The first snow at altitude arrived in mid-September, knocking on the door of a new ski season that will last 11 months at the Cervino Ski Paradise area.
The lifts in Breuil-Cervinia will open on Saturday 26 October 2024 and close on 7 September 2025.
For the second year in a row, there will be no more interruptions between winter and summer, the endless season will provide extended fun for skiers and snowboarders who enjoy holidays in the snow, trips and hikes for mountaineers, and high-altitude experiences for pedestrians who want to explore Zermatt or the Little Matterhorn via the innovative Matterhorn Alpine Crossing.
If you count the km of the full area Breuil-Cervinia, Valtourneche and Zermatt- you can ski an inter-connected area of 350 km of slopes!
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A new sextuple chairlift Goillet will open this season, as soon as the snow conditions allow. This chairlift will connect the ski areas of Cervino Ski Paradise and Valtournenche.
The 6-seater chairlift’s 69 seats have heated backrests, individual footrests and transparent protective domes for colder days. It will take only five minutes (half the time compared to the past) to transport skiers and snowboarders from 2,692 metres to 3,093 metres, with a maximum capacity of 2,400 passengers per hour, in comparison to the 1,600 passengers per hour that were carried before.
The new lift is also equipped with the EcoDrive system, aimed at improving efficiency and environmental impact. In fact, it allows the speed to be automatically adjusted according to the number of skiers waiting, achieving energy savings of up to 20% with a reduction of just one metre per second. In addition, DirectDrive reduces noise, and the number of lubricants used while increasing efficiency and safety.
Discounted Ski Passes for those under 24. Cervino Ski Paradise opens the season on 26th October.
The 20% reduction on ski pass rates for the under-24s – provided for at regional level, as well as the 30% discount applied to the under-16s – will also be applied to the entire Cervino Ski Paradise ski area, which in addition to Breuil-Cervinia and Valtournenche also includes Torgnon and Chamois, whose openings are already scheduled for late November and early December.
Cervino Ski Paradise has also been working for months on the new edition of the Snowboard Cross World Cup, an event that launches the resort’s winter and which is organised in synergy between the Cervino Turismo Consortium, Cervino Spa and the municipality of Valtournenche.
This year the event will kick off at the foot of the Gran Becca the inaugural stage of the international circuit with a women’s and a men’s race on Saturday 14 December. The best riders in the world will arrive in Valtournenche much earlier, for the official training and qualifying sessions on Friday. Then the big show, with jumps, parabolics, overtaking and measuring passes.
Where to stay at Cervinia
These are my recommendations to where you can spend your holiday in Cervinia:
Hotel Hermitage Relais & Chateaux
Located at 2050 m above sea level at the foot of the Cervino (Matterhorn), this hotel provides a free shuttle to the ski lifts. All rooms have a balcony with panoramic views of Monte Cervino.
The Hermitage has a spa with indoor heated pool and offers La Prairie face and body treatments.
The restaurant La Chandelle offers traditional Valdostan dishes.
Both the Cieloalto llift and the Cervinia Plan Maison lifts are 450 yards away
Book the Hermitage here.
VRetreats
A bit further away from the lifts (with the nearest one, Cieloalto at 1,100 yards and the Cervinia Plan Maison at 1,350 yards), this is a superb option for your holiday in Cervinia. The VRetreats offers accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a garden, a terrace, a bar and 24 hours front desk.
There is a daily breakfast offering buffet, Italian or gluten-free options. The VRetreats restaurant serves Italian cuisine, with options for vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free.
Book your stay at the VRetreats here.
Valtur
What was the old Club Med in Cervinia is now the Valtur Cervinia Cristallo Ski Resort. The Cieloalto lift is 400 yards away whereas the Cervinia- Plan Maison lift is 750 yards from the hotel’s doors.
Featuring a spa with wellness centre, fitness centre and an indoor swimming pool, a restaurant, bar and buffet, continental or Italian breakfast at the property.
Book your stay at the Valtur Cervinia Cristallo Ski Resort here.
Bergman Mountain Hotel
At 600 yards from the Cretaz and Campetto and Cervinia – Plan Maison lifts this superb 4-stars property offers a restaurant, a bar and a wellness area with fitness centre, sauna, hot tub and hammam. There is also a children’s playground.
Book your stay at the Bergman Mountain Hotel here.
Le Samovar Guest House
Le Samovar Guest House offers spacious suites on the top floors of the famous Samovar Tea Room, 100 meters from the chairlift to the slopes of Cervinia. All suites at Le Samovar have a large living room, a luminous bedroom and a wide bathroom with shower. They all feature balconies with views on Mont Cervino or the valley.
Breakfast is served in the tearoom with fireplace, where hot chocolates are served in the afternoons and snacks and drinks for aperitivo in the evenings.
Book Le Samovar Guest House here.
Les Neiges d’Antan
Les Neiges d’Antan is set high in the Alps in a quiet village outside Cervinia city centre. It provides free transfers to the main ski lifts of Cervinia and Valtourneche. Ski passes can be bought directly at the Hotel Neiges d’Antan. Rooms are large and have down pillows and duvets. Some rooms overlook the Matterhorn.
The lounge has a cosy fireplace and free Wi-Fi access. A restaurant is available on site.
Book Les Neiges d’Antan here.
Fior di Roccia Appartments
Located 200 yards from the main lifts in Cervinia. This is a structure of 3 apartments located in the town centre near the ski lifts, renovated with luxury finishes, with private sauna, large bathrooms and kitchen. They are loft-type apartments for 3+2 people. 2 apartments could communicate creating an apartment of 80 sq meters. Sheets and towels, daily cleaning, ski storage with boot heaters, private garage, smart TV and internet.
Book the Fior di Roccia Appartments here.
More info at https://www.cervinia.it/en
Start planning your next trip!
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Featured Image: A snowcat grooming the slopes at Cervinia. Photo credit: Cervino Ski Paradise.
