Courmayeur vs La Thuile ski
Courmayeur and La Thuile ski are neighbouring resorts in Aosta Valley - here is how they stack up for different kinds of skier.
Suitability - who each resort suits
How well each resort matches different types of skier
| Skier type | Courmayeur | La Thuile ski |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Good | Good |
| Intermediates | Very good | Very good |
| Experts | Limited | Limited |
| Off-piste | Limited | Not ideal |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Limited | Limited |
| Snow Confidence | Limited | Limited |
| Budget | Excellent | Very good |
Beginners
Courmayeur
Good
La Thuile ski
Good
Intermediates
Courmayeur
Very good
La Thuile ski
Very good
Experts
Courmayeur
Limited
La Thuile ski
Limited
Off-piste
Courmayeur
Limited
La Thuile ski
Not ideal
Terrain Park
Courmayeur
Not ideal
La Thuile ski
Not ideal
Families
Courmayeur
Limited
La Thuile ski
Limited
Snow Confidence
Courmayeur
Limited
La Thuile ski
Limited
Budget
Courmayeur
Excellent
La Thuile ski
Very good
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Courmayeur | La Thuile ski |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 42.4 km | 78.8 km |
| Vertical drop | 1554 m | 1143 m |
| Lifts | 24 | 20 |
| Top elevation | 2749 m | 2608 m |
| Snow reliability | good snow | good snow |
| Snowiest month | No data | December (~40cm) |
| Day pass | €26.641 | €55 |
Piste
Courmayeur
42.4 km
La Thuile ski
78.8 km
Vertical drop
Courmayeur
1554 m
La Thuile ski
1143 m
Lifts
Courmayeur
24
La Thuile ski
20
Top elevation
Courmayeur
2749 m
La Thuile ski
2608 m
Snow reliability
Courmayeur
good snow
La Thuile ski
good snow
Snowiest month
Courmayeur
No data
La Thuile ski
December (~40cm)
Day pass
Courmayeur
€26.641
La Thuile ski
€55
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose Courmayeur if...
you want cruisy red runs or you're watching the budget.
Choose La Thuile ski if...
you want the bigger ski area.