Holiday apartment in Pila: skiing, biking and mountain trails

Pila combines high-altitude mountain landscapes with short distances to a variety of experiences. Stella di Pila is located at an altitude of 2,723 metres and offers views of Mont Blanc, the Matterhorn, Gran Paradiso and Monte Rosa. At the same time, you can reach Pila by gondola from the centre of Aosta in 18 minutes; the lift takes you directly up to 1,800 metres. Choosing a holiday apartment in Pila therefore means selecting a destination that brings together winter and summer interests within a compact area.

Ski resort and cycling in Pila

The Pila ski resort has 4 black, 21 red and 4 blue runs, with a total length of 70 kilometres, and extends up to an altitude of 2,700 metres. Pila is also versatile when it comes to cycling: downhill, cross-country, flow trail, enduro, e-bike, all-mountain and pump track are listed as cycling activities.

Pila Bike Park includes the “DH World Cup Corrado Herin” downhill run. In addition, the MTB rental facility is located next to the ticket offices at the Pila–Stella departure station. Downhill, enduro and e-bikes, as well as bicycles for children, are available there. If you choose a holiday apartment in Pila for an active holiday, you can therefore focus on winter sports, different types of cycling or activities shared with children.

Walking trails and adventures for different age groups

For quieter days, Pila’s official summer portal provides maps and GPX tracks for walking and trekking trails. The range extends from easy routes suitable for families and pushchairs to more demanding trails for experienced hikers. This variety helps you adapt your daily plans to age, stamina and preferred pace without having to change location to accommodate different interests.

Pila Adventure Park complements the trails and mountain activities with Tibetan bridges, log walkways, zip lines and net bridges. Safety equipment and supervision by staff are available for use of the facilities. This means that choosing a holiday apartment in Pila can also depend on whether, in addition to nature experiences, active pursuits for several generations are desired.

Arrival and starting points for tours

The valley station of the Aosta–Pila gondola can be reached on foot from Aosta railway station via a short pedestrian underpass. Those wishing to take the Alta balconata di Pila route can also begin by taking the gondola to Stella di Pila. This gives you both access from Aosta and a higher starting point for planning your tours.

To Lago Chamolé

A separate short hike leads from the mountain station of the Chamolé chairlift to Lago Chamolé. The trail is 678 metres long, takes 15 minutes one way and follows route 19C. The lake lies in a green hollow and offers views of Mont Blanc, the Gran San Bernardo Valley and Gran Combin.

To the overarching travel overview: Gressan.