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Alagna Valsesia vs Arabba vs Gressoney-La-Trinité: at a glance

Side-by-side comparison of Alagna Valsesia, Arabba and Gressoney-La-Trinité based on Alpe Match data: ski area, altitude, size, prices and access.

Alagna ValsesiaArabbaGressoney-La-Trinité
CountryItalyItalyItaly
RegionPiedmontDolomitesAosta Valley
Price level€€€––
Best forFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellers
Car-free centrePartlyPartlyNo
Nearest airportsMilan Malpensa Airport (MXP) (approx. 130 km, 1.5 - 2 hours drive); Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) (approx. 140 km, 2 hours drive)Bolzano (BZO) - approx. 100 km; Innsbruck (INN) - approx. 140 kmTurin Airport (TRN) (~95 km); Milan Malpensa (MXP) (~170 km)
Ski area132 km63 km180 km
Blue slopes29 km24 km22 km
Red slopes89 km30 km41 km
Black slopes14 km9 km6 km
Ski lifts202637
Village altitude1,188 m1,600 m1,627 m
Maximum altitude4,554 m3,343 m4,527 m
Hiking trails150 km120 km100 km
Population431275320
Accommodation beds2,5003,5002,200

Key differences

  • Gressoney-La-Trinité has the largest ski area: 180 km, compared with Alagna Valsesia (132 km) and Arabba (63 km).
  • Alagna Valsesia has the most black slopes: 14 km, compared with Arabba (9 km) and Gressoney-La-Trinité (6 km).
  • Gressoney-La-Trinité has the most ski lifts: 37, compared with Arabba (26) and Alagna Valsesia (20).
  • Gressoney-La-Trinité has the highest village: 1,627 m, compared with Arabba (1,600 m) and Alagna Valsesia (1,188 m).
  • Alagna Valsesia has the highest top altitude: 4,554 m, compared with Gressoney-La-Trinité (4,527 m) and Arabba (3,343 m).
  • Alagna Valsesia has the most hiking trails: 150 km, compared with Arabba (120 km) and Gressoney-La-Trinité (100 km).
  • Arabba has the largest accommodation capacity: 3,500, compared with Alagna Valsesia (2,500) and Gressoney-La-Trinité (2,200).

Alagna Valsesia

World-renowned for freeride off-piste skiing ('Freeride Paradise'), authentic Walser culture with historic stone and wood architecture, and direct access to the Monte Rosa massif.

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Arabba

Arabba is a premier hub for the Sellaronda and Great War ski tours, offering direct access to the Marmolada glacier and some of the most technical black runs in the Dolomites.

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Gressoney-La-Trinité

As the central hub of the Monterosa Ski circuit, it offers direct access to high-altitude glaciers and is a premier destination for freeriding and heliskiing, while maintaining its authentic Walser architectural heritage.

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