Dolomites at Easter?

[Linguaphile]

Does anyone know if this would be possible? We’re going with my parents who are non-skiers, and they are very keen to see the Dolomites, but I suspect the snow may be a bit rubbish by the first week of April. Is that right? I have a chalet booked in Valtourneche outside of Cervinia at the moment, but worry they may get bored in the days in Cervinia whilst we’re skiing. Thoughts?

I've skied a lot in the Dolomites and I think that's too late. Marmolada might be ok but most other slopes are too low.

@massistar

I've skied a lot in the Dolomites and I think that's too late. Marmolada might be ok but most other slopes are too low.

Yes, this confirms what I was thinking. Shame!

Yep. Shame indeed. It's my favourite place to ski!

I have a chalet booked in Valtourneche outside of Cervinia at the moment, but worry they may get bored in the days in Cervinia whilst we’re skiing

Sorry if I'm stating the obvious but the Valle d'Aosta is part of the Italian Alps rather than the Dolomites. Or do you mean, you're thinking of cancelling Valtourneche in favour of the Dolomites?

I'm a regular late season skier in Cervinia because the altitude is so good you still have excellent snow coverage. Valtourneche is a bit lower and you'll be dependent on the one bubble up every morning to any decent height, and skiing back can be a bit slushy late in the afternoon. But still a good option late season because you can get up high quite quickly.

However it's won't be hugely exciting for your parents. There isn't a lot to do in the town (Cervinia) for non-skiers although foot access to see the matterhorn/pop into Switzerland is good, and they could easily spend a day or two doing that. That's a long way from Valtourneche though, as you're right on the edge of the ski area, so I'd decamp to Cervinia if that's your plan or hire a car if you won't have one anyway.

Have not skiied the Dolomites late season but agree with PP you might struggle for decent snow in April due to altitude unfortunately. You might get lucky though!

@SkiFan

I have a chalet booked in Valtourneche outside of Cervinia at the moment, but worry they may get bored in the days in Cervinia whilst we’re skiing

Sorry if I'm stating the obvious but the Valle d'Aosta is part of the Italian Alps rather than the Dolomites. Or do you mean, you're thinking of cancelling Valtourneche in favour of the Dolomites?

I'm a regular late season skier in Cervinia because the altitude is so good you still have excellent snow coverage. Valtourneche is a bit lower and you'll be dependent on the one bubble up every morning to any decent height, and skiing back can be a bit slushy late in the afternoon. But still a good option late season because you can get up high quite quickly.

However it's won't be hugely exciting for your parents. There isn't a lot to do in the town (Cervinia) for non-skiers although foot access to see the matterhorn/pop into Switzerland is good, and they could easily spend a day or two doing that. That's a long way from Valtourneche though, as you're right on the edge of the ski area, so I'd decamp to Cervinia if that's your plan or hire a car if you won't have one anyway.

Have not skiied the Dolomites late season but agree with PP you might struggle for decent snow in April due to altitude unfortunately. You might get lucky though!

Ah yes, sorry, I realized after I posted that it sounded a bit like I thought Valtourneche was in the Dolomites! Not to worry, I realise they are different areas. We had originally booked for the proximity to Cervinia with a more village feel, but perhaps better to just book Cervinia itself if we plan to go that way!

Yes I'd go for Cervinia, neither of them are going to win any prettiest alpine town awards but at least in Cervinia there will be a bit more to do, they can get up the mountain themselves and your ski home in the afternoons will be quicker (and less slushy!)
Enjoy! Hopefully I'll be there myself too