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Epic Italian Freeride Adventures on a budget
Located just over 90 minutes from Turin, and making up part of the Aosta Valley ski area, are the secret resorts of Monte Rosa. Remaining relatively unknown to the masses, but a place that should firmly sit as a central plank for all serious freeriders, here you will find the perfect combination of steep vertical descents, tight couloirs and wide-open powder fields, all easily accessed by an efficient and quick lift system. The Aosta Valley area is made up of a number of sleepy resorts that offer up to 180 individual pistes, and the Monte Rosa area has within it the small resorts of Gressoney and Alagna. Although the nightlife is never likely to challenge the bigger resorts in the Alps, the riding is what you’re here for and from that extent it is world class. You will also find some great little restaurants and bars that are full of Italian charm and warm hospitality. With a combination of excellent terrain, short transfer time and some fantastic Refuges on offer for stays up high in the mountains, this area firmly sits as one of our favourite European freeride destinations.Flights and Transfers: There are many flight options into Turin from the UK, and from here it is a quick 95 minute private transfer up into the resorts.
The Lodge: Based in the Italian resort of Gressoney, specifically in the Stafal region, for this adventure you will be located in a warm and comfortable B&B. Recently renovated the B&B offers a warm and comfortable base for those looking to keep the costs down. The ski shop is located right next to the lodge and there is a pub and restaurant below for some evening beers and feed after a hard day in the sidecountry.
Itinerary: The first couple of days you will get to explore the area on your own, exploring the links between the resorts and getting the lay of the land. On day 3 you will be met in the reception of your Lodge by your fully certified local wasabi guide. The next 3 days will be spent exploring the extensive sidecountry and backcountry on offer in the area. Head over to Alagna to enjoy 2000m of vertical descent, all made available from a simple 2 cable car trip. Challenge yourself on the various couloirs and enjoy great lunches in a secret Rifugio located way up on the mountain side. The last day of your holiday will be yours to enjoy as you wish, either hitting the slopes hard or taking it easy after 3 intense days of backcountry adventure. If you’re feeling intrepid this is also one of the best areas in the Alps for great heli-skiing, build in a day of this to enjoy some remote backcountry options.
Guide price: Prices are based on 4 people start from £800 per person and includes:
- 7 nights bed and breakfast lodging on a twin share basis
- 3 days guided backcountry riding
- Private return transfers from Turin
- Breakfast each morning
- Equipment hire for the duration
- Option for day heli-ski tours as an added extra
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