Breuil-Cervinia at a glance
- Ideal for
- High-altitude snow: village at 2,050 m, summit at 3,480 m
- Long descents: the Ventina, 11 km down to the village
- Skiing in Switzerland: Zermatt with the International pass
- Less suitable if
- Experts: only 9 black runs out of 73 runs
- Old-world charm: resort-style buildings, few old chalets
Weather, snow and webcams in Breuil-Cervinia
MET Norway forecast, updated daily at 1 am and 9 am.
Snow report · Avalanche bulletin
Where to stay in Breuil-Cervinia
Recommended hotels for your budget
Budget
Comfort
What to do in Breuil-Cervinia besides skiing
Breuil-Cervinia piste map and ski area
Beginners: Principianti ticket at €28.50 at Plan Maison (Campetto and Baby La Vieille)
OpenSkiMap data · © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), unofficial. Official piste map
Breuil-Cervinia lift pass prices
| Lift pass | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| Cervinia-Valtournenche · 1 day | €64 | €45 |
| Cervinia-Valtournenche · 6 days | €338 | €236.50 |
| International · 1 day | €88 | €61.50 |
| International · 6 days | €464.50 | €325 |
2026-2027 prices · Same price all season · child under 16 · free for under-8s with an adult · official ticket office
Ski rental and lessons in Breuil-Cervinia
Book your skis before you go
- 2 Skiset shops in Breuil-Cervinia, near the lifts
- Equipment, shop and dates chosen online, in a few minutes
Skiset (2 shops) and Snowrental (4) · Nol-Ski, Via Bich, 150 m from the lifts
Ski lessons and schools
| Lessons (2026-2027 season) | Price |
|---|---|
| Group lessons, 5 mornings, low season | €210 |
| Group lessons, 5 mornings, high season | €270 |
| Private lesson 2h, 1 person, low season | €115 |
| Day + lunch, 5 days, from age 7, low season | €600 |
Mini club from 8 months to 11 years; seasonal children's lessons from age 3 at the Cervino school · Refund only in cases of force majeure, cancelled 72h before; insurance advised
When to ski in Breuil-Cervinia
Best time: December to April
Getting to Breuil-Cervinia
On site
Where to eat and unwind in Breuil-Cervinia
On the slopes: Super G (holidays 2pm to 4:30pm) and Love Cervinia · Sky Club at Plan Maison
Restaurants in the resort
Grilled dishes cooked in a 14th-century fireplace
📍 Piazza Guide MaquignazAosta Valley cuisine and pizzas, open all year
📍 Via Meynet, centreWood-fired pizzas, game, terrace near the slopes
📍 Via Bich, near the CretazSimple, family cooking, on the shore of Lac Bleu
📍 Lac BleuMountain restaurants
Spa and relaxation
Thermal baths at the bottom of the valley, 4-hour entry, from age 10
Entry from €49Pool with a view, access with a massage booking
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Frequently asked questions
When does Breuil-Cervinia open?
The 2026-2027 season runs from 24 October 2026 to 2 May 2027 in Breuil-Cervinia. The Valtournenche sector is open from 28 November 2026 to 25 April 2027.
How much is a lift pass in Cervinia?
€64 a day and €338 for 6 days for Cervinia-Valtournenche, at the same price all season. With Zermatt (International pass): €88 a day, €464.50 for 6 days.
Can you ski to Zermatt from Cervinia?
Yes, via the Plateau Rosa, with the International pass. The Cervinia-Valtournenche pass stops at the border; a one-day supplement (€52) can be bought at the ticket office with a multi-day pass.
Do children ski for free?
Yes for children born after 31 October 2018, if an adult buys a pass of the same length. The junior rate (€45 a day) applies up to age 16.
How do you get to Cervinia without a car?
By train to Châtillon-Saint-Vincent, on the Turin–Aosta line, then by Arriva bus to Breuil-Cervinia, 28 km away. The nearest airport is Turin, 115 km away.
Is Cervinia suitable for beginners?
Yes: the Principianti ticket (€28.50 a day) covers Plan Maison, the Campetto chairlift and the Baby La Vieille drag lift. The ski area has 19 blue runs out of 73.
Sources and method
Resort profile: lovevda.it, cervinia-api.devtherocks.it, wikidata.org
Opening dates: cervinia.it, drive.google.com
Lift passes: drive.google.com, cervinia.it
Accommodation: cervinia.it, cervinia-api.devtherocks.it
Ski area: lovevda.it, cervinia-api.devtherocks.it
Equipment rental: skiset.com, snowrental.com, cervinia.it
Getting there: lovevda.it, router.project-osrm.org, cervinia.it
Restaurants and activities: cervinia.it
Webcams and reports: cervinia.it, api.panomax.com
Ski holidays: travelski.com, snowtrex.fr
Runs and lifts: OpenSkiMap · © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Terrain: Mapzen Terrain Tiles (AWS Open Data). Forecasts: MET Norway (CC BY 4.0). Schools, restaurants, spas and practical information: venue websites and tourist office.
Photos: Tenam2, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons · Pier B., CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons · Patafisik, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons · Дмитрий Ретунских, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons · Leeshore1966, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons · SteGrifo27, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons.
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