The Italian ski resort of Cervinia (2,050 m) is located in the Aosta Valley, at the foot of the Matterhorn. Cervinia is located on the southern slopes of the Matterhorn, while the northern slopes of the Matterhorn belong to the Swiss ski resort of Zermatt. Cervinia is a very beautiful ski resort, as it is surrounded by high alpine mountains: Monte Rosa, Brighthorn and Castor.

The Plateau Rosa glacier at an altitude of 3489 m is the maximum height of the ski area on the Italian side. There are many tracks of any difficulty, located not far from each other. The snow in Cervinia does not melt from December to the end of May, and there are skiers on the eternal glaciers of the Plateau-Rosa even in summer. Thanks to the combined system of lifts of Cervinia and Swiss Zermatt, you can ride in two countries.

Tourists discovered the beauty of these places as early as the 20s of the last century, and Cervinia began to develop rapidly in the 70s, when skiing became more popular in Europe. One of the features of Cervinia, its lifts go straight to the sky. The skiing area in Cervinia is one of the highest in Europe, which means that there are no problems with snow in Cervinia. In Cervinia, you will see long-forgotten real winters, an abundance of white snow playing in the sun, the sun kindly warming tired skiers.

It is worth considering that Cervinia is a rather capricious resort, due to the altitude there are quite strong winds here, and some lifts may be closed, but bad weather cannot be long, and you will definitely ride from an altitude of almost four thousand meters.

The resort is available for skiing all year round: despite the fact that the climate here is mild, the snow on the glaciers does not melt even in summer. In winter, it is significantly colder here than in the summer, but even during this period, the local temperatures please with their mildness. The romantic, rare in Europe perspective of skiing above the clouds and the subsequent descent through them, as well as the fascinating surroundings of four alpine mountains exceeding the height of 4000 m, are also attractive.

The practical side is not far behind: the entire resort is divided into zones for beginners, amateurs and professionals, and the number of trails available for downhill skiing significantly exceeds a hundred.

How to get to the resort

• Own car / hitchhiking . If you prefer to travel by car, take the A5 (Turin-Aosta) and drive to the entrance to Chatillon / Sant Vincente, then drive 28 km in the direction of Cervinia.
• Bus . A bus ride from Milan to Cervinia will cost you 11-18 euros, from Turin – 5-10, and from Chatillon station you can get to Cervinia for 3 euros (children under 12 and people over 65 can travel for free).
• Train . There are no transfers here: you can take the train to Châtillon station, and from there change to the appropriate bus. The price of a train ride is variable, for example, the price of a ticket from Milan to Chatillon is from 14.40 to 46.75 euros.
• Airplane . The nearest airports to Cervinia are Turin Caselle (118 km) and Milan Malpensa (160 km), Linate (180 km). You can get to the airport by renting a car in Italy, the price of a one-day rental varies from 11 to 46 euros. Other ways are a transfer (the price of a transfer from the Milan airport is 225-295 euros), a taxi (from 150 euros).

Après-key

You definitely won’t have to be bored in the breaks between skiing: the resort has many shops, restaurants, bars, sports schools and souvenir shops where you can buy copper dishes and wooden toys created by local craftsmen.

As for the restaurants, they serve Italian and European cuisine: excellent Italian pasta, meat dishes and homemade wine. In addition, there is a pizzeria, several family cafes, and grill bars in Cervinia . You can try local delicacies in countless small shops, buying jam, jam, cheese or an unusual sauce, for example, from mushrooms.

There is a large sports complex on the territory of the village. In winter, an excellent skating rink is organized, on which both children and adults enjoy skating. For lovers of water procedures, there is a luxurious pool with warm water, a jacuzzi, a solarium, and a sauna. In addition, there is an indoor tennis court, bowling, curling courts and other types of outdoor activities.

For snowboarders, an excellent snow park has been built in the Plan Maison area, equipped in accordance with modern world standards: ski jumps, cross-country tracks, and a freestyle area.

The highest mountain museum in Europe is located on the Rosa Plateau

A mini-club is organized for kids at the resort, where enthusiastic teachers and animators entertain the little ones, giving parents the opportunity to relax to their own satisfaction. Children of all ages, and adults too, can actively have fun in one of the two play parks founded by the Cervinia ski school.

Lovers of thrills can fly on a paraglider or helicopter, make a parachute jump, ride on an inflatable sled or pillows, go kitesurfing.

No opening of the season is complete without a pyrotechnic show

Excursion programs, which include a visit to the highest European museum located on the Rosa Plateau, will help to diversify your vacation – it contains ancient household items, as well as a rich collection of black and white photographs.

An interesting attraction is the Ice Grotto, which is located at the Piccolo Cervino station. In the grotto, 15 meters underground, you can see unusual ice sculptures created by nature.

At the beginning and end of the ski season, as well as on New Year’s Eve, a torchlight procession takes place in Cervinia , in which ski instructors, alpine guides, and athletes take part. Guests of the holiday are treated to hot chocolate and mulled wine, and the climax of the event is a pyrotechnic show.

Residence

There are also a large number of accommodation options: from a comfortable mountain shelter, designed for 90 people, to accommodation with a Bed & Breakfast system and elite multi-star hotels.

If you prefer the atmosphere of a refuge, then thanks to the height at which it is located (3480 m), you can admire beautiful sunsets and sunrises, use public Wi-fi, relax in a Turkish bath and try local signature tagliatelle, ravioli and many other dishes.

The cost of overnight stay, breakfast and dinner in half-board is 50 euros. The average check of a local restaurant is about 10-20 euros. Numerous B & B rooms are decorated with stone and light wood, equipped with satellite TV, wireless Internet, etc. However, unlike the shelter, animals are not allowed to enter here, and the cost of one week in similar housing is from 340 to 445 euros.

As for hotels, there are both two-star guest houses and luxurious five-star buildings with fireplaces and jacuzzis. A night in half-board in a local five-star hotel for one person will cost 270-820 euros (depending on the season and room class), and one night in two-star hotels costs from 36 to 46 euros. In general, the choice is wide

Tracks: detailed information

The ski resort in northwestern Italy is ideal for beginners and intermediate skiers. Gentle slopes, ski instructors in Bray Cervinia, many special schools will help you quickly learn skiing and snowboarding.

The tracks of this area will delight you with gentle descents and a variety of routes. Even seemingly difficult tracks can be easily descended. Therefore, inexperienced tourists can safely come here to start their skiing career.

Even small children are taught the basics of downhill skiing in Chernivtsi. Kinderparadis Zermatt is constantly operating here, where the child will be occupied with interesting and exciting lessons.

Alpine skiing lessons in Chernivtsi will not take much time. Experienced instructors and professionals in their field are ready to put you on skis in a couple of days and teach you to confidently descend easy elephants. In the process of improving your skills, by the end of your vacation, you will be able to ride trails of medium difficulty. Learning to ski in Cervinia can be turned into an exciting game, the results of which you will be satisfied in any case. The main thing is to enjoy the process.

As mentioned earlier, the resort is conditionally divided into three zones. This was done so that everyone who came to Cervinia to ride could find a descent that was optimal for their skills.

The total length of tracks for beginners is 70 km. For those who ride at an intermediate level, most of the local tracks, stretching for 188 km, are provided. Finally, difficult tracks with a steep slope (56 km) were invented for professionals. In total, there are 313 km of tracks. Let’s consider each level of complexity separately:

• Professional. Since the length of the tracks for professionals (or as they are also called “black tracks”) is the smallest, the choice of experienced athletes is limited. However, these roads can be called the most dynamic in the resort. An example of such a track can be called Bardone, which, despite its short length, captivates almost everyone. Try to reach Zermatt’s difficult black tracks by crossing the Plateau Rosa. GLC Cervinia and Swiss Zermatt are connected by lifts. True, due to bad weather, the crossing is often closed, and if you did not return to your side in time or the border turned out to be a lock, there is a high probability that you will spend the night in Switzerland. The skiing areas here are among the highest in Italy. Sometimes it seems that the lifts take tourists straight to the sky. Also, due to the high location of the resort, it is possible to ski on the glacier all year round. Skiing on the Swiss part is even more exciting, but it will take quite a long time to cover the distance between the sides. Therefore, unfortunately, it is not possible to ride here all the time.

• Average. In fact, the resort is designed for skiing enthusiasts. If there are only 2 tracks for ski masters in the Italian part, then for those who ski at an average level – 21! The central part of Cervinia, as well as Lagi-Cime-Bianca, are perfect for a leisurely and comfortable descent. If you prefer to experience medium speed, use the Bontadini track in the direction directly from Plateau Rosa. And for extreme lovers, the Ventine Giacciaio track, located to the left of the Plateau Rosa, seems to have been created. This track has an unusual drop with beautiful snow, which provides a smooth, widest descent that will give you an unforgettable experience. The intermediate route is called “red”, and that is the last section on Ventine Giacciaio, which leads to the exit to the city. And for those who like to climb to the top,

• Rookies . Cervinia offers excellent pastime among this category of vacationers at the resort. Tracks for beginners are considered “blue”. On the already repeatedly mentioned plateau, almost every track is blue. Very soft snow and new comfortable lifts contribute to a calm and safe descent. In addition to the plateau, beginners should visit Fornet 2, Rocci Nere 1 and Plan Torretto. In general, in this skiing area there are quite a lot of easy trails that beginners should take a look at – there are 12 of them in total at the resort.

Technical characteristics and route map

16 chairlifts with fixed / detachable clamps are designed for 2, 3, 4 and 6 seats, in addition, there are single moving belts, 33 rope lifts, 12 funiculars and 14 telecabins.

It is worth noting that if you manage to visit the Swiss part of Zermatt, be sure to ride on the local tracks and climb the highest European pendulum lift, which will take you to a height of 4000 m.

Descent back – to a height of 2000 m – is an unforgettable pleasure!

Ski passes

After arriving at the resort, it is better to immediately buy a ski pass in Cervinia, so as not to waste time paying for the lift every day. Thus, you will not only save precious time, but you will save yourself from the discomfort of standing in lines for a long-awaited ticket.

If you are interested in the cost of a ski pass, it directly depends on the duration of the pass, its type and the tourist season. For example, for 3 days, an adult ski pass will cost 89 EUR, a youth 53.5 EUR, a pension 71 EUR, and a group 82 EUR.

The price of the ski pass will be much lower if you purchase a pass at once for all 7 days of your stay. In this case, you will pay 193 EUR for an adult ski pass, 115 EUR for a youth pass, 154 EUR for a pensioner and 177 EUR for a group pass.

At the resort of Cervinia, you can buy a ski pass not only on the spot, but also in advance with the help of various tourist sites. You can also buy a skipass separately in Cervinia. A 6-day adult pass costs EUR 194 in high season and EUR 156 in low season.

Weather

The climate in Cervinia is mountainous, but the winters are quite mild: a little snow has fallen, the weather in the evening is usually from -3 to -11 degrees, in the morning the temperature varies on average from -4 to -9, and in the afternoon – from -1 to -8. Stormy winds are sometimes possible in the upper parts of the mountains.

In the summer, positive temperatures are established in Cervinia, a lush emerald carpet begins to bloom in the valleys, but there is still snow on the peaks several thousand meters high. Due to the clean mountain air and high humidity (about 87%), the temperature seems lower than it is