Gressoney Saint Jean Ski Resort Guide
Gressoney Saint Jean, Italy
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 50km |
| Highest Lift | 2,860m |
| Resort Height | 1,390m |
| Nearest Airports | Turin Caselle and Milan Malpensa |
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Gressoney Saint Jean
The ski area of Gressoney Saint Jean is in the Italian Alps at an altitude of 1,390m, with 50km of marked runs.
Summary
Gressoney Saint Jean is part of the Monterosa ski area with access to 213km of downhill skiing, with 64 marked pistes, served by a total of 52 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Gressoney Saint Jean itself (50km of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Monterosa ski resorts of Alagna Valsesia, Antagnod, Brusson, Champoluc, Champorcher and Gressoney la Trinité.
With ski lifts as high as 2,860m, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Gressoney Saint Jean offers some good boarding.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Gressoney Saint Jean is 3km long and the most difficult run is the 'Leonardo David SL', which is 3km in length.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Gressoney Saint Jean?
The next notable snow forecast is 8cm, expected on 22 December.
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Snow this week
| Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to 1,469m |
Ski Area Stats
Gressoney Saint Jean Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 1 | 1km |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 3 | 3km |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 3 | 8km |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 4 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 50km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 24km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 11 | |
Monterosa Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 37 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 14 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 8 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 213km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 52 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Gressoney Saint Jean Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,860m |
|---|---|
| Resort Altitude (Gressoney Saint Jean) | 1,390m |
| Lowest Piste | 1,220m |
| Max Vertical | 1,640m |
Ski Slope Aspects
NE, SE, SW, NW
Gressoney Saint Jean has ski slopes facing both north and south, offering both sunny and sheltered skiing.
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
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| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Ski Lessons in Gressoney Saint Jean
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Gressoney Saint Jean Ski Schools and Gressoney Saint Jean Ski Instructors.
Location and Map
Where is Gressoney Saint Jean?
This ski resort is in the Italian Alps in Valle d'Aosta, Aosta Valley.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Gressoney Saint Jean is Turin Caselle, 77 minutes drive away.
Milan Malpensa, Turin Cuneo, Milan Linate, Genoa, Bergamo, Sion, Lugano, Geneva and Annecy airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 11 ski lifts are able to uplift 2,687 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 12km of ski runs, with 30 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Gressoney Saint Jean open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
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NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
