Rob Hodgetts prepared for CNN a list of ski resorts that are hidden pearl among Europe’s ski resorts. Champoluc is in second place!

It is the list of 10 ski resorts that are maybe not so well known but for sure they can be recognised as secret treasures hidden in the mountains, waiting for skiers and tourists.

At the beginning of March the Monterosa Ski Alp Alpine Ski Touring Race will take place for the 6th time. Competitors will run at night across Monte Rosa, Gressoney Valley to Champoluc.

The 6th edition of the race will take place on March, the 4th. Competitors, in teams of two, will use classic Alpine technique to reach Monte Rosa peaks at 2750m. The race will start and finish in Champoluc, crossing Gressoney Valley at Staffal. It covers 30km tough route.

It sounds great to start a season with a ski pass for free in your pocket. Discover Champoluc, book a hotel and get a ski pass!

Although, it was not so much snow during Christmas time, winter has finally come to the Aosta Valley. So it is high time to think about real ski holidays. Champoluc is for sure a good choice!

Winter has  come to Monterosa at last so it is high time to start ski season. This year we open it with a new, refreshed website.

After 20 years with our two websites www.thealps.com and www.monterosa.com - we decided to merge their contents and give them a new, fresh layout. The result is our remade www.thealps.com.