Unité des Communes Walser Gressoney-La-Trinité

the country of the Walser and winter sports

Gressoney-La-Trinité is a charming town located at 1627 meters above sea level, at the far end of the valley and on the border with Piedmont.
It is one of the most popular tourist resorts in the lower valley where in both summer and winter many people go there to enjoy the beautiful landscapes or practice a variety of sports activities.
Gressoney Saint Jean is located in the Lys Valley, which takes its name from the stream that runs through it .
The town is surrounded by a vast basin dominated by the Lyskamm glacier in the Monte Rosa range.

Population

326

Inhabitants name

IT: Gressonari FR: Gressonards DE: Greschoneyer

Altitude

1635 m o.s.l.

Hamlets

Anderbät, Bédémie, Biel, Collete Sann, Ejò, Engé, Fòhré, Gabiet, Gòver, Héché, Montery, Nétschò, Òber Bät, Òbre Eselbode, Òbrò Dejelò, Ònder Bät, Ònderemwoald, Òndre Eselbode, Òndro Dejolò, Òrsio, Rèfetsch, Sannmatto, Selbsteg, Stafal, Stéde, Stòtz, Tache (capoluogo), Tòlo, Tschaval, Tschòbésch-hus, Tschòcke, Wòaldielé

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Patron Saint

Francesco Saverio

Twin Cities

Distance from Aosta

85.4 Km

Coordinates

45.8296697, 7.8242201

Gressoney-La-Trinité The History

This locality, during the Middle Ages, was the property of the bishops of Sion and was inhabited by Walser shepherds, a population of Germanic origin who settled in these lands more than eight centuries ago across the Teodulo Pass.
Even today, Walser culture is reflected in customs, traditional architecture with characteristic stadel, the spoken language, Titsch, and the precious women's costume, famous for its beauty and elegance, worn by the women of Gressoney on important occasions.
About the toponym of this locality, the origins of the name are very interesting.
In fact, different meanings have been associated with the place name over time such as " plain of watercresses" Chreschen-eye, "great glacier" Grossen-eys, or Chreschen-ey " egg deposited among the watercresses."
The most reliable meaning is the former, although no documents attest to it.
The territory of Gressoney is divided into three parts, and Gressoney la trinité includes the Oberteil, meaning "the upper part"

Whato do in Gressoney-La-Trinité

What to do in Gressoney-La-Trinité

Gressoney-La-Trinité is a renowned alpine resort known for mountaineering excursions on the Monte Rosa range and for winter sports.
It is part of the Monterosa Ski ski area, with more than 100 kilometers of slopes, one of the most extensive and impressive in Europe.
Stafal is the base for off-piste skiing and ski mountaineering leading to Punta Gnifetti (4459 meters) and Capanna Regina Margherita, the highest refuge in Europe.
In summer, thanks to open lifts, there are numerous hiking routes to lakes, refuges, and scenic spots such as Sant’Anna and Alta Luce.
Sports enthusiasts can try their hand at the Via Ferrata delle Guide or enjoy mountain bike rides on the Punta Jolanda trail or ski trails.

Gressoney-La-Trinité November 21, 2024

-12.98° The day will start with partly cloudy through the late morning hours, transitioning to snow

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