The Ski Resort
Monterosa ski area gives you three valleys´ ski resorts at your disposal. First there is Ayas Valley. The ski resorts Champoluc-Frachey, Brusson and Antagnod form part of Ayas Valley. Each ski resort has its special feature. Champoluc-Frachey is particularly interesting for advanced skiers as there are about 50 kilometers of red slopes. Brusson is well-known for its international biathlon and cross-country skiing competitions, whereas Antagnod distinguishes itself from the other ski resorts with its highly specialized friendliness towards families and kids.
At the eastern edge of the Monterosa region lies Valsesia Valley. Its ski region Alagna is a true jewel of freeriding and ski routes. As soon as you´ve reached Passo Salati at an altitude of 2971 meters you´ll have plenty of descents off the pistes. For experts it truly is the El Dorado of freeriding.
The third valley is situated between Valsesia and Ayas Valley: the Gressoney Valley. There are two ski resorts in Gressoney Valley, Gressoney-St-Jean and Gressoney-La-Trinité. The most remarkable feature about Gressoney-La-Trinité is its interconnection to the other valleys. From here you can take various descents to the ski resorts of Champoluc-Frachey and Alagna. Gressoney-St-Jean is a little away from the region´s ski resorts. Nevertheless, this is not a disadvantage. This ski resort is more tranquil than the others, a perfect condition for beginners and cross-country skiers. But even experts will find their way to Gressoney-St-Jean. Everybody wants to try out the famous ski world cup slope Leonardo David.
Interesting facts
- Offering 180 km of slopes and terrain, Monterosa is among the 5 largest Ski Resorts in Italy.
- Monterosa is among the 3 best rated Ski Resorts in the Aosta Valley.
- Elevated between 1,212 m and 3,275 m, the Ski Resort is among the 5 highest elevated Ski Resorts in Italy. The vertical drop from summit to base is 2,063 m. The average difference in altitude between base and summit of Ski Resorts in Italy is 979 m. Most runs are therefore relatively long.
- Average snow depth during the season is 95 cm at summit elevation and 30 cm at base elevation. Snow coverage is usually best during June, offering an average snow depth of 90 cm at summit elevation and 50 cm at the base. Therefore Monterosa is among the 5 ski Resorts with best snow conditions in Italy.
- Monterosa features 75 sunny days on average per season. The average for all ski Resorts in Italy is 64 sunny days. February is the sunniest month with an average of 22 sunny days. This makes the ski resort one of the 5 sunniest in the Aosta Valley.
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Nightskiing
Nightskiing is possible at Gressoney-St-Jean, where the famous Leonardo David run can be lit.
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All Ski Rentals Monterosa (2)Getting here
The ski area Monterosa is located about 60 km northeast of Aosta. From there take the SS26 to Saint Vincent and then the SR33 to Brusson. On the SR45 you get to the ski resorts Antagnod and Champoluc-Frachey. If you want to reach the Gressoney valley, follow the SS26 to Pont-Saint-Martin and then take the SR44 to Gressoney-Saint-Jean and Gresonney-La-Trinité.
