Gressoney-Saint-Jean (Weissmatten)
Height difference:
1348-2023 m
Track length:
12 km
Season:
12 December — 5 April
The resort of Gressoney-Saint-Jean – Weismatten is located in Italy on the Monte Rosa region of Valle d’Aosta. There are 12 km of trails for skiing and snowboarding. 2 ski lifts transport skiers on them. The winter sports zone is located at an altitude of 1348 to 2023 meters above sea level.
The Gressoney ski resort is located at the foot of the Monte Rosa mountain range, which separates Italy and Switzerland with its 14 four-thousanders. Eight centuries ago, the valley was inhabited by representatives of the Germanic Walser people who moved from the northern valley of the Vallese. To this day, local residents adhere to their traditions: they speak in an almost incomprehensible old Germanic dialect, dress in national costumes and live in houses in the “stadel” style. There are two main villages in the valley: Gressoney-La-Trinité (1637 m) and Gressoney-Saint-Jean (1387 m). Gressoney is connected by lifts and slopes with the village of Alanya in Piedmont on the one hand and with the famous resort of Champoluc on the other. This whole region with a single ski pass is called Monterosa Ski. The longest track stretches from Passo Salati to Gressoney for 14 km. In terms of difficulty, it belongs to the red, like the vast majority of local routes. Very good pistes are located directly above Gressoney. Especially noteworthy is the magnificent black, coming from Punta Jolanda (2278 m).
Next to Gressoney Saint-Jean are the famous slopes that run through the old Swiss pine forest, Weissmatten.
There are many off-piste routes in Gressoney, including for heli-skiing. They start even higher than the highest lift station at Punta Indren (3260 m). One of the ski tour options for freeride lovers consists of a bunch of off-piste slopes with stops in huts and has a total length of 70 km.
On Monte Rosa, almost at the top of Punta Gnifetti (4559 m), there is the highest shelter in Western Europe (4554 m). It is named in honor of the Queen of Italy Margaret of Savoy (1851-1926), who was fond of mountaineering and climbed the surrounding peaks. The Savoy Castle, near Gressoney Saint-Jean, was built in the late 19th century as the summer residence of Queen Margaret.
Next to Gressoney Saint-Jean is the picturesque Gover Lake. In winter, it turns into an ice rink, and there are cross-country skiing trails around the lake.
Working Hours
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 — 16:30 | 09:00 — 16:30 | 09:00 — 16:30 | 09:00 — 16:30 | 09:00 — 16:30 | 09:00 — 16:30 | 09:00 — 16:30 |
Season
As a rule, the ski season here lasts from early December to late March.
Ski pass prices
The cost of the day ski pass in the high season: € 28 for an adult, € 28 for children and € 25 for youth.
Slopes
Medium:
6 km
Hard:
4 km
Impossible:
2 km
Total length of tracks 12 km. The vertical drop is 675 meters. Modern snow-compacting equipment is used on the tracks. The surface of the slopes is kept in excellent condition by the artificial snowmaking system. In the dark, the tracks are illuminated by powerful floodlights, so you can ride almost until late at night. There is a training slope for beginner skiers. Both adults and children can learn to ride on it.
Lifts
Baby lift:
1
T-bar lift:
1
Chairlift:
1
On the tops of the slopes, skiers and snowboarders are delivered 3 lifts: 1 chairlift and 1 t-bar lift. There is one children’s lift for beginners and children. The total length of the cable cars is 22 km, which are capable of transporting up to 1968 passengers/hour.