Champoluc Ski Holidays

Why Ski In Champoluc?

Champoluc is part of the much-favoured Monterosa ski area, known as Italy’s own Three Valleys. This charming resort offers excellent skiing for all levels, with uncrowded slopes and a reputation as one of Europe’s best-kept secrets.

We first skied here 18 years ago, when only one British tour operator featured Champoluc. Today several do, and it has become especially popular with families, thanks to good ski chalets with in-house crèches and excellent ski schools.

The Monterosa spans three valleys, with a ski range from 1,579m to 3,275m and 180km of perfectly groomed pistes. Champoluc, at the top of the western valley, is best for intermediates and advanced skiers, with exceptional off-piste skiing, though beginners will also find gentle slopes and quality tuition.

The north-facing slopes hold snow well, even in warmer spells. We offer a wide choice of chalets, chalet hotels and some of the best hotels in Champoluc, many with childcare. Our team know the resort well and are available to answer any questions.

Most accommodation sits along the main road or towards Frachey, a little away from the slopes, but free minibus services keep access easy. The old village centre, with its church and fast-running river, adds to the traditional Italian charm. So far, Champoluc has avoided mass commercialism—let’s hope it stays that way a little longer.

The Skiing In Champoluc

The Monterosa ski area offers extensive skiing and the links to the other valleys enable even the most moderate skier to explore further afield, getting plenty of ski miles under the belt. The runs are varied, well groomed and generally uncongested.

Beginners Skiing In Champoluc

Beginners are well served here! With an open bowl and a variety of nursery slopes at the top of the Crest Gondola, by the end of the week confident beginners will be able to ski the relatively easy red run that enables them to reach the easier blues on the Frachey slopes.

Intermediates Skiing In Champoluc

Champoluc offers some of the most varied skiing for the intermediate skier in the most spectacular of settings. The valley links make it possible to ski for long distances trying out various different routes through trees and open bowls, and the neighbouring Gressoney valley offers equally varied intermediate terrain.

Snowboarding In Champoluc

The quality pistes and few numbers of drag lifts make Champoluc a great place for beginner and intermediate boarders, Even though there is no dedicated fun park the powder on the edge of the pistes provides enough natural terrain to practice jumping.

Après Ski In Champoluc

Quiet and uncomercialised – there are a few bars and cafes at the bottom of the last run home and nightlife later on in the evening centres on the hotels, a couple of late night bars and two discos. You can also organise an evening meal in one the of the mountain restaurants. There is also an ice rink and ice climbing amongst other energetic activities and a small number of shops to sample.