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April 02, 2009
Jimbob from
United Kingdom
Jimbob from
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
United Kingdom
TonyJ from
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 03, 2010
Paul Wilcock from
United Kingdom
Paul Wilcock from
United Kingdom
We have just returned form an excellent weeks skiing in La Thuile. It was our first visit but friends we were with had been before and recommended it. The slopes were really quiet,the weather was virtually perfect. One day when it was a bit windy at the top the childrens instructor took them down lovely sheltered red runs on the village side of the mountain. The childrens instructor was excellent, very friendly, spoke good English and took us on lots of different runs as we followed along behind the children at a discrete distance during their lessons. The weather during the week was great with clear blue skies. La Thuile is a great place for families as it is quiet both on and off the slopes and the Italians were very friendly. There is little choice of bars and restaurants however. About 3 good restaurants and maybe 3 bars of averege quality. No real Apres-Ski either which my wife and I missed as we really like to have a beer/mulled wine at the end of the day and talk about events in a nice cosy bar.
We stayed in the self-catering Plannibel apts and found them to be of usual ski standard. That is - a bit basic but we had a room with a nice view, comfortable beds and it was nice and warm. Furniture and utensils are basic. No kettle for example. No nice big mugs for a brew. However, overall we were quite happy with everything and they were better value than the 70's style Plannibel Hotel.
All in all, a good holiday at La Thuile and we would go back.
January 29, 2020
Ross from
United Kingdom
Ross from
United Kingdom
La Thuile is a great all-year-round resort. We have been a number of times over the last 5 years both in summer and winter.
The mountain is good for the beginner and if you know where to go, great for the advanced skier and snowboarder. In summer the mtn biking is great and the views are incredible.
The hill is good value for money, especially compared to Chamonix and Courmayeur. Having a car is definitely a good idea if not staying in the resort as the Aosta valley is stuffed full of resorts, some you have heard of and many you haven't.
December 25, 2016
Katie from
Italy
Katie from
Italy
We have been coming to La Thuile for years and we often take for granted how fantastic it is; great snow (even in Dec 2015) which is well pisted, a good range of runs that suit all abilities, efficient lifts and a range of restaurants from mountain huts to fast food places. Our only complaint is the lack of a bubble lift up to Chaz Dura so on windy days this can be off putting. The blacks to the village are fantastic when open, the famous no 3 has been used for the womans downhill in 2016. It is common to see top ski teams train here and in January the world Telemark ski championship is taking place.
The village has a range of restaurants and bars although if you are young the apres-ski might be a bit limited. The locals go to a bar called Angela's bar but there is also a very nice cocktail bar in both the 4* and 5* hotel.
Accommodation: something for all pockets so do your research. We stay in nearby Les Thovex which is a 5 minute drive or 20 minute walk or a 10 minute trip on the ski bus.
April 25, 2012
Matt Johnson from
United Kingdom
Matt Johnson from
United Kingdom
I've been to La Thuile more times than I can remember now and not got a bad word to say about the place in relation to my personal interests.
When I was younger me and my younger brother would go with our parents. Now we are both older (21 & 26 years old) we still return usually on a yearly basis and even took a friend with limited skiing ability last time.
Me and my brother have been skiing many, many many times before and there's still runs that test us so if you're intermediate to expert there's plenty to test your skills with here.
At the other end of the scale we took my friend with us on our last trip whose only experience was 1 week skiing with the army and he equally fell in love with the place. Runs for everyone to enjoy.
We tend to stick more to the La Thuile side because the Long pulley lifts on the La Rosiere side are a drag (pardon the pun) and we've noticed that it's fairly busy over there compared to La Thuile where, as others have mentioned, you NEVER have to queue and quite often you get the mountain virtually to yourself.
A hush hush tip in my opinion would be to set off up the mountain early and get as high as possible then head to the fair left side of the mountain (far left as you look up the mountain). Over that side we usually enjoy the long variety of red runs for a good 2-3 hours before we even see any other skiers and the snow is of perfect standard on and off the piste. You can work your way back across the mountain as the day continues.
Only one or 2 bits of annoying flat that some complain about (red run 6 and the very long and boring red 7, I believe but that's from memory) red 6 is actually quite a good run that takes you from the gondola down to the bottom of the mountain, just keep your speed up when you access this run by going left immediately when you leave the exit to the gondola. It's not really a problem if you get even minimal speed up just a tight left hand turn that catches snowboarders out as it's flat for second. Red Run 7 is the only run I'd advise not to take depending on your interests. Very Long and once you're on it you're virtually stuck on it until near the end of it. Flat spots and such. Mostly used for the slower paced or people just wanting a mellow journey to the bottom looking at the scenery. (These people like my father will then complain at the bottom at how exhausting and long it was because there isn't much hill to it.)
I'm strictly a skier so my opinions are based purely on those who love to ski but I've visited with people who have snowboard before and as long as you pick your routes carefully as a boarder you will love it.
My brother snow blades the entire week and even though some reviews say there isn't much in the way of jumps recently they've made a new terrain park and we've always found plenty of jumps and runs that test skiers and snow bladers alike. Got lots of great jumps (and falls) on camera in La Thuile so don't think for a second that there aren't jumps and such.
As others have reported there is no or limited nightlife. I personally go skiing for the skiing not to get smashed. Hot summer holidays is what I'd pay for if I wanted that. There is, however, more than what most reviews give credit for in La Thuile. We usually catch a good dinner at one of the many friendly places to eat scattered around the village then return to the apartments area where there is decent bars/pubs to set up shop in for the evening.
The apartments are basic but for the price and location you cannot grumble. I love a hotel you can literally ski right up to and in La Thuile you can do just that. Get speed up and turn left at bottom of the slope outside the apartments and you can glide all the way to your door. Be careful of any people that may be about on the final slope though as these are learner slopes.
Turin airport is only a short bus ride away from La Thuile which is pleasing as there's nothing worse when you're tired after your flight than an uncomfy bus journey for hours.
Great views so make sure you take a camera up the mountain with you. You'll want to capture the views from various points on the mountain.
Advice would be to make use of the mini market in the apartments complex. There prices are similar to UK supermarkets and taking small nibbles and water up the mountain with you will cut costs massively.
The snow and weather is so good it's hard to complain about any of the conditions in La Thuile. The last two times I've been we've suffered a day of total white out. Which while this creates incredibly cold temps supplies lots of natural snow and for the brave among you, gives you a great challenge navigating your way down the mountain when you can barely see 2 yards in front of you.
Phone signals are usually good but we always have a walkie talkie on each of us as they are a life saver if you get split up from those with you.
The resort is highly underrated and that's just how I like it! Never any queues, quality snow, amazing variety of slopes for all levels.
March 19, 2007
Ian Wickham from
United Kingdom
Ian Wickham from
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 05, 2010
David Francis from
United Kingdom
David Francis from
United Kingdom
I have been to La Thuile 4 times now and will go back in the future. The first time I had ever been boarding was here. Back then as a beginner I found the blue slopes perfect for gaining my confidence and by the end of the week (with the help of the great instructors) I even managed to go to La Rossiere and back (damm those button lifts!!). For the more experienced skier you’ve to go down black 3, I'm told it's the steepest piste in Italy @ 71% - scared the hell out of me.
We stayed at Chalet Alpine, the owners Debbie and Eddie are wonderful people and are very friendly. I'm puzzled why this place isn't more popular, great slopes, no waiting at lifts and a few good restaurants. If I had to fault LT (La Thuile) it would be the night life as there is only a couple of places to go, but that would be me just being picky . It's a little hidden gem (maybe not for long) and fully recommend going.
January 13, 2008
jason murtagh from
Ireland
jason murtagh from
Ireland
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!
January 19, 2012
daniel from
Jamaica
daniel from
Jamaica
La Thuile is a perfect example of the Italian lifestyle - beautiful runs, snow every time (if you go there now "Genuary 2012" you can find the best conditions of all the Alps), the view of Mont.Blanc, Cervino plus the resident Rutor are impressing and the connection with La Rosiere allow you to ski or snowboard for 180Km of runs and more beautiful off-pistes.
Unfortunately, the natives are not able to promote their beautiful places and offer good accommodations and services at a reasonable price: no snowpark for kids and very poor night-life, a place where young people can only get drunk in the night outside at -15 degree ! Suggestions for very good food Restaurant La Pepita and La Creche. Final suggestion "even in La Thuile do not ride so fast than your guardian angel can fly ! "
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