La Thuile

Claim that Hannibal and his army crossed the Alps through the pass Piccolo St Bernard, which is located in the West Valley near the resort town of La Thuile (La Thuile), located in a broad valley at an altitude of 1,441 m. This is an expensive move to the Apennines Gauls. Hence it came to them by the Romans. In VI. Pass through the valley were the Franks. In the era of Savoy, in the Middle Ages, this is not just the battle unfolded. The oldest building - the parish church of St. Nicholas (XII). Next - a beautiful bell tower (XV). La Thuile - a great ski resort and summer tourists go away on a glacier Rutor (Rutor), on an excursion to the mountain plateau Zhu (Joux), to Lake Arpi (lago d'Arpy), where their way lies the pass of San Carlo ( colle San Carlo) with stunning panoramic views of the Mont Blanc massif and the pass Piccolo San Bernardo. In the town of 13 hotels, two of which - 4 * and one appart Hotel 4. Guests of the hotel complex Planibel can go skiing directly from the hotel and the elegant Chalet Eden is known for an exclusive ambiance and a special menu with dishes from organic products. Just La Thuile is a charming resort, with Mont Blanc at an altitude of 1,441 m, which lies surrounded by lush forests, mountain ranges, vast glaciers and alpine meadows. It is almost guaranteed snow and a wide range of slopes of any falsity total length of 150 km in Italy and France (La-Rozier) at altitudes from 1,441 to 2,641 m. It should be borne in mind that the temperature difference between Italy and France can be quite significant. For example, in La Thuile - minus 6 ° C, while in La Rosier - minus 16OS. For tourists 37 lifts with a total capacity of 54 thousand persons / hr. Starting stations are located nearby. Thanks to the chairlift from the village to the Maison Blanche trail was longer than 5 km. There are 22 snow cannons. The resort is mainly intended for experienced athletes. Especially challenging tracks are laid through forested Le Suchet. Good "red" slopes are in the area over the Piccolo San Bernardo Petit San Bernard. Very impressive length of the route № 7 of 11 km in length, which winds from Shaz Fool (2579 m) to La Thuile. Track number 3 officially certified by Olympic standards. In La Thuile, there are a springboard, the only one in Valle d'Aoste. There are also many good places for skiing beginners and families with children. For example, in the resort over tsentralnay Le Suchet and at the top of Italian skiing areas. Especially for the youngest skiers have lift "treadmill." Those who wish to work out with the instructor, offers its services to ski school Scuola di sci La Thuile. Rentals are arranged at the first station of the cableway in the square near the hotel Planibel and exit the track, the final point of the ropeway. A variety of services offers hotel complex Planibel. There is a children's play room, pool, sauna and Turkish bath. Among the pine forests surrounding the resort, 25 km paved trails for cross-country skiing. Ski-Bass. Free travel on the route of La Thuile - Courmayeur ski pass holders for min. for 3 days. Bus runs from 8.30 to 20.30. Sporting events: December 30, slide down the road with torches, December 31 at midnight, going down the road with torches and fireworks to children. Carnival (Fat Tuesday, the last day of Carnival before the start of Lent (before Easter) - free entertainment for everyone - the polenta (corn porridge). The region operates a ski pass La Thuile - La Rosiere.