Winter has arrived as well as the desire to try out winter hiking in the mountains in close contact with nature. The passion for hiking has evolved over the last few years and is now not only reserved for high altitude enthusiasts, but also for those – like, tourists, hikers, families with children, boys and girls on a trip – who want to immerse themselves in an alpine landscape for…
Monterosa Ski season starts on November 17th! On Saturday, November 17th Monterosa Ski inaugurates the winter season 2018/2019, two weeks earlier than planned! During the weekend the lifts from both Stafal and Alagna to Punta Indren will be operating and it will be possible to ski on slopes Salati, Salati 1 and Salati Variante, on Gressoney side, Cimalegna and Bodwitch, in Valsesia, that are already perfectly snow-covered thanks to the…
Off-piste snowboarding, or simply freeride snowboarding, is a well-known sport and practised by many. More and more enthusiasts filled with adrenalin descend snowboard off-pistes at full speed, thanks to the evolution of the boards and clothing, which are essential to slide on fresh snow in the name of fun and comfort. In Italy and abroad, there are many places where you can practise this type of sport. Just think of…
Every winter the Alps attract sportsmen and tourists from all over the world in search of relaxation, adrenaline and leisure. Winter activities in the Eastern Alps are numerous and are suitable for adults and children alike. Monte Rosa is part of the Alpine mountain range in Alagna and is among the favourite destinations for a winter break in the Alps: the activities for tourists are very rich and diversified, both…
It’s easy for anyone to realize the dream of sleeping in Alagna- Valsesia, the last resort of Monte Rosa on the Italian side on the Swiss border ! It’s a magical place both in summer and in winter, where life is still slow as it once was and where your holiday has a special taste all year round. Visiting the town of Alagna Valsesia as a couple, with children or…
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 or heliskiing ensures an unforgettable experience to make fantastic memories. Your day of heliskiing 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 3 to 23 December 2016, from the 6 January to 28 February and from 23…
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…