Essentials
Resort Altitude
2050m
Snow Range
2050m to 3883m
The Mountain
Piste area - 350km
Black runs - 7
Red runs - 31
Blue runs - 17
Nursery slopes - 2
Mountain cafes - 18
Snow cannon - 20
Parks - 1
Pipes - 0
Transfers
Turin 2hrs
Geneva 2hrs
Ratings
Queues - 6
Lifts - 9
Cafes - 6
Snow - 10
Extent - 6
Transfer - 3
Charm - 4
Scenery - 8
Eating Out - 8
Apres Ski - 8
Resort Profile For Cervinia
High, sunny and family friendly
One of the highest resorts in the Italian Alps, Cervinia sits beneath the mighty Matterhorn. While the town won’t win any beauty awards, the views from the slopes are hard to beat. Cervinia is widely recognised as one of the best resorts for sunny late season cruising combined with good value Italian hospitality. Ideal for beginners and intermediates, more advanced skiers can access the slopes in Zermatt without the cost of staying there. The village is a hotch-potch of a development but it does have a certain Italian charm and a lively après-ski scene.
Resort Pros
- High, sunny slopes with long cruising runs.
- The Red 7 is five miles long!
- Beginner friendly with good nursery slopes and relatively cheap lessons.
- Linked with Zermatt.
Resort Cons
- Limited challenging terrain.
- Fairly unattractive resort.
- High winds often close lifts and blow the snow around, leaving icy patches.
Best For
- Mixed ability families.
- Beginners.
- Intermediates.
- Those on a budget.
- Late season trips
Worst For
- Advanced skiers.
- Snowboarders
SlopeSeeker Tips
Make use of the International Ski Pass and ski Zermatt without the cost. However, remember to take sandwiches for lunch, or a credit card for Zermatt's mountain restaurants!