Monterosa Ski

Monterosa Ski connects three Italian valleys, Ayas, Lys, and Sesia, beneath the Monte Rosa massif. The area runs to 3,275 m of summit elevation with 2,100 m of vertical, and is best known for its high-alpine freeride sector off Punta Indren and the Indren glacier. Lift-served terrain favours strong intermediates and freeriders; on-piste skiers find a smaller marked-trail count than the big French and Swiss alternatives. Bases include Champoluc (Aosta), Gressoney-La-Trinité (Aosta), and Alagna Valsesia (Piedmont).

Key Stats

Vertical Drop
2,100m (6,890ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
3,275m (10,745ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
1,212m (3,976ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
800cm (315in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
50
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
28
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Skiable Area
180ha (445ac)
Total groomed and patrolled skiable terrain

Terrain Breakdown

The percentage of marked trails in each difficulty level. A higher beginner percentage means more terrain suitable for novices and families; a higher advanced percentage means more challenge for experts.

Easy
20%
Intermediate
50%
Difficult
30%

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When to go

Average monthly snowfall and snowpack depth, with the typical operating window shaded.

Monterosa Ski's heaviest snowfall lands in May; the snowpack peaks in April.

snowiestdeepestJulAugSepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJun
Snowfall
peaks May
Snowpack
peaks Apr
Typical season
Oct – Jun

Snowfall: SLF IMIS, nearby station (1994–2023).

Snow depth: SLF IMIS, nearby station (1994–2023).

Where to stay

Monterosa Ski is accessed from 3 villages — pick a base.

Gressoney-La-Trinité

Walser-culture central base: touring access, alpine quiet.

Base elevation1,635m (5,364ft)
Champoluc

Stone-house Ayas Valley base: quiet, scenic, freeride-heavy.

Base elevation1,568m (5,144ft)
Alagna Valsesia

Piedmont freeride end-of-the-road, raw and committed.

Base elevation1,191m (3,907ft)

Location

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