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La Thuile Resort Reviews

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Visitor reviews for La Thuile Ski Resort

La Thuile Ratings

Overall: 3.8. Based on 42 votes and 37 reviews.

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Snowsure: 4.7

  • Occasionally gets enough snow for skiing
  • Is often closed due to a lack of snow
  • Occasionally suffers from a lack of snow
  • Rarely suffers from a lack of snow
  • La Thuile is snowsure even in the poorest seasons

Variety of pistes: 4.6

  • The ski runs are featureless and unvaried
  • The ski runs are varied but not extensive enough for a week
  • La Thuile has diverse and interesting pistes including forests and high alpine terrain

Off-piste: 4.0

  • No off-piste worth mentioning
  • Off piste is out-of-bounds
  • Some varied offpiste that stays fresh for one or two days
  • A vast array of off-piste routes that can stay untracked for several days

Scenery: 4.3

  • An ugly resort in a bland setting
  • Average mountain views and resort
  • A spectacular setting and a beautiful / historic resort town

Access: 3.8

  • At least one overnight stop
  • Requires a whole day
  • Requires more than half a day – you may have time for a few turns
  • Arrive by lunchtime and ski all afternoon
  • There is a main airport within an hour of La Thuile

Public Transport: 3.3

  • There are no buses or taxis to La Thuile
  • There are slow or infrequent buses / trains available
  • Getting to the resort is easy with frequent bus / train connections

Accommodation: 4.1

  • No places to stay in/near La Thuile
  • A few places to stay in the resort
  • A wide variety of accommodation suitable to suit all budgets

Cheap Rooms: 3.3

  • No budget accommodation available
  • Just one or two hostels so book ahead
  • Several cheap hostels and pensions available

Luxury Hotels: 3.6

  • No luxury accommodation available
  • Just one or two luxury hotels so book ahead
  • Several up-market hotels in La Thuile

Ski in/Ski out: 4.2

  • The ski area is located far from any accommodation
  • A free ski bus takes you to the ski area in a short trip
  • Ski-in ski-out accommodation is available

Childcare: 3.3

  • There are no child care facilities at La Thuile
  • The resort has limited child-care facilities
  • the resort has excellent child-care facilities including at least one reasonably priced creche

Snowmaking: 4.1

  • La Thuile relies entirely on natural snow
  • There are just a few snow cannons
  • There are snowmaking facilities on all pistes

Snow Grooming: 4.6

  • There are no snow groomers at La Thuile
  • Occasionally some pistes are left ungroomed and in a poor state
  • All the runs at La Thuile are groomed daily

Shelter: 3.3

  • There is nowhere to ski when it is windy or visibility is bad and lifts often shut
  • There are some trees for poor visibility but main lifts sometimes close
  • La Thuile is mostly in forest where you can ski in flat-light and windy days, lifts rarely close

Nearby options: 4.0

  • If snow conditions are poor at La Thuile, it will be poor everywhere nearby
  • There are good alternatives within an hours drive
  • Other locations on the same lift pass provide a rich variety of snowsure ski conditions

Regional rating: 4.6

  • La Thuile usually has poor snow conditions compared to other resorts in region
  • Has average conditions for the region
  • Usually has the best snow conditions in the region

Lift Staff: 4.1

  • The staff at La Thuile are rude or unhelpful
  • Lift staff at La Thuile are pleasant, cheerful and eager to help

Crowds/Queues: 4.8

  • The resort is always busy and there are usually long lift queues
  • It is quiet apart from occasional weekends and school holidays
  • It is uncrowded and lift queues are very rare

Ski Schools: 4.1

  • No ski schools available
  • One or two ski schools but local language only
  • A few ski schools but book early for multi-lingual instructors
  • Plenty of ski schools and multi-lingual instructors available
  • Excellent ski schools with friendly multi-lingual ski instructors

Hire and Repairs: 4.3

  • Nothing can be sourced, not even ski-wax or ptex
  • There are some ski shops but rentals need to be booked in advance
  • Good quality ski equipment can be purchased or hired and overnight repairs are possible

Beginners: 4.4

  • Beginners can only watch others ski and snowboard
  • A few gentle slopes but beginners will get bored in less than a week
  • Vast areas of gentle terrain

Intermediates: 4.6

  • No intermediate terrain at La Thuile
  • Intermediate skiers will get bored after a few days
  • Vast areas of cruising runs

Advanced: 4.4

  • Nothing for advanced skiers and snowboarders
  • Enough steep terrain for a few days with some good offpiste
  • Enough steep terrain and offpiste areas to entertain advanced skiers for at least a week

Snow Park: 2.7

  • Not even a kicker at La Thuile
  • Average sized park quite well looked after
  • Huge park area and expertly crafted pipes, jumps and boardercross trails

Cross-country: 3.0

  • There is nowhere to go for cross-country skiing around La Thuile
  • There are some cross country trails available
  • The area features many spectacular and well maintained cross-country trails

Luge/Toboggan: 1.3

  • No designated luge or toboggan runs
  • There are toboggan runs that open quite often
  • La Thuile has long and well maintained luge / toboggan facilities suitable for all ages

Mountain Dining: 4.0

  • Nowhere to buy food by the pistes
  • Some places to eat up on the mountain but they are often busy and expensive
  • There is a variety of excellent mountain eateries right next to the slopes to suit all budgets

Eating: 4.1

  • Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop
  • There are a few places to eat in the resort but nothing special
  • A wide variety of places to eat and drink in the resort, from fast food to fancy restaurants

Apres-Ski: 3.2

  • Nothing to do, not even a bar
  • There are a few bars in the resort but nothing special
  • Clubs and bars stay open until very late and have a friendly atmosphere

Other Sports: 2.9

  • No sports facilities at all apart from ski lifts
  • Resort has just a small public swimming pool
  • Resort has all kinds of sports facilities, including a full-size swimming pool

Entertainment: 2.5

  • Besides the snow and walking there is nothing to do here
  • The non-skier will find things to do for few days but may become bored after a week
  • The resort area is a fascinating place to visit, regardless of winter sports

Winter Walks: 3.2

  • Very limited walking and no snowshoe trails
  • A couple of designated scenic walking/snowshoe trails
  • Extensive and diverse winter walking trails for all abilities

Ski Pass Value: 4.2

  • A 1 week ski pass is overpriced compared to the number of lifts available
  • The ski pass is averagely priced and covers a reasonable number of lifts
  • Ski passes are excellent value for money and cover a lot of lifts spanning a big area

Value (National): 4.4

  • Overall, La Thuile is one of the most expensive ski resorts in the country and not worth the money
  • Overall represents average value for money
  • Overall offers the best value resort in the country

Value (Global): 4.5

  • Overall, La Thuile is one of the most expensive ski resorts in the world
  • Overall it offers pretty average value for money compared to resorts from other countries
  • Internationally the resort offers excellent value for money

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April 13, 2009
Rob W from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
This is written from the perspective of a middle-aged, intermediate-standard snowboarder who went with his teenage son and a number of other families; staying self-catered in Planibel apartments from 4th April 2009 to 11th April (first week of Easter hols). We had a great time at La Thuile. The snow held up (although it could be a bit slushy lower down towards the end of the day). For families with a range of skiing abilities I'd say LT is ideal. Long, wide blues and reds with the occasional challenging narrow links in between. Our favourites turned out to be the long red 18 running into red 6 to take you back to the village. Although it was Easter and there were lots of school parties, the slopes were very quiet and almost deserted in places. The queues for the lifts were negligible. You can also ski over to La Rosiere for the snow park (I didn't do many pistes in LR so can't speak with authority on them.) On two occasions the weather was very cloudy in LT (La Thuile) but amazingly warm and sunny just over the hill in LR. You do have to get at least one long drag lift back to LT but even though I hate drags I found it easy enough. LT isn't the place to go if you want more challenging runs or a decent apres-ski or nightclub scene. Trendy young things would get bored pretty quickly. I saw only a few decent bars but if you're self-catered with kids that doesn't really matter. In comparison with the likes of Val D (Val d'Isere) or Verbier the prices on the slopes and bars aren't too bad and you can also get the local butcher in the Planibel complex to make up a lovely panino/panini sandwich which'll easily feed two people for 3 or 4 Euros. Incidentally, the Planibel rooms are fine. Not luxurious but clean, warm and comfortable.
April 02, 2009
Jimbob from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
We stayed at one of the Planibel residences at La Thuile. Runs were good, especially the red ones (4+7) which take you down to the bottem straight from the main cable car. Food was good, my appartment was good and the supermarket was equipped with everything it should provide. I am a very amature skier; it was my first time last year, and La Thuile is brilliant for beginners.
January 05, 2009
TonyJ from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
Just got back from La Thuile, staying over New Year 2008/9. We stayed at the Planibel Hotel (half board). Hotel - Rooms ok, not 5 star but perfectly adequate. Only one English TV channel (BBC World). Food was buffet style. Breakfast was very good, with hot and cold items - all you could possibly need was there. The evening meal was more of a lottery. the menu listed the items, but sometimes there were other things you did not have a clue about. Starts at 7.30pm, but be there by 8pm or some items will all have gone. You can usually find things you like. Big plus point - hotel next to slopes. Ski storage as well, so no lugging skis about or ski buses etc. Generally hotel good Slopes - snow was excellent. Lots of varied pistes for beginners and intermediates. Only a few drag lifts which is good for beginners. Food in restaurants not cheap - 3 euros for a can of coke, 4 euros for a plate of chips, 4 euros for a hamburger etc. Expect to pay over 40 euros for a simple meal for 4. Four main runs back to the village, reds 4 and 7, blacks 2 and 3. No blue run back, so beginners have to get the gondola down. Lifts - all good, with little queuing, despite the busy week. Some lifts are older and slower (La Combe, Chaz Dura), others are modern and quick (Chaz Dura Express, Bosco Express etc.) Overall, I'd definitely go back.
February 19, 2008
RichB from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
The best thing about La Thuile is its (un)popularity. We never had to queue more than 30 seconds for any of the chairlifts, including the first gondola in the morning. It was typical to go a 30 mins or so without seeing another skiier on the less popular runs. Overall, the ski area is pretty big, but advanced skiers/boarders will soon get bored of the runs leading to Chaz Dura, and if you're a beginner the only red run down to the resort can be tricky when icy. If the weather is kind then you can easily get across to La Rosiere for a bit of variety (personally, I think La Rosiere is the better ski area - snowboard parks etc are all in Rosiere so well worth the trip over there), but any amount of cloud/wind means you have to be a pretty good skier to get there as visibility can get very low. Getting back from Rosiere is a different matter... The only way back is via a 3km button lift, which for a snowboader like me is very tricky. I imagine skiers will be fine, but if you're a beginner/intermediate snowboarder then be warned - 3km is a long walk if you fall off! Overall, very good and worth a visit. I would return, but only when they've replaced that awful button lift with a chairlift.
February 16, 2008
Steve from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
A quiet resort with well cared for pistes. Tremendous views of Monte Bianco, Grand Jorasses and from the highest point, the Matterhorn (Monte Cervino). The journey to La Rossiere is wonderful with great pistes through a sort of no-mans land and sensational views - go early as the Rossiere pistes deteriorate in the sun by mid day. Best pistes are in La Thuile - the snow stays in good condition all day. Be sure to visit the Berthod restaurant on red 28, a superb Himalayan style sanctuary complete with Nepalese rugs and courtesy slippers. In the town, during the weekend evenings, the restaurants become fully booked so book ahead. During the week there is no problem. Aprés-ski is very limited. Very friendly locals. To sum up - sometimes on the mountain there won't be a soul to be seen for 10-20 mins despite being on the best prepared piste you can imagine - enjoy.
January 27, 2008
Ed Coyle from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
Just returned from an excellent week at La Thuile where the snow was first class, weather clear, save for one midweek day which enabled the snow to be refreshed. During the week the place is empty with no queues and even at the weekend local Italians appear to favour the more fashionable Courmayeur, 10 Kms away. I have visited 4 times in good and bad weather and never been disappointed. It can be very windy up top , but early intermediates can find safe ways ( 'variantes') down the tree-protected black slopes back to the resorts - just follow the lines of small children following their instructors. Linked to La Rosiere in France - but I advise particular care for all on that resorts old style metal pole tows - particularly caution recommended to men whose families are not yet complete. It is a quiet town, made up of 7 smaller villages. It is starting to develop as awareness of this undiscovered gem widens. Thankfully, the new developments are more in tune with the local traditional style. For self caterers, not a lot of restaurant choice and prior reservation would be wise near the weekend. A particular favorite is La Grotta, a charming, efficient family restaurant selling excellent traditional Italian food at very good value. Full of the French at lunchtime when the La Rosiere link is open - and they know about matters culinary. One problem is that the ski school does not have an abundance of instructors whose English has the precision necessary for successful tuition.
January 13, 2008
jason murtagh from Ski France France
Just back from a week in La Thuile. Nice village, good selection of restaurants and bars. The nightlife is quieter than some resorts, but I went with a large group so we had fun anyway. Good selection of slopes for beginners to advanced. Black no 3 definately worth a try ! woohoo! You can also nip over the French side to La Rossier. Skiing is nice there too. Well worth a visit. I know my group are already planning a return visit to La Thuile. Ciao!
December 21, 2007
Nick White from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
Have been holidaying in La Thuile for nearly 15yrs. Has fantastic beginner slopes. I teach on these myself and has made La Thuile my favorite resort to teach at. The best restaurants are hidden in the old part of town down back alleyways. The night life isn't huge but you can have a good time, not spend a huge amount of money and meet some nice locals. Never had a problem with the language issues. Most shop keepers can speak basic English and will help you if you try and use Italian with them. Most also speak French I fully recommend this resort to anybody, especially families and large groups......you can make your own evening entertainment.
March 19, 2007
Ian Wickham from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
Just got back from a five night ski break to La Thuile. Not a lot of snow in the village but the slopes were in the best nick of the season. I agree with the guy below, Number 3 black was the steepest I have skied ( 73% gradient ). Not for the faint hearted. The resort was quiet but this break was without child, so with skiing all day all we wanted to do in the evening was to eat and sleep. Food prices varied between le brocole at 70E ( food great, service great, but not friendly !! ) and at 25E (yes, that price is for two) was La Grotta; low on presentation, high on value for money and they were really pleased to see us. Vino Rosso; three Euro's for half a litre !!!
February 15, 2007
David Collins from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
Went to La Thuile at the last minute and was not disappointed. There is little nightlife to speak of but the place is quite unusual in that it is definitely part of Italy - it'd be a good idea to brush up on your Italian. That's pretty cool when you can often find that there isn't much in the way of local influence. There is an excellent little restaurant on the corner at the bottom of the hill (get one of their fondues!).. and plenty of others to explore (and they seem to always want to give you some nice snacks with your drinks, which are pretty reasonably priced. The slopes are great - especially for beginners to learn on, there are also some nice reds and the 'c' black is one of the steepest I've seen - fun! There are many runs for the beginners to really get to travel about on without any fears. For example, go over to France and straight back on the 19.. Queues did not seem to exist...in my week I never queued...not even once! Downsides: The place has little in the way of easy tree runs when there is bad weather so your beginners will be pretty unhappy. Mountain restaurants were pretty normal, just somewhere to eat...and leave! Nightlife is quiet. Some of the main lifts are slow, which is annoying. Well, have fun - and get over the back, there are some nice spots to play around on!