Courmayeur vs Pila ski
Courmayeur and Pila 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 | Pila ski |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Good | Limited |
| Intermediates | Very good | Very good |
| Experts | Limited | Limited |
| Off-piste | Limited | Not ideal |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Limited | Not ideal |
| Snow Confidence | Limited | Limited |
| Budget | Excellent | Not ideal |
Beginners
Courmayeur
Good
Pila ski
Limited
Intermediates
Courmayeur
Very good
Pila ski
Very good
Experts
Courmayeur
Limited
Pila ski
Limited
Off-piste
Courmayeur
Limited
Pila ski
Not ideal
Terrain Park
Courmayeur
Not ideal
Pila ski
Not ideal
Families
Courmayeur
Limited
Pila ski
Not ideal
Snow Confidence
Courmayeur
Limited
Pila ski
Limited
Budget
Courmayeur
Excellent
Pila ski
Not ideal
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Courmayeur | Pila ski |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 42.4 km | 55.1 km |
| Vertical drop | 1554 m | 1187 m |
| Lifts | 24 | 16 |
| Top elevation | 2749 m | 2721 m |
| Snow reliability | good snow | good snow |
| Snowiest month | No data | No data |
| Day pass | €26.641 | €200 |
Piste
Courmayeur
42.4 km
Pila ski
55.1 km
Vertical drop
Courmayeur
1554 m
Pila ski
1187 m
Lifts
Courmayeur
24
Pila ski
16
Top elevation
Courmayeur
2749 m
Pila ski
2721 m
Snow reliability
Courmayeur
good snow
Pila ski
good snow
Snowiest month
Courmayeur
No data
Pila ski
No data
Day pass
Courmayeur
€26.641
Pila ski
€200
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 Pila ski if...
you want the bigger ski area.