Alagna, Montarosa, Italy

Staying in Alagna, Italy

Accommodation:

Indren Residence: apartments with bed and breakfast if required, in Alagna. http://www.indrenhus.it/ Tel: +39 0163 91152

Zimmer Casa Prati: lovely old style chalet, (but brand new!) with five bedrooms, inc breakfast, beautifully furnished, in Alagna http://www.zimmercasaprati.com/ tel +39 0163 922802

BaitiReale: old tradition chalet with one and two room apartments with kitchenette, 200m from centre of Alagna, 300m from ski lift, fitness centre, sauna, hydromassage,
Tel +39 347 3496053 Fax +39 0163 91168

Pietregemelle Resort: situated in Riva Valdobbia 2 km from ski lifts in Alagna, wood and stone chalets divided into 1 and 2 bedroomed apartments with kitchen, shuttle to and from the Monterosa Ski Resort, http://www.pietregemelle.it/ Tel +39 0163 917006

Hotel Cristallo 4 star: in the centre of Alagna with fitness centre, sauna, swimming pool and SPA. http://www.charmerelax.com/ Info@CharmeRelax.com Tel +39 0163 922822

Mountain Restaurants:

La Baita: The first restaurant on the right of the piste on the red run down from the Cabina to Alagna. Tel: +39 0163 922991

Vittine: http://www.vittine.it/ The last restaurant on the left of the piste on the red run down from the Cabina to Alagna. They will take you up on the Ski-Doo for dinner but not for anyone with a weak heart! (As MOG lost all the details of this restaurant on the journey home I will be updating these details in the future!) Tel: +39 347 1047090, +39 348 3307292

Restaurants/Cafes

Caffè delle Guide: internet café in centre Alagna, by the Church. Lively après-ski, not the time to visit for the internet!

Caffe’del Centro Luisa: Tea House in centre Alagna by the church: Tel: +39 0163 91290

An Bacher Wine Bar: In Alagna on the same street as the church, next to the Pizzeria. Great atmosphere and good food, wines and service. +39 0163 91301

Dir und Don Pizzeria: next to the wine bar mentioned above. A touch pricy but good food albeit service is slow in busy periods: Tel +39 0163 922642

Unione Ristorante & Bar: Just across the road from the Pizzaria with excellent food and wine. Service and atmosphere excellent.

In Riva:

Mario’s: Not sure what this placed is officially called but it is known as Mario’s, right next to the church. Great atmosphere nibbles and drinks and the host Mario is an excellent host. Try the Negroni if you’re not driving!

Travel Costs: Mont Blanc Tunnel 33.20 euro, single
Autostrade: Mont Blanc Tunnel – turn off for Alagna 15.50 euros

Ski Passes: 264 euros for 10 days

Tourist Information: http://www.atlvalsesiavercelli.it/

Food Shopping: There is only a small ‘Spar’ style shop in Alagna but if self catering we bought food in Bennets Supermarket just off the Autostrada (A26) on the road up to Alagna