Welcome to Gressoney

Gressoney St. Jean Altitude 1385 metres - Situated in the heart of the Gressoney valley at the foot of the Monte Rosa mountain giving central access to the whole of the “Monterosa Ski” area. 

The “Monterosa Ski” area stretches over three valleys and has a network of over 200km of pistes, most of which are equipped with snow cannons.  These prepared slopes offer all grades of piste, something for every level of skier from beginner to racer.  For those who love to ski off piste the surrounding mountains offer a bountiful supply of off piste and ski touring opportunities but for this we would always recommend you take a guide.

Gressoney St. Jean is also a haven for cross country skiers with 25 km of trails often only a few metres from the door of one’s accommodation.  Very nearby is also the separate ski area of Weismatten which offers excellent downhill skiing on down hill courses used by the Canadian Olympic ski team during the Turin Winter Olympics.

Founded in the 13th century Gressoney St. Jean is an elegant village with a sophisticated atmosphere, centred around the old cobbled square with beautifully restored original architecture. The parish church of San Giovanni rebuilt in 1725 on the foundations of the 16th century church.  The village is steeped in tradition and is a centre of the old art of wood carving.  The Savoy castle, once the summer residence of Queen Margherita is truly remarkable and worth a visit.

Gressoney St. Jean is an excellent location for families and skiers who like to stay in a genuinely historical and charming village enjoying traditional architecture and accommodation.  There are excellent ski bus links to all the major lifts and it has a fine selection of local restaurants serving traditional culinary delights, typical dishes of the Aosta Valley.