Gressoney
Snow Range
1637-3550m
extensive skiing opportunities in an idyllic Alpine location
To the west of the Monte Rosa, Europe's second highest mountain, lies the Gressoney Valley, part of the Monte Rosa ski area of over 150kms of piste covering three valleys. Its Alpine location means Gressoney is one of the most scenic resorts in the Aosta Valley with views of Mont Blanc, the Monte Rosa glacier, the Matterhorn and the Gran Paradiso. The Gressoney valley has several ski areas: Weissmatten, St. Jean, La Trinité and Stafal.
- the experience
- the slopes
- lift passes and tuition
- ski/board equipment
The experience
Après Ski
Informal and relaxed, Gressoney's night life revolves around the local bars and cafés · In La Trinité the Hirsch Stube is best for draught beer and the Ejelbode for scrumptious home made apple cake.
Activities
· Natural ice rink (St. Jean) · Cross-country skiing · Snowshoe walking · Helicopter tours · A night in a mountain refuge with dinner, bed and breakfast for approx. €40
Eating out
Gressoney offers good restaurants serving typical local specialities. 3-course meals from €21, pizza and pasta dishes €8 · At La Trinité the Pulce Bar or the Ejelbode for fantastic sandwiches, at Stafal the Capanna Carla or the Kramenthal serve local dishes.
Other amenities
· Sports shop · Local handicraft shops
Resort features
- Crystal Ski Escort
- Fast Pass
- Kids ski Free
- Ski Away Days
Transfer time
Turin 1 hr 45 mins
The slopes
Beginners
At the top of the Punta Jolanda chairlift is some ideal terrain for the first days on skis. The run down to the village is more demanding but can be conquered by the end of the week.
Intermediates
Gressoney and its neighbouring valley Ayas is ideal for polishing up skiing techniques on the long and varied runs amidst the spectacular scenery of the Monte Rosa mountain chain. From the Punta Jolanda chairlift the runs are interconnected and include a long black run down to Stafal.
Advanced
This area offers fantastic opportunities for the advanced skier extending from the awesome range of runs to the chance of excellent off-piste skiing. The Monte Rosa area is now rated one of the best in Europe.
Snowboarding
Plenty of good freeriding to be had here, especially if the opportunity of heli-boarding is exploited. There is some perfect terrain for beginners, especially the slope next to the Jolanda chair.
Slope facts
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Total kms of piste
180kms (Monte Rosa area)
Piste Type No. of Runs Easy 7 (18) Intermediate 20 (42) Difficult 5 (6)
Figures in brackets are for Monte Rosa area -
Number of lifts
17 (1 cable car, 2 gondolas, 5 chairlifts, 5 drag lifts) Monte Rosa area 37
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Direction of slopes
N/W, N/E, E, S/E, S/W
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Snow cannons
220
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Longest run
9kms
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Mountain restaurants
32 (Monte Rosa area)
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Cross-country trails
25kms
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Snow Range
1637-3550m
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Village Height:
1,637m (5,370ft)
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Highest Ski Lift
3,550m (11,535ft)
Lift passes and tuition
Lift Pass
| 6 Days | Adult | Junior* | Senior |
| Lift pass | £163 | £84 | £123 |
Photo required for lift pass? No. A €5 deposit is payable locally for electronic pass.
Lift pass coverage: Lift pass covers all lifts in Gressoney and Champoluc plus 2 days in the other Val d'Aosta resorts (Cervinia, Pila, La Thuile and Courmayeur)
Ski/Board Tuition
| Adult | Child | |
| Ski tuition (5 days) | £136 | £136 |
| Intermediate ski tuition (3 days) | £136 | - |
Usual hours of instruction: 1000-1230, Mon-Fri
Children: From 5 years old children may join adult classes
No. of ski school instructors: 46
First Time Skiing / Boarding
| Adult | Child* | |
| First Time - ski | £367 | £260 |
* For children aged 5-11 yrs
the savings
- FREE lift pass for child born after 31/10/02 when accompanying adult buys same pass.
- Discounted lift pass available for adults born before 01/11/43.
Ski/board equipment
Ski/Board Equipment
| 6 Days | Adult | Child* |
| Skis/sticks | £45 | £33 |
| Boots | £33 | £26 |
| Superior skis | £66 | - |
| Snowboard & boots | £94 | £50 |
| Snowboard | £75 | £75 |
| Helmet | £14 | £14 |
the savings
- FREE lift pass for child born after 31/10/02 when accompanying adult buys same pass.
- Discounted lift pass available for adults born before 01/11/43.
