Holiday apartment in Gressan: winter sports, culture and trails

Gressan combines a high-altitude winter sports area, a distinctive landscape formation, historic sites, as well as trails along the river and through the surrounding area. This combination is appealing if you want to choose a holiday apartment in Gressan according to the pace you prefer for your holiday.

Holiday apartment in Gressan: Pila and cycling

Pila is located in the municipality of Gressan at an altitude of 1,800 metres and is considered a renowned ski resort. The area includes 70 kilometres of pistes and 13 lifts. Skiing, snowboarding, freestyle and telemark skiing are possible there. Gressan therefore offers a clear focus on winter sports, which may play an important role when choosing the focus of your holiday.

The Pila Bike Park has more than 130 kilometres of trails and an elevation difference of 2,100 metres. If you want to focus your stay more strongly on cycling, you can consider this option alongside the winter sports opportunities. For a cycling tour in Pila, the trail length and elevation difference provide concrete figures for planning the time and physical effort required.

Connections and trails around Gressan

The cable car takes you from the centre of Aosta to Pila in 18 minutes, directly to the pistes. In addition, bus route 5 “Aosta-Aymavilles” connects Aosta with Gressan. From Aosta, there are therefore different connections to Pila and Gressan.

The Côte de Gargantua nature reserve in Gressan encompasses an elongated spur formed from glacial deposits. Various paths are also available for walks and longer tours. The “Itinerario W – Gressan Museo a cielo aperto (itinerario lungo)” route is 12.7 kilometres long and takes 3 hours and 30 minutes. Anyone planning to complete this route allows for 12.7 kilometres and 3 hours and 30 minutes.

The Sarre–Pontey cycling and walking route runs along the river and is suitable for walking, running and cycling. The Les Iles di Gressan sports and recreation area is also connected to this route. This allows you to distinguish between a longer route, a waterside trail and other active experiences when planning your activities.

Culture, history and local traditions

The Church of Sainte-Marie-Magdeleine, also known as the “La Madeleine Chapel”, was built in the 12th century. In the Tour de Villa, one room contains a cycle of heraldic frescoes. They depict the coats of arms of various noble families from the Aosta Valley and allied countries; the frescoes are believed to date from the second half of the 15th century. The historical span ranges from the chapel built in the 12th century to the presumed dating of the frescoes to the second half of the 15th century.

Maison Gargantua is the starting point for several routes exploring the surrounding area. Fita di pomme, Gressan’s Apple Festival, offers a special opportunity to experience regional traditions. It takes place on the first Sunday in October and includes a market for autumn fruit, typical local products and handicrafts, as well as various entertainment options. Its fixed date on the first Sunday in October places the festival in the autumn season.

For the broader travel overview: Aosta Valley.

More destinations

More places within the same destination:

Acque Fredde, Bionaz, Saint-Rhémy-En-Bosses, Avise, Fontainemore, Epinel, Champoluc.