How big is Pila?
Pila has 70 trails served by 18 lifts — 24th for trails of the 30 resorts we track in Italy.
Pila resort guide
Aosta Valley, Italy
Easy access from Aosta with excellent snow conditions
Pila at a glance
70
Trails
18
Lifts
9,022ft
Top
5,873ft
Base
3,150ft
Vertical
TRN
Nearest airport, 38 mi
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 high is Pila?
The lifts run from 5,873ft at the base to 9,022ft at the top, a vertical of 3,150ft. 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 trails 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 November 14 to May 25, about 194 days.
March is the best all-round month on the record, with an average base of 56in, 28in 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), 38 mi away in a straight line. Annecy Meythet (NCY), France is 61 mi, Milan Malpensa (MXP) is 68 mi. 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 ticket 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 ticket 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.
- TurinTRN38 mi · major airport
- Annecy MeythetNCY61 mi
- Milan MalpensaMXP68 mi · major airport
Travel time to Pila
Pick the airport you fly from for an estimate of the journey to the resort.
- Fly to Milan Malpensa (MXP)Quickest
- Flight
- 8h 35m · 3,985 mi
- Ground transfer
- 2h 15m · 93 mi
- Total
- ≈ 10h 50m
- Fly to Turin (TRN)
- Flight
- 8h 30m · 3,951 mi
- Ground transfer
- 1h 15m · 51 mi
- Total
- ≈ 12h 15m
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
- Fly to Annecy Meythet (NCY)
- Flight
- 8h 20m · 3,862 mi
- Ground transfer
- 2h · 82 mi
- Total
- ≈ 12h 50m
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
Estimates from straight-line distances, not timetables: flights at typical cruising speed plus taxi and climb, ground transfers at an average 40 mph. 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 ticket 2025/26
€2966-day adult Pila · ≈$339
€49 per day · 1.4 km of trails per € · #25 of 30 for value in Italy
59value scoreGood value
Pila trail map
We publish a trail map only once we have checked it against the resort'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 trails and 18 lifts, running from 5,873ft to 9,022ft.
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 level
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
More on Pila
- Pila snow reportLive conditions, snow depth and the 7-day forecast by elevation
- Pila snow historyTen seasons of snowfall, snow depth, powder days and when the season ends
- Pila lift ticket pricesDay and multi-day ticket prices, how they have changed, and value for money
- Ski resorts in ItalyLive snow reports and a map of resorts, cities and airports in Italy
Ski resorts near Pila
Distances are straight-line, not by road.