Valtournenche is a ski resort in the Northern Alps, in Valtournenche, Aosta Valley, Italy 🇮🇹. The ski area stretches over 322 km of runs between 1,524 m and 3,899 m, served by 51 lifts. Day lift pass 123€ per adult.
* Price per adult for 1 day, public high-season rate. Reduced rates (online purchase, outside school holidays, families, children, seniors) are generally offered by the resort.
ℹ️ These figures refer to the Matterhorn Ski Paradise (Zermatt – Cervinia) ski area, shared by several resorts: kilometres of runs, number of runs, lifts and lift pass are common to all of them. The values shown here and on the neighbouring resort pages therefore describe the same ski area and the same lift pass: they are not added together.
The 322 km, 51 lifts and lift pass figures given here are those of the international Zermatt – Cervinia – Valtournenche ski area, shared by Breuil-Cervinia, Valtournenche and Zermatt (Switzerland). The breakdown of runs is given as a percentage of the kilometres for each difficulty level. Valtournenche is the village in the valley leading to Breuil-Cervinia. It is linked to the same international ski area, which makes it a quieter base, often more affordable, for skiing as far as Zermatt.
- Linked to Cervinia and Zermatt
- Authentic village
- More affordable accommodation
Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability
Valtournenche is one of the rare resorts offering more than 322 km of ski runs, a vast area that even the fastest skiers cannot cover in a single week. With 51 lifts and 0 listed runs, it is a destination that can absorb visitor numbers without ever feeling crowded. Valtournenche has kept the identity of an authentic mountain village, far from the concrete resorts of the 1970s. People come here for the clean air, the unspoiled landscapes and a friendly atmosphere that stands apart from the industrialisation of skiing in some of the big ski areas. As for snow reliability, Valtournenche is in a strong position with its summit at 3,899 m: even in capricious winters, the upper runs hold up well into April. The village at 1,524 m is also well placed to offer comfortable conditions from the middle of December. The budget for a stay in Valtournenche is clearly high: 123€ for a day lift pass, plus accommodation and mountain restaurants that are among the most expensive in the Alps. It is the price of excellence, but you should be aware of it before you go. In short, Valtournenche lives up to its promises. A Northern Alps resort that will suit most profiles without disappointing.
🏔️ Matterhorn Ski Paradise (Zermatt – Cervinia)
Matterhorn Ski Paradise links Zermatt, in Switzerland, with Breuil-Cervinia and Valtournenche, in Italy, via the Plateau Rosa glacier. Its 322 km of runs climb to 3,899m at Petit Cervin, and the glacier allows skiing all year round. The breakdown of runs is given as a percentage of kilometres by difficulty.
The other resorts in the area
Source: Open-Meteo.com · Data updated in real time
Above 2,000 m, snow is generally guaranteed from mid-December to late March. Real-time data: Open-Meteo (weather model). Monthly averages: estimates based on the resort's historical data.
