Cervinia Luxury Chalets

Cervinia is a walkable resort, and you’ll find it easy to reach most places on foot. There are also regular bus circuits costing €1 per trip.

Travelling by car

Driving to Cervinia is easy, with mostly motorway access and only 40 minutes of mountain roads at the end of the journey. Depending on your route, motorway tolls can make your journey much more costly than expected.

Travelling by train

You’ll often need to take a combination of trains and buses to reach Cervinia. The closest train station is Châtillon/Saint-Vincent, around 29km south of Cervinia.

Airports

The closest airport to Cervinia is Turin. But there are other nearby airports that will offer more regular and convenient flights.

Turin (TRN) – 120km
By car – 1 hour 24 minutes
By bus/ train – 3 hours 20 minutes

Milan Malpensa (MXP) – 180km
By car – 2 hours
By bus/ train – 5 hours 25 minutes

Geneva (GVA) – 191km
By car –  2 hours 27 minutes
By bus/ train – 5 hours

Transfer

There are a range of transfer options into Cervinia, including shuttles, taxis, and helicopter services. There’s a heliport right on the outskirts of town, just a short drive away from most luxury accommodation.

Although much quieter than Zermatt, Cervinia has some lively drinking offerings, especially on the weekends when the locals flock from Venice and Verona. You might not be dancing into the early hours, but you’ll find a great choice of trendy cocktail bars, sunny apres-ski parties, and a vibrant live music scene.

Wrap up a day’s skiing with a slope-side tipple before your final descent.

• The Apres Ski Bar is on a red run back into town. Excellent cocktails, live music, and a stunning setting in the Hotel Principi Della Nevi make it a real crowd-pleaser.
• Snap a selfie by the LOVE Cervinia sign before settling in for an afternoon of Mediterranean dishes and live DJ sets.
• If you’d rather start the party back in town, pitch up your skis at Umbrella Bar. This buzzy little spot feeds into its sister bar Lino’s as the night wears on.

If you’re looking for an elegant spot for an aperitif, Cervinia has some wonderful options.

• The sophisticated La Champagnerie du Cervin is popular for its relaxed atmosphere and large collection of champagne and sparkling wines.
• The adorable wine bar at The Dragon Hotel has elegant alpine décor and a wonderful wine collection.
• Tasty is a local favourite, with grazing boards, cocktails, and over 500 gin and tonic recipes.

Party animals won’t find many thumping nightclubs here, but there are some options if you’re not ready to go back to your Cervinia chalet.

• Lo Yeti is a friendly spot with regular events and live music.
• Lino’s Bar has live DJ and karaoke nights, and also serves great pizza.

The slopes surrounding Cervinia tick all the boxes. As one of the largest ski areas in Italy, you’ll have access to over 350km of piste to please all preferences and experience levels. This makes a Cervinia luxury ski holiday the ideal option for mixed groups.

Sitting at an altitude of 2,050m with lift access up to 3,883m, the resort has a fabulous snow record and one of the longest winter seasons in the Alps. Despite the hair-raising altitudes, the vast lift network is modern and efficient, keeping the waiting times to a minimum.

Top it all off with outstanding mountain scenery, sunny slopes, and the chance to ski in two countries in one day.

The ski area

The Matterhorn Ski Paradise encompasses the sectors of Breuil-Cervinia, Valtournenche, and Zermatt. Cervinia’s local area includes 150km of piste and two main sections.

• Plan Maison is accessible from town with runs for all levels. From here you can go up to the Swiss border at Theodulpass and choose a fun red route back down.
• Laghi Cime Bianche has some great reds and links back to Plan Maison via an easy green. It’s also served by a cable car that’ll take you to Zermatt.

Boarders

Beginner snowboarders will find easy learning terrain at Plan Maison. But be prepared for a cumbersome start with several drag lifts and slopes more catered to novice skiers. Once you’ve got the basics down, Cervinia is a fantastic place to progress, with fluffy snow, and a huge choice of gentle blues.

Intermediates can really come into their own, with almost the whole of the Matterhorn Ski Paradise at their fingertips. This is a chance to tackle long, wide runs and build up some serious speed. If you’re an advanced boarder looking for some extra thrills, hop over to Zermatt or venture off the piste.

Freestylers will be more than satisfied at the Indian Snowpark, arguably one of the best parks in Italy. To the thump of the music, you can tackle a range of kickers, quarters, plugs, rails and boxes for all levels, or grab a quick thrill on the big air. When you’ve had enough, spectate from the sidelines and soak up the atmosphere at the chill-out area.

Beginners

In the village, novices will find a nursery slope with a magic carpet for a quick practice. But most ski schools will take you straight up to the Plan Maison. There are some great green runs here and the highlight of your week will be your first descent back into town via the long blue. It’s unlikely you’ll have time to venture beyond here, but if you have a spare day, you could take the bus over to Valtournenche. From here you could spend the day on the blues in Salette then take the cable car back down.

Recommended ski schools:

• Scuola di Sci del Breuil is a local company established since 1999. They offer private lessons for a variety of levels and disciplines.
• Cervino Ski School has been operating in Cervinia since the first cable car was launched. They offer group and private lessons, as well as professional guide services.

Intermediates

Cervinia is a wonderful resort for the intermediate skier, with long cruisy runs and plenty of challenges when you’re ready to push yourself. Get your ski legs back at Plan Maison then venture onto the reds further up the valley.

One of the best things about Cervinia is the epic choice of long red routes. Get a real workout with the 22km route from Matterhorn Glacier Paradise all the way to Valtournenche.

Advanced

There are some fun blacks to try in Cervinia, from the steep No.24 to the long and mogulled No.59. The super adventurous will want to spend more time in Zermatt, but make sure you leave enough time to make the last lifts.

Cervinia also offers some fantastic off-piste opportunities, particularly around the Theodul Glacier. You could also go to the Zermatt side, well known for having some of the best off-piste terrain in the world. Or for the ultimate backcountry experience, opt for heliskiing in the Aosta Valley, with over 50 different drop-off points to choose from.

With an outstanding snow record, sun-soaked pistes, and charming local events, Cervinia is a wonderful place to visit throughout the winter.November
The season starts early in Cervinia, with slopes often open by the end of November.
Average snowfall: 122
Snow days: 6December
Traditional Christmas markets and sparkling decorations make December a magical time to visit Cervinia.
Average snowfall: 85cm
Snow days: 4January
Snow conditions in January are excellent and slopes are quiet once the school holidays resume.
Average snowfall: 95cm
Snow days: 5February
February is peak season and luxury accommodation in Cervinia will be booked up fast. Vibrant Carnival celebrations include parades, dances, and live entertainment.
Average snowfall: 79cm
Snow days: 4March
With consistent snow and longer days, March is a great time to visit Cervinia if you want to squeeze in some extra skiing.
Average snowfall: 108cm
Snow days: 6April
Cervinia has historically had a great snow record even in April. If the snow does get a little slushy in the afternoon, head up to the glacier or join in a long and lively apres ski session.
Average snowfall: 63cm
Snow days: 4