La Thuile
Good value, valley floor resort with large, family friendly ski area linked to La Rosiere
La Thuile resort guide - a general overview
La Thuile is a delightful hidden gem in the Aosta Valley, offering an extensive range of slopes and a seamless connection to La Rosière, creating the expansive Espace San Bernardo ski area. This charming resort is perfect for families and those seeking a tranquil and inviting atmosphere. Its dependable snow conditions have earned it the affectionate nickname "Little Siberia" among Italians.
For beginners, the nursery slope is ideally situated next to the centre of the resort, providing an excellent starting point for first-time skiers. The Les Suches gondola accesses a world of gentle blue runs at the top, perfect for beginners to build confidence and enjoy their skiing experience. Intermediates will revel in the beautiful tree-lined blue and red runs that combine a pleasant challenge with stunning scenery. Advanced skiers will find 12 exhilarating black runs that cater wonderfully to those looking for a thrill, while the adventurous can explore extensive off-piste opportunities, including the exciting heli-skiing on the Rutor glacier.
After a day on the slopes, La Thuile boasts a variety of restaurants famous for their delicious cuisine. With a focus on using fresh local produce, many of these family-run eateries offer a warm and authentic dining experience that is sure to delight.
La Thuile beautifully combines reliable snow, diverse slopes, and a peaceful, friendly atmosphere, making it an ideal destination for a memorable family ski holiday or a serene retreat away from busier resorts.
Resort stats
160km
1,450m - 2,640m
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
- 2hrs
- Geneva
- 2hrs 30mins
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Good size ski area - linked with La Rosiere in France
- Uncrowded and no queues to speak of
- Modern lift system by Italian standards
- Great off-piste terrain and heli-skiing opportunities
Cons
- Not the place to go if you are looking for apres ski or nightlife
- Not suited to beginners as there are very few easy pistes
Restaurants
La Thuile Resort Restaurants
There are actually quite a few good restaurants in La Thuile offering everything from pasta and pizza to more sophisticated traditional specialities, fondues and raclettes.The Bricole and La Lune are good for pasta as well as meat dishes. La Rascard is a little more pricy and offers a higher end cuisine. Other recommendations are Lo Creton, La Grotta, La Fordze and La Raclette. If you are after a good capuccino then you must try the Chocolat!
La Thuile Mountain Restaurants
Maison Carrel on run 6 is the newest restaurant on the slopes where you will find good value for money pasta and other Italian specialities. Other restaurants include the Clotze at the foot of the Chalets chairlift, the Offshore, Meleze, Neige and the Riondet.
La Thuile Apres Ski
There are a few bars at the bottom of the gondola as well as one or two places in the old town. The apres ski scene is, however, fairly limited compared to some of the larger French resorts.
La Thuile Nightlife
There is not too much to offer. However, the Bricolette bar, the videodiscopub Bricole and the Fantasia disco are the only places to shake your stuff!
Funicular
Cable Car
Gondola
Chair lift
Drag lift
Property
