In the Aosta Valley, the snow smells of spring

Snow and Sporting Events

The snow of the Aosta Valley welcomes cross-country and downhill skiing enthusiasts. Check the cross-country and downhill snow bulletins for the latest situation.

In Courmayeur, on Sunday 2nd March, you can treat yourself to an exclusive experience: be among the first to hit the freshly groomed slopes and enjoy the spectacle of the Alps at the first light of dawn.

The ski mountaineering season also continues and several mountain refuges are open specifically for this sport.
On 14th, 28th March and 11th April in Gressoney you can ski with skins even at night, combining an aperitif or dinner with your ski mountaineering trip.

In March 2025 La Thuile returns to the spotlight with the Women's Alpine Skiing World Cup. The best athletes compete on a technical and spectacular slope with two unmissable races: downhill on 14th March and SuperG on 15th March.
The international ski area of ​​La Thuile is open until April 21st, offering you the chance to ski among the exceptional views of Mont Blanc, both on the Italian and French sides.

On March 15th, a large gathering on the snow will liven up Breuil-Cervinia with a group bike descent from the 3,500 meters of Plateau Rosa to the 2,050 of Cervinia. A unique opportunity to ride on the snow under the imposing profile of the Matterhorn and to do charity.

Trekking and discovery

If you’re already feeling the arrival of spring and love trekking, the Cammino Balteo hiking trail invites you to explore some of its lower-altitude stages:

• Verrès-Pontboset
• Pontboset - Pont-Saint-Martin
• Pont-Saint-Martin - Lillianes

In Pontboset, you can walk across ancient bridges along the Ayasse torrent, while in the lower Lys Valley, you can discover the charming villages of Perloz and Lillianes.

Tradition and Culture

The Carnivals of the Great Saint Bernard and Valpelline valleys, which began after Epiphany, continue in March enlivening the villages with their vibrant costumes and cheerful energy.

By March, during the weekends and on Shrove Tuesday, historical carnivals reach their climax:

• In Verrès, the legacy of the noble Challant family is celebrated with costume events in the village and in the castle
• In Pont-Saint-Martin, the legend of the Lys nymph intertwines with the re-enactment of Roman era, with a chariot race, and the Devil’s effigy burned at the ancient Roman bridge over the Lys River.

For photography enthusiasts, don’t miss the last days of the following exhibitions:

• Gianfranco Ferré Dentro l’obiettivo at the Fort of Bard, open until March 9th
• Inge Morath: la fotografia è una questione personale until March 16th at the Saint-Bénin Centre in Aosta
• Letizia Battaglia: Senza fine exhibition on display until March 23rd at the MegaMuseo in Aosta. Take this opportunity to explore the wonders of this archaeological site and its journey back in time.