Gressoney

Seated at the foot of Monterosa itself, Gressoney-La-Trinité hosts a parish church dating back to 1671. During medieval times, the area belonged to the Bishops of Sion and was populated by shepherds from the neighbouring valley, the Walser. Their culture is still reflected in Gressoney’s architecture, and a typical form of Walser, called “Titsch“, is often spoken. The cobbled streets are lined with old wooden buildings and the atmosphere is laidback and peaceful.

Located further down the valley at an altitude of 1,385m, Gressoney-Saint-Jean has a characteristic historic centre, where Walser houses surround the church of San Giovanni Battista, built in 1725. The parish museum preserves a large crucifix that dates back to the XIII century, among the oldest masterpieces in Valle d‘Aosta. In nearby “Belvedere“, visitors can see Castel Savoia, Queen Margherita’s holiday residence during her reign in the early 20th century. There’s also the Savoy castle with Mountain Garden to see, and a trophy and weapons collection at the Alpenfauna museum.

Gressoney attracts visitors all year round, offering great skiing in the winter, and walking and lakeside enjoyment in the summer. However, both villages still retain a peaceful ambience that feels remarkably uncrowded and relaxing. While there’s a handful of bars and nice restaurants to enjoy, visitors here will be more struck by the sense of tradition, with distinctive local Walser dress on display; production of the region’s famous furniture in evidence; and the practise of “puncetto”, an ancient lace-making art featuring a thousand knots in a square centimetre of material.

The Gressoney valley is made up of two main villages, Gressoney St Jean and Gressoney La Trinite, a further 7 kilometres up the valley. The main ski area is at Stafal, which is another 3 kilometres north. Apartments and chalets are spread throughout the valley but the majority of hotels, shops and restaurants are in La Trinite and St Jean. La Trinite is the more developed of the villages whilst St Jean bests suits those who prefer a low key resort experience. Much of the accommodation in the valley is in the form of 'residences' which are self-catered apartments with a variety of facilities available. To book or for advice, we recommend contacting one of the Gressoney specialists listed below.

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An efficient bus service operates throughout the valley and is free of charge with a multi-day ski pass. The Gressoney ski area links into Champoluc and Alagna (the latter is for expert skiers only).

Gressoney is just 1 hour 30 minutes drive from Turin airport at the other end of the scenic Aosta Valley from Courmayeur. It shares the renowned Monterosa ski area with Champoluc and Alagna.