
Pila School Ski Trips
One of the Most Snow-Sure Resorts in the Northern Alps
With breathtaking views overlooking Europe’s highest peak, Pila has definite curb appeal. Not only that, it has in recent years increased its’ ski areas to cater for beginners providing an all round experience no matter what ability level your students are at. Baby Gorraz, Baby Pila and Grimod are the easier runs with the natural progression to more challenging runs such as Leissé and Nouva.
Hand-picked for schools because…
Fast and up-to-date ski lifts with snow cannons covering 62% of the ski area
70km of piste, so no day will be the same
The added bonus of excellent English speaking instructors
Pila Resort Facts
Resort Height 2,750m
Vertical Drop 944m
No. of Lifts 14
No. of Runs 37
Easy Runs 16%
Medium Runs 72%
Difficult Runs 12%
Kilometres of Piste 70
Longest Run 5km
Average Snowfall 70cm
Inclusive Lift Pass Yes
Coach Transfer Time 16hrs from Calais Flight time 3hrs Transfer times
Sample Itinerary
Hotel Esse 2000 ****
The Hotel Esse 2000 can accommodate approximately 129 guests in 45 en-suite rooms. Students are in 2-4 bedded rooms and teachers in twin rooms.
Breakfast is served as a continental buffet which includes a daily choice of hams and cheeses. Dinner is served as a delicious hot buffet with accompanying salad bar, providing plenty of choice for even the fussiest eaters!
A one-course hot lunch is provided on the slopes next to the ski school meeting point for added convenience.
Facilities
- Free WiFi is available in public areas
- Towels are provided for adults and students
- Safe at reception
- A theatre room is available solely for your group during your stay for evening entertainment
Chalet des Alps ****
The Chalet des Alps was one of the first hotels to be built in Pila with some of the best views of Monte Bianco, Cervino and Monte Rosa mountain ranges. The rooms are furnished in a typical Italian style with balcony, satellite TV and en-suite. Excellent for school groups looking for doorstep skiing.
Facilities
- Traditional chalet-style accommodation
- 27 en-suite rooms to accommodate approximately 100 guests
- Doorstep skiing
- Dining rooms
- Lounge areas with TV
- Ski storage
Apres Ski
Make sure you speak to your Regional Sales Manager to include the apres ski activities you want in your quote!
Our popular Après ski activities…