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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.
Nightlife
There are several unpretentious bars for a jolly and informal evening.· Kings pub and the Cage pub at the Planibel complex are very popular.
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.
Transfer
up to 7 people return £600
Other information - Cities
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
Kids ski free: FREE lift pass for child born after 31/10/04 when accompanying adult buys same pass. FREE helmet hire for child aged 11 years and under when hiring skis/board and boots.
Senior savers: Discounted lift pass available for adults born before 01/11/45. -
Resort facts
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Transfer time
Turin 2 hrs 15 mins
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Typical costs
small draught beer €2 litre of milk €1.25 loaf of bread €1.45 bottle of house wine €7 glass of coke €2 pizza €7.30 sandwich €3.50 cup of tea/coffee €1.50 -
Glacier High Altitude Guaranteed Snow
high altitude skiing
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Fly from
Gatwick; Stansted; Birmingham; Doncaster/Sheffield; Manchester; Bournemouth; Bristol; Newcastle; Glasgow
Skiing in La Thuile
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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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Our best deals to La Thuile
| Leaves | From | To | Board | Price | |
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| Sun 20 March 2011 | London Gatwick | La Thuile in Italy | Half board |
£507 based on 4 sharing |
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| Sun 13 March 2011 | London Gatwick | La Thuile in Italy | Half board |
£629 based on 4 sharing |