Faces south-west
Monterosa Ski
71.5 km (OSM) 1,207–3,030 m
16% beginner 63% inter. 22% expert
- Vertical
- 1823 m
- Pistes (mapped)
- 53
- Lifts
- 36
Lower and quieter at 1524 m down the Italian valley, Valtournenche is the traditional, affordable base on the pass, linked up into the Cervinia sector by gondola. It suits skiers who want a real Italian village and the cheapest beds, and will accept a commute up to the main skiing.
- 1,524 m Village base
- 3,872 m Top lift
- 2,313 m Vertical
- 138 Pistes mapped
- 63 Lifts
Terrain, lift and aspect figures shown are for the whole Matterhorn Ski Paradise — Valtournenche shares the area's linked lift pass. Its own base altitude is shown above.
The village
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Snow & weather
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Terrain & aspect
For the whole Matterhorn Ski Paradise.
21% beginner 71% inter. 8% expert
- Novice
- Easy
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Slopes mostly face W — 59% on snow-holding, poleward-facing slopes.
Aspect derived from run bearings · OpenSkiStats / © OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
Skiing & terrain
A level-by-level guide to skiing from Valtournenche is coming soon. The difficulty split and slope aspect (for the whole Matterhorn Ski Paradise) are shown here now.
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Run difficulty
- Novice
- Easy
- Intermediate
- Advanced / Expert
- Freeride / Extreme
- Unknown
Run types
- Downhill — groomed
- Downhill — ungroomed
- Downhill — gladed
- Nordic (groomed)
- Ski tour
- ☾Lit (night)
- △Not patrolled
- →One-way
- ❄Snowmaking
Lifts
- Operating
- Operating (private)
- Non-operating
- Lift station
Slope-gradient grading
Downhill / ski tour
- Flat<3°
- Easy3–14°
- Intermediate14–22°
- Advanced / Expert22–45°
- Freeride / Extreme>45°
Nordic
- Easy<6°
- Intermediate6–9°
- Advanced>9°
Aspect (sun exposure)
- N — least sun
- E — morning
- S — most sun
- W — afternoon
Legend after OpenSkiMap
Stay in Valtournenche
Lower and quieter at 1524 m down the Italian valley, Valtournenche is the traditional, affordable base on the pass, linked up into the Cervinia sector by gondola. It suits skiers who want a real Italian village and the cheapest beds, and will accept a commute up to the main skiing.
Ski-in / ski-out
Lifts and pistes from the door — the point of a high, purpose-built resort.
Apartments
Self-catering residences, the bulk of the beds and the flexible-budget option.
Chalets
Catered and self-catered chalets for groups wanting the whole place.
Hotels & spa
From simple to high-end, with pools and spas to thaw out in.
Nearby ski areas
Other bases within reach — including the rest of the Matterhorn Ski Paradise.
~approx 17 km away
~approx 37 km away 
Faces north
Faces north 4 Vallées – Verbier/La Tzoumaz/Nendaz/Veysonnaz/Thyon
170.3 km (OSM) 905–3,301 m
36% beginner 47% inter. 9% expert
- Vertical
- 2396 m
- Pistes (mapped)
- 97
- Lifts
- 77
~approx 59 km away 
Faces north-east
Faces north-east La Thuile ski
79 km (OSM) 1,468–2,608 m
31% beginner 54% inter. 15% expert
- Vertical
- 1140 m
- Pistes (mapped)
- 61
- Lifts
- 20
~approx 66 km away
Faces north
Adelboden - Lenk
83.3 km (OSM) 1,263–2,193 m
53% beginner 39% inter. 8% expert
- Vertical
- 930 m
- Pistes (mapped)
- 62
- Lifts
- 19
~approx 67 km away
Faces south
Aletsch Arena
89.5 km (OSM) 1,057–2,869 m
47% beginner 41% inter. 5% expert
- Vertical
- 1811 m
- Pistes (mapped)
- 92
- Lifts
- 43
~approx 69 km away 
Faces north-east
Faces north-east Tignes - Val d'Isère
208.6 km (OSM) 1,559–3,447 m
56% beginner 33% inter. 11% expert
- Vertical
- 1888 m
- Pistes (mapped)
- 169
- Lifts
- 84
Getting to Valtournenche
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