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At the far end of the Aosta Valley lies the charming Italian resort of La Thuile. Stretching from tree-lined lower slopes to expansive powder fields at higher elevations, this destination offers an impressive array of off piste terrain.
What's Included
What’s included
- Group flights & transfers
- Half board for 7 nights (breakfast and dinner)
- 6 days with mountain guides
- Transceiver if required
What’s not included
- Lunches
- Ski Passes
- Ski/boot hire
- Backpack, shovel and probe (mandatory)
On Snow Experience
Spend six days with mountain guides exploring the high alpine terrain and challenging tree runs of La Thuile, a hidden gem of a on off piste resort nestled in the Italian shadow of Mont Blanc. When participating in an off piste holiday you should be prepared to do some ski touring at some point during the trip. Where possible the lift system will be used to access off piste terrain, however if you need to venture further afield in order to access the best off piste conditions, then your guide may suggest ski touring. This will all be dependent upon conditions and the guides you have on your trip. It is essential that guests have the correct ski profile for the holiday they’d like to book. Please see the ‘View dates & prices’ tab for specific holiday information.
Andrea and Boris are very experience guides who have worked together for many years and know the area well. There are lots of possibilities with the link to the lifts serving La Rossiere, so many slopes of different orientations and challenge. This allows the guides a lots of options depending on the conditions and without the necessity to skin – which they are happy to do given interest by the group!
David Baker SCGB Rep
Guides and Ski Club Reps (see Essential Info for specific holidays)
Andrea Enzio
I was born in Varallo in 1968; Ski instructor since 1990 and Mountain Guide since 1991. I started my working career in the mountain at an early stage, following in the footsteps of my father and my family who are mainly made up of mountain guides and ski instructors.
Having always had a passion for sport, I participated as an athlete in the Alagna alpine Ski Club for many years. After that I started rock climbing and then moved on to alpinism. I soon became a ski instructor and mountain guide and started these two jobs in summer and winter alternating them with maintenance work and managing the high altitude Huts, Margherita and Gnifetti on Monte Rosa.
Attracted mainly to winter sports, I started snowboarding and also completed an instructor’s course. After obtaining a qualification in canyoning guide, and participating in some Himalayas high mountain expeditions, I have been dedicating my attention and passion to skiing, from free ride and extreme snowboarding. On my side, you can count on some of the most important extreme line in the Monte Rosa group.
A lifetime dedicated to sport: other than alpinism and skiing, I am also a sailing fan, I did parachuting; I fly paraglide; white water kayak; scubadiving.
I live in Alagna and I’m the president of the historic Guide Association in Alagna founded in 1872, and technical director of the homonym guide School.
I work as Mountain Guide, Ski Instructor, Air Rescuer at helicopter base in Borgosesia and Alessandria. Married since 2013 with Barbara and now two kids: Caterina(9) and Giacomo(7).
Certifications and insurance policy
- “Scuola di Alpinismo Corpo Guide Alagna” is legally registered and recognised by “Collegio Regionale Guide Alpine del
- Mountain Guide qualification is recognised by the international certification IFMGA
- Ski Instructor qualification is recognised by ISIA certification (international ski instructor association).
- Guide School and myself have professional liability
Sandro Borini (Boris)
Boris is part of Andrea's team of experienced mountain guides.
Caroline Stuart-Taylor
I trained as a Ski Club Rep/Leader very early on, and have subsequently led numerous holidays for the Club, and been a trainer on the annual Reps/Leaders Training Course. Having worked at the Ski Club for many years as Chief Executive, I am now involved only as a member and as a Ski Club Rep. I love to get out on the slopes as much as possible. Skiing is a big passion for me - you'll usually find me off piste, seeking out the lightest powder available and I also enjoy fast cruising on uncrowded pistes.
People often ask what my favourite resort is, to which my response is that if you're in good company with a compatible group and great snow, all resorts are good!
Harriet Penney
I was lucky enough to be put on skis before I could walk! This started my love for the mountains and skiing. I get out skiing as often as work allows, and enjoy exploring new resorts.
Back in England, I’m based in West Sussex as a doctor. I love running and cycling and spending time with my 5 niece/nephews.
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Prices include
7 nights half board, 4* hotel, twin share, return scheduled flights, coach transfers, 6 days with mountain guides
Please note: There are no heli drops included in this trip.
Prior to booking, it is essential that guests have the correct ski profile for the holiday. See our profiles here.
| Start date | End date | Ski Profile | Peak Experience | Availability | Price | Deposit | ||||||||
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| Start date | 12-01-2025 | End date |  19-01-2025 |
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Peak Experience |
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Availability | Sold out | Price | Deposit | |||
| Start date | 16-03-2025 | End date | 23-03-2025 |
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Peak Experience | Availability | 9 spaces | Price | From: £2195 | Deposit | £300 |
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What was already an excellent ski area – comprising 152km of linked slopes with neighbouring La Rosière in France – is only getting better due to significant recent investment.
In 2018/19, two new fast six-pack chairlifts were built up Mont Valaisan to open up a fantastic area of off piste, as well as five new red runs. This has added more advanced terrain to the ski area, which is one of the most varied in the Aosta Valley and is renowned for holding on to great snow conditions due to its northerly orientation. In addition to this, the scenery is stunning and includes views of the Matterhorn, Monte Rosa and Mont Blanc.
The former mining town has expanded tastefully and the old centre is attractive. New developments have spread along the valley, but most accommodation is located within an easy walk from the Bosco Express or the Les Suches gondola. Food options are excellent and there are some cosy bars, all which boast affordable prices – it is certainly cheaper here than over in France.
Beginner- Fast lifts
- Intermediate
- Resort Activities
- Advanced
- Aprés
- Snow
- Value
Beginner
Fast lifts
IntermediateLa Thuile is essentially an old village expanded in recent years with all the usual facilities. There is a good bus service taking a couple of minutes which we used to get to and from the hotel to the main lift and ski shop. The chemist, cafes and bars are within an easy stroll of the hotel.
David Baker SCGB Rep
Pros and cons
- Varied, cross-border ski area, with some tough runs
- New Mont Valaisan sector is excellent for off piste
- The village is a great, relaxing base and very affordable
- Resort return runs are challenging – less confident skiers will want to download the gondola
- Relatively limited terrain here for beginners
- Storms can close the link across to France
4* Hotel Miramonti
Your base for the week is the comfortable Hotel Miramonti, where you’ll stay on a half board basis in twin share accommodation. A traditional Italian hotel, it offers a pool and wellness centre to relax in after a hard day on the slopes and you will no doubt enjoy some excellent Italian hospitality in there bar and restaurant. This holiday is on a twin share basis. If you are a solo traveller, then you will be placed in a room with someone of the same gender. Single rooms may be available upon request. These are subject to our hotel room allowance. If you require a single room, please book early to avoid disappointment.
Hotel Miramonti
Via Piccolo S. Bernardo 3
11016 La Thuile AO
+39 0165 883084
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Travel Information
JANUARY WEEK (12th – 19th Jan)
This holiday includes both your flights and transfers. The flights are with British Airways and depart from London Gatwick to Geneva Airport. Ski carriage is only payable at the airport and cannot be pre-booked.
dpt LGW 0735, arr GVA 1015 (BA2552) // dpt GVA 1815, arr LGW 1855 (BA2561)
Your Ski Club Rep will coordinate the coach transfer from the airport, so please look out for them in the main arrivals hall – they will be wearing their Ski Club jacket. Transfers to and from resort will take approximately 2 hours.
MARCH WEEK (16th – 23rd March)
This holiday includes both your flights and transfers. The flights are with British Airways and depart from London Gatwick to Geneva Airport. Ski carriage is only payable at the airport and cannot be pre-booked.
dpt LGW 0735, arr GVA 1015 (BA2552)// dpt GVA 1815, arr LGW 1855 (BA2561)
Your Ski Club Rep will coordinate the coach transfer from the airport, so please look out for them in the main arrivals hall – they will be wearing their Ski Club jacket. Transfers to and from resort will take approximately 2 hours.
If these arrangements are not convenient you may be eligible to organise your own travel and receive a nominal discount from the holiday cost. If you can find alternative flights that coincide with our flight times then you may be able to meet the group at Geneva Airport and take our transfers to resort. Please contact the Freshtracks office on 020 8410 2022 in order to discuss this further.
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What You Need to Know
If you require ski hire, we recommend using the ‘Only Ski’ Ski Shop. It is located in the main ski lift area, an 8-minute walk from the hotel. The hotel can provide a discount that you will be able to take advantage of. Your Ski Club Rep will be help with hire in resort.
12th – 19th Jan 2025 : Caroline Stuart-Taylor
16th – 23rd March 2025 : Harriet Penney
12th – 19th Jan 2025 : Andrea Enzio & Boris
16th – 23rd March 2025 : Andrea Enzio & Boris
It is a condition of booking that you have valid and adequate snowsports insurance. It is your responsibility to ensure your policy provides cover for all the activities that you participate in during your holiday.
We offer a Ski Club Insurance policy which provides the cover we require for all bookings. This policy can be found here: Ski Club Travel Insurance – Ski Club Of Great Britain
If you decide to purchase insurance elsewhere, it is your responsibility to ensure that your policy provides cover as that of the Ski Club Insurance policy. The policy of insurance should provide cover for personal injury, death, medical and repatriation costs in the countries which you intend to visit, together with cover for loss of baggage and valuables, personal liability, delay, cancellation, curtailment, missed departure and legal expenses. The policy should also include cover against losses caused by the effects or consequences of Covid-19.
Due to the type of holidays that you will be booking with us, we also advise that your policy should include skiing off-piste without a guide. Please note, insurance premiums must be paid at the same time as booking in order for the package holiday or single service cancellation cover to be effective. It is also advised to keep your insurance details with you while you are on your holiday. If you choose to travel without adequate insurance cover, we will not be liable for any losses howsoever arising, in respect of which insurance cover would otherwise have been available.
Passport – Check your passport is in date and valid for travel by checking the entry requirements for your destination country – you can see these here: Foreign travel advice – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
For most European destinations your passport should:
- have a ‘date of issue’ less than 10 years before the date you arrive – if you renewed your passport before 1 October 2018, it may have a date of issue that is more than 10 years ago
- have an ‘expiry date’ at least 3 months after the date you plan to leave the Schengen area
Check your passport meets these requirements before you travel.
NB: Starting in 2025 (Date TBC) travel authorisation will be required to travel withing Europe – find out more here ETIAS (europa.eu)
When venturing off piste, it is compulsory to wear an avalanche transceiver. These can be provided by the Ski Club and should be worn by every person on every all mountain, off piste and touring holiday. Anyone joining these holidays will also be required to bring their own backpack, shovel and probe.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Any Member wishing to ski/snowboard with a Ski Club Group, in any of the resorts where the Ski Club is represented, agrees to do so under the following conditions:
- You appreciate that the Ski Club Rep is a volunteer with no formal qualifications as an instructor or mountain guide.
- You also appreciate that no other member of the group undertakes any obligations to you concerning your safety for which you remain solely responsible.
- You must ensure that your equipment is in good working order before setting off for the day and that you are suitably clothed for the proposed itinerary and all possible weather conditions.
- You must decide whether or not a particular run or route is within your competence.
- You must ensure that you are properly equipped for that day. If you are skiing off piste you must have a shovel, probe and transceiver, and know how to use them. If you are using a Ski Club transceiver, it is your sole responsibility to know how to use it.
- It is your sole responsibility to ensure that you are suitably insured for the activities intended to be undertaken.
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