Pila - Community Reviews & Ratings

Pila is a fantastic resort despite not being one of the biggest. The slopes are always quiet even on busy peak weeks, the lifts queues might increase but the slopes are still quiet! How?! They have won awards for how well they look after the pistes, generally there are no chopped up moguls after lunch, also being north facing helps a lot. The runs are generally wide and the progression for beginners is perfect, youd grow in confidence.For the the intermediates, take on the Pila challenge skiing as many runs as you can in a day in chronological order and see how far you get. For the experts, when the snow has come, there is some good off piste. There are a few a few good black runs as well, rumours are RedBull were there in 2024 filming some bits. What works best in Pila is if you are in a group with mixed abilities, its very easy to meet up at lunch as it all skis back to a point, meaning everyone can ski the runs they want! They are investing in the lifts every year and have recently installed a new bubble right to the top point, so even beginners can get up and see the 360 degree view. Some of the lifts are a bit older and slower but allows you to take in all the beautiful views and tree lines. The food on the hill is excellent value and so are the drinks, coffee for 1 euro and a big beer about 6 euros. There is a park, a fun slope and snow tube area as well, so lots for everyone.The apres isnt like France or Austria, but instead come off the hill and have an appretivo, drinks with free snacks! They also run special events through the season such as torch light decent, ski testing in January and fireworks. You can stay up on the hill in Pila or down in the city of Aosta, which is only an hour from Turin airport! You can get there on a bus, train or cheap ish car hire (no icy mountain roads to navigate either). Aosta is fullOf history and culture, great for your non ski friends. They could even visit the Skyway at Mont Blanc for stunning views across the alps. If you love a ski day somewhere else as well, its very close to Courmmayour, La Thule and Cervina. My only worry for Pila is that it is growing with popularity! Perhaps my review shouldnt have been so positive! But I love it there and want everyone else to experience this amazing place.