Popular Ski Holiday Resort

La Thuile is a superb ski resort on the border of France lying just off the Valle d`Acosta and it is also interlinked with the neighbouring French resort of La Rosiere. It is a virtually new resort to the British skier but is becoming more popular as the ski season starts. The resort is mixed between old and new combining a traditional mountain village feel with the up to date lift systems which enable you to ski the whole area and take full advantage of what La Thuile has to offer.

The resort offers over 150km of ski area with the opportunity of skiing over the Border into France in one day. How cool does that sound saying you skied two countries in one day!

Getting to La Thuile could not be easier offering flights from most major UK airports direct into Turin airport . Flying time is approximately 3 hours and the transfer time from Turin will take approximately 2 hours. You will need a full British Passport with 6 months validity and it is also highly recommended that you take out Comprehensive Ski Insurance.

Ski Facts:-
Skiing Altitude is 1175m-2610m, Resort Altitude is 1450m and number if runs 74.
Beginners will love this resort as 48% of the runs here are blue making it an ideal choice for families also.
Intermediates will fast grow in confidence in building up their level of skiing as La Thuile resort offers 35% of red runs.
Advanced skiers can enjoy this resort also as 17% of the area is made of black runs. One activity which is a must here is Heliskiing taking you on a flight and landing in some fantastic spot where you will make your way back on fresh virgin snow with a local guide.

The resort has 20 Drag lifts, 17 Chair lifts, 1 Gondola and 1 Cable Car. The ski bus here is free of charge. If cross country is more your thing then there is over 20km of trails.

For the non skiers this resort has an abundance of activities from the spa of Pre-Saint-Didier where you can sample the thermal swimming pools, steam room and saunas or take advantage of the treatments for pure relaxation or to the more adventurous activity of snowtubing. Great for all ages.

Ski schools here are fantastic with excellent speaking English instructors.
Apres ski is found in the old town which is a short stroll from the slopes you will find a good mix of bars and restaurants to suit all tastes. For you night owls there is a Discoteca Fantasia at the Planibel.
If you fancy sampling the delights of La Thuile then how about booking the following deal:-
15th January 2012 depart Gatwick staying for 7 nights self catering at a cost of £269 per person