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Essentials
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Resort Height
1,637m (5,370ft)
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Transfer time
Turin 1 hr 45 mins
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Glacier High Altitude Guaranteed Snow
high altitude skiing
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Fly from
Dublin
Good for...
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Advanced Ski Rating
4
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Intermediates Ski Rating
5
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Beginners Ski Rating
2
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Snowboarding Rating
4
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So what's it like?
Extensive skiing opportunities in an idyllic Alpine location
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.
Ski information
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.
Nightlife
Informal and relaxed, Gressoney's night life revolves around the local bars and cafés · Castore Lounge is popular for après ski, with daily happy hour and FREE snacks · Bar Favre is a popular bar with Sky TV and pool table · In La Trinité the Hirsch Stube is best for draught beer and the Ejelbode for scrumptious home made apple cake
Activities
Natural ice rink (St. Jean), cross-country skiing, snowshoe walking, heli-skiing, a night in a mountain refuge with dinner, bed and breakfast for approx. €40
Eating out
Gressoney offers good restaurants serving typical local specialities. 3-course meals from €21, pizza and pasta dishes €8 · At La Trinité the Pulce Bar or the Ejelbode for fantastic sandwiches, at Stafal the Capanna Carla or the Kramenthal serve local dishes.
Other amenities
· Sports shop · Local handicraft shops
Transfer
From Turin
One-way (arrival) from €48 pp.
Return from €91 pp.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.
Snow Savers for the winter 2011/12 season
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
Our best deals to Gressoney
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| Leaves | From | To | Board | Price | |
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| Sun 6 January 2013 | Dublin | Gressoney in Italy | Half board |
€661 based on 4 sharing |
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| Sun 20 January 2013 | Dublin | Gressoney in Italy | Half board |
€706 based on 4 sharing |
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| Sun 6 January 2013 | Dublin | Gressoney in Italy | Half board |
€792 based on 4 sharing |