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Resort facts
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Resort Height
1,800m
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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
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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
3
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Snowboarding Rating
4
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So what's it like?
Excellent well-groomed pistes in Pila
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!
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2 for 1 equipment
2 for 1 equipment hire on holidays departing December 2012 - April 2013 - get on the slopes for less with this fantastic equipment hire deal.
Available on holidays departing December 2012 - April 2013. Terms apply.
Ski information
Beginners
Very well suited to beginners, several wide, gentle blue runs make up the heart of the ski area. A definite plus point is that there are no drag lifts anywhere in Pila, with carpet lifts instead in the nursery areas.
Intermediates
A wonderland of red and blue runs opens up from the centre of the resort. From the top of the Chamole chairlift there are no fewer than four different routes to choose from on picturesque runs down tree lined pistes. The runs are wide and generally uncrowded, which maximises skiing enjoyment.
Advanced
Pila gives the advanced skier the opportunity to try the long testing Resselin run or bash the bumps on the demanding Tsa Creuisa. The area lift pass includes two days skiing in the other Val d'Aosta resorts, join your Crystal ski escort for a ski away day to these nearby ski areas.
Nightlife
Very Italian atmosphere which is relaxed and informal with much of the nightlife centre around the hotels. It is generally quiet during the week, but lively at the weekend. Try: • Gallaghers Irish pub for a young and lively atmosphere • Bar Mion for delicious hot chocolate • La Nuova for after dinner drinks • La Niche disco for those who wish to stay out late
Activities
Sauna and solarium, snow shoeing, 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
Private Transfer
From Turin
One-way (arrival) from £41 pp.
Return from £78 pp.Snow Savers
Kids ski free: FREE local lift pass for child born after 01/12/03 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 30/04/47. -
Our best deals to Pila
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| Leaves | From | To | Board | Price | |
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| Sun 26 February 2012 | London Gatwick | Pila in Italy | Half board |
£450 based on 4 sharing |
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| Sun 18 March 2012 | London Gatwick | Pila in Italy | Half board |
£498 based on 4 sharing |
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| Sun 25 March 2012 | London Gatwick | Pila in Italy | Half board |
£508 based on 4 sharing |
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| Sun 18 March 2012 | London Gatwick | Pila in Italy | Half board |
£524 based on 4 sharing |
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| Sun 18 March 2012 | London Gatwick | Pila in Italy | Half board |
£527 based on 4 sharing |