Ski Area
The Italian resort of Alagna is part of the Monterosa ski region and has a reputation for having some of Europe's best wilderness skiing which has attracted the more hard-core freeskiing element. Recent investment in new lift systems has opened up the skiing but the slopes are still generally deserted and the resort has maintained its distinctive Italian feel.

With lifts taking you up to 3700m, the runs are some of the biggest in Europe. There are also some great heli-skiing opportunities. The off-piste skiing is awesome with great runs from the top of all the lifts and the slopes are usually completely deserted. The highest lifts give you 2000m vertical.

The whole area has a wonderfully genuine Italian atmosphere with a friendly local ambience and stunning scenery.

It is accessed from three charming alpine villages; Alagna, Champoluc and Gressoney, which are all linked by 200 km of pistes.

Accommodation
Alagna has a number of 2 & 3 star hotels and our preferred hotel is the Hotel Monterosa in the centre of the village.
For more information on Alagna hotels, click on the local tourist office website www.lyskammviaggi.com

Equipment Hire
Equipment can be hired through the Hotel Monterosa in Alagna. If you are planning to hire, you should contact Fabio in the Hotel in advance to ask him to reserve this gear.
Tel:+39 0163 923209
Email: hotelmonterosa@libero.it

Getting There
Alagna is located at the top of the Valsesia Valley. There is very limited (no) public transport service in the valley.
Milan Malpensa is the closest airport and the transfer time is about 2 hours. Turin (transfer time 3 hours) is also an option.
For getting to Alagna from either airport your best options are either to hire a car or book a taxi. A taxi ride will cost about 250 Euros 1 way.

For the best independent review of the area, go to www.ultimate.ski.com