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Resort facts
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Resort Height
1,441m (4,728ft)
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Transfer time
Turin 2 hrs 15 mins
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Typical costs
• small draught beer €2 • bottle of house wine €7 • glass of coke €2 • cup of tea/coffee €1.50 • pizza €7.30 • sandwich €3.50 • litre of milk €1.25 • loaf of bread €1.45
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Glacier High Altitude Guaranteed Snow
high altitude skiing
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Fly from
Gatwick; Stansted; Birmingham; Doncaster/Sheffield; Manchester; Bournemouth; Bristol; Newcastle; Glasgow
Good for...
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Advanced Ski Rating
3
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Intermediates Ski Rating
5
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Beginners Ski Rating
5
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Snowboarding Rating
3
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So what's it like?
Superb skiing spanning both Italy and France – an intermediate's paradise
A traditional and unspoilt resort with a modern lift system, uncrowded extensive slopes linked to La Rosière in France and a relaxed après ski scene. La Thuile is suitable for all standards of skiing, with wide open slopes and long runs back to the village passing magnificent views of Mont Blanc, the Matterhorn and Monte Rosa. Most of the better skiing is to be found on the Italian side where crowds are minimal, pistes are quiet and lift queues almost non-existent thanks to the resort's modern, fast and efficient lift system.
Ski information
Beginners
On their first day beginners will start on the two easy slopes, served by a travelator carpet lift at village level or on the runs at Les Suches which are located at higher level.
Intermediates
This must be one of the most extensive areas in the Aosta Valley for intermediates. The link between La Thuile and La Rosière is by way of a chairlift at Col de la Traversette.
Advanced
With a total of 12 black runs, 8 on the Italian side and 4 on the French, there is plenty of scope for the more experienced. Add to this some fine off-piste areas above the Piccolo St. Bérnard pass and the possibility of heli-skiing on the Rutor glacier and the better skier will relish the many challenges in this extensive area.
Nightlife
Informal and friendly atmosphere with several unpretentious bars. Try: • Kings pub • La Cage
Activities
Swimming pool, fitness centre, sauna, Turkish bath, pool tables, table tennis, cross-country skiing, buses to Aosta and Courmayeur
Eating out
For a small resort La Thuile offers quite a variety of eating places ranging from the cheap and cheerful to the more sophisticated · Pizza and pasta from €6 · 3-course meals from €19 · La Rascard has excellent food, La Lune for pasta dishes, La Raclette for fondues, Coppapan for Pierrade and Raclette, Restaurant Pepita, Maison du Laurent are good choices, La Grotta for pasta and pizzas and for special meals try La Fordze.
Other amenities
· Charming shops · Buses to Aosta, for the well known weekly market and Courmayeur.
Private Transfer
From Turin
One-way (arrival) from £41 pp.
Return from £78 pp.Other information
Pila Ski Away Day - make full use of your lift pass and join us for a day in the nearby resort of Pila; easy blues, long tree-lined reds and challenging blacks with great views of Europe's most famous peaks. An opportunity to head down to the Roman town of Aosta too. Adult/child £26
Vallee Blanche - an amazing off piste run down to Chamonix across the glacier with a guide. Truly breathtaking views of Mont Blanc. Suitable for confident intermediates. Adult £66Snow Savers for the winter 2011/12 season
Kids ski free: FREE lift pass for children born after 31/10/03 when accompanied by an adult buying the same pass. FREE helmet hire for child aged 11 years and under when hiring skis/board and boots.
Senior savers: Discounted lift pass for adults born before 01/11/46
Our best deals to La Thuile
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| Leaves | From | To | Board | Price | |
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| Sun 17 March 2013 | London Gatwick | La Thuile in Italy | Self catering |
£370 based on 4 sharing |
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| Sun 17 March 2013 | London Gatwick | La Thuile in Italy | Bed and breakfast |
£494 based on 4 sharing |
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| Sun 20 January 2013 | London Gatwick | La Thuile in Italy | Half board |
£686 based on 4 sharing |
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| Sun 20 January 2013 | London Gatwick | La Thuile in Italy | Half board |
£767 based on 4 sharing |