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The Best Backcountry Skiing Routes in Pila

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Pila is a small resort in the Aosta Valley with varied off-piste terrain which is accessed by the lift system or a short hike. It boasts some of the Alps iconic freeride lines.

Top 8 backcountry skiing routes in Pila

1

Grimondet Short Run

0.6 km
This is a nice little run to do between piste shreds. If you are spending the day with a beginner group of friends in Pila, this run is so easy to jump on to and leave when you approach the chair lift....
2

Couis 2 Short Classic

0.95 km·
15 m
For such a little area, this run is only a suggestion, this half moon crescent basic offers so many options. There are a few jumps, steeper sections and its the freestylers version of freeride....
3

Couis 1 Top To Bottom

0.97 km
Ths route is a fun and playful descent but more advanced freeriders may find it too safe, for those still finding their freeride thighs, you have an element of comfort being so close to the piste, in fact just a stones through away but have the chance to experiment with speed, and on some of the natural and man-made features....
4

Pointe de la Pierre

12.89 km·
1,123 m
A classic mid winter day hit that is often done after significant snowfall. The terrain is easy angled and the navigation is fairly straightforward making it a popular choice in poor weather....
5

Piatta de Grevon 2

0.82 km
This route is clouded in a little bit of mystery. Like all good freeride spots, there are stories or danger and bad decisions. Where unsuspecting tourists have taken to the off piste ill-equipped in mind and in safety measures BUT for the cool, calm and collected free riders out there, this route is a fantastic warm up choice....
6

The Wall

0.75 km·
4 m
Don't be fooled by the fact that this run is only a few hundred meters long. Decesending right next to the infamous "Wall" run in Pila, which you will readily be able to see; out of control, panicked-looking piste skiers and snowboarder, struggling their way down....
7

Leisse Chairlift

1.65 km
This run is like one you see in ski movies where the riders playfully hit every feature under a chair lift and there is a crowd of people watching as they tear it up....
8

Pointe Du Drinc To Grimondet

1.12 km
This route is perfect if you want a well-rounded off-piste experience. This route provides an intense, physically demanding but satisfying climb up and a challenging descent. This run can only be accessed at the start of the day when the lifts open....