Gressoney Ski Resort

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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.

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.

Apres 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 Petit Bar for scrumptious home made apple cake. In St. Jean the Creperie Paul Vallaine and the Birreria for loads of different beers. The lively Futura disco is open most weekends.

Activities

• Natural ice rink
• Cross country skiing
• Snow shoe walking
• Helicopter tours
• Toboggan run (St. Jean)
• A night in a mountain refuge with dinner, B&B for approx. €36

Eating Out

Gressoney offers good restaurants serving typical local specialities. 3-course meals from €21, pizza and pasta dishes €8 • At La Trinité, the Sporthaus is popular for grills and venison, the Pizzeria Walserchild or the Schnee Blume, Bar Monterosa or Petit Bar for fantastic sandwiches, at Stafal the Capanna Carla or the Kramenthal serve local dishes and at St. Jean the Pizzeria Principe (in the Italian Good Food Guide) has the best pizzas in the whole valley.

Other Amenities

• Sports shop
• Local handicraft shops and wooden gifts at Sybilla’s
• Charming shops in St. Jean
• Visit to the Royal Castle of Savoie in St. Jean
• Buses to Aosta for the Tuesday market

Resort Facts

Piste Map