Destination guide

Cervinia

Italy

Valle d'Aosta

High, snow-sure, and skiing right under the Matterhorn

Is Cervinia right for you?

  • Linked lift system with Zermatt across the border — genuinely ski two countries in a day
  • One of the most reliable snow records of any resort in the Alps, thanks to its altitude
  • Long, gentle, wide pistes are ideal for building mileage and confidence
  • The Matterhorn is in view from almost everywhere on the mountain
  • Heads up: The village itself is fairly functional rather than pretty, and it's a long trip back if the border lifts to Zermatt close early.

Altitude range

1562–3899m

Season

Nov–May

Resort height

2050m

Claimed piste km

150km

Number of runs

43

'True' piste km

140km

Number of lifts

51

Kms linked area

322km

Linked to

Zermatt

Terrain mix

Terrain mix: 23% blue, 68% red, 9% black

Who this resort is for

Best suited to your skiing style

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Beginners

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True blue skiers

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Intermediates

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Expert skiers

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Off-piste

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Terrain parks

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Convenience

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Families

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Village charm

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Escape the crowds

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Non-skiers

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Après ski

Mountain food

On-mountain restaurants and quality

30

mountain restaurants

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Quality

Variety

Price

“High, snow-sure and skiing beneath one of the most famous mountains on earth, Cervinia is built for long, confidence-building days on the piste, with the option of skiing across into Zermatt for a change of scene. Best for intermediates who want reliable snow and serious mileage."

Getting there

TRN · Turin

1h45–2h10

MXP · Milan Malpensa

2h15–2h45

LIN · Milan Linate

2h35–3h05

Train · Châtillon-Saint-Vincent

40 min

Map showing Cervinia relative to Turin, Milan Malpensa and Milan Linate and the Châtillon-Saint-Vincent train station

Want to know more about the shared Cervinia–Zermatt ski area, the scenery and the mountain restaurants?

Ski holidays in Cervinia