Hotel Dufour

  • Aosta Valley Ski Area, Italy, Gressoney

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Hotel Dufour is a great little family-run hotel. There’s only 32 rooms so you really do feel like you’re at home when you stay here. It’s a got a charming location that’s close to the village and, more importantly, gives you easy access to the slopes. The Punta Jolanda lift is only 50 metres away and the ski rental shop is right next door.

Central location

The Dufour has an excellent location just 50 metres away from the Punta Jolanda lift which gives you access to the sunny Monterosa slopes - Gressoney is right in the middle of the ski area, so it's a great base to explore the neighboring resorts of Champoluc and Alagna. Start your day by heading up to Staffal where you can enjoy the varied red and black runs, you can then choose to head over into the quaint village of Alagna, or enjoy the cruisy reds over in Champoluc. At the end of the day, you can ski down the red run down into Gressoney from the top of Punta Jolanda. 

The authentic village of Gressoney retains its Walser traditions and style, with a selection of cosy cafes, restaurants and bars nearby. The quiet village is an excellent choice if you want to stay away from the hustle and bustle of larger resorts, while having access to great skiing. 

Wellness and relaxation

When you’ve had your fill of skiing for the day, you can look forward to heading back to the hotel. There’s a cosy lounge with a fireplace where you can warm up with a drink. We love heading for the top floor wellness area and giving our legs a break in the sauna and whirlpool. If you're away as a family the games room will keep the children entertained while you relax before dinner.

Dinner is always something to look forward to with lovely local specialties served each night. After, grab another drink at the bar or head to the games room for quick game of pool.

Exclusive to Inghams

As a ski specialist tour operator we carefully select the very best accommodation in our resorts and package them with flights and transfers, so that you can make the most of your holiday. We are the only UK tour operator working with the Hotel Dufour - all the more reason to book with Inghams today!

Added value

Save £100pp on your 2024/25 ski holiday when you pre-buy your lift pass and equipment hire/carriage (Book by 3 June 2024)

Gressoney

Nestled in the centre of the Monterosa ski area, one of the largest and unspoilt ski areas in Italy, you will find the beautiful resort of Gressoney. If you are looking for a traditional village with cobbled streets, full of history dating back to World War 2 and a ski area known for good challenging pistes, massive off-piste potential and 28 peaks over 4000 metres, this is where you want to be.

Dubbed by many as Europe’s best kept secret, the Monterosa ski area is simply stunning. The pistes are immaculate, probably something to do with the fact they are not overcrowded and majority of the people who do head here are at a good level of skiing. Around Gressoney you can enjoy some woodland skiing before heading further afield either towards Colle Bettaforca and over the peak towards Champoluc, the largest of the 7 towns in the area. More experienced skiers and boarders will love the slopes over towards Alagna, specifically those looking for powder can head up the Punta Indren lift which takes enthusiasts to an area dedicated to off-piste. We recommend a guide and ensuring you have the right equipment for the job.

Gressoney is split into two areas - Staffal and La Trinité - each with its own centre and village life. There’s excellent cross-country skiing in both villages, with more than 20 miles of tracks. Après in Gressoney is low key but you will find some lovely bars and cafes to enjoy a drink after a great day out on the mountain. 

For a smoother in resort experience, we recommend pre-booking the following before you travel; lift passes, ski equipment and/or tuition.

Skiing levels
Beginner
Intermediates
Advanced
Snowboard
Cross country

Mountain facts
Ski area 180 km
Runs 11 33 9
Longest run 9 Km
Snowparks

1 snowpark.

Lifts Drag lifts 5, Chairlifts 12, Cablecars 2
Slope direction NE,SE,SW,NW
Ski/resort bus True
Rooms
  • No. of rooms: 32
  • No. of buildings: 1
  • No. of floors: 4
  • No. of interconnecting rooms: 2
  • Official rating: 3

Local Fees and Taxes

Resort tourist tax approx. €1 per person (aged 10+) per day, payable locally.

Rooms

Standard Twin Rooms sleep two people and have a double bed or twin beds. They have a shower and most have a balcony. A balcony is not always guaranteed.

Superior Twin Rooms sleep up to four people. They've recently been renovated in a modern style and have a bath and shower.

Twin Rooms for sole use are also available. These do not have a balcony.

Bedroom Facilities

  • TV
  • Safe
  • Hairdryer

Accessibility

Adapted rooms can be requested, please let us know about your requirements in advance.

  • Lift accessible: Yes
  • Lift serves all floors: Yes
  • No. of steps into property: 5
  • Access ramp: Yes
Ski Extras Offer

Save £100pp on your lift pass & ski hire - Save £100pp on your 2024/2025 ski holiday when you pre-buy your lift pass and equipment hire/carriage (offer ends 3rd June 2024).

Valid on all departure dates between 1st December 2024 and 30th April 2025. Buy any lift pass (found within the 'Extras' tab on checkout) and add either ski/snowboard hire or ski/snowboard carriage at the same time, for the same person to receive the discount.

Lift Passes

Lift Passes

6 days Season Child
8 - 14 years
Youth
15 - 18 years
Adult 
19 - 64 years
Senior
65 - 74 years
Full Area Full £150 - £200 £180 - £230 £200 - £260 £180 - £230

 

Lift pass information

Area Pass includes Champoluc, Gressoney, Alagna & two days skiing in another Aosta Valley resort. Does NOT include Indren lift which allows access to the Freeride Paradise area - you can pay locally on the day to upgrade pass to access this off-piste area. Walker's pass available locally. 

The lift pass company operate a dynamic pricing system, so throughout the season the prices can change. Prices printed on the website are a guide and the correct price will be advised at time of booking.  

Prices and supplements are correct at the time of publishing. Up to date prices will be confirmed at the time of booking.

Ski Equipment

Ski Equipment

6 days Category

Child

6 - 12 years

Adult

13+ years

Skis Blue - £65
Red £42 £93
Black - £117
Skis & boots Blue - £93
Red £63 £121
Black - £140
Snowboard & boots Red £86 £117

Equipment information

  • Children aged 3 - 5 years can hire white ski and boots £63
  • Free helmets for children up to 12yrs when ski/board are pre-booked.

Please see here for a description of hire categories.

Prices and supplements are correct at the time of publishing. Up to date prices will be confirmed at the time of booking.

Tuition

Tuition

Private tuition is available to pre-book. All bookings are on request and will be confirmed once availability has been checked with the ski school, so we recommend booking early. Lessons usually take place in the morning but timings will be confirmed. Please call us for a quote and clarify what day(s) you would like lessons on. Guests of the same ability can request a lesson together for up to 4 people. 

Levels of tuition

  • Beginner - never skied before
  • Level 1 - advanced beginner; can control speed, snowplough and change direction on gentle slopes 
  • Level 2 - low intermediate, snowplough turns and start to ski parallel
  • Level 3 - good intermediate, parallel turns 
  • Advanced - fully confident on all slopes, looking to improve technique

Prices and supplements are correct at the time of publishing. Up to date prices will be confirmed at the time of booking.

Longitude: 7.822836
Latitude: 45.831083

  • In the centre of Gressoney
  • 50 metres to Punta Jolanda lift & ski school meeting point
  • 30 metres to nearest bus stop
  • 30 metres from the children's play park
Facilities
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Panoramic top floor wellness centre with whirlpool, sauna, steam room and relaxation area
  • Heated boot room
Family Facilities
  • Cots & linen
  • Highchairs in restaurant
  • Games room
Meals

In the mornings enjoy a varied buffet breakfast from 7am - 10am. 

For your evening meal you'll get to choose from three different courses including a salad and antipasti buffet. Alternatively, you can order from the à la carte menu (payable locally). The hotel is well-known for it's typical food from the Val D'Aosta region.

Board basis options available

  • Half Board

This property caters for the following special dietary requirements

  • Diabetics - Insulin can be stored
  • Gluten Free
  • Vegans
  • Vegetarians

Special diets are available on a request basis. Catering for dietary allergies will need to be checked before booking. 

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Total price from
£1938
per person from £969
16/03/2025 - 7 nights
2 adults
From Birmingham Int.
Half Board
Hotel Dufour
Aosta Valley Ski Area, Gressoney
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