The Mighty Matterhorn

Luxury Ski Holidays in the Matterhorn Valley ofwonderfully friendly ski playground due to the range
Cervinia, Italy offer some of the most superb skiingof slopes and easy gradients and is ideally suited to
in the Alps. Cervinia is a high altitude resort at 2000beginners and intermediates, and for those that need
meters, dominated by the mighty Matterhorn, withit tuition is available at the Breuil ski school. However
reliable snow conditions throughout the Winter fromfor advanced skiers there are over 7 black runs and
December right through to April. The long, open runsthe long run back to Plan Torrette to satisfy the
and easy gradients of Plateau Rosa are ideal forappetite.
advanced beginners and intermediates from whichTransport in the resort is up to date and there are
you can enjoy some fantastic views. More advancedmodern lift facilities which means you don't have to
skiers can head to Valtournenche and Zermatt,worry about troublesome queues. Seven lifts cater
Switzerland for an incredible ski area at their disposal.to 21 km of piste and for beginners and intermediate
Valtournenche is an old village approximately 9 kmskiers there are 28 lifts on the Italian side which
from Cervinia whilst Zermatt is on the Swiss side,extend down towards Valtournenche at 1524m. A
both link into the ski area of Cervinia.gondola and cable car will take you up from Cervinia
Cervinias biggest asset is its altitude and skiingto Plan Maison and from Plan Maison there numerous
continues well into the summer months on thechairs and a gondola that will take you up to Plateau
attractive Plateau Rosa, set against a magnificentRosa. During your stay you may wish to go on a
glacial backdrop. In addition there are plentiful wintersunny day trip to Zermatt, Switzerland, which is
activities to be undertaken such as ice-skating,possible if you invest in a one day supplement to the
snowshoes walking, snow bike, paragliding andlocal lift pass. Ski down the Theodulgletscher to
climbing on the beautiful Via Ferrara del Gorbeillon.Trockener Steg or return to Cervinia on the 8km
During powder conditions there is some good offclassic Ventina run.
piste skiing above Ceiloalto. Local guides will point youWhen you are not on the slopes the resort also has
in the direction of some great but demandingmany lively bars, cafes and shops to cater for all
descents and for more action and adventure there isyour needs on your luxury ski holidays to Cervinia.
Heli-skiing at Monte Rosa. The ski resort offers a