The slopes

  • Extent 2 out of 5
  • Fast lifts 2 out of 5
  • Snow 3 out of 5
  • Queues 3 out of 5
  • Terrain p'ks 3 out of 5
  • Expert 2 out of 5
  • Intermediate 4 out of 5
  • Beginner 3 out of 5
  • Boarder 3 out of 5
  • X-country 1 out of 5
  • Restaurants 3 out of 5
  • Schools 3 out of 5
  • Families 4 out of 5

The resort

  • Resort charm 2 out of 5
  • Convenience 4 out of 5
  • Scenery 3 out of 5
  • Eating out 2 out of 5
  • Apres ski 2 out of 5
  • Off-slope 2 out of 5

Key facts

Resort1800 m
Slopes1800-2750 m
Lifts15
Pistes70 km
Price index90

Pila

Italy

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The upside

  • Ski-in, ski-out convenience
  • Good value accommodation and food
  • Gondola link to ancient town of Aosta
  • Virtually unknown on the international ski market except …

The downside

  • Lots of British school parties (evident on the mountain but staying in Aosta)
  • Slopes limited for experts and high-mileage piste-bashers
  • Fairly quiet après-ski

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I spent a week in Pila with my husband and daughter…

daisycat 14 Sep 2016 

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Adrian Singleton 2 Jan 2009 

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Joanna B. 13 Feb 2008 

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Summary

Pila is little known outside Italy and offers a worthwhile surprise to those who visit. A fair-sized area of well-groomed, snow-sure slopes rises around a car-free purpose-built resort which is great for families with small children and has a splendid nursery slope set away from better skiers racing through. 1000m below the resort and connected by a 15-minute gondola ride or a 30-minute drive on a winding road, is Aosta, founded by the Romans in 25 BC and with plenty of low-cost accommodation. Aosta attracts large numbers of British school groups but families tend to stay in Pila.

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The slopes

  • Extent 2 out of 5
  • Fast lifts 2 out of 5
  • Snow 3 out of 5
  • Queues 3 out of 5
  • Terrain p'ks 3 out of 5
  • Expert 2 out of 5
  • Intermediate 4 out of 5
  • Beginner 3 out of 5
  • Boarder 3 out of 5
  • X-country 1 out of 5
  • Restaurants 3 out of 5
  • Schools 3 out of 5
  • Families 4 out of 5

The resort

  • Resort charm 2 out of 5
  • Convenience 4 out of 5
  • Scenery 3 out of 5
  • Eating out 2 out of 5
  • Apres ski 2 out of 5
  • Off-slope 2 out of 5

Key facts

Resort1800 m
Slopes1800-2750 m
Lifts15
Pistes70 km
Price index90