Alef Arendsen from NETHERLANDS writes:
I just got back from an awesome week of skiing and boarding in the Gressoney area. I have a place a bit further down the Gressoney Valley, so I can't comment on the hotels, although the times my friends stayed in places in town they were quite happy.
Granted, you only get Italian food here, but well, isn't that what you go to Italy for? The Polenta Concia is great, the cafè Corretto (expect a question along the lines like 'which correction you want, grappa or rum) is great and the local drink Bombardino obviously not to be forgotten.
Don't expect an amazing night life, but again, if you want that, go to Anton or Ischl. For off-piste, head over to Alagna, especially in the next week, when there's going to be heavy snow fall again. If you're in for some good food and are willing to drive a little bit: Lo Stambecco in Gressoney St. Jean is great. Also in the main valley (but this is about an hour's drive) in Quincinetto there's Da Marino and even better and closer (but still 50 driving I think) is Ramo Verde in Carema (just a bit south of Pt. St. Martin).
If you want more tips, drop me a line at alef.arendsen at google mail.
By the way, Champoluc or Alagna might be better on the night life, you don't get to be more central in the Monte Rosa ski resort as in Gressoney though at is in the centre of it.
Cheers,
Alef
2009-01-05 |
