BreuilCervinia

Breuil-Cervinia is a ski resort village in the Aosta Valley in northern Italy. It forms part of the comune of Valtournenche and lies at the foot of the Matterhorn, offering views of the iconic peak. The resort takes its name from the nearby village area and from Cervino, the Italian name for the Matterhorn.

The area is known for its high altitude and snow reliability, with wide, well-groomed pistes suitable for all levels. It is part of the Matterhorn Ski Paradise, a cross-border linked ski area with Zermatt in Switzerland, featuring a large network of slopes and lift connections that total around 360 kilometers. The high-altitude Plateau Rosa area above 3,000 meters provides panoramic mountain scenery, and the cable car to the Klein Matterhorn reaches nearly 3,883 meters, offering year-round alpine views.

History and development: Breuil-Cervinia began as a mountain settlement and developed into a ski destination in the 20th century, expanding significantly in the postwar period with modern lifts, accommodations, and tourism services that shaped the modern resort.

Tourism and economy: Tourism is the principal economic activity, with a range of hotels, chalets, shops, and restaurants. The resort is popular for long, wide runs that suit families and beginners, as well as intermediate and advanced skiers who take advantage of the linked Italian-Swiss terrain and high-altitude skiing.

Access: The resort is reachable by road and is connected to regional transport networks in the Aosta Valley. Nearest international airports are in Turin, Milan and Geneva, with further rail and road links facilitating access from major Italian and European cities.