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Gressoney is one of the villages that makes up the Monterosa Ski area, which also includes Champoluc and Alagna. This ski area has long been a favourite of Ski Lines, we first skied here over 16 years ago, and have been back several times since. It’s a ski area that has been neglected by the British skier, we can never understand why. This is all set to change as a couple of the mainstream tour operators added Gressoney, to their ski programme a few years ago.
The village is tiny, narrow cobbled streets, a church, lots of wooden buildings and a handful of ski chalets and hotels. Nightlife is quiet, which is perhaps why Gressoney has become so popular with families.
Gressoney is set in the heart of the ski area, its ski range is between 1200m to an impressive 3275m. The village of Gressoney is located at 1640m. The skiing suits all levels, beginner’s slopes are in the village and serviced by magic carpets with some excellent long blue runs to progress to. For intermediate and advanced skiers looking to ski off-piste, you won’t be disappointed. The heli-skiing here is some of the best in Europe and you don’t have to be an expert to enjoy it. On the slopes, the options for intermediate skiers are good too, with excellent skiing on both sides of the ski area. Advanced skiers will find the black runs easy, but the off-piste skiing will be the main attraction for you, as there is loads of it.
Most of the lifts are fast, the odd exception, some slower lifts below the treeline.
Why Ski in Gressoney?
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 Skiing in Gressoney
Beginners skiing in Gressoney
At the top of the Punta Jolanda chair lift is some ideal terrain for the first few days on skis. The run down to the village is more demanding but can be conquered by the end of the week.
Intermediates skiing in Gressoney
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 skiing in Gressoney
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.
Skiing in Gressoney
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.
Snowboarding in Gressoney
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.
Après ski in Gressoney
Informal and relaxed, Gressoney’s night life revolves around the local bars and cafes.
Pistes
- Km of Piste
180km
- Black
6 - Red
40 - Blue
20
Altitudes
- Resort Altitude
1637m - Highest Piste
3550m
Expert Ratings
- Language
Italian/German - Currency
Euro
- Upper Piste depth
- Lower Piste depth
- Weekly Snowfall
Based on weekly average snowfall data November 2000 - April 2018
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