
Gressoney
"The hidden jewels in Italy’s crown" a newspaper article recently quoted. "Italy’s answer to the 3 vallées" says another. The Monte Rosa peaks soar above the valleys, and from Gressoney they are particularly spectacular as the vast south-facing glaciers descending from the mighty 14,738ft peaks seem ever poised to pour into town.
For those who still need to gain familiarity with skiing there are lots of easier "blue" runs, but in every Monte Rosa ski station there are also the more interesting "red" runs of intermediate difficulty. However, there is no lack of enticing "black" slopes where the most expert skier can test his or her prowess.
The district is equipped with artificial snow systems covering a total of 70km of piste with over 400 snow-firing points. The overall altitude of the entire area ranges from 3260m at Forcella di Bors to 1212m at Alagna. Now accessible by pisted runs Alagna adds another excellent area onto the Gressoney pass. The nearby traditional villages of St Jean and La Trinite are well worth a visit, here there are also various après ski activities which include small ice rink, swimming pool, various bars, cafes and pizzerias & an excellent sports centre in St Jean.
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Resort Facts:
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Resort height: 1810m
Top ski height: 3550m
Number of ski lift: 36
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Percentage of runs:
Black: 8%
Red: 63%
Blue: 29%
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Total skiable area: 200km
Snow cannon coverage: 70km
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