Cervinia, Italian Alps
Italian Alps

Cervinia

The Matterhorn has an Italian side too, and Cervinia owns it. With the highest village base in Italy and a cross-border link to Zermatt, you can ski 22 km from Plateau Rosร  to the valley floor in one go.

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Altitude
2,050 - 3,883 m
Vertical drop
1,833 m
Pistes
360 km
Lifts
53
Snow score
96/100
Season
Oct 26 โ†’ May 4

Pistes and lifts

What you can ski here
AlpineSnowboardFreeride
66 marked runs
Blue
35
Red
25
Black
6
Average snow by month
165cm
Dec
240cm
Jan
300cm
Feb
285cm
Mar
180cm
Apr

Run counts and piste kilometres are indicative. Green runs only exist in France, Spain and Andorra; Italy, Austria and Switzerland start at blue. Indicative average snow depth near the top of the resort, in cm.

Where to stay

A handful of well-rated hotels in and around the resort. Pick one, then compare live prices across Booking, Expedia and Hotels.com.

Hotel Europa - Cervinia
4.3980 reviews
โ‚ฌ95
โ˜… Top pick

Hotel Europa - Cervinia

Very good ยท 980 reviews

Why we like it

Moments from the lifts in Cervinia, so you can ski back to the door and skip the morning queues.

Guests rate this hotel as very good (4.3/5 from 980 reviews). It sits about 200 m from the slopes. A budget-friendly option for Cervinia, with live nightly rates shown for your exact dates so you always see the best price.

โ‰ˆ 200 m to the slopesBudget-friendly
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โ‚ฌ95/ night
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Hotel Les Neiges D'Antan
4.7344 reviews
โ‚ฌ115

Hotel Les Neiges D'Antan

Excellent ยท 344 reviews

Why we like it

One of the highest-rated places to stay in Cervinia, with guests singling out the service and comfort.

โ‰ˆ 3.5 km to the slopesMid-range
From
โ‚ฌ115/ night
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Sertorelli Sporthotel
4.6271 reviews
โ‚ฌ130

Sertorelli Sporthotel

Excellent ยท 271 reviews

Why we like it

Moments from the lifts in Cervinia, so you can ski back to the door and skip the morning queues.

โ‰ˆ 300 m to the slopesMid-range
From
โ‚ฌ130/ night
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VRetreats Cervino
4.7238 reviews
โ‚ฌ110

VRetreats Cervino

Excellent ยท 238 reviews

Why we like it

One of the highest-rated places to stay in Cervinia, with guests singling out the service and comfort.

โ‰ˆ 1.3 km to the slopesMid-range
From
โ‚ฌ110/ night
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Saint Hubertus Resort 5 stelle
4.9186 reviews
โ‚ฌ130

Saint Hubertus Resort 5 stelle

Excellent ยท 186 reviews

Why we like it

One of the highest-rated places to stay in Cervinia, with guests singling out the service and comfort.

โ‰ˆ 450 m to the slopesMid-range
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โ‚ฌ130/ night
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Hotel lo Stambecco
4.0623 reviews
โ‚ฌ85

Hotel lo Stambecco

Great ยท 623 reviews

Why we like it

A long-standing favourite in Cervinia, trusted by thousands of guests before you.

โ‰ˆ 2.1 km to the slopesBudget-friendly
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โ‚ฌ85/ night
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Hotel Cristallo
4.3376 reviews
โ‚ฌ100

Hotel Cristallo

Very good ยท 376 reviews

Why we like it

A dependable, well-reviewed choice for a stay in Cervinia.

โ‰ˆ 750 m to the slopesBudget-friendly
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โ‚ฌ100/ night
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Principe delle Nevi FLOR
4.5263 reviews
โ‚ฌ105

Principe delle Nevi FLOR

Very good ยท 263 reviews

Why we like it

Strong value for Cervinia, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.

โ‰ˆ 600 m to the slopesBudget-friendly
From
โ‚ฌ105/ night
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Hotel Mon Reve
4.7199 reviews
โ‚ฌ110

Hotel Mon Reve

Excellent ยท 199 reviews

Why we like it

One of the highest-rated places to stay in Cervinia, with guests singling out the service and comfort.

โ‰ˆ 600 m to the slopesMid-range
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โ‚ฌ110/ night
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Hotel Furggen
4.6217 reviews
โ‚ฌ125

Hotel Furggen

Excellent ยท 217 reviews

Why we like it

Strong value for Cervinia, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.

โ‰ˆ 500 m to the slopesMid-range
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โ‚ฌ125/ night
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Bergman Mountain Hotel
5.0129 reviews
โ‚ฌ135

Bergman Mountain Hotel

Excellent ยท 129 reviews

Why we like it

Strong value for Cervinia, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.

โ‰ˆ 800 m to the slopesMid-range
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โ‚ฌ135/ night
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Hotel Bucaneve - Hotel Wellness
4.6182 reviews
โ‚ฌ125

Hotel Bucaneve - Hotel Wellness

Excellent ยท 182 reviews

Why we like it

Moments from the lifts in Cervinia, so you can ski back to the door and skip the morning queues.

โ‰ˆ 150 m to the slopesMid-range
From
โ‚ฌ125/ night
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Ratings from Google, prices indicative per night. Live availability and rates via our booking partners.

Ski-in/ski-out

The village centre sits right beside the Plan Maison gondola, and slope-side hotels are plentiful on either side of the lift.

Get to know the resort

High, sunny and famously gentle, Cervinia is one of the best places in the Alps to build confidence on long, wide-open motorway runs. Strong skiers use it as a launchpad to ski across into Zermatt for the day, returning over the glacier before the lifts close.

Cervinia, Italian Alps
Cervinia, Italian Alps

Hotels in Cervinia

Hotels and apartments around the lifts. Compare prices on Booking, Expedia and Hotels.com.

Plan your trip

Frequently asked questions

Is Cervinia good for beginners?+

Cervinia offers 360 km of pistes across 53 lifts, from 2,050 m to 3,883 m. Whether it suits beginners depends on the dedicated learner zones at the base of the slopes, so check the local ski-school options for green and blue run access.

When is the best time to ski Cervinia?+

The season runs from Oct 26 to May 4, with a snow score of 96/100. The best conditions are usually from late January through February, while spring skiing in March and April brings longer days and softer afternoons.

Where should I stay for true ski-in/ski-out?+

The village centre sits right beside the Plan Maison gondola, and slope-side hotels are plentiful on either side of the lift.

How big is the Cervinia ski area?+

Cervinia has 360 km of marked pistes served by 53 lifts, between 2,050 m and 3,883 m of altitude.

Is Cervinia more for beginners or experts?+

Cervinia counts about 66 marked runs in total. The colour breakdown above shows how they split by difficulty, a good guide to whether the resort fits your level.