Guide to Valtournenche
Together with the town of Breuil-Cervinia, Valtournenche belongs to the most modern ski resorts in Italy in terms of the technology used. It is located at an altitude of 1524 m and belongs to the area called Matterhorn ski paradise.
Accommodation in Valtournenche
We are very happy to be able to offer our clients accommodation in Valtournenche as well. Our offer is dominated by accommodation capacities of the middle category, be it hotels or apartments. Many accommodations are pet friendly. The prices for accommodation here are lower than in the surrounding resorts, but you can also find more expensive accommodation with a higher standard of service, such as Locanda4, the accommodation is only 100 meters from the ski lifts in Valtournenche. It offers charming suites with high-tech, free Wi-Fi and a sauna or hot tub. The suites are comfortable and luxurious. They have wood-beamed ceilings and wooden floors, an LCD TV, an iPod docking station, a CD player and Sky channels, including all sports. A sweet and savory breakfast buffet is served every morning, including omelettes, cereals, croissants, yoghurts and fruit. For families with children or for those who prefer self-catering accommodation, we recommend apartments or rooms in Miramonti. It is close to a range of local restaurants, just 1 km from the Breuil-Cervinia ski resort. During the winter, a free shuttle service will take you to the slopes there. A good choice will certainly be the 3 *Hotel Dama Bianca, about 2 km from the center of Valtournenche. Ski bus and ski storage are available free of charge.
History of Valtournenche
The first mentions of the area come from prehistoric times. In the Middle Ages, the area was primarily associated with trading. Since the beginning of the 19th century, when, as a result of the increase in free time and the development of transport, interest in mountain climbing also began to increase among foreign tourists, tourism began to develop here to a greater extent.
Transport to Valtournenche
If you decide to travel by air, you can use the airports in Geneva, Milan or Turin. The nearest major train station is in Châtillon / Saint-Vincent (29 km).
Attractions and activities in Valtournenche
The ski season here lasts half year - from November to the beginning of May. If you would like to ski in the summer, you can ski on the glacier. In the summer season, you can play golf here on the 18-hole golf course of the Golf Club Cervino. Skiing, ski alpinism, and mountain climbing clearly lead in winter, while cycling, tennis and the already mentioned golf are among the popular activities here in summer. In Valtournenche, however, you will especially appreciate the wonderful natural scenery.