Gressoney and Castel Savoia
The valley of the Walser people at the foot of Monte Rosa, with wooden houses and a language of German origin. Castel Savoia, built between 1899 and 1904 for Queen Margherita, has an alpine botanical garden.
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Weather forecast
The forecast for the next 7 days at this spot: sky, temperatures, rain and wind.
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Getting there
- By train. The nearest station is Châtillon-Saint-Vincent station, 17 km away. Alternatively: Verrès station, 17.5 km away. From the station you need a bus, a taxi or a car.
- By air. The nearest airport is Turin Airport (TRN), about 67 km away.
- Parking. There are many signposted car parks within a kilometre; the nearest is 550 m away.
- ZTL. Many Italian historic centres are limited traffic zones (ZTL) monitored by cameras: if you arrive by car, leave it outside the centre and check opening times and permits on the town council's website (your hotel may be able to register your plate).
Stations, ports, airports and car parks from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); distances as the crow flies. Timetables and connections change: check them before you travel.
Climate month by month
The most pleasant months for weather are from July to August, with average highs between 18 and 29 °C. From November to April night-time temperatures drop below freezing on average. The wettest month is May (about 156 mm), the driest January.
| Month | Temperature | High / low | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | from -10 to -2 °C | -2° -10° | 54 |
| Feb | from -9 to 0 °C | 0° -9° | 59 |
| Mar | from -6 to 2 °C | 2° -6° | 80 |
| Apr | from -1 to 6 °C | 6° -1° | 93 |
| May | from 3 to 11 °C | 11° 3° | 156 |
| Jun | from 8 to 16 °C | 16° 8° | 145 |
| Jul | from 10 to 19 °C | 19° 10° | 107 |
| Aug | from 9 to 18 °C | 18° 9° | 128 |
| Sep | from 5 to 14 °C | 14° 5° | 106 |
| Oct | from 2 to 10 °C | 10° 2° | 143 |
| Nov | from -4 to 3 °C | 3° -4° | 98 |
| Dec | from -8 to 0 °C | 0° -8° | 60 |
Averages for 2015–2024, estimated for an altitude of 1721 m. Air: NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), corrected for the altitude of the place; rain: average monthly total. These are indicative values: the weather on any given day can be very different, so always check the forecast before you go.
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