Skiing in Pila

Pila is a resort in Valle d'Aosta (near Aosta) (Italy) skied between 1540 and 2750 metres, with 70 km of pistes and 16 lifts.

Country
Italy
Region
Valle d'Aosta (near Aosta)
Altitude
1540–2750 m
Vertical drop
1210 m
Skiable kilometres
70 km
Lifts
16
Estimated season
November 28, 2026 – April 19, 2027

Frequently asked questions about Pila

Where is Pila?

Pila is in Valle d'Aosta (near Aosta), Italy, with the base at 1540 m and the top at 2750 m.

When does Pila open?

Pila 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 28, 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/pila.

When does Pila close?

Pila 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 (2750 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/pila.

How much snow is there in Pila 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 Pila daily report and forecast are at https://www.caranva.app/en/nieve/italia/pila, and the live cameras at https://www.caranva.app/en/webcams/esqui/pila. When it blows hard, the most exposed lifts are usually the upper ones (2750 m), so it is worth checking before driving up.

At what altitude do you ski in Pila?

Between 1540 and 2750 metres, a vertical drop of 1210 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 1540 m, is the first to feel rain or warm weather. That is why the Pila report is read by altitude band, at https://www.caranva.app/en/nieve/italia/pila.

How many kilometres of pistes does Pila have?

Pila has 70 km of pistes and 16 lifts, between 1540 and 2750 m of altitude.

Where can I rent skis in Pila?

On Caranva you book the full kit for Pila — skis, boots and poles, or a snowboard if you prefer — at https://www.caranva.app/en/shop/esqui/pila: 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 Pila on a webcam?

Yes. The live Pila webcams, with piste conditions and the snow report, are at https://www.caranva.app/en/webcams/esqui/pila.