Gressoney La Trinite is a small Alpine village in the unspoiled Gressoney valley in the Monte Rosa ski resort at the foot of Monte Rosa. Gressoney has preserved a lot of the local Wlaser traditions far from the annoying stress and hectic life in the big city. The Gressoney Valley liest to the west of Monte Rosa, the second highest mountain in Europe with 150 km of pistes covering three valleys. Gressoney is one of the most picturesque resorts in the Aosta Valley with views of the Monte Rosa glacier, the Matterhorn, Mont Blanc and the Gran
Paradiso.
The Gressoney valley has a number of ski areas: La Trinite, St. Jean, Weissmatten and Staffal. Both Trinite and St.Jean have access to the Monte Rossa ski area. St. Jean is in close proximity and access to the lifts, while hotels in Trinite are situated very close to the ski pistes. St. Jean is larger and more comfortable of the two, while Trinite is depicted as a small friendly and pleasant family ski resort with a lovely surrounding area, marvellous scenery and picturesque little villages. St. Jean has more restaurants, hotels and shops of good value.
Gressoney La Trinite is set in the heart of the Monterosa ski resort, and from there intermediate skiers can ski to the Ayas Valley (Champoluc) and the Sesia Valley (Alagna) through crossing the Salati-Pass and the Bettaforc pass respectively. La Trinite has eight ski lifts, four of which are set between the centre of the vilage and the hamlet Staffal, which allows quick travel to the various parts of the resort. The pistes vary in difficulty levels and are equipped with snow cannons. Gressoney La Trinite gives the oportunity for training ski at a high altitude on a 3,5 km long piste on the shores of Lake Gabiet. Gressoney is suited to meet the needs of skiers both alpine and cross-country skiing. There are unforgettable slopes in a still, vast area of 180 km with artficial snow covering at some lengths. There is great terrain for intermediates, while expert skiers have access to the excellent off-piste at Alagna. Beginners have lots of good slopes, but they are located all over the ski area and not particularly well-linked. Snow reliability is very high because of the snow making machines and the high altitude.
Apres-ski is quiet in La Trinite and St. Jean. Accomodation is provided mainly by family run hotels. In the summer, Gressoney La Trinite is a starting point for a number of excursions to the Monte Rosa. There are easy walks from the bottom of the valley to the glacier.
Generally, apres-ski is quiet in the two resorts. This isn't party territory - you won't be able to buy cigarettes anywhere in Trinite, but on the other hand you can benefit from its calm setting. Gressoney’s evening life includes several local bars and cafes. There is the lively Futura disco open on weekends and great Italian restaurants with local and international meals, a pizzeria, a Petit Bar with fantastic sandwiches. Sport activities include natural ice rink, snow shoe walking, cross country skiing, a toboggan run in St. Jean, a sports shop, local handicraft shops or buses to Aosta for the Tuesday market.
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