Gressoney-La-Trinité
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| Comune di Gressoney-La-Trinité | |
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| Country |  Italy |
| Region | Valle d'Aosta |
| Province | none |
| Elevation | 1,635 m (5,364 ft) |
| Area | 65 km² (25 sq mi) |
| Population (as of 31-12-2006) | |
| - Total | 304 |
| - Density | 5/km² (13/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET, UTC+1 |
| Coordinates | |
| Gentilic | Gressonari or Gressonards |
| Dialing code | 0125 |
| Postal code | 11020 |
| Website: http://www.aiatmonterosawalser.it/ | |
Gressoney-La-Trinité is a town and comune in the Aosta Valley region of north-western Italy.
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[edit] Geography
At an altitude of 1,635 m Gressoney La Trinitè is the highest village in the Lys Valley.
[edit] History
The area was settled by the Walser people from the Vallais. They left behind characteristic "Walser houses", or stadel, buildings made of wood and stone sitting on short mushroom-shaped pillars.
[edit] Accommodation and Entertainment
There are 9 hotels, 1 B&B, 5 residences, 17 bars, 6 alpine refuges, of which, 4 are at an altitude of more than 3,600m and 6 restaurants
[edit] Sports and Relax facilities
Gressoney La Trinitè is renowned both for winter sports and for the many routes up Monte Rosa. You can put on your skis and ski through the three valleys of the Monte Rosa Ski area, down more than 200 km of slopes, catering for all tastes. Climbing, turkish bath, bowls, soccer, canoeing, eliski, climbing routes, fitness, massages, mountain bike, volleyball, paragliding, walks for all tastes, playground, ice-skating, fishing, quad, rafting, raid 4x4, sauna, tennis, downhill / cross-country / off-piste skiing, snowpark, yoga.
[edit] Notes and references
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[edit] External links
- www.gressoneyonline.it Official tourism information
- www.tourmonterosa.com Tour Monte Rosa - Matterhorn
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