Aosta Valley, Italy

Cervinia Ski Resort

Typically opens in ~72 daysLate October

Season dates, 73 trails, lift pass pricing, and monthly snow conditions

Budget Friendly

11,417ft

Peak Elevation

4,691ft

Vertical Drop

Trails

200"

Annual Snow

Overview

Cervinia is a ski resort in Aosta Valley, Italy, with an elevation range from 6,726ft (2050m) to 11,417ft (3480m). The vertical drop is 4,691ft (1430m) across 73 trails served by 21 lifts and 1,800 skiable acres. The nearest airport is Turin Airport (TRN), about 140 minutes away by car. Cervinia receives an average of 200 inches of snowfall annually.

Season Overview

Season Timeline

Late October to Early May

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Opens: Late OctoberCloses: Early May

Peak Open Early Late Closed

Snow Conditions

60cm(24in)Heavy

Average snowfall in February, Cervinia's snowiest peak-season month.

200"

Annual Snowfall

(508cm)

-3°C

February Avg High

-10°C

February Avg Low

Snowmaking covers 50% of the terrain, supplementing natural snowfall.

Monthly Snowfall

200"

annual avg

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Peak Open Early Latecm/month

Terrain & Trails

Total Trails

Lifts

1,800

Skiable Acres

4,691ft

Vertical Drop

Trail Difficulty Breakdown

22%

Beginner: 16 trails

48%

Intermediate: 35 trails

24%

Advanced: 18 trails

Expert: 4 trails

22%Beginner (16)

48%Intermediate (35)

24%Advanced (18)

6%Expert (4)

Cervinia has 73 trails: 22% green, 48% blue, 24% black, and 6% double-black.

Lift System & Elevation

Total Lifts

4,691ft

Vertical Drop

1,430m

(4,691ft)

Elevation Profile

11,417ft

Peak

6,726ft

Base

Price Trends

Day pass pricing across the season

$58

avg/day

$65

Jan

$69

Feb

$60

Mar

$55

Apr

$49

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

$49

Oct

$55

Nov

$65

Dec

Peak Shoulder Off-PeakBest value: May ($49)

Best Month to Visit Cervinia

Top Pick

January

Solid snowGreat valuePeak conditions

score

55cm

Moderate

$65/day

January offers the best overall balance of snowfall, crowd levels, and pricing at Cervinia, based on this guide's month-by-month scoring. Snowfall this month averages 55cm. Crowd levels are moderate.

Open

50cm

snowfall

-4°/-11°

high/low °C

crowds

$65

day pass

Monthly conditions are based on historical averages. Actual conditions vary year to year. Click on any month for detailed conditions, crowd levels, and packing tips for Cervinia.

Lift Passes & Pricing

Adult Day Pass

$60

per day

Season Pass

$780

full season

Multi-Resort Pass Inclusion:

Matterhorn Ski Paradise

Day pass pricing varies by date and ticket type; check the resort's official site for current rates. Cervinia is included on the Matterhorn Ski Paradise pass.

Getting to Cervinia

Nearest Airport

Turin Airport (TRN)

Approx. 140 min drive

Location

Aosta Valley, Italy 🇮🇹

45.9349°N, 7.6316°E

The drive from Turin Airport to Cervinia takes about 2 hours and 20 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does Cervinia open for the season?

Cervinia typically opens in Late October and closes in Early May. Exact dates vary year to year, so check the resort's official site before booking travel.

How much is a day lift pass at Cervinia?

A day lift pass at Cervinia starts at $60 per day. Prices vary by date and ticket type, so check the resort's official site for current rates.

Is Cervinia good for beginners?

Cervinia has 22% beginner-rated (green) terrain. Intermediate and advanced skiers will find more terrain to explore here.

How much snow does Cervinia get per year?

Cervinia receives an average of 200 inches of snowfall per year. Snowmaking covers 50% of the terrain, supplementing natural snowfall.

What is the best month to ski at Cervinia?

January is the highest-scoring month to ski at Cervinia in this guide's month-by-month ranking of snowfall, crowd levels, and lift pass pricing. It averages 55cm of snowfall and moderate crowd levels.

Overview

Terrain & Trails

Total Trails

Lifts

1,800

Skiable Acres

4,691ft

Vertical Drop

Trail Difficulty Breakdown

22%

Beginner: 16 trails

48%

Intermediate: 35 trails

24%

Advanced: 18 trails

Expert: 4 trails

22%Beginner (16)

48%Intermediate (35)

24%Advanced (18)

6%Expert (4)

Cervinia has 73 trails: 22% green, 48% blue, 24% black, and 6% double-black.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does Cervinia open for the season?

Cervinia typically opens in Late October and closes in Early May. Exact dates vary year to year, so check the resort's official site before booking travel.

How much is a day lift pass at Cervinia?

A day lift pass at Cervinia starts at $60 per day. Prices vary by date and ticket type, so check the resort's official site for current rates.

Is Cervinia good for beginners?

Cervinia has 22% beginner-rated (green) terrain. Intermediate and advanced skiers will find more terrain to explore here.

How much snow does Cervinia get per year?

Cervinia receives an average of 200 inches of snowfall per year. Snowmaking covers 50% of the terrain, supplementing natural snowfall.

What is the best month to ski at Cervinia?