Alagna Valsesia, Monterosa Ski
Overview
Alagna is a lovely, picturesque village, sedate and quiet with very limited après-ski. Some people would readily describe it as one of the Alps' 'hidden gems'. That's for one big reason - the off-piste. Once you're off the limited runs, there are massive snowfields that offer the powder/off-piste skier just about everything they could want. A guide is an extremely worthwhile investment and if the conditions are right they can arrange heli-drops. The guides are excellent at Alagna and some of our reporters have gone as far as saying that the off-piste 'rivals anything that the French have'. This is a truly massive accolade. Alagna provides 23km of its own slopes.
The on-piste runs are rather limited, however from December 2004 a new cable car should be opening that will link up the resort with neighbouring Gressoney and the Monterosa Ski area.
Overall, Alagna is the place if you want to get serious about your skiing, without the hindrance of piste markings and excessive après-ski. The other alternative in Italy worth considering is Arabba…
Resort Attributes
Adults Only
All Ensuite
Alpine Charm
Animals
Beginner Friendly
Choice of Restaurants
Close To Slopes
Day Care
Easy Slope Access
Extensive Shopping
Family Friendly
Fireplace
Good For Non-Skiers
Good For Snowboarding
Great Off-Piste
Great for Mixed Abilities
High Altitude
Large Ski Area
Lively Night Life
Lively and Young
Mountain Restaurants
Parking
Purpose Built
Reliable Snow
Scenic
Short Transfer
Ski In Ski Out
Ski Weekends
Snow Park
Snow Sure
Terrace Balcony
Traditional
Traffic-Free Resort
Wheelchair
Resort Facilities
Bowling Alley
Child Care
Child Friendly
Fitness
Gym
Hang Gliding
Hot Tub
Ice Rink
Indoor Pool
Outdoor Pool
Paragliding
Resort Bus
Sauna
Sports Centre
Swimming Pool
Walking Trails
Resort Activities
Cross-Country
Cross-Country Equipment
Dog Sledding
Heliskiing
Night Skiing
Off-Piste: Excellent
Off-Piste Equipment
Off-Piste Guides
Ski Doos
Ski Guiding
Ski Touring
Sleigh Rides
Snow Cat Skiing
Torch Light Descents
Skiing & Boarding
Beginners
Intermediate
Advanced
Snowboarding
Off-Piste
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