Alagna Valsesia (Frachey/Gressoney-La-Trinite/Champoluc)
Height difference:
1212-3275 m
Track length:
132 km
Season:
21 November — 2 May
Alagna Valsesia/Gressoney-La-Trinité/Champoluc/Frachey (Monterosa Ski) is located in the Monte Rosa mountain range (Italy, Valle d’Aosta region) and Valsesia (Piemonte region). For skiing and snowboarding there are 137 km of ski slopes. There are 20 lifts leading to them. The complex for practicing winter sports is located at an altitude between 1212 and 3275 meters above sea level.
Valsesia is known as the greenest valley in Italy for its lush vegetation. In summer, there is a large tourist area, many exclusive excursions in unspoiled valleys and the opportunity to climb the highest peaks in Europe for experienced tourists. As for the winter season, it offers unique opportunities thanks to its peaks exceeding 4 000 meters, snow-capped valleys and breathtaking panoramic views.
Alanya is located in this fabulous landscape – a place not to be missed. The connection to Valle d’Aosta and Monterosa Ski makes the resort one of the largest in Europe. On the slopes, there are many trattorias offering refreshing drinks, lunches and dinners made from locally sourced produce such as game and polenta, the opportunity to relax in the sun and spend a special night at high altitude. But Alanya offers entertainment not only for “classic” skiers. Those looking for strong emotions will find here tens of kilometers for freeriding through the unpolluted expanses of the Alta Valsesia Natural Park, in the shadow of the Monte Rosa Massif. For this reason it is known in Europe as a “freeride paradise”.
Those who come with their families definitely go to the large snow park, where there is entertainment for any age.
Working Hours
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:45 — 17:00 | 08:45 — 17:00 | 08:45 — 17:00 | 08:45 — 17:00 | 08:45 — 17:00 | 08:45 — 17:00 | 08:45 — 17:00 |
Season
Most often, the ski season here lasts from early December to mid April.
Ski pass prices
Day ski pass in high season worth € 47 (adult), € 47 (children) and € 42 (youth).
Slopes
Medium:
23 km
Hard:
94 km
Impossible:
15 km
Total length of tracks 132 km. The vertical drop is 2063 meters. The preparation of the tracks is carried out with the help of special snow groomers of snow groomers. The surface of the slopes is kept in excellent condition by the artificial snowmaking system. In total, the resort has 655 snow cannons that cover 95% of the slopes. Thanks to the lighting of the trails, you can ride until late at night. Highly professional instructors conduct group and individual lessons for adults and children.
Lifts
Baby lift:
8
T-bar lift:
1
Chairlift:
10
Gondola lift:
5
Tramway lift:
4
On the tops of the slopes, skiers and snowboarders are delivered 28 lifts: 4 aerial tramway, 5 gondola lift, 10 chairlift and 1 t-bar lift. There are 8 children’s lifts for beginners and children. The total length of the cable cars is 31 km, which are capable of transporting up to 33584 passengers/hour.
Infrastructure
The nearest villages to the resort:
- Alagna Valsesia (0.4 km)
- Frachey (0.2 km)
- Stafal (Tschaval) (0.2 km)
- Gressoney-La-Trinité (0.6 km)
- Champoluc (0.8 km)
- Saint-Jacques (1 km)
- Antagnod (6 km)
- Gressoney-St. Jean (7 km)
- Brusson (13 km)