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Cervinia: a ski week under the Matterhorn
Active · Skiing tour in Aosta Valley, organised by our local team. Dates and prices on request.
Destination
Aosta Valley: Italy's Alpine Corner
Italy's alpine north-west, at the foot of the Matterhorn and Mont Blanc.
Why travel to Aosta Valley
The Aosta Valley, in the north-west of Italy, is the smallest Italian region and the highest: a single main valley with side valleys climbing towards the Matterhorn, Mont Blanc, Monte Rosa and Gran Paradiso.
Breuil-Cervinia, beneath the Italian side of the Matterhorn, is the best known winter base, with slopes that continue across the border into Zermatt and a season that runs from late October to early May, longer than most Alpine resorts.
Beyond skiing, the valley keeps Roman remains in Aosta itself, castles along the valley floor and a mountain cuisine built around alpine cheese and cured meats. Turin and Milan are the airports to fly into, and our transfers run from both.
- Where
- Aosta Valley, north-western Italy
- Best for
- Skiing, high mountain landscapes, alpine food
- When to go
- December to April for snow, July to September for walking
- Gateways
- Turin and Milan airports, Geneva via the Mont Blanc tunnel
What to see in Aosta Valley
Breuil-Cervinia and the Matterhorn
The valley's best-known resort sits at 2,050 m directly beneath the Italian face of the Matterhorn. High-altitude slopes stay open from late October to early May, and the lifts cross the ridge into Zermatt for a day of skiing in Switzerland.
Aosta and its Roman remains
Founded as Augusta Praetoria in 25 BC, Aosta keeps its Roman street grid almost intact: the Arch of Augustus, the theatre, the city gate and the walls are all within a walkable centre that also holds medieval churches and alpine cafés.
Fénis Castle
The most photographed of the valley's castles rises from a meadow with a ring of towers, crenellated walls and frescoed courtyards. It is one of more than a hundred castles and strongholds strung along the valley floor, most of them open to visitors.
Gran Paradiso National Park
Italy's first national park protects the glaciers and meadows around the Gran Paradiso massif. Summer walking here means ibex and chamois sightings, alpine lakes and hut-to-hut trails that start from villages like Cogne and Valsavarenche.
Tours in Aosta Valley
Aosta Valley: frequently asked questions
How long is the ski season in Cervinia?
Longer than almost anywhere else in Italy. Slopes usually open in late October and stay skiable into early May thanks to an altitude that runs above 3,000 m.
Can you ski across to Zermatt from Cervinia?
Yes, the lift system connects to Zermatt in Switzerland. A separate international pass is needed and passports should be carried.
Is the ski pass included in your ski weeks?
Yes, together with airport transfers and hotel accommodation. The pass covers the whole stay and is handed over on arrival.
How do you reach the Aosta Valley?
Turin airport is about two hours by road and Milan Malpensa around three. Our ski weeks include the coach transfer to the resort.
Planning a trip to Aosta Valley?
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