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Resort Ski Facts
All levels of skier and boarder will feel that they have plenty to go at in the Monte Rosa area. The modern lift system links the three resorts of Champoluc, Gressoney and Alagna and offers some 180km of piste. The runs are long and exhilarating with spectacular views of the Monte Rosa chain of mountains. The beginners area, with moving carpet lifts, is found at the top of the village centre gondola.
There is plenty of high mountain off piste terrain as well as great potential for touring in spring. It is also high altitude, but just in case the snow doesn’t arrive there are approximately 220 snow cannons in the area!
Monte Rosa Area
| Highest Lift |
3550m |
| Total no. of lifts |
37 |
| Total km of piste |
150km |
| No. of blue pistes |
18 |
| No. of red pistes |
42 |
| No. of black pistes |
6 |
| Direction of slopes |
NW, NE, E, SE, SW |
| Uphill capacity per hour |
43,000 |
| Longest run |
9km |
| Cross country trails |
35km |
| No of mountain restaurants |
32 |
| Approx. no. of snow cannon |
220 |
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Champoluc
| Village Height |
1570m |
| Total no. of lifts |
12 |
| No. of blue pistes |
9 |
| No. of red pistes |
12 |
| No. of black pistes |
0 |
| No of mountain restaurants |
11 |
| Approx. Transfer Time |
2 hours |
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Courmayeur is the perfect resort for mixed groups and families, as all levels of skier and boarder are fully catered for. There are carpet lifts and play areas for the children, long and interesting blue runs, and an abundance of more challenging reds. The advanced skier or boarder has some long testing runs, mogul fields and superb off piste and heli skiing potential, all with superb views of the highest mountain in Europe. Your lift pass also covers a number of nearby resorts including La Thuile.
Cross country skiers have at least 35km of wonderful scenic trails in the Val Ferret.
The modern lift system is capable of carrying 8,400 people uphill per hour and there are approximately 100km of piste with some excellent long runs. With 80% of the pistes covered by snow cannons – all season skiing is virtually guaranteed!
Courmayeur
| Village Height |
1224m |
| Highest Lift |
2763m
(Lift for Vallèe Blanche 3,470m) |
| Total no. of lifts |
16 |
| Total km of piste |
100km |
| No. of blue pistes |
6 |
| No. of red pistes |
14 |
| No. of black pistes |
4 |
| Direction of slopes |
N, NW, NE, SE |
| Uphill capacity per hour |
8,400 |
| Longest run |
20km (Vallée Blanche) |
| Cross country trails |
35km |
| No of mountain restaurants |
24 |
| Approx. no. of snow cannon |
350 |
| Approx. Transfer Time |
2 hours |
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Cogne is the perfect base for a winter holiday with excellent accommodation and fine food. This delightful unspoilt town in the Gran Paradiso national park, offers superb cross country skiing, many marked paths for walking and snow shoeing, and numerous frozen waterfalls for ice climbing. In addition there is a small amount of down hill skiing as well as the chance to ski in neighbouring Pila.
Cogne
| Village Height |
1534m |
| Highest Lift |
2242m |
| Total no. of lifts |
4 |
| Total km of piste |
5km |
| No. of blue pistes |
2 |
| No. of red pistes |
5 |
| No. of black pistes |
1 |
| Direction of slopes |
NW, NE |
| Longest run |
2km |
| Cross country trails |
80km |
| Marked and prepared walking trails |
10km |
| Approx. no. of ice waterfalls |
80 |
| No of mountain restaurants |
1 (also reachable on foot |
| Approx. no. of snow cannon |
6 (on the cross country pistes and childrens ski area) |
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Pila
| Village Height |
1800m |
| Highest Lift |
2752m |
| Total no. of lifts |
12 |
| Total km of piste |
70km |
| No. of blue pistes |
5 |
| No. of red pistes |
22 |
| No. of black pistes |
3 |
| Direction of slopes |
N, NE |
| Uphill capacity per hour |
17,200 |
| Longest run |
6km |
| Approx. no. of snow cannon |
145 |
| No of mountain restaurants |
9 |
| Cross country trails |
limited |
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