Gressoney

This is the central resort of the mighty Monterosa ski domain - the 'Freeride Paradise'. Gressoney la Trinite is the main part of the resort with most of the hotels (the Dufour is of note here). The other residential centres of Gressoney are Orsia and Staffal (the latter with the lift link if you are doing the full region tour).

The whole area has some charm in an understated manner and intermediates will love the wide empty pistes and the long, long descents in all the valleys - there are 3 that make up the whole Monterosa area. However, there is a distinct lack of après ski scene, nightlife or any off-slope attractions. Ski holidays in Gressoney are recommended if you are looking for a quiet resort with plenty of snow sure skiing for intermediates.

Experts come and stay here for the wonderful, high altitude, off-piste terrain. Given the size of the area and the lack of skiers in the Monterosa fresh tracks can easily be made long after a snow fall. This is unheard of in places like Verbier, Val d'Isere and St Anton - the other expert skier meccas.