Monte Rosa is the perfect place to kick off the ski season.
Long descents, 4,000-metre peaks and an authentic alpine atmosphere that's becoming harder and harder to find. During the day we'll explore one of the Alps' best hidden gems, while the evenings are dedicated to ski touring fundamentals and mountain safety workshops that will stay with you long after the trip ends.
From the trip description by GoBeyond
On-snow support
- Independent: Not confirmed
Ski or ride independently, without trip staff accompanying you on the mountain.
- Hosted: Not confirmed
Trip hosts ski or ride with the group, help everyone get oriented, and share local knowledge. Professional guiding and instruction are not included.
- Guided: Available at extra cost
Professional guides lead the group and select suitable terrain and routes based on conditions and ability. Instruction is not included.
- Coached: Not confirmed
Professional coaches lead the group, select suitable terrain, and provide instruction and personalized feedback to help you improve.
- Resort guidingAvailable at extra costOptional freeride day with a local mountain guide: €120 / person / day
Terrain, ability and who it is for
- We ski across three connected resorts of Alagna, Gressoney and Champoluc, reaching elevations above 3,000 metres with just a handful of lifts.
- Glaciers, long descents and impressive vertical drops make Monte Rosa a paradise for skiers, yet it remains one of the Alps’ best-kept secrets.
- This weekend is all about preparing for the season ahead. We explore the best parts of the ski area, rebuild our confidence on snow and lay the foundations for the freeride season to come.
- The main focus is mountain safety, with evening workshops covering avalanche awareness and ski touring fundamentals. If conditions allow, we complement the theory with optional off-piste skiing.
- Sport
- Ski + Snowboard
- Max group size
- 24 guests
From the trip description by GoBeyond
What the price includes
Included
- Lodging
- Lift pass
- Theoretical and practical avalanche safety training
- 4 nights accommodation in 2-4 bed apartments
- 3-day ski pass
- Theoretical and practical avalanche safety training
- GoBeyond tour guide
Not included
- Meals
- Transfers
- Trip to Alagna Valsesia
- Local transfers
- Travel insurance
- Meals
- Personal expenses
- Optional freeride day with a local mountain guide: €120 / person / day
- Car rental or airport transfer from Milan Malpensa Airport
Not confirmed by the operator: Lesson.
Day by day
We reserve the right to change the program. The final program plan depends on the weather, snow conditions, ski/snowboard skills and stamina of the team.
- Day 1: ArrivalOnce everyone arrives, we settle into the villa, enjoy our first dinner together and go through the plan for the days ahead. The first mountain stories start flowing, maps come out, and it's not long before the conversation turns to tomorrow's skiing.
- Days 2–4: Skiing Monte RosaWe spend the next three days skiing. Every morning, we decide whether to head towards Alagna, Gressoney or Champoluc based on the latest snow and weather conditions, so we always make the most of the mountain. During the day, we explore Monte Rosa's best runs, stop at our favourite mountain huts, or join an optional avalanche beacon practice session. Everyone is free to shape the day their own way, whether that means skiing with others from morning to afternoon or taking things at a slower pace. In the evenings, we come back together for relaxed workshops on ski touring and avalanche safety.
- Day 5: Last runs before heading homeAfter breakfast, everyone wraps up the weekend at their own pace. If you can't get enough of Monte Rosa, you can grab an extra lift pass and spend one more day on the mountain. Or take it easy, wander through the streets of Alagna and enjoy one last espresso before heading home. Your ski legs are now ready for the season.
From the trip description by GoBeyond
Where you stay
Four nights in an authentic alpine villa, in 2-4 person apartments.
We stay in a restored late 19th-century villa in one of the alpine villages of the Valsesia Valley. The spacious 2–4 person apartments provide a comfortable base for the weekend. Every morning we drive to Alagna.
The apartments come with fully equipped kitchens.
Getting There
Meeting point: Alagna Valsesia, Italy
We meet at our accommodation in the village of Campertogno during the day.
If you fly into Milan Malpensa Airport and plan to rent a car, let us know before your trip. We'll help match you with other participants, so you can share the drive to the mountains and split the rental costs.
From the trip description by GoBeyond
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Dates and prices
- Dec 9 – Dec 13, 20262026/27 · 5 days1,090 EUR€1,090 per person; 4 nights in 2-4 bed apartments, 3-day ski pass and avalanche safety training included; optional guided freeride day €120.AvailableChoose these datesEnquire on company website
Published as "9 → 13 Dec 2026"; "5 days / 4 nights" from meeting in Alagna Valsesia until departure. Booking is by enquiry with availability confirmed within 48h.
Prices, taxes and fees, required extras, inclusions, availability, and booking terms can change. Confirm the current price and trip details on the company website; source last reviewed September 24, 2026.
Good To Know
- The freeride day is optional and costs €120 per person per day, and runs with a minimum of four participants.
- You need travel insurance that covers winter sports in Italy. If you join the optional freeride day, make sure your policy also covers off-piste skiing.
- Maximum 24 participants.
- We recommend budgeting around €200–400 for personal expenses.
From the trip description by GoBeyond
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