Recommended bars are - the bar at the hotel Grivola, the Copa Pan, the Dragon bar, Lino's, the Yeti, Torette and the Hostellerie des Guides.
Cervinia Nightlife
One or two discos open up on the weekends. Bianconiglio is the one we like.