Monterosa Snow Conditions

Snow Conditions in Monterosa - Quiet undiscovered slopes in Aosta Valley
Situated in the Aosta Valley on the Italian-Swiss border, the Monterosa ski area lies along the southern edge of the Monta Rosa Massif, the second highest peak in Europe. The ski resorts that make up the region include Champoluc, Gressoney and Alagna, which are located in the Ayas, Gressoney and Valsesia Valleys. A quiet and uncommercial ski area, the conditions remain reliable with the area having a good snow record, thanks to the high altitude and location close to the soaring peaks of the Monta Rosa massif. 
 
Monterosa Snow Conditions - Well-connected ski area, fantastic for off-piste 
The thee resorts sit at varied elevations, with Alagna (1,212m) the lowest, followed by Gressoney (1,385m) and Champoluc, (1,564m) being the highest ski centre. Skiing is offered up to a top elevation of 3,260m, and the 180km of terrain gives visitors a good choice of runs, with conditions best for confident intermediates and adventurous experts in Monterosa. The slopes generally seem quiet and see limited queues, and the skiing is well-connected with a selection of varied slopes throughout the three valleys. Champoluc is home to the easiest terrain, and home to plenty of sheltered tree-lined runs, whilst Gressoney, in the centre of the ski area, has excellent access to all the valleys, as well as the best slopes for intermediate skiers. Experts should head to Alagna for the most challenging runs, which is located in the most isolated region and paired with some spectacular scenery. As plenty of the terrain is undeveloped and relatively undiscovered, the area is a haven for off-piste skiing, with the extensive itineraries and abundant deep snow and powder also attracting people searching for helicopter skiing. 
 
Snow Conditions in Monterosa - High-altitude and also served by snowmaking 
The region has also invested in snowmaking, with 220 snow cannons covering over 170km of terrain. The ski season runs from November to April, with upper slope averages in Monterosa topping 352cm in the best month of the 2008-9 season, March.