 Poster: A snowHead
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Hello everyone, I’m hoping you might be able to help. My 8 year old son - skied in Pila and Sweden - confident beginner I’d say, Me - can snow plough turn beginning to parallel ski - and my friend - total beginner are off to Turin in Feb at the end of the UK half term. We’re looking to ski for 4 days or so. I was thinking of returning to Pila as we had a good experience last time but then I thought live a little and try a new base. So I started looking Bardonecchia. Liked the range of easy slopes to build our confidence and the chance to snow shoe etc. But then read about the ‘occasional' problems with lack of snow and then the ‘many’ button lifts. My son had a bad experience with a long high one in Sweden and has really taken against them. Do they still have loads of button lifts? Can you avoid them? Should I just stick with Pila and perhaps drive to another local resort La thuile if we need a change of scene. Also how easy is it to arrive and get one to one teaching in Bardo - finding it tricky to book via the various schools online. Advice very gratefully received please.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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I can't help on Bardonecchia, but from Turin have you considered Cervinia/Valtournenche? I don't think you have to take any buttons to access some lovely blues (the blues in Valtournenche are particularly wide and gorgeous for learning). I liked both La Thuile and Cervinia, but if you are after more of a variety of blues I'd go Cervinia/Valtournenche (you could stay in either as a bus runs between the two). Cervinia has the bonus of an easy blue all the way to the village which is sometimes nicer than having to download.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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I went to Bardonecchia a few years back. Quite a few drags, some quite long, and also area is split in 2 but not a big problem as served by buses. I have never been Pila but have looked closely to take Grandson there and I'm impressed by the area...high and ski in/out. No nightlife as such but usually ok with kids as dinner/drink in bar/bed does it 4 me. Bardonecchia was fine for me but I would stick with Pila if I were you and as you say, look at trip to La Thuile/La Rosiere or Courmayeur
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Not wise to turn up anywhere expecting to be able to book lessons to suit your requirements. Best to book, if it's important to you. Italy doesn't function as much on emails as we do. Phone them! They will speak English but be considerate. Keep it simple, clear and slow.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Caution - Courmayeur is less suitable for beginners!
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Thanks everyone for your thoughts, really helpful. Sounds like it’s Pila again - worked very well for my son and I last year and Aosta is a lovely place to eat and sleep. Would love to try Cervinia as I’ve heard great things but the accomodation is way too expensive for my shallow pockets so near to the trip. Next year! I’ll get an Italian mate to ring up for me re lessons makes things much easier.
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When skiing Cervinia on shallow pockets, search accommodation in Valtournenche. Connected to BC via colle come Bianche, plus via navettes.
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@ZoeyS, nothing wrong with returning - we stayed 2 months in Aosta and I happily skied in Pila most days (and Aosta is magic).  You'll be working up to the harder slopes maybe this time so it'll probably feel different from last time anyway.
Have a great trip!
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