Cervinia, one of Italy’s leading ski resorts was originally an old climbing village which, over the years, has grown tremendously into a premier ski destination.
Cervinia has access to Europe’s highest slopes, and due to the fact that it is linked to Zermatt in Switzerland as well as to its neighboring Valtourneche, it ensures a long winter season with guaranteed snow. Cervinia offers a ski in/ski out possibility thanks to the slopes descending from the high altitude of the surrounding mountains and ending right onto the streets of Cervinia, like the worldwide famous Ventina piste, or the Cretaz and CieloAlto slopes, all intertwined and connected by the lifts system.
The ambiance of Cervinia village is relaxed and welcoming. Although it is essentially modern in appearance, the center retains a degree of historic charm, while the impressive array of high mountains surrounding the village adds to the overall Alpine feel.
An important fact worth mentioning regarding Cervinia is that everything is in walking distance, so a car won’t be needed for moving around the village. On the main street you will find an array of clothes, shoes and sport equipment shops, bars and restaurants serving amazing Italian food.
Cervinia is known to be an excellent choice if you are just beginning to learn the ropes around skiing. The many long, easy runs and nursery slopes at Plan Maison, cater to the needs of learners and there you will also find the meeting point for the ski school. Quick learners might even be able to tackle the 1200m vertical from Theodulpass on the Swiss border back to the resort within a few days.
If you are an intermediate skier, you will find yourself at home whilst in Cervinia. With many red runs you can explore across the glacier and back into the Italian side from the top of the Klein Matterhorn. Weather prohibited, opt for a day of skiing at Zermatt where you will find a selection of different runs and lifts which link the two countries and their ski areas.
For the expert skier although there aren’t that many black runs in numbers, there is still plenty to satisfy their needs. One run that certainly shouldn’t be missed is the Ventina, which sweeps down from the 3,480 metre altitude of the Plateau Rosà to the centre of Breuil-Cervinia. Another one worth mentioning is the Reine Blanche, which runs from the Klein Matterhorn (3883 m) down to Valtournenche (1,524 m.). On the Swiss side there is plenty of challenging routes including some very steep runs under the Furi cable car.
The Indian Park in the Plan Maison ski area is considered to be one of the most spectacular snow parks in the Alps. With it being 400m in length and 100m in width, snowboarders and freestyle skiers of all levels will never get bored here! The park features many rails, kickers and jumps while there is a separate smaller park near the village with obstacles more suitable for the younger ones. Don’t forget to check out the tribe parties that are on daily!
Day tickets for Breuil-Cervinia Valtournenche, 2022-2023 winter season:
*Prices may be subjected to a slight increase during high season holiday periods.
Adults: 53€
Teens: 39€
Children: 31€
Senior: 39€
Day tickets for Breuil-Cervinia Valtournenche and Zermatt, 2022-2023 winter season:
*Prices may be subjected to a slight increase during high season holiday periods.
Adults: 95 €
Teens: 80€
Children: 55€
Senior: 95€
Elevation between 1524 m and 3883 m. / Resort height: 2050
Breuil-Cervinia Valtournenche:
Breuil-Cervinia Valtournenche & Zermatt:
Day tickets for Breuil-Cervinia Valtournenche, 2022-2023 winter season:
*Prices may be subjected to a slight increase during high season holiday periods.
Adults: 53€
Teens: 39€
Children: 31€
Senior: 39€
Day tickets for Breuil-Cervinia Valtournenche and Zermatt, 2022-2023 winter season:
*Prices may be subjected to a slight increase during high season holiday periods.
Adults: 95 €
Teens: 80€
Children: 55€
Senior: 95€
Nearest airports:
→ Milan (Malpensa airport): 182km / ~2.15h by car
→Geneva: 205km / ~2.50h by car
→Turin airport: 120km/ ~1.40h by car
→ The Glacier Palace Ice Grotto
→ Lac Bleu lake
WINTER ACTIVITIES
→ Skiing / Freeride skiing/ Night skiing
→Cross country skiing
→Ski mountaineering
→Snowboarding
→ Ice climbing
→ Heliski
→Snowshoeing
→ Ice kart
→Ice skating
→Tandem paragliding
→Snowmobile
→Sled dog tours
→Indoor wall climbing
→Wellness
→Indoor swimming pool
