Saw

18 km from Aosta, at an altitude of 1,790 m located town Saw (Pila). From Aosta here can be just 18 minutes to climb the cable car, which departs from the square, not far from the station. Saws from a great view of peaks and glaciers - from Mont Blanc to Gran estate, from Cervinia to Monte Roza. Saw winter becomes virtually a ski station, where each hotel is to go on the road. During the ski season from some of the hotels in Aosta to the funicular station goes ski-bass. In Pila 12 hotels (nine - 3 * and three appart-hotel). All buildings are new but built in traditional Alpine style. Because of the proximity to the Aosta ski resort often referred to as quarter of the capital. Before her 18 km from here, which can be overcome in 18 minutes., Rising to a height of 1790 telekabine pm mountain village with hotels at slopes and lifts located at an altitude of 1,814 m. The area riding is very compact, all the lifts and slopes are related. In Pila 70 km trails (mostly intermediate), funicular, 15 lifts, 250 snow cannons, which serve 15 kilometers of tracks. Difference in height - from 1790 to 2709 meters far from the lift Nyoba arranged snowpark. Pila ski center is equipped with modern equipment. Information about Ski conditions displayed on huge electronic screen. On the slopes of the team members are constantly on duty lifeguards Pila's Angels. Special installation monitor avalanches. There are 6 rental stations, all close to the pistes and lifts. This is perhaps the most tranquil area for skiing in the area, so Saw recommended especially for families with children and beginners. The resort has several children's trails, where young skiers waiting for the characters of famous cartoon characters. Children under age 10 who do not ride, parents can leave the kindergarten Baby Club, located in a wooden chalet near the ski school Scuola di Sci di Pila. For cross-country skiers were laid 29 km. well-equipped routes. During the winter season offers tours and snowshoeing. There is an outdoor ice skating rink. Apres-ski evening you can go to the disco Gallagher's Pub. Ski Bass in Aosta runs from the Hotel di Aosta to the lift station on Saw (8.30-9.50, 16.00 - 17.30), from hotels to resort Pila ski slopes bus runs from 7.55 to 17.20). The region acting regional ski-bass.