Fast and Fun Freeride in Pila

Perched high above the Roman city of Aosta, Pila is a great place for some high speed, low stress freeriding.

Charlie Boscoe

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Perfect powder in Pila

by Charlie Boscoe

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Description

With many larger and more famous ski areas surrounding it Pila can slip slightly under the radar, which is great news for anyone who knows about it and has this guidebook to show them around.

The skiing in the resort is generally quite mellow but there are some steeper sections and you'll need to be well versed in the avalanche conditions before heading off piste. Once you do get underway, expect fun terrain, good snow and an amazing view across the Aosta valley.

If you tick this guidebook and are looking for a further challenge close to Aosta, check out this selection of Courmayeur's finest ski lines -

https://fatmap.com/guidebooks/3677/fantastic-freeriding-around-courmayeur

Adventures

Pointe Du Drinc To Grimondet

A slice of real free ride, make for an intense morning or a great day trip for experienced skiers and snowboarders.

The Wall

Short but very sweet. Down one of the steepest routes in valley

Piatta de Grevon 2

This run is fast, fun and steep. Not to far from the beaten track but an extremely interesting area of terrain. Taking advantage of Pila's secret spots