Best of Valle D'Aosta
Best Ski Resorts in Valle D'Aosta, Italy 2026/27: Largest, Highest & for Beginners
By Book & Ski · Sources checked
The short answer
By mapped runs, the biggest ski areas in Valle D'Aosta, Italy are La Thuile ski (79 km), Monterosa Ski (72 km) and Pila ski (56 km). The highest is Valtournenche, with runs from 3,092 m (10,144 ft); the biggest vertical is at Monterosa Ski (1,829 m); and Antagnod has the largest share of easy terrain (63%).
| Resort | Top elevation | Vertical | Mapped runs | Easy terrain | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Thuile ski | 2,608 m | 1,140 m | 79 km | 31% | source |
| Monterosa Ski | 3,030 m | 1,829 m | 72 km | 16% | source |
| Pila ski | 2,731 m | 1,197 m | 56 km | 17% | source |
| Courmayeur | 2,749 m | 1,554 m | 42 km | 38% | source |
| Valtournenche | 3,092 m | 1,533 m | 27 km | 37% | source |
| Crévacol | 2,450 m | 803 m | 24 km | 35% | source |
| Champorcher | 2,493 m | 1,049 m | 15 km | 6% | source |
| Torgnon | 2,258 m | 718 m | 13 km | 29% | source |
| Antagnod | 2,306 m | 579 m | 11 km | 63% | source |
| Brusson | 2,236 m | 501 m | 10 km | 29% | source |
Highest ski resorts in Valle D'Aosta
Higher resorts generally hold snow longer into spring. These have the highest mapped runs in Valle D'Aosta, Italy.
Valtournenche: 3,092 m (10,144 ft) →Monterosa Ski: 3,030 m (9,941 ft) →Courmayeur: 2,749 m (9,019 ft) →Pila ski: 2,731 m (8,960 ft) →La Thuile ski: 2,608 m (8,556 ft) →Biggest vertical drop
Vertical is the height difference between the highest and lowest mapped runs: a guide to how long the longest descents can be.
Monterosa Ski: 1,829 m vertical →Courmayeur: 1,554 m vertical →Valtournenche: 1,533 m vertical →Pila ski: 1,197 m vertical →La Thuile ski: 1,140 m vertical →Best for beginners (most easy terrain)
Ranked by the share of mapped run length graded novice or easy. A big share of gentle runs gives beginners more room to progress; also check where the ski school meets.
Antagnod: 63% easy (11 km total) →Gressoney-Saint-Jean: 59% easy (8 km total) →Rhemes - Notre Dame: 39% easy (6 km total) →Courmayeur: 38% easy (42 km total) →Valtournenche: 37% easy (27 km total) →How we chose
“Best” here means measurable: size (km of mapped downhill runs), top elevation, vertical drop and the share of easy terrain, across the 13 ski areas with at least 20 km of runs and five lifts in Valle D'Aosta, Italy. Figures come from OpenStreetMap via OpenSkiMap, retrieved 2026-10-10, and can differ from resorts’ own published numbers.
All ski resorts in Valle D'Aosta →Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest ski resort in Valle D'Aosta?
By mapped runs, La Thuile ski, with about 79 km and 19 lifts.
What is the highest ski resort in Valle D'Aosta?
Valtournenche, with mapped runs starting at about 3,092 m (10,144 ft).
Which Valle D'Aosta ski resort is best for beginners?
By share of easy terrain, Antagnod (63% of runs graded novice or easy). Also consider ski school locations and lift access.
Official sources
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