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The typically Italian resort of Pila undeniably has one of the loveliest locations in the Alps, lying in a sunny bowl above the Aosta Valley. The resort enjoys fantastic views of several of Europe's most famous peaks; the Matterhorn, Monte Rosa, Mont Blanc and the Grand St Bernard. The network of blue and red runs means Pila is a perfect choice for the intermediate skier but there are some more challenging runs too from the top of the Couis lifts. A convenient connection to the ancient Roman town of Aosta by gondola, makes Pila an excellent destination for non-skiers too!
Nightlife
· Very Italian atmosphere · Relaxed and informal and generally quiet during the week, lively at the weekend · Mainly centered around hotels · Gallaghers Irish pub for a young and lively atmosphere · Bar Mion for delicious hot chocolate · La Nuova for after dinner drinks
Activities
· sauna and solarium · torchlit descents · snow shoeing · snow park and half pipe · ice skating in high season in Pila and all season in nearby Aosta · visit Aosta for shopping, markets and sightseeing · charming shops and cafés
Eating out
There are several snack bars and pizzerias with pasta dishes and pizzas from approx. €5, 3-course evening meals from approx. €19
· Brasserie Du Grimond for pizza or Bar Yeti for specialities from the Aosta valley.Other amenities
· Charming shops and cafés · Cable car to Aosta for market/shopping/cultural interests
Transfer
up to 7 people return £600
Other information - Cities
Make the most of your area lift pass and pre-book one of our Ski Away Days. The area pass includes 2 days in other Val d'Aosta resorts so why not join us for a day trip to either La Thuile or Courmayeur.
La Thuile Ski Away Day - £31
Courmayeur Ski Away Day - £31Snow Savers
Kids ski free: FREE local lift pass for child born after 01/12/02 when accompanying adult buys same pass. FREE area 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 local lift pass available for adults born before 30/04/51 and area lift pass 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 €2.50 glass of coke €2.30 bottle of house wine €8 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 Pila
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Advanced Ski Rating
3
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Intermediates Ski Rating
5
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Beginners Ski Rating
3
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Snowboarding Rating
4
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Our best deals to Pila
| Leaves | From | To | Board | Price | |
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| Sun 27 March 2011 | London Gatwick | Pila in Italy | Half board |
£484 based on 4 sharing |
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| Sun 27 March 2011 | London Gatwick | Pila in Italy | Half board |
£489 based on 4 sharing |
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| Sun 27 March 2011 | London Gatwick | Pila in Italy | Half board |
£493 based on 4 sharing |
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| Sun 27 March 2011 | London Gatwick | Pila in Italy | Half board |
£493 based on 4 sharing |