Gressoney ski resort
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 Gressoney snowboarding
- Gressoney lift passes and tuition
- ski/snowboarding tuition in Gressoney
The experience
Gressoney 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 in Gressoney
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
There are 2 nursery slopes on which to gain your confidence, one in La Trinite, the other in Stafal. Gain more confidence and improve your technique on the blue Castore run from the Gabiet-Lago area above Stafal.
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, ski hire and tuition prices shown are correct at time of publication. However, all prices quoted may be subject to change during the ski season.
Lift Pass
| 6 Days | Adult | Junior* | Senior |
| Lift pass | £171 | £85 | £136 |
Photo required for lift pass? No. A €3 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) | £150 | £150 |
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 | £397 | £281 |
* For children aged 5-11 yrs
Ski Pack Further Information
Please be aware the use of helmets by those aged 14 and under is compulsory in all Italian resorts.
the savings
- FREE lift pass for child born after 31/10/03 when accompanying adult buys same pass.
- FREE helmet hire for child aged 11 years and under when hiring skis/board and boots.
- Discounted lift pass available for adults born before 01/11/44.
Ski/board equipment
Ski/Board Equipment
| 6 Days | Adult | Child* |
| Skis/sticks | £50 | £37 |
| Boots | £37 | £28 |
| Superior skis | £72 | - |
| Snowboard & boots | £103 | £83 |
| Snowboard | £83 | - |
| Helmet | £16 | £14 |
the savings
- FREE lift pass for child born after 31/10/03 when accompanying adult buys same pass.
- FREE helmet hire for child aged 11 years and under when hiring skis/board and boots.
- Discounted lift pass available for adults born before 01/11/44.
† 2 for 1 lift pass is available on selected accommodation on selected dates. See accommodation page for details.