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step two - what do you need?
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Aosta |
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1800m in Pila |
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Gondola up to the ski slopes of Pila from the town. 14 lifts from Pila |
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Aosta Tourist Information
Aosta is a classic working town which has a lift out of it to Pila at 1800m where you ski from. Not many know of Pila outside of Italy and it's a shame as it's a really lovely resort. There are wide bowls and tree lined runs. The slopes are not busy and queuing is never a problem.
Why not check out the Aosta Tourist Board Information?
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Need to catch a 16 minute lift to Pila
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Aosta Travel
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By Air
Flight to Milan's Malpensa 2000 or Turin's Caselle airport, then by car or coach. With Airvallée you can get directly to Aosta’s Corrado Gex Airport.
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By Train
From Turin or Milan to Aosta via Chivasso. The cable car to Pila is joined to the station by a short pedestrian subway.
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By Car
Autostrada A5 Torino-Aosta (99 km). Exit Aosta Est, then follow the regional road in the direction Pollein-Charvensod-Pila.
From abroad: Via the Great St Bernard tunnel, then on State Highway SS 27 to Aosta or via the Mont Blanc Tunnel, then on State Highway SS 26 to Aosta.
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Ski Aosta The cable car between Aosta and Pila has come into operation recently and it has been completely renovated. Its promises also to be more convenient, faster and more comfortable than the old lift. Along the 5.1 km stretch, it will have cabins for 8 people, moving at 6 metres per second, and carrying 2400 people per hour (400 more than before). From Aosta; Pila will be reachable in only 16 minutes! |
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Aosta Restaurants  There are some delicious restaurants to dine in when on you winter holidays in the Italian Dolomites.
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Aosta Winter Activities  Bobsleighing and Sledging
A conveyer belt in two sections serves both the downhill piste and an area for bobsleighing and sledging.
Guided Snowshoe Walks
For information and bookings contact
PILA SKI SCHOOL
tel. +39-0165-521114
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Aosta Skiing  There are twelve lifts in total including 9 chair lifts and 2 gondolas. The skiing is varied and intermediates and advanced will enjoy the large open bowls. For variation head lower and enjoy some tree lined runs.
beginners - this is a good resort for you You'll love learning on the well groomed slopes
intermediates - check out the slopes, they are designed to make you look good. if you need something with a bit more of a challenge then head to Grimondet (n. 18)reached from the Grimondet chair lift it's a good intermediate level with a bit of steepness thrown in.
Advanced / Expert skiers
Check out Chamole - which runs along the side of the Chamole chair lift - good when there is fresh snow. The upper slopes seem to offer the steepest runs with some mogul fields.
Snowboarders
Along with the steeper pistes and bumps you'll probably want to explore the natural obstacles through the wooded areas.
Check out this video even if you can't understand the french to see some of the stunning views in Aosta
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Aosta Mountain Restaurants There are a number of restaurants on the piste that offer both lunch food and special evening dining experiences.
Bar Refuge Chamolé320 7410356
Bar Restaurant Grand Grimod - Leissé B347 0645065 349 2223808
Bar Restaurant Hermitage 0165 521002
Bar Restaurant La Châtelaine 0165 521592
Bar Restaurant Lo Baoutson 348 0358101 |
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Aosta Pila Ski Resort Snow Report |
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Aosta Nearby Ski Resorts The Aosta Valley Lift Pass allows you to ski or snowboard in any of the ski resorts of Alagna Valsesia, Cervinia, Courmayeur, Crevacol, Etroubles, La Thuile, Pila and St Rhemy-en- Bosses.
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Aosta Ski Hire and Snowboard Hire Shops
We recommend you go for ski hire and snowboard rental at Gal Sport in Aosta. The shop is conveniently located at number 6a Via Paravera.
If you book online here at Snowbrainer you will save both time and money. The equipment will be ready for you to pick up on your arrival.
Book Now, it's a No Brainer! |
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| Top 5 Things To Take |
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 Easy to use Piste Maps & Ski Trails
Looking for high detailed piste maps for your GPS? Snowranger sells affordable quality digital maps that are great for any ski or snowboard trip. For those of you who’ve ever wondered which run gets you back to France from the Swiss side of Portes du Soleil or you’re racing the clock to get back from a Courchevel lunch to Val Thorens before the lifts shut this is invaluable kit. No more wrestling wet paper maps with frozen fingers! There are over 500 ski resorts piste maps in Europe and North America available.
Go to Snow-Forecast Snowranger
 Film your Mates Jumps, Tricks & Shameful Ski / Snowboard Moments.
We love the JAMCAM – it’s a head camera that allows you to capture your days skiing or snowboarding on the mountain. You can rent or buy the kit so for more details head to www.jam-cam.tv If you take the JAMCAM rental service in resort they include a host to record your day. The alternative is to rent before you leave, taking the equipment to the ski resort of your choice and posting back on your return. Gift vouchers are available via the website offering an unusual Christmas or Birthday present for your ski & snowboard mad friends.
 What's an easy way to carry skis?
Well we found the ‘THE HANDLE’ . This nifty little device allows you to carry your skis around without causing major injury to yourself and other members of the public. It’s incredibly easy to use – no Velcro just a click buckle. It’s also light and small enough to put in your pocket. www.ski-walker.com
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Aosta |
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03/09/2010 |
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Gal Sport Aosta |
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