To sleep at high altitudes has always been a dream for many travellers. From expert mountaineers to young couples passionate about trekking, the desire to fall asleep at record altitudes and to wake up surrounded by majestic landscapes has led to the development of a highly appreciated type of tourism over the years. Today, sleeping at high altitudes is a possibility offered by many structures, both in summer and to…
In Alagna Valsesia, freeride by helicopter ensures an unforgettable experience to make fantastic memories. Your day of freeride by helicopter starts early in the morning: you have a rich breakfast, load the equipment and fly to the snowy peaks, alone or in the company of friends. The high altitude valleys that roll down onto the territory of Alagna, submerged in snow even in spring, offer numerous locations where you can…
3030 m of height is the arrival and with a maximum load per hour of 1600 people, Are the highlights numbers of the four-place detachable chairlift that will connect Cimalegna (2650m) with passo dei Salati (3030m)with a length of 1800m. The structure, result of a long and meticulous work of technical planning and eco-friendly, ambiental and urbanistic compatibility will implicate the increasing of the hour load of the line Alagna-Passo…
Free SKI Italy 2017/2018 Monterosa Those who book a hotel room in Alagna at one of the hotels taking part in the “Ski for free” initiative, will not pay for a ski pass!! If you stay in one of the hotels or apartments in the Ski for free initiative for a minimum of 4 days from 9 to 24 December 2016, from the 6 to 28 January and from 31…
Summer has begun blowing its hot wind even in our valley: while on the summits of Monte Rosa you can still savour the taste of snow, at lower altitudes the meadows have turned green again, offering many opportunities for relaxation and fun to those who love sport and active vacations. There are so many things to see and do once you get there. Hiking and trekking are practically infinite, and…
The winter season which has just ended has confirmed a trend common to many Alpine resorts. Little snow at lower altitudes, and only for a limited period. In some countries the first flakes were seen in late January, and in others even in February. Luckily here in Alagna snow is plentiful, thanks to its altitude and position which ensure snowfalls in our territory as soon as the temperatures drops. But…
Alagna Valsesia is a tiny village: 400 inhabitants, 400 beds, 7 restaurants, 6 bars, 1 tobacconist, newsagent 1, 2 grocery stores, 1 sports items store , 2 clothing shops, a haberdashery, a ski rental shop and a dairy shop. A simple little town and it’s exactly for this genuine and intimate reason where life goes on, muffled but real. Early October is the time to book your ski holiday if…
After telling you about which places to visit in summer, we are back again to give you advice and tips about what to visit in winter in Alagna Valsesia. We are certain that even the most expert tourists will discover new possibilities and enjoy preparing their holiday in this fantastic territory. So, let’s jumpstart with a hike from Ca’ di Janzo to Peccia, an easy trail, suitable even for children,…
But that is so far from the truth! If you want to meet the soul of Alagna, you have to visit it in September. After the super crowded period in August, Alagna returns to savoring the slow pace and genuine life of a mountain village with its everyday life and human touch, but with a calendar filled to the brim of events. The top 5 events in September Eat potatoes:…
Those who have been lucky enough to spend a weekend or a few weeks in Alagna already know: our territory is not only the freeride paradise , but also the kingdom of locally produced products (km 0) and “slow” holidays. There are many gastronomy tours and just as many excursions recommended for those who love to travel slowly. Read, for example, what we wrote in the article Products from our…