Skiing in La Thuile

La Thuile is a resort in Valle d'Aosta (Italy) skied between 1441 and 2800 metres, with 150 km of pistes and 38 lifts.

Country
Italy
Region
Valle d'Aosta
Altitude
1441–2800 m
Vertical drop
1359 m
Skiable kilometres
150 km
Lifts
38
Estimated season
November 29, 2026 – April 19, 2027

Frequently asked questions about La Thuile

Where is La Thuile?

La Thuile is in Valle d'Aosta, Italy, with the base at 1441 m and the top at 2800 m.

When does La Thuile open?

La Thuile has not announced its opening date for the 2026/27 season yet. Our own estimate, based on the resort's altitude and its past seasons, puts it around November 29, 2026: that is a forecast, not an announcement. The resort confirms the date each autumn and we keep it up to date at https://www.caranva.app/en/esqui/fechas-apertura/la-thuile.

When does La Thuile close?

La Thuile is expected to close for the 2026/27 season on April 19, 2027. The real date depends on how the snow holds up at the top (2800 m) late in the season, and the resort usually announces it only a few weeks ahead: the up-to-date version is at https://www.caranva.app/en/esqui/fechas-apertura/la-thuile.

How much snow is there in La Thuile and are the lifts open?

It changes daily and the resort itself publishes it every morning: snow depth by altitude, open runs and open lifts. The La Thuile daily report and forecast are at https://www.caranva.app/en/nieve/italia/la-thuile, and the live cameras at https://www.caranva.app/en/webcams/esqui/la-thuile. When it blows hard, the most exposed lifts are usually the upper ones (2800 m), so it is worth checking before driving up.

At what altitude do you ski in La Thuile?

Between 1441 and 2800 metres, a vertical drop of 1359 m. That difference is why the snow is not the same across the whole resort on the same day: the upper slopes hold up better late in the season, while the lower part, at 1441 m, is the first to feel rain or warm weather. That is why the La Thuile report is read by altitude band, at https://www.caranva.app/en/nieve/italia/la-thuile.

How many kilometres of pistes does La Thuile have?

La Thuile has 150 km of pistes and 38 lifts, between 1441 and 2800 m of altitude.

Where can I rent skis in La Thuile?

On Caranva you book the full kit for La Thuile — skis, boots and poles, or a snowboard if you prefer — at https://www.caranvasports.com/products/ski-rental-la-thuile: you pick the dates and give your height, weight, shoe size and level, and the gear is waiting assembled with the bindings set to those figures. You pay online, you skip the sizing counter, and you can swap the gear in the shop if something does not fit. The alternative is walking into a shop at the resort on a first-come basis, which over a bank holiday or at Christmas means queuing for whatever is left.

Can I watch La Thuile on a webcam?

Yes. The live La Thuile webcams, with piste conditions and the snow report, are at https://www.caranva.app/en/webcams/esqui/la-thuile.

Which ski resorts are near La Thuile?

In the same valley or the next one: Courmayeur (42 km of pistes, up to 2755 m). Comparing their top altitudes helps when snowfall is scarce: the ones that top out higher tend to open earlier and hold on longer at the end of the season.