Pila 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.

Pila is great for beginner downhill skiers and has some fun uphill climbs if you have skins for your skis! You can hike up to the top of the pisted slopes so you dont need to be an advanced skier to try the uphill hikes. It can get busy on weekends and holidays here though.

Beautiful resort with amazing views and facilities. Lovely friendly staff. Amazing hot chocolate for those cold mornings before heading out on the slopes. Lots of great fun runs.

Small ish resort with something for everyone. High and north facing so holds the snow well. Family friendly.

Quiet but very friendly and authentic.great for a quick short break or beginners. A few good restaurants up in Pila itself more down in lower valley (didnt stay there). Great pizza place in Pila just near the slopes.

Small resort, very Italian but great for families and a quiet ski holiday. No queues and if want a day off head down the gondola into Aosta Valley

Small resort but great for a group of 40 school pupils. The ski school (evolution) was by far the best I have seen in my many ski trips. They kept the kids safe and injury free whilst ensuring that they progressed well. Well groomed slopes and no queues for lifts. No button lifts, thankfully.

This place is a hidden gem. Its located only an hour from Turin making it so simple to get to and a simple drive on the motorway.
You can stay either in resort which makes things more limited or in the town of Pila in the valley. Gorgeous valley town very typically Italian with gorgeous and wonderful restaurants and bars and loads of shops it really is a surprise. Hotels are good value and as always skiing in Italy is reasonable and value for money.
The slopes are a 15min ride up the mountain and the lifts are easy to get up and into the slopes which are well looked after and great fun to come down even better for a learner like me who could progress to the reds with ease.
Mega place, great value and just the right Italian charm!

Lovely resort. Very family friendly. Not great for ski in ski out . But staying in aosta village makes everything a lot lot cheaper

Pila is a very quiet, family centred resort that has offers a great experience for beginners and intermediate skiers, while also providing some challenge for advanced skiers. The ski area is fairly substantial, although only approximately 2/3 of the runs were open during my visit, with all black runs closed. The runs themselves are mostly very wide with lots of trees, making them a picturesque and gentle ski. There are ample opportunities to go to the top of the mountain which results in incredible views of the Matterhorn and Mont Blanc, while the ski down from these is also really enjoyable, with some of the best reds in the resort. There are several good restaurants on the mountain too, which provide a range of genuine Italian food and drink. Overall, it was a great experience and I would definitely return.

A very very cute resort many beautiful runs with stunning views. A smaller resort but opportunities to travel to near resorts.

Pila is a beautiful setting with stunning views of both Mont Blanc and Matterhorn. Accessed via a gondola from Aosta town or via a 17km winding mountain road.(2hrs transfer from Turin). Accommodation is pretty basic however the hotels are cosy and mostly ski in ski out. The food has always been good and plentiful. Pistes I found were wonderfully groomed every night and by day slopes were very quiet midweek and most enjoyable. Limited black runs exist, reds are fantastic with some tree lined routes. Blues do exist however not my bag. All routes lead back to the resort centre so its a very compact resort thats easy to navigate. No links to other resorts albeit the ski pass allows usage at other Aosta resorts for a day on 6day pass I believe

Weve done a few school ski trips here and I was really surprised how good this resort is. But if a bottleneck getting up there as theres only really the one gondola option to get you up from Aosta in the valley. Once you are actually up in Pila the skiing is very good, big variety of pistes, lots of nice, quiet runs over the far side. Surprisingly big area. Lots of great mountain cafes and restaurants and really good prices. I love that you dont get ripped off for a coffee in Italy and last time I was in Pima it was 2 euros for a coffee. The Yeti Bar at the middle station has real character too.

All in all a nice small resort with a good variety of runs, all funnel down to the resort. Excellent mountain bars, good choice of foods

Very good for families

Biggest drawback is the small amount of ski in / ski out accomodation. Otherwise great place to ski with decent food options etc.

I went here for my first or second skiing experience. It was a good few years ago but the ski school I distinctly remember was brilliant. And the accommodation top notch despite being seemingly a small resort from what I remember.

Great family friendly location. The place they got me confident on skis

Worthwhile a visit for beginner slopes and early development for sure

And who doesnt love Italian food!

We stayed in Aosta and caught the cable car on a daily basis. It was a ten minute walk and a 20 minute cable car ride., not for everyone but we loved it .

The number of runs is limited, but they are very well groomed and a lot of fun.
The restaurants are varied, good value and the food is pretty good apart from the cabbage stew.

It is easy to access other resorts in the area. We used buses which, were usually reliable
but a car would be an advantage.

We are going back this year which says a lot.

A not so hidden, hidden gem in the aosta valley, with direct lift access from the city of aosta it's self. Much much quieter than all the big name resorts near by, fresh tracks can be found days after the last snowfall! Very family friendly with a chill vibe, and some excellent freeride terrain for those who want to seek it out.

I learnt to ski here, perfect for all abilities I would highly recommend to anyone, runs for all and the views are incredible