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La Thuile

A former mining village, La Thuile is a mix of old and new.  The modern Planibel complex is located adjacent to the nursery slopes and main lift system, with a number of small family run hotels surrounding.  With a host of small restaurants and bars, there is a strong sense of community and always a warm welcome.

 

The main attraction has to be the quietness of the resort.  With a fast modern lift system, but limited accommodation, there are virtually no lift queues. and the pistes are very quiet.  It is a regular occurrence to have a complete piste to yourself.  It is this quietness on the piste which makes La Thuile a comparatively safe resort and confidence is built quickly away from other skiers.

 

The slopes vary widely and are ideal for beginners to experts.  There is a nursery slope in the village with two lifts, and another nursery area at the mid station.  There are several gentle slopes above the mid-station ideal for finding those ski legs again.

 

At the expert level, there are several long challenging runs reaching down to the village as well as fantastic off-piste opportunities.  Due to the lack of people, fresh powder can regularly be found several days after new snowfall.

 

In winter there is no through traffic and the main road adjacent to the nursery slopes is pedestrianised during the day.

 

The resort has not yet succumbed to the ridiculous prices charged by many other alpine villages and offers excellent value for money both in the village and on the mountain.

 

Evenings are largely about exploring a surprisingly large variety of excellent food in friendly surroundings enjoying the local wine in the 15 separate restaurants.  The Aosta Valley La Torette is a superb red wine from €10 a bottle.

 

In the Brasserie du Bathieu you can enjoy an excellent evening meal with wine for around €15 per head.  Try the superb fillet steak, 'filetto'.

 

The popular Pepita Cafe serves tex-mex, buffalo steak and traditional Pizza.

 

Other excellent restaurants serving a variety of food include local trout and giant prawns at Le Rascard, superb steak at 'the steak house' - Maison De Laurent and La Bricole, and a large variety of freshly baked Pizza downstairs below the Coppa Pan

 

After a hearty meal, you can relax in a number of bars.  You are always assured of a warm welcome from Marco and Mike in the tiny Bricolette.

 

For a more lively evening try La Bricole, La Cage aux Folles, the Kings bar and the Fantasia nightclub in the Planibel complex.