Swimming, Sauna & Spa Facilities in Cervinia

Leisure facilities in Cervinia include a public swimming pool and sauna, natural ice skating rink and gym. Snow mobiling excursions, heli ski and paragliding are also available, conditions permitting, and there’s a good, centrally located, children’s play area which offers snow tubing, a bouncy castle and other facilities for children. The Sports Centre in Valtournenche, a larger town 9km from Cervinia, includes a 25m swimming pool, Turkish bath, sauna and gym. Tennis, five a side football, volleyball, table tennis and a climbing wall are also available. In addition, the Hotel Hermitage, the Principe delle Nevi and the Chalet Valdotain all have swimming pools, and many of the hotels also have saunas, hot tubs and spa areas.

Shopping in Cervinia

The main street of Cervinia features some small, interesting boutiques and a number of good sportswear and equipment shops. A wider range of shopping is available in Valtournenche.

Cervinia Tourist Information

For more information contact the tourist office in Cervinia:Cervinia Tourist OfficeVia Guido Rey, 1711021Cervinia Tel: +39 0166 949136 Email: cervinia@montecervino.it Web: www.montecervino.it

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On the Slopes

For expert ski families, there will not be much to challenge you in Cervinia. There is plenty however for novices and intermediates, which generally suits most families as most have differing ski levels. For solid intermediates, swooshing down the 11km Ventina piste all together will certainly bring a smile to everyone’s face.

If any of your family are complete beginners then do not be deterred, as the resort has two well-established ski schools that will see you quickly progress and you should be able to master Ventina by the end of the trip. There are also a few nursery slopes where you can quickly progress and boost your confidence.

If snowboarding is more the kids’ style then they are also well catered for, with Breuil Cervinia boasting one of Italy’s best terrain parks The Indian. Over 1.2km long and 200m wide, the Indian has rails, boxes, kickers and other features, which are designed for all skill levels.

Off the Slopes

Cervinia has many great activities away from the slopes, so you and the kids can always find something to keep you amused. Cervinia boasts a natural ice rink, plus there are plenty of swimming pools which can be ideal for a relaxing swim after a day on the slopes. The kids can burn up their remaining energy playing a range of sports, whilst you can slink off for a well-deserved pampering session at the spa! Retail therapy is also available with plenty of shops around the village. For insta-addicted teens, it is also worth noting that Cervinia has fibre optic and wireless coverage.

Restaurants

Eating as a family on holiday is a real highlight of the day. After some consideration, our family favourite suggestions are:

Copa Pan

Cheap and cheerful, Copa Pan is well located in the centre of the village and has a wide menu of comforting food that includes pizza, pasta, steak and fondue. There is also live music in the bar upstairs.

Bontadini

Bontadini is a mountain restaurant on the main Cervinia slopes. Downstairs is a stylish eatery with a menu that includes a number of local specialities, including homemade truffle ravioli and chamois with polenta. Upstairs you will find a self-service buffet.

Lo Baracon dou Tene

Another mountain restaurant found in the Valtournenche area, this eatery serves affordable dishes and has a cosy atmosphere in a small stone hut. It also has a south-facing terrace with brilliant views.