SKIING IN CERVINIA AND ZERMATT CERVINO-MATTERHORN SKI PARADISE

The Cervino-Matterhorn Ski Paradise is a huge ski area in the shadow of the famous Cervino-Matterhorn pyramid, distributed to the south on the Italian side of Breuil-Cervinia and to the north on the Swiss side of Zermatt.

Thanks to the presence of the famous Cervino-Matterhorn, 355 km of slopes and 50 ski lifts including cable cars, trains, and chairlifts, it is certainly one of the largest and most complete ski areas in the Alps.

The single ski pass is valid for the whole Cervino-Matterhorn Ski Paradise area (called international ski pass), alternatively, it is possible to ski only on one of the two slopes, north from Zermatt and south from Cervinia, by purchasing the relevant national ski pass.

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The highest point of the whole area reaches 3899m, an important altitude that you can easily feel on your legs, moreover the temperature in the colder months can get very low below zero. Certainly a fantastic ski area, but one that requires good training in order to fully enjoy all that it has to offer.

Tourists who do not ski can take advantage of the cable cars and funiculars, to go to altitude and admire one of the most beautiful and famous views of the Alps.

The most famous attraction is the Little Matterhorn, Klein Matterhorn in German, home of the Glacier Palace, an exhibition area created inside the glacier, with adjacent panoramic restaurant, at an altitude of 3883m.

NUMBERS: 322km of slopes, 52 lifts, from 1562m (Zermatt) to 3899m - Various itineraries for Freeriders with gradients of over 2000m.

"The excitement already hits you at the gates of Cervinia or Zermatt, before you even get on a cable car and start skiing. Here everything is immense and dominated by the imposing figure of the Matterhorn.

The lifts are of a high standard, especially the new cable car that connects Plateu Rosa to Piccolo Cervino and the organization is impeccable. The off-piste trails are demanding and often on glaciers, it is necessary to pay a lot of attention and we suggest to ride them in the company of an Alpine Guide. The structures at high altitude, restaurants, and refuges, are large and always panoramic, also suitable for walks, also for tourists who do not ski.

We remind you that Zermatt is an alpine tourist village entirely without a car and accessible only by train, which makes it even more fascinating, especially in the evening, after a day on skis. "

Fabio e Paolo

FREERIDE AND ELISKI ON THE CERVINIA AND ZERMATT SKI PARADISE

The Cervino-Matterhorn Ski Area, between Cervina and Zermatt, is an unmissable destination, also for off-piste skiing and ski mountaineering lovers. Freeriders can find an outlet for their impulses by descending the slopes to the north and south of the Alps in the shadow of the Matterhorn - Matterhorn and Monte Rosa.

Most freeride or off-piste routes can be reached via the ski lifts, the Klein Mattehorn just above Plateau Rosa, reaching an altitude of 3883m. It is also possible to continue and reach higher altitudes through ski mountaineering itineraries (ascent with sealskins) to the peaks that join the ski area to Monte Rosa.

The local mountain guides offer numerous off-piste and freeride itineraries, with movements by helicopter, Heliski Cervino Matterhorn, and connections with lifts, to venture safely between the valleys and the ski areas of Cervinia and Zermatt.

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SAFETY AND AVALANCHE DANGER

The altitude reached by the Cervino-Matterhorn Ski Paradise, the technical difficulties of the freeride routes and the harsh environment of the high mountains, require a lot of caution, because of the danger of avalanches and in some cases, for the necessary alpine passages.

We strongly advise you to tackle these well-equipped routes, with Artva, shovel, probe, airbags, and GPS and, if necessary, with abseiling kits (rope with harness and carabiners), possibly in the company of a mountain guide.

The technical quality of the off-piste routes and the length require good experience and training in off-piste skiing. In case of emergency, contact the emergency number 112 and provide your GPS position.

We recommend that you also bring with you a front battery and a thermal sheet, very useful in case of difficulty and emergency.

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WHAT TO DO IN CERVINIA, ZERMATT AND IN THE NEARBY REGION

IN CERVINIA AND ZERMATT

1. Stroll through the villages of Cervinia and the historic ones of Zermatt and Valtournenche.

2. Take the cable car to the Klein Matterhorn and visit the Glacier Palace.

3. Endless fun on the slopes of the Matterhorn ski Paradise.

4. Treat yourself to a panoramic trip on the Zermatt - Gornergrat train.

5. Climb the Hornli Ridge or the Lion's Ridge and reach the top of the Cervino - Matterhorn.

6. Stop at the beautiful and scenic Blue Lake on the outskirts of Cervina.

7. Stroll through the historic huts and barns of the Zermatt alpine pastures.

8. Don't miss an excursion to the famous Lake Stellisee.

IN THE NEARBY REGION

1. Glacier Express a trip not to be missed between Zermatt, Andermatt, and St. Moritz.

2. Alpine climbing between the peaks and ridges of Monte Rosa.

3. Discover the Roman remains and historical sites of the Aosta Valley.

4. Reach the refuges of the Zermatt valley along the great glaciers of the Alps.

5. Fontina, the typical cheese of the Aosta Valley, visit the center in Valpelline.

6. Taste the delicate Lardo DOP of Arnad and the tasty Jambon DOP De Bosses.

7. Monte Bianco-Mont Blanc mountaineering, nature, and history on the border between Italy, France, and Switzerland.

8. Don't miss the castles of Valle d'Aosta and the Fortress of Bard.

WHERE TO SLEEP IN CERVINIA AND ZERMATT - HOTELS, B&B, APARTMENTS

The tourist villages of Breuil-Cervina and Zermatt, offer numerous holiday solutions, with high-level excellence, other solutions are available in the other villages of the two valleys.

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HOW TO GET TO CERVINIA AND ZERMATT

Breuil-Cervinia is the last village in the Italian valley on the slopes of the Matterhorn and is located at an altitude of 2000m. The village can be reached by car or bus. Motorway E25 Mont Blanc exit Saint-Vincent.

Zermatt can only be reached by train, via the train that connects it to Visp. By car, you can reach the village of Tasch (large parking spaces available) and then continue for about 30min by train.

Attention Zermatt and Cervinia are not directly connected only through the ski routes, in fact only in the winter period, with the purchase of the international ski pass, you can move from one side to the other and reach the 2 resorts with the ski lifts and the connecting ski slopes.

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BAGNI NUOVI THE ELEGANCE OF THE BORMIO THERMAL STRUCTURES – QC TERME

A spa complex in a luxurious building dating back to the early 20th century, Bagni Nuovi di Bormio, managed by QC Terme, offers a modern structure in an elegant setting surrounded by a large equipped garden, for lovers of relaxation.

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Surrounded by conifer forest, along the road to the Stelvio Pass, the Bagni Nuovi are located north of Bormio in a quiet and panoramic area. The area in addition to the ski centers of Bormio and Livigno offers many activities and excursions in the Stelvio National Park.

The spa facility has hotel and spa services, but you can also access the spa area with daily, afternoon and evening entrances. The thermal water flows naturally at a temperature between 37 and 43°C.

"Bagni Nuovi is a cuddle in the green conifer woods, an experience to try. We had the pleasure of spending pleasant days in this thermal spa. Very well organized and characterized by unique original elements and a spectacular view over the valley of Bormio.

We love the large relaxation room, the outdoor garden with saunas and the swimming pool, especially in autumn with the red larch trees. "

Fabio, Lorenzo e Paolo

Bormio's old baths are thermal baths, which combine many original historical elements with new installations, so it is worth remembering that the original spaces of the building have been maintained, slightly sacrificing comfort, but ensuring a typical and unique atmosphere.

The spa complex is vast and the various activities are distributed on the ground floor and lower floors of the elegant Bell Epoque style building. Outside there is a large garden with walkways, outdoor saunas, pools, hot tubs surrounded by fir and larch trees with views over the valley of Bormio.

The area is mainly organized, for adults (like all the facilities of QC Terme) and the ticket includes the use of a bathrobe and a towel, slippers are compulsory (can be rented on-site). In addition to the daily entrance, afternoon and evening tickets are available.

During weekends and high season, the structure can be crowded, we recommend the visit during the week or low season, especially in autumn, to fully enjoy the colors of the Stelvio National Park. Bagni Nuovi also offers hotel service, with Suites and Junior Suites dedicated to the stay in the upper floors of the structure and access to the spa included.

Bormio is synonymous with thermal waters and there are also the Bagni Nuovi, always managed by QC Terme, a structure of the beginning of the 20th century, more modern and spacious, for those who want a cheaper structure suitable for swimming and children, Bormio Terme at the edge of the village.

The latter is a public structure with various swimming pools, slides, and pools for children, a small wellness area, bar, and solarium.  

FACILITY BAGNI NUOVI:

- THERMAL SPRING OF NATURAL HOT WATER CLASSIC DESIGN FROM THE EARLY 1900S

- FINNISH SAUNAS (VARIOUS SIZES)

- STEAM BATHS AND RELAX TUBS HOT WATER TUBS WITH JETS, INSIDE AND OUTSIDE IN STONE

- OUTDOOR MUD BATH TANKS GARDEN WITH WOODEN TANKS AND OUTDOOR SWIMMING POOL

- ROOMS WITH WATERFALLS AND BEDS WITH SHOWERS

- RELAXATION ROOMS WITH FIREPLACE

- HOTEL AND RESTAURANT

PRICE AND AVAILABILITY:

Bagni Nuovi is part of the QC Terme circuit and offers a single price equal to 54 euros, voucher valid in all the structures of the group every day, or rates dedicated to the single thermal structure at time bands, daily, afternoon entrance, evening entrance, usually during the week there are discounts.

We suggest booking online the time and day of entry.

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All Qc Terme facilities are well organized, but on weekends and during high season, the turnout can be very high to the detriment of intimacy and relaxation.

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WHAT TO DO IN BORMIO AND IN THE NEARBY REGION

IN BORMIO

1. Relaxation for couples at the Bagni Vecchi and Bagni Nuovi spas.

2. Stroll along with the characteristic Via Roma, in the center of Bormio.

3. Adrenaline on skis, along the Stelvio World Cup slope.

4. Taste the Braulio Riserva, the bitterness of Bormio.

5. Have fun with the kids at Terme di Bormio, a public facility suitable for everyone.

6. Don't miss the "Palio delle contrade" and the "Pozza dei Mat".

IN THE NEARBY REGION

1. Reach the epic Stelvio Pass, by bike, motorbike or car.

2. Summer skiing on the slopes of the Stelvio Pass.

3. Discover the Forni glacier, the largest in Italy.

4. Climb the peaks of the Ortels-Cevedale group and the splendid 13 peaks.

5. Visit the military fort of Oga.

6. Remember the Great War, and visit the museums and the remains of the White War trenches.

7. Reach Livigno, the little Tibet of the Alps.

8. Taste the great wines of Valtellina and visit the cellars.

9. The excellence of Cheeses, Historic Rebel, Casera, Bitto.

10. Taste the real artisan Bresaola or Brisaola of Valtellina and Valchiavenna.

11. MTB and hiking to the dams of Cancano.

WHERE TO SLEEP IN BORMIO - HOTELS, B&B, APARTMENTS

Bormio offers hotels B&B and holiday houses. It is possible to find an accomodation also in a villages of the Valtellina.

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HOW TO GET TO BORMIO AND BAGNI VECCHI

Bormio is a tourist village about 1000m in the upper Valtellina, near the famous Stelvio Pass and the Gavia Pass, part of the Italian Central Alps bordering the Swiss Alps.

The area can be reached by car, from Milan along the SS36 and SS38 and from the north through the Foscagno, Stelvio and Gavia Passes (possible winter closures of the passes).

Bagni Nuovi is located upstream of Bormio in the municipality of Valdidentro, along the road that connects Bormio to Valdidentro.

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SKIING IN ALAGNA AND GRESSONEY - MONTEROSA FREERIDE PARADISE

The Monterosa Ski and the Monterosa Freeride Paradise are one of the most important ski complexes in the Italian Alps, formed by three valleys straddling the region of Piedmont and Valle d'Aosta, on the slopes of the great massif of Monte Rosa.

There are 3 alpine villages: Alagna Valsesia, Gressoney, and Champoluc. They are united by a vast network of ski-lifts and long ski slopes, as well as countless, freeride routes, to be faced in lonely valleys, canals, and long slopes.

The single ski pass is valid for the entire Monterosa ski area. Otherwise, you can buy a ski pass for a single ski area, limited to the place where you stay (Champoluc valley, Gressoney valley, and Alagna Valsesia valley).

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When you buy your ski pass you can specify if you want to ski with the single ski pass, valid for the entire Monterosa ski area, and include the access to the cable car of Punta Indren, which allows you to reach an altitude of 3275m from where you can have fun along many itineraries of ski mountaineering and off-piste.

At the ticket office are delivered 2 maps, one relating to all the lifts and the slopes of Monterosa Ski and one relating to the long off-piste routes possible in Monterosa Freeride Paradise.

NUMBERS: 132km of slopes, 20 lifts, from 1212m to 3275m - Various itineraries for Freeriders with gradients of over 2000m.

"A real circus of Freeride, powdery snow, slopes and valleys, which we have descended several times, both sleeping in Alagna and Gressoney.” The lifts are of a high standard, especially the new cable car of Alagna and the impeccable organization.

The off-piste tracks have various difficulties and in some cases even long-isolated valleys, all to be covered while having fun, but with caution, which for avalanches and orientation is never too much. For some years now, there have also been routes of ascents with sealskins, in safe areas, a much-appreciated innovation.

The area is very large and frequented by tourists from all over Europe, especially from Scandinavian countries. During peak hours, some facilities can cause a bit of a queue, especially when moving between one valley and another. Refuges and kiosks complete the offer on the slopes, but the valleys covered by car offer many other places and products to be discovered calmly, especially in the summer season.

Climbers on their way to Monte Rosa can use the gondola and cable car to Punta Indren and then walk or ski to the glacier and the peaks of the massif. Have fun! "

Lorenzo e Paolo

FREERIDE AND ELISKI ON THE MONTEROSA FREERIDE PARADISE

The Monterosa Freeride Paradise is a must-see destination for off-piste skiing and skis touring lovers. Freeriders can find an outlet for their impulses, descending entire valleys in powdery snow, with gradients of over 2000m (from Punta Indren to Alagna the gradient reaches 2060m).

Most of the freeride or off-piste itineraries can be reached by ski-lifts, in particular by the Alagna cable car, the Gressoney cable car and the final cable car of Punta Indren, which reaches an altitude of 3275m.

It is also possible to continue and reach higher altitudes through ski mountaineering itineraries (ascent with sealskins) towards the glacier of Monte Rosa. In spring, from Punta Indren, you can reach with skis and sealskins the Margherita hut and the peaks of Monte Rosa.

The local mountain guides offer numerous off-piste and freeride itineraries, with helicopter transfers, Heliski al Monterosa, and connections with lifts, to venture safely between the valleys and the areas of Monterosa Ski and the nearby Cervinia and Zermatt.

SNOW REPORT MONTEROSA SKI AREA

SAFETY AND AVALANCHE DANGER

The altitude reached by the Monterosa Ski area, the technical difficulties of the freeride routes and the harsh environment of the high mountains, require a lot of caution, because of the danger of avalanches and in some cases, for the necessary alpine passages.

We strongly advise you to tackle these well-equipped routes, with Artva, shovel, probe, airbags, and GPS and, if necessary, with abseiling kits (rope with harness and carabiners), possibly in the company of a mountain guide.

The technical quality of the off-piste routes and the length require good experience and training in off-piste skiing. In case of emergency, contact the emergency number 112 and provide your GPS position.

We recommend that you also bring with you a front battery and a thermal sheet, very useful in case of difficulty and emergency.

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WHAT TO DO IN ALAGNA, GRESSONEY AND IN THE NEARBY REGION

IN THE ALAGNA AND VALSESIA

1. Enjoy the slopes and ski itineraries of the Monterosa Freeride Paradise ski area.

2. Walk through the rural center of Alagna, among the typical Valser.

3. Visit the Valser House Museum in Alagna.

4. Rafting along the river Sesia.

5. Tour of Monte Rosa, a spectacular and long walk of several days between Italy and Switzerland.

6. Monterosa MTB, summer MTB routes on the Monterosa Ski slopes.

7. Immerse yourself in nature in the Alta Valsesia Nature Park.

IN GRESSONEY AND VALLEY

1. Reach the peaks and refuges of the Monte Rosa group and the famous Capanna Margherita.

2. Nordic skiing, cross-country skiing in the 22km circuit of Gressoney.

3. Visit the Savoy Castle with its Botanical Garden.

4. Quality aperitifs and dinners in the center of Gressoney.

5. Relax with your family at Lake Grover.

6. Taste and buy the Toma di Gressoney, the typical cheese of the valley.

7. Heliski between Italy and Switzerland with the Alpine Guides of Val d'Aosta.  

IN THE NEARBY REGION

1. Don't miss the castles of Valle d'Aosta and the Fortress of Bard.

2. Cervina and Matterhorn ski resorts, mountaineering and high altitude skiing.

3. Discovering the Roman archaeological remains in the center of Aosta.

4. Val Grande and Val Formazza wilderness in their purest form in the Piedmontese valleys.

5. The Fontina, the typical cheese of the Aosta Valley, visits the visitor center.

6. Enjoy the DOP products, the delicate Arnad lard, and the tasty Jambon De Bosses.

7. Mountaineering and tradition in the characteristic valley of Macugnaga.

8. Trip to Lake Orta and the island of San Giulio.

WHERE TO SLEEP IN ALAGNA AND GRESSONEY - HOTELS, B&B, APARTMENTS

Alagna is a characteristic village in the upper Valsesia, in Piedmont, famous for the Monterosa Ski area and its historic wooden buildings, the Valser. The village is not very large, but well preserved and equipped, for the weekend and weekly stays.

Gressoney and Champoluc are two Alpine villages in the Aosta Valley, separated by a ridge and reachable by car through their respective valleys. Of the three villages, the largest is certainly Gressoney, where there are many hotels and tourist facilities.

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HOW TO GET TO ALAGNA AND GRESSONEY

Alagna is a characteristic village in the upper Valsesia, in Piedmont, famous for the Monterosa Ski area and its historic wooden buildings, the Valser. The village is not very large, but well preserved and equipped, for the weekend and weekly stays.

Gressoney and Champoluc are two Alpine villages in the Aosta Valley, separated by a ridge and reachable by car through their respective valleys.

TO ALAGNA: by Car or pubblic bus from Borgo Sesia (exit A26), a large parking area is available outside the village.

TO GRESSONEY: by Car or pubblic bus from Pont Saint Martin in Valle d'Aosta (exit E25), large parking areas are available in Gressoney Tache or Gressoney Staffal.

TO CHAMPOLUC: by Car or pubblic bus from Verres (exit E25), parking areas are available in Champoluc and Frachey.

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