Season at a glance
resort announcement + 15-season mediansSafest weeks to book: 16 Nov - 2 May (30 cm+ base in 14+ of the last 15 seasons)
Today (15 Aug) is off-season - the bar above shows the coming season, opening 24 Oct.
Snow history, 2011-2026
full area, mid-stationBars: share of the last 15 seasons with a 30 cm+ base at 2,750 m by the 15th of each month. med = median depth on that date (dashed line). Recomputed 29 Jul 2026 from the Open-Meteo archive.
Conditions & forecast
15 Aug 06:43| Elevation | Snow depth | 7-day snow | Temp (day) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glacier · 3,480 m | 19 cm | 0 cm | - |
| Mid · 2,750 m | 0 cm | 0 cm | +15° / +7° |
| Valley · 2,050 m | 0 cm | 0 cm | - |
Avalanche: no bulletin issued - the avalanche services publish daily bulletins in winter only.
Forecast: Open-Meteo · updated 15 Aug 2026, 06:43 CEST. Temperatures are modeled at mid-station.
The mountain
OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap, ODbL
European piste grades: blue easy · red intermediate · black advanced.
Breuil-Cervinia sits at 2,050 m on the Italian side of the Matterhorn, one of the highest resort bases in the Alps, with lifts climbing to Plateau Rosa at 3,480 m. That altitude, plus glacier terrain at the top, makes it one of the most snow-dependable ski areas in Italy and the largest summer ski area in Europe. The pistes link over the ridge into Zermatt in Switzerland, and the Ventina run drops 11 km from the glacier back to the village.
Tickets, passes and lessons are sold by the resort itself - we link, we don't resell.
Live webcams
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Getting there
nearest airport: Turin (TRN), 121 km| Option | Door to door | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rental car · from Turin (TRN) | 1 h 42 min | rental + fuel | 121 km from Turin. Winter tyres are legally required in season; approach roads are kept clear. |
| Train + bus · from Turin (TRN) | - | - | No practical public-transport connection from the airport. |
| From Milan Malpensa (MXP) | 2 h 27 min | varies | 182 km by road. Often the cheaper flight; budget the extra driving time each way. |
| From Geneva (GVA) | 3 h 06 min | varies | 196 km by road. Often the cheaper flight; budget the extra driving time each way. |
Plan your trip
Hotels and apartments near the Breuil-Cervinia lifts.
Arriving before the seasonReserve rental gear ahead - typically 20-45% below walk-in shop prices.
Arriving before the seasonSki schools and private instructors, bookable by the day.
Arriving before the seasonWinter-sports cover including piste rescue and kit.
Arriving before the seasonPartner links for these slots arrive before the season.
Common questions about Breuil-Cervinia
Is Breuil-Cervinia open in early December?
Historically the snow is there: in 15 of the last 15 winters Breuil-Cervinia had a 30 cm or deeper base at mid-mountain (2,750 m) in the first half of December, with a median depth of about 110 cm. The lifts themselves open 24 Oct. (15-season record, computed 29 Jul 2026)
How high is Breuil-Cervinia?
The base sits at 2,050 m and the lifts reach 3,480 m, with most skiing around the 2,750 m mid-mountain level. The glacier terrain at the top is what keeps the snow dependable outside the core winter months.
How do I get to Breuil-Cervinia from Turin Airport?
Turin (TRN) is the nearest airport at 121 km, about 1 h 42 min by road. There is no practical public-transport connection from the airport, so plan on a rental car or a pre-booked transfer. The full comparison, including other airports, is in the Getting there table above.
When does the 2026/27 season start at Breuil-Cervinia?
Breuil-Cervinia has announced 24 Oct as opening day for 2026/27; the season runs until 2 May. (season dates checked 15 Aug 2026)
Does Breuil-Cervinia have a glacier?
Yes - Breuil-Cervinia has glacier terrain reaching 3,480 m, which is why its season starts far earlier than at valley-level resorts and why late-season snow holds up well.
How reliable is the snow at Breuil-Cervinia in January?
Very: in 14 of the last 15 winters there was a 30 cm or deeper base at mid-mountain throughout January, and the median mid-January depth is about 147 cm. (15-season record, computed 29 Jul 2026)
Nearby resorts
Data on this page: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), OpenSkiMap (ODbL), avalanche.report / EAWS (CC BY 4.0). Every number is dated where it can go stale - how the verdicts are computed.