Thanks to the region’s striking vertical relief, winter lingers on the high peaks even as spring blossoms on the valley floor.

Snow and Sporting Events

The snow of the Aosta Valley welcomes cross-country and downhill skiing enthusiasts. Check the cross-country and downhill snow bulletins for the latest situation.

  • In Courmayeur, on Sunday 1st March, you can treat yourself to an exclusive experience: being among the first to hit the freshly groomed slopes and enjoy the spectacle of the Mont Blanc at the first light of dawn.
  • Sport and solidarity come together on the snow of Pila, just above Aosta town, on 14th March with the large charity torchlight event I light Pila. You can take part on skis or a snowboard, but also on foot or with snowshoes. All proceeds are donated to the Susan G. Komen Italia association, which is at the forefront of the fight against breast cancer.
  • From 27th to 29th March, the sweeping landscapes of Saint‑Barthélemy will host the Italian Nordic Skiing Championships and the final competitive appearance of Federico Pellegrino, the champion bidding farewell to the public in his home region of Valle d’Aosta.

The ski-mountaineering season also continues and several mountain refuges are open specifically for this sport.

  • On 13th March, 27th March, and 10th April in Gressoney, in the Monte Rosa area, you can ski with skins even at night, combining an aperitif or dinner with your ski mountaineering trip.
  • During the last weekend of March, Arvier, Valgrisenche, and La Thuile will serve as the stage for the Tour du Rutor, a spectacular ski‑mountaineering race held every two years in the unique setting of the Ruitor glacier.

Trekking and discovery

If you’re already feeling the arrival of spring and love trekking, the Cammino Balteo hiking trail invites you to explore some of its lower-altitude stages:

In Pontboset, you can walk across ancient bridges along the Ayasse torrent, while in the lower Lys Valley, you can discover the charming villages of Fontainemore, Perloz and Lillianes.

Click on the links in the text to learn more.