Deportes de invierno en el Valle de Aosta

Winter Sports in Aosta Valley

The Aosta Valley features some of the highest peaks in the Alps, including Mont Blanc, the Matterhorn, and Monte Rosa. This selection includes major international hubs like Courmayeur and La Thuile, which offers cross-border skiing into France. The region also hosts the Monterosa Ski circuit, linking three alpine valleys, and smaller resorts like Crévacol and Antagnod known for sunny exposures and traditional architecture. High-altitude access is provided by the Skyway Monte Bianco and the Klein Matterhorn cable car, reaching nearly 4,000 meters.

Winter Sports in Aosta Valley — Mapa

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Klein Matterhorn

The Klein Matterhorn is a peak of the Pennine Alps, overlooking Zermatt in the Swiss canton of Valais.

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Monterosa Ski

The Monterosa Ski is an Italian ski resort, at the foots of Monte Rosa the second tallest mountain in the Alps, which links three valleys,…

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Courmayeur Resort

Situated at the foot of Mont Blanc, this resort offers 42 kilometers of runs and extensive off-piste terrain. It is connected to the Skyway Monte Bianco cable car, providing access to the Punta Helbronner glacier.

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Gressoney-Saint-Jean

Located in the Lys Valley, this village features the Weissmatten slope, used for World Cup events, and the 19th-century Castel Savoia, the former summer residence of Queen Margherita of Savoy.

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La Thuile

Linked to La Rosière in France via the Espace San Bernardo international ski area. It is home to the Franco Berthod run, one of Italy's steepest slopes with a 73% gradient.

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Antagnod

A village in the Ayas Valley known for its traditional wooden 'rascards' architecture. The ski area features wide, sunny slopes with views of the Monte Rosa massif.

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Brusson

A major center for cross-country skiing in the Ayas Valley, featuring over 30 kilometers of groomed trails. The village is overlooked by the ruins of the 10th-century Graines Castle.

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Pila

Accessible via an 18-minute gondola ride from the city of Aosta. This natural amphitheater offers 70 kilometers of slopes with panoramic views of Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn.

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Crévacol

Located in the Great St Bernard Valley near the Swiss border. The resort is entirely south-facing, offering 22 kilometers of sunny slopes that reach an altitude of 2,450 meters.