Cervinia, Italy – Luxury ski holidays Cervinia is Italy’s highest and most snow-sure ski resort, offering extensive slopes suitable for all levels, luxury hotels, and breathtaking Matterhorn views. Enjoy tailor-made, luxury ski holidays perfect for full-week stays or short ski weekends. high-altitude ski slopes, snow-sure skiing, luxury ski hotels, vast cross-border ski area shared with Zermatt, extensive beginner and intermediate ski runs, long ski runs with big vertical descents, scenic Matterhorn views, short airport transfers, good mountain restaurants 2025-10-25

Experience high-altitude snow-sure skiing with breathtaking Matterhorn views Cervinia offers luxury ski holidays with snow-sure skiing, extensive beginner and intermediate slopes, cross-border access to Zermatt, and stunning Matterhorn views. Perfect for full-week holidays or short ski weekends. Cervinia ski holidays, luxury ski resort Italy, high-altitude skiing, ski weekends, Matterhorn views, Zermatt ski area

☆  Italy's highest and most snow-sure ski resort...

☆  Extensive slopes for all abilities and easy cruising...

☆  Cross-border ski area linked to Zermatt...

Cervinia has by far the most extensive range of high-altitude slopes in Italy and is often rated among the most snow-sure ski resorts in the Alps. It also offers some of the best easy-cruising terrain, with mile upon mile of long, flattering runs perfect for early intermediates looking to gain confidence.

Forming part of the Matterhorn Ski Paradise with Zermatt, Switzerland, the resort provides access to an astonishing 350 km of pistes between 1,525 m and 3,820 m, including challenging descents of nearly 2,200 m vertical — making a Cervinia ski holiday ideal for all abilities.

With a convenient, vibrant resort centre and short transfers from nearby airports, Cervinia is also a great base for either a longer holiday or a short ski break.

Cervinia at a glance:

Snow reliability: The following Weather to Ski table presents Cervinia snow condition ratings, including general snow cover, snow quality on upper and lower ski slopes, resort level snow, and powder potential, using a five-star system.

General snow cover 4.5/5 Snow quality – upper 5/5 Snow quality – lower 4/5 Resort level snow 4/5 Powder potential 3.5/5 Source: Weather to Ski. “General snow cover” reflects overall snow reliability in the resort's ski area. All other ratings look at specific aspects of snow reliability and quality: “Snow quality – upper” assesses snow on the upper ski slopes, “Snow quality – lower” assesses snow on the lower ski slopes, “Resort level snow” considers snow coverage in the resort centre, and “Powder potential” reflects the likelihood of good powder snow.

Cervinia - the skiing: Cervinia offers 150km of pistes spanning 1,525–3,480m altitude. Ideal for beginners and early intermediates, with excellent village-level and high-altitude nursery slopes at Plan Maison. Expert terrain is limited locally, but the Zermatt side of the Matterhorn Paradise ski area adds challenging runs with descents up to 2,200m vertical, giving access to a combined 350km of pistes with a top altitude of 3,820m. Ski holiday options suitable for full-week stays or short ski breaks. high-altitude ski slopes, snow-sure skiing, beginner-friendly runs, intermediate terrain, expert terrain via Zermatt, Matterhorn views, nursery slopes, Plan Maison, 150km pistes, 1,525–3,480m altitude, Matterhorn Paradise combined 350km pistes, top altitude 3,820m, ski holiday suitable for all abilities

Cervinia is home to some of the highest, longest and most flattering runs in the Alps, including mile upon mile of 'motorway' cruising on reliably good snow - perfect terrain for early intermediates.

Beginners are also superbly catered for, with excellent nursery slopes both at village-level and up the mountain at Plan Maison, and a great choice of wide easy runs to progress to. 

With little immediately accessible off-piste, there is not much to challenge experts locally. However, the Zermatt side of the Matterhorn Paradise ski area has more challenging terrain, including descents of 2200m vertical - but do be aware that the high mountain links between the two ski resorts can occasionally close in bad weather.

Cervinia – the resort: Cervinia Although it has a historic centre, Cervinia is essentially a purpose-built ski resort with a compact, cobbled, traffic-free village centre. Après-ski revolves around numerous bars and restaurants which can be lively at peak times, but there are relatively few off-slope diversions, making it less suitable for non-skiers. purpose-built ski resort, compact village centre, cobbled traffic-free streets, evening strolls, après-ski bars and restaurants, limited off-slope activities, not ideal for non-skiers

Although it has a historic centre of sorts, Cervinia is essentially a purpose-built ski resort. Its compact, cobbled traffic-free centre is a pleasant enough place for an evening stroll but, with relatively few off-slope diversions, this is not a place for non-skiers. 

Après-ski revolves around Cervinia's numerous bars and restaurants which, although hardly wild, can be quite lively at peak times.

Our hotels in Cervinia: Cervinia Hotels Collection A curated selection of luxury hotels in Cervinia, Italy, featuring ski-in/ski-out access, spa facilities, gourmet dining, and panoramic Matterhorn views. Each hotel includes an image and a link to more information.

Cervinia - location: Cervinia Cervinia is located in the Aosta Valley, Italy, at 2,050 m altitude, near the Matterhorn. The resort offers easy access to ski lifts, a compact village centre, and short transfers from Turin and Milan airports.

Cervinia is located in the Aosta region of north-western Italy, close to the Swiss border. Together with Zermatt in Switzerland, it forms the Matterhorn Paradise ski area.

Why book with Snow-wise? Snow-wise Why book a ski holiday with Snow-wise? We offer tailor-made ski holidays and short ski breaks in Cervinia, Italy, and other top ski resorts across the Alps, featuring hand-picked luxury hotels, hassle-free private transfers, and exceptional customer service from enquiry to return.

We combine decades of Alpine experience with expert knowledge of resorts, weather, and snow conditions to create the perfect ski holiday for you. With hand-picked luxury hotels, trusted supplier relationships, 100% financial protection, and personal concierge-style support, your holiday with Snow-wise will be seamless and stress-free.

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Guide prices are based on a departure in low season and include flights, private transfers and 7 nights accommodation on either a *B&B or **half board basis. (Last updated: October 2025)

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