Pila, Italian Alps
Italian Alps

Pila

A purpose-built sun-balcony resort above Aosta, Pila looks straight across to the Italian Mont Blanc. A gondola from the city centre puts the skiing at the door.

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Altitude
1,800 - 2,700 m
Vertical drop
900 m
Pistes
70 km
Lifts
13
Snow score
82/100
Season
Dec 7 โ†’ Apr 14

Pistes and lifts

What you can ski here
AlpineSnowboardSnowpark
70 marked runs
Blue
25
Red
33
Black
12
Average snow by month
115cm
Dec
170cm
Jan
210cm
Feb
200cm
Mar
125cm
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.

TH Pila โ€ข Hotel
4.21.1k reviews
โ‚ฌ85
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TH Pila โ€ข Hotel

Great ยท 1.1k reviews

Why we like it

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

Guests rate this hotel as great (4.2/5 from 1,092 reviews). It sits about 2.7 km from the slopes. A budget-friendly option for Pila, with live nightly rates shown for your exact dates so you always see the best price.

โ‰ˆ 2.7 km to the slopesBudget-friendly
From
โ‚ฌ85/ night
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Hotel della Nouva
4.7385 reviews
โ‚ฌ125

Hotel della Nouva

Excellent ยท 385 reviews

Why we like it

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

โ‰ˆ 2.6 km to the slopesMid-range
From
โ‚ฌ125/ night
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Hotel La Chance - Ristorante e Centro Benessere
4.5294 reviews
โ‚ฌ115

Hotel La Chance - Ristorante e Centro Benessere

Very good ยท 294 reviews

Why we like it

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

โ‰ˆ 2.1 km to the slopesMid-range
From
โ‚ฌ115/ night
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Chacaril โ€ข Hotel
4.5221 reviews
โ‚ฌ110

Chacaril โ€ข Hotel

Very good ยท 221 reviews

Why we like it

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

โ‰ˆ 2.0 km to the slopesMid-range
From
โ‚ฌ110/ night
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Etoile De Neige
4.4226 reviews
โ‚ฌ120

Etoile De Neige

Very good ยท 226 reviews

Why we like it

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

โ‰ˆ 2.0 km to the slopesMid-range
From
โ‚ฌ120/ night
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Club Esse Pila 2000
3.9374 reviews
โ‚ฌ105

Club Esse Pila 2000

Good ยท 374 reviews

Why we like it

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

โ‰ˆ 2.5 km to the slopesBudget-friendly
From
โ‚ฌ105/ night
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Ski-in/ski-out

Pila is a compact, modern slope-side resort reached by gondola from Aosta; most apartments and hotels there are right on the snow-front.

Get to know the resort

Pila sits on a sunny shelf at 1800 m straight above the Roman city of Aosta, reached by a fast gondola from the centre of town. Its 70 km of piste are wide, snow-sure and family-friendly, with show-stopping views across the Aosta valley to the Italian side of Mont Blanc. You can sleep in a real city by the lifts of a real ski area, a rare combination in the Alps.

Pila, Italian Alps
Pila, Italian Alps

Hotels in Pila

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

Plan your trip

Frequently asked questions

Is Pila good for beginners?+

Pila offers 70 km of pistes across 13 lifts, from 1,800 m to 2,700 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 Pila?+

The season runs from Dec 7 to Apr 14, with a snow score of 82/100. 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?+

Pila is a compact, modern slope-side resort reached by gondola from Aosta; most apartments and hotels there are right on the snow-front.

How big is the Pila ski area?+

Pila has 70 km of marked pistes served by 13 lifts, between 1,800 m and 2,700 m of altitude.

Is Pila more for beginners or experts?+

Pila counts about 70 marked runs in total. The colour breakdown above shows how they split by difficulty, a good guide to whether the resort fits your level.