Forecast today: Generally clear
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In 2018/19, two new fast six-pack chairlifts were built up Mont Valaisan to open up a fantastic area of off piste, as well as five new red runs. This has added more advanced terrain to the ski area, which is one of the most varied in the Aosta Valley and is renowned for holding on to great snow conditions due to its northerly orientation. In addition to this the scenery is stunning and includes views of the Matterhorn, Monte Rosa and Mont Blanc.
The former mining town has expanded tastefully and the old centre is attractive. New developments have spread along the valley, but most accommodation is located within an easy walk from the Bosco Express or the Les Suches gondola. Food options are excellent and there are some cosy bars, all which boast affordable prices – it is certainly cheaper here than over in France.
The 152km of snowsure slopes offer something for almost everyone, with the only thing lacking a good network of gentle blues for beginners and less confident intermediates. The local terrain is fantastic for intermediates upwards and the slopes on the Italian side are definitely steeper than their French counterparts. Good on piste challenges can be found on piste 3 (F. Berthod) and on piste 5 (Muret), which drop steeply through the trees towards the resort.
As with La Rosière, La Thuile’s location makes it relatively quiet during the winter months. It is tucked away deep into the Aosta Valley, meaning fewer weekend visitors drop in, making the resort a relaxed and peaceful place. That being said, there are some cosy bars for an après ski drink and a number of good restaurants – here you get the benefit of both French and Italian cuisine.
Try and base yourself near the lifts if possible to make your stay as convenient as it can be. And don’t worry, the walk from here into town or for drinks and dinner is not a long one. The lift pass includes two days in other Aosta resorts – buses run to nearby Courmayeur and Pila is nearby.
You can either fly into Geneva and then drive through the Mont Blanc tunnel, or drive up the Aosta Valley from Turin. Both trips take around two hours.
Dates for the 2023/24 season are still to be confirmed; the season at La Thuile typically runs from late November to Mid-April.
Tue 19 Mar | Wed 20 Mar | Thu 21 Mar | Fri 22 Mar | Sat 23 Mar | Sun 24 Mar | Mon 25 Mar | Tue 26 Mar | Wed 27 Mar | Thu 28 Mar | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Weather | Mainly fair |
Generally clear |
Generally clear | Mainly fair |
Mainly fair |
Mainly fair | Rain/Snow shower |
Rain/Snow shower |
Freezing fog | Mainly fair |
Generally clear |
Mainly fair | Snow shower |
Snow shower |
Occasional snow | Occasional snow |
Light snow shwr |
Occasional snow | Generally clear |
Partly cloudy |
Occasional snow | Occasional snow |
Occasional snow |
Occasional snow | Generally clear |
Mainly fair |
Generally clear | Snow shower |
Mainly cloudy |
Generally clear |
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Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.6 cm | 0.1 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 2.6 cm | 3.6 cm | 3.1 cm | 2.9 cm | 3 cm | 3.2 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 1 cm | 2.4 cm | 2.6 cm | 2.3 cm | 0.5 cm | 0.9 cm | 0.6 cm | 0.5 cm | 0.1 cm | 0 cm |
Max temp | 1.5°c | 1.5°c | -1°c | 2.5°c | 2.7°c | 0.7°c | 2.5°c | 2.5°c | 0.3°c | 4.3°c | 4.5°c | 1.6°c | -0.9°c | -1.3°c | -5.6°c | -7.3°c | -7°c | -7.7°c | -4.8°c | -4.4°c | -5.8°c | -5°c | -4.9°c | -6.1°c | -2.5°c | -2.5°c | -4.4°c | -1.8°c | -1.8°c | -2.8°c |
Min temp | -2.2°c | -1°c | -1.8°c | -2.7°c | 0.7°c | -0.3°c | 0.3°c | 0.3°c | -1.1°c | 0.3°c | 1.6°c | 0.4°c | -1.3°c | -5.6°c | -8°c | -8.5°c | -7.7°c | -9.2°c | -10°c | -5.8°c | -7.6°c | -7.9°c | -6.1°c | -6.9°c | -6.6°c | -4.4°c | -5.5°c | -4.7°c | -2.8°c | -3.4°c |
Feels like temp | -5.4°c | 1.3°c | -1°c | -6°c | 2.2°c | -1.9°c | -3°c | -1°c | -3.6°c | 0.3°c | 1.9°c | -1.4°c | -5.5°c | -6.1°c | -11.5°c | -14.4°c | -13.6°c | -13.5°c | -14.4°c | -4.8°c | -9.3°c | -12.9°c | -9.7°c | -10.7°c | -11.2°c | -5.5°c | -9°c | -10.6°c | -6.8°c | -7.6°c |
AM | PM | Night | |
Weather | Mainly fair |
Generally clear |
Generally clear |
Wind | |||
Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
Max temp | 1.5°c | 1.5°c | -1°c |
Min temp | -2.2°c | -1°c | -1.8°c |
Feels like temp | -5.4°c | 1.3°c | -1°c |
AM | PM | Night | |
Weather | Mainly fair |
Mainly fair |
Mainly fair |
Wind | |||
Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
Max temp | 2.5°c | 2.7°c | 0.7°c |
Min temp | -2.7°c | 0.7°c | -0.3°c |
Feels like temp | -6°c | 2.2°c | -1.9°c |
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Weather | Generally clear |
Mainly fair |
Generally clear | Mainly fair |
Mainly fair |
Mainly fair | Light drizzle |
Light drizzle |
Broken clouds | Generally clear |
Generally clear |
Generally clear | Occasional rain |
Occasional snow |
Occasional snow | Occasional snow |
Occasional snow |
Occasional snow | Generally clear |
Generally clear |
Mainly fair | Occasional snow |
Occasional snow |
Occasional snow | Generally clear |
Occasional snow |
Occasional snow | Rain/Snow shower |
Light snow shwr |
Mainly fair |
Wind | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.6 cm | 2.1 cm | 1.7 cm | 1.5 cm | 1.6 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.5 cm | 1.4 cm | 1.7 cm | 1.8 cm | 0.4 cm | 0.7 cm | 0.5 cm | 0.4 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
Max temp | 7°c | 7°c | 3.1°c | 7.5°c | 7.5°c | 4.2°c | 8.5°c | 8.5°c | 4.6°c | 9.8°c | 10°c | 5.6°c | 5.1°c | 5.1°c | -0.7°c | -1.1°c | -0.8°c | -3.4°c | 1.6°c | 1.8°c | -1.2°c | 0.9°c | 0.9°c | -1.5°c | 2.7°c | 2.8°c | -0.1°c | 3.3°c | 3.4°c | 1°c |
Min temp | -1.4°c | 3.1°c | 0°c | -1.7°c | 4.2°c | 1.2°c | 1.3°c | 4.6°c | 1.4°c | 0.9°c | 5.6°c | 1.8°c | 0.9°c | -0.7°c | -4.5°c | -4.8°c | -3.4°c | -5.7°c | -6.6°c | -1.2°c | -5.1°c | -5.7°c | -1.5°c | -4.8°c | -4.9°c | -0.1°c | -3°c | -2.9°c | 1°c | -1.5°c |
Feels like temp | -1.4°c | 6.4°c | 2.9°c | -1.7°c | 6.9°c | 3.9°c | 1.2°c | 6.9°c | 2.8°c | 0.8°c | 8.9°c | 5.2°c | 0.8°c | 2.5°c | -4.4°c | -9°c | -5.3°c | -7.2°c | -6.6°c | 1.4°c | -1.2°c | -5.7°c | -1.8°c | -1.5°c | -4.9°c | 2.4°c | -0.1°c | -2.9°c | 0.8°c | 0.9°c |
AM | PM | Night | |
Weather | |||
Wind | |||
Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
Max temp | 7°c | 7°c | 3.1°c |
Min temp | -1.4°c | 3.1°c | 0°c |
Feels like temp | -1.4°c | 6.4°c | 2.9°c |
AM | PM | Night | |
Weather | |||
Wind | |||
Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
Max temp | 7.5°c | 7.5°c | 4.2°c |
Min temp | -1.7°c | 4.2°c | 1.2°c |
Feels like temp | -1.7°c | 6.9°c | 3.9°c |
Snowfall | Last Snowfall | 16/03/2024 |
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Next 3 days | 1 cm | |
Depths | Upper piste depth | 320 cm |
Lower piste depth | 125 cm | |
Snow conditions | Snow quality | Wet snow |
Lifts | Lifts open | 35 out of 38 |
Resort opening date | Mon 11 Dec 2023 | |
Resort closing date | Sat 20 Apr 2024 |
With the temperatures lowering over the weekend, more snow is set to fall over the Italian Alps, with about 20cm to 30cm due over Northern Italy. With a freezing line camping out at 1,500m there is a good chance this reaches lower slopes too, and this will only fall as the new week begins.
Flurries will continue as the new week begins, with the freezing line remaining at the same level helping preserve excellent skiing conditions for slopes above this mark.
The most up-to-date avalanche forecasting is provided on a provincial basis – check out the European Avalanche Warning Services website to find forecasts specific to your destination.
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