La Thuile
www.lathuile.itGPS 6.9488 E 45.716702 N
State Aosta
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GPS 6.9488 E 45.716702 N
State Aosta
Ski resort ratings for La Thuile compared to all other ski resorts. Based on 60 reviews.
| Overall 76 | Skiing 71 | Skiregion 72 |
| Novice | Advanced | Expert | Offpiste | Snow-sure |
| 7.7 6.9 | 7.9 7.6 | 7.6 7.7 | 6.6 7.1 | 6.7 6.8 |
| Family | Atmosphere | Nature | Walking | Lifts |
| 8.0 7.6 | 7.2 7.8 | 6.7 6.7 | 8.2 7.7 | 7.2 7.0 |
| Variety slopes | Snowparks | Crosscountry | Slope preparation | Slope orientation |
| 6.9 7.1 | 9.0 7.3 | 6.0 7.5 | 8.0 7.6 |
The small town of La Thuile sits at the bottom of a steep climb up to the main pistes. The slopes next to the upper town are for learners but the travel couriers organise fun nights there as well. We visited with Crystal and had a great night organised by them sliding down on "frying pans" in long snakes of riders. Of course, the booze and food helped. The upper pistes are reached via a gondola and a chair lift. There there are numerous pistes of varying challenges to suit all skills. Our absolute favourite was "Route 6", the red run back to the town from the upper pistes. It starts with a super gully run then down through the forest, emerging under the gondola. The long,
Review by Graham from London on Saturday Jul 28th. Visited La Thuile in january 2007 as couple