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Things to see in Gressoney-Saint-Jean (Italy): 73 places and when to go
Gressoney-Saint-Jean is a town in Italy, and this site lists 73 places in and around it, mainly Mountains (48), Nature (32), Hiking (28). The best known are Monte Cresto, Punta Tre Vescovi and Mont Néry. The best time to come is September; also possible: October to August. In June there are 15 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 30. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Italy · 45.7801, 7.8235
- Places
- 73 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Mountains (48) · Nature (32) · Hiking (28) · History (8) · Snow (4) · With kids (1)
- Best time
- September.
- Also possible
- October to August.
- Nearest airport
- MXP Ferno (VA), 72 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Corno Bianco, at 3,320 m.
What to see in Gressoney-Saint-Jean
The places in and around Gressoney-Saint-Jean, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Monte CrestoNature · Mountains13 km
- Punta Tre VescoviMountain in Piedmont, Italy11 km
- Mont NéryMountain in Italy7.2 km
- Savoy Castle, Gressoney-Saint-JeanCastle in Gressoney-Saint-Jean, Italy1.8 km
- Corno BiancoNature · Mountains6.4 km
- Mount ZerbionMountain in Italy12 km
- Punta della GragliascaMountain in Italy15 km
- Monte I GemelliMountain in Italy11 km
- Punta LazoneyMountain in Italy9.5 km
- Corno BussolaMountain in Italy7.0 km
- Monte Pietra BiancaMountain in Italy14 km
- Punta della VecchiaMountain in Italy12 km
- Graines CastleBuilding in Brusson, Italy7.1 km
- Savoy Castle Alpine Botanical GardenGarden in Italy1.8 km
- Monterosa SkiSki area in the Alps8.9 km
- Villa Margherita, Gressoney-Saint-JeanBuilding in Gressoney-Saint-Jean, Italy469 m
- Refuge Grand TournalinMountain hut in Aosta Valley, Italy13 km
- Becca di NanaMountain in Italy13 km
- Saint-Germain CastleBuilding in Montjovet, Italy13 km
- Gamba CastlePalace in Châtillon, Italy18 km
- Corno del CamoscioMountain in Italy11 km
- Corno VitelloMountain in Italy3.8 km
- Rifugio GuglielminaBuilding in Alagna Valsesia, Italy11 km
- Mount TantanéMountain in Aosta Valley14 km
And the other 49, by what you come to do:
- History: Roman bridge of Saint-Vincent, Ponte Strada Romana delle Gallie
- Nature: Punta Straling, Monte Rothorn, Testa di Comagna, Punta Serange, Weiss Weib, Alta Luce, Ghiacciaio d'Otro, Gran Cima, Monte Facciabella, Monte Palancà, Monte Perrin, Monte Voghel, Punta Chaparelle, Punta del Lago, Punta Palasinaz, Punta Regina
- Mountains: Orestes Hütte, Rifugio Rivetti, Grosse Alpenzù, Rifugio Arp, Rifugio G.B. Ferraro, Rifugio Guide Frachey, Bivacco Luigi Ravelli, Bivacco Ulrich Lateltin, rifugio Ospizio Sottile, Rifugio abate Antonio Carestia, Rifugio Lago della Vecchia, Rifugio Vieux Crest, rifugio Zar Senni, Bivacco Gastaldi, Bivacco Remo Passera, Rifugio Cai Città di Casale Monferrato, Rifugio Valle Vogna
- Museums and art: Walser Ecomuseum
- Hiking: Alta Via della Valle d'Aosta n. 1, Alta Via n. 1 della Valle d'Aosta - Tappa 5, Alta Via della Valle d'Aosta n. 1, Alta Via della Valle d'Aosta n. 1, Gran Balconata del Cervino - Stage 6, Grande Traversata delle Alpi, Monte Rosa tour stage 3, Monte Rosa tour stage 4, Via Alpina Blue, Via Alpina Blue
- Snow: Antagnod, Brusson, Gressoney-Saint-Jean
When to go to Gressoney-Saint-Jean
The best time to visit Gressoney-Saint-Jean is September; also possible: October to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:51
- FebPossible10:08
- MarPossible11:37
- AprPossible13:18
- MayPossible14:44
- JunPossible15:30
- JulPossible15:11
- AugPossible13:57
- SepBest time12:18
- OctPossible10:40
- NovPossible9:13
- DecPossible8:30
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In June there are 15 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 30. In September, 69 of the 73 places are at their best.
When to go to Italy in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Gressoney-Saint-Jean
The nearest main airport is Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP, Ferno (VA)), 72 km as the crow flies. How to get around Italy (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Gressoney-Saint-Jean?
The best known: Monte Cresto, Punta Tre Vescovi, Mont Néry, Savoy Castle, Gressoney-Saint-Jean, Corno Bianco. In all, 73 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Gressoney-Saint-Jean?
September; also possible: October to August. In June there are 15 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 30.
How do you get to Gressoney-Saint-Jean?
The nearest main airport is Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP), 72 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Gressoney-Saint-Jean as the destination and these 73 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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