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Alagna Valsesia
Alagna Valsesia is a beautiful and unspoiled alpine village at the foot of Monte Rosa, the second highest mountain in the Alps, in the remote Valsesia valley of Piedmont. Known for exceptional off-piste skiing, authentic Walser culture, outstanding mountain scenery and a sense of genuine remoteness that is rare in the Italian Alps, Alagna rewards those who seek the mountains at their most authentic.
Elect's take
"Alagna is one of the most genuine alpine destinations I have visited in Italy. The combination of extraordinary mountain scenery, outstanding off-piste skiing and the authentic Walser village character creates something very different from the more developed Italian ski resorts."
The skiing at Alagna is legendary among expert skiers, with the vast off-piste terrain of the Monte Rosa massif and the famous Alagna freeride routes attracting powder enthusiasts from across Europe. The Walser culture of the village is fascinating — a Germanic-speaking community that settled in these high valleys in the Middle Ages and has maintained a distinct cultural identity ever since. The Walser Museum provides an excellent introduction to this extraordinary heritage. The summer months offer outstanding hiking and the views of the Monte Rosa massif are exceptional throughout the year.
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Monte Rosa Off-Piste
Some of the most celebrated freeride and off-piste skiing terrain in the entire Alps.
Monte Rosa Massif
The second highest mountain range in the Alps with spectacular high-altitude scenery.
Walser Heritage
A remarkable Germanic mountain culture that has survived in these high valleys since the Middle Ages.
Valsesia Valley
A beautiful and largely unspoiled alpine valley of meadows, forest and mountain streams.
Summer Hiking
Outstanding high-altitude trails with extraordinary views of Monte Rosa in summer.
Monte Rosa Cable Car
Access to 3200 metres and the spectacular high-mountain environments of the massif.
