Italy
GRESSONEY
GRESSONEY-SAINT-JEAN-A.I.A.T.
Villa Deslex-CAP 11025, Aosta, Italy
Telephone: (39) (0125) 355 185
Fax: (39) (0125) 355 895
URL: aiatmonterosawalser.it
Email: info@aiatmonterosawalser.it
AOSTA VALLEY
Gressoney valley has three separate ski areas linked by a network of lifts and by buses. Gressoney-St. Jean is the largest village, five kilometers further is Gressoney-La-Trinité and at the head of the valley another 3 km away is Staffal. The valley stretches as far as the slopes of Monte Rosa where glaciers form a stunning background.
Elevation: Base/Village: 1,360 m (4,461 ft); Top: 2.967 m (9,732 ft)
Vertical: 1.607 m (5,271 ft)
Terrain: 74 km (46 mi) of downhill slopes, which provide a good variety of skiing with reliable snow conditions. 14 km beginner; 48 km intermediate, 12 km advanced
Skiing Circus: Three ski areas in the Gressoney valley are linked by bus and lifts, and with neighboring Ayas and Alagna—the “Monterosa ski”complex.
Lifts: 13
Types: 2 gondolas, 1 cable car, 5 chair lifts, 3 draglifts, 2 tapis roulant
Lift Capacity: 17.000 p/h resort
Ski Season: Dec.- 21 April Monterosa Ski area - 4 May Salati sector (Gressoney-La-Trinité)
Summer Skiing: Nearby-Plateau Rosa (May-Nov.)
Cross Country: 24 km (15 mi) of tracks
Ski School: Two schools, 60 instructors (Gressoney-La Trinite, Gressoney-St. Jean) (for further information, please call the Ski School in Gressoney Valley: (39) (0125) 355 291 or (39) (0125) 366 015)
Other Winter Activities: Fitness center; helicopter skiing; hiking; ice skating/natural; indoor swimming; mono-skiing; sauna; snowboarding
Après-Ski: Bars, discos, casino at St. Vincent (40 km), folklore evenings
Shopping Services: First-aid, restaurants, many shops
Credit Cards: AE, VISA; most major American credit cards are honored
Child Care: RTA Del Sol Mini Club. Hotel Monboso (39) 0 125 366302
Lodging: Gressoney-St. Jean—16 hotels/pensions, 864 beds; Gressoney-La Trinte—15 hotels, 837 beds
For this kind of information, please, call to the AIAT
Transportation: Gateway Airports: Milan; Turin; Geneva
Closest Provincial City: Aosta 85 km (53 mi)
By Auto from Airport: Motorway from airports, exit at Pont St. Martin, local road to Gressoney Valley
By Train: R.R. station in Pont St. Martin-trains from all gateway cities, bus 29 km (18 mi) to Gressoney
Best Deal: Skiing facilities at Gressoney form a single network with those of adjoining Ayas Valley and Alagna Valsesia
Other Information: Reliable snow conditions. Ancient German dialect is still spoken in Gressoney, as well as Italian and French. Many German/Swiss traditions
Rates: For additional details on lifts, pistes and prices, Contact the promotion office at www.monterosaski.com or kikesly@monterosaski.com
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