Gressoney ski information
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.
Representatives (Reps)
· For guests staying in the Hotel Gressoney there will be a limited rep service so pre-booking of ski packs is recommended. On arrival you will receive a Crystal welcome pack and the contact number for the nearby Crystal rep based in Gressoney.
Skiing and snowboarding in Gressoney
Ski Information 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.
Ski Information 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.
Ski Information 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.
Ski Information 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.
Lift Pass Bundles
| 6 days | Adult | Child (8-13) |
| Lift pass + Standard skis (low) | £224 | - |
| Lift pass + Standard skis (mid) | £228 | - |
| Lift pass + Standard skis (high) | £234 | - |
| Lift pass + Intermediate skis (low) | £247 | - |
| Lift pass + Intermediate skis (mid) | £251 | - |
| Lift pass + Intermediate skis (high) | £257 | - |
| Lift pass + Snowboard (low) | £249 | - |
| Lift pass + Snowboard (mid) | £253 | - |
| Lift pass + Snowboard (high) | £258 | - |
| Lift pass + Ski carriage (low) | £199 | - |
| Lift pass + Ski carriage (mid) | £202 | - |
| Lift pass + Ski carriage (high) | £208 | - |
Snow Savers
Kids ski free: 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.
Senior savers: Discounted lift pass available for adults born before 01/11/46.
Gressoney at a glance
Season Dates
Low season deps. 19/12-25/12
Mid season deps. 08/01-28/01 & 11/03-06/04
High season all other dates.
Fly from
Gatwick; Stansted; Birmingham; Doncaster/Sheffield; Manchester; Bournemouth; Bristol; Newcastle; Glasgow
Transfer time
Turin 1 hr 45 mins
Piste fact file:
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Resort Height
1,637m (5,370ft)
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Total Kms of Piste
180kms Monte Rosa area
Piste Type No. of Runs Easy 18 Intermediate 39 Difficult 6 -
Cross-country
25kms
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Longest Run
9kms
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Number of Lifts
30 (1 funicular, 14 chairlifts, 5 gondolas, 4 cable cars, 2 drag lifts, 4 magic carpet lifts)
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Snowboard Parks
1 (boardercross)
* Terms & Conditions
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.
