Pila, Aosta Valley

Pila resort guide

Aosta Valley, Italy

Easy access from Aosta with excellent snow conditions

Pila at a glance

70
Pistes
18
Lifts
2,750m
Top
1,790m
Base
960m
Vertical
TRN
Nearest airport, 61 km
30% beginner45% intermediate25% advanced

Pila offers easy access from Aosta, excellent snow conditions, and beautiful views of Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn.

Your questions about Pila, answered

How big is Pila?

Pila has 70 pistes served by 18 lifts — 24th for pistes of the 30 resorts we track in Italy.

How high is Pila?

The lifts run from 1790m at the base to 2750m at the top, a vertical of 960m. Of the 30 resorts we track in Italy, that is the 16th highest, with the 26th biggest vertical.

Is Pila good for beginners or experts?

The pistes at Pila split 30% beginner, 45% intermediate and 25% advanced, against an average of 32% beginner and 24% advanced across the resorts we track in Italy.

On those numbers it suits beginners and intermediates.

When is the ski season at Pila?

Over the last ten winters Pila has typically held skiable snow at mid-mountain from around 14 November to 25 May, about 194 days.

March is the best all-round month on the record, with an average base of 143cm, 70cm of new snow and 3.8 bluebird days.

Month-by-month snow history →

What is the nearest airport to Pila?

The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Turin (TRN), 61km away in a straight line. Annecy Meythet (NCY), France is 98km, Milan Malpensa (MXP) is 110km. Road distances are longer, often much longer in the mountains, and the nearest airport is not always the one with the most flights.

How much is a lift pass at Pila?

A 6-day adult Pila costs €296 for 2025/26, or €49 a day. For value it ranks 25th of the 30 resorts we price in Italy.

Full lift pass prices and history →

Airports near Pila

Airports with scheduled flights, nearest first. Distances are straight-line; by road they are longer, and in the mountains often much longer.

  • TurinTRN
    61 km · major airport
  • Annecy MeythetNCY
    98 km
  • Milan MalpensaMXP
    110 km · major airport

Travel time to Pila

Pick the airport you fly from for an estimate of the journey to the resort.

  • Fly to Turin (TRN)Quickest
    Flight
    1h 50m · 918 km
    Transfer by road
    1h 15m · 82 km
    Total
    ≈ 3h 5m
  • Fly to Annecy Meythet (NCY)
    Flight
    1h 40m · 781 km
    Transfer by road
    2h · 132 km
    Total
    ≈ 3h 40m
  • Fly to Milan Malpensa (MXP)
    Flight
    1h 50m · 936 km
    Transfer by road
    2h 15m · 149 km
    Total
    ≈ 4h 5m

Estimates from straight-line distances, not timetables: flights at typical cruising speed plus taxi and climb, transfers at an average 65 km/h by road. They leave out check-in and baggage time, and mountain roads in snow can take much longer. Check with airlines and transfer companies before booking.

Pila lift pass 2025/26

€2966-day adult Pila · ≈£254

€49 per day · 1.4 km of piste per € · #25 of 30 for value in Italy

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Price history since 2000/01, currency converter & value breakdown

Pila piste map

We publish a piste map only once we have checked it against the lift company's own file, and we do not yet have a verified map for Pila. Most resorts release the new season's map between October and December, so this page will fill in as winter approaches. In the meantime, Pila has 70 pistes and 18 lifts, running from 1,790m to 2,750m.

Why go to Pila

  • High altitude and excellent snow
  • Great for all skill levels
  • Modern lift infrastructure
  • Great for families
  • Beautiful mountain scenery
  • Good value for money

Things to know

  • Can get crowded during peak season
  • Limited nightlife
  • Weather dependent
  • Limited tree skiing
  • Can be windy
  • Limited challenging terrain

Skiing and snowboarding Pila by ability

Beginners

Pila is excellent for beginners! The resort has dedicated beginner areas with gentle slopes, excellent ski schools, and modern lifts.

Intermediates

Perfect for intermediate skiers! Pila offers a great variety of intermediate terrain with well-groomed pistes and modern lifts.

Advanced

Advanced skiers will find some challenging terrain at Pila, but the resort is primarily known for its beginner and intermediate skiing.

Our take on Pila

Food & dining

Après-ski

Price level

Mid-range

Facilities

Official resort website: pila.it

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Distances are straight-line, not by road.