The great alpine winter arrives in season 7 with a brand-new, unmissable episode of Una Gita Fuoriporta, the original TV series dedicated to experiential tourism, lifestyle and the regions that know how to tell their own authentic story.
Tune in, free-to-air or on demand, on Wednesday 28 January at 9pm, for an episode entirely devoted to the Monterosa Ski area.
Our itinerary takes viewers into the very heart of the Monte Rosa massif, the mountain group with the highest average elevation in the Alps: a true roof of Europe, rising above 4,000 metres with more than fifteen peaks, chief among them the majestic Punta Dufour.
It's an exploration in which the mountain is experienced with respect, without ever giving up a good dose of high-altitude adrenaline.
Champoluc and Val d'Ayas: one surprise after another
The episode begins in Champoluc, the natural gateway to Val d'Ayas, an elegant alpine village that combines tradition, timber architecture and a strong vocation for tourism.
From here, David Romano meets local characters who guide him in discovering the pistes, mountain huts and iconic views of the Monterosa Ski area, turning the winter season into a sequence of postcard-perfect images. The Monterosa Ski Group comprises 52 pistes served by 29 lifts, at altitudes ranging from 1,212 to 2,971 metres, offering a complete holiday – or weekend – spanning everything from alpine skiing to freeride, as well as areas dedicated to families.
Beyond the pistes: thrills by night too, from sledging to snowcat rides
The story goes beyond the classic day on skis. At Staffal, in Valle di Gressoney, one of the great novelties of the winter is unveiled: the "Murmeltier" sledging run, also open at night, offering thrilling, atmospheric descents all the way down to a mountain hut well known to film buffs and beyond: Taconet – Rifugio Paradisia.
There's also a true taste of local flavour, with welcoming places, local specialities and moments of conviviality that become an integral part of the journey. Because at Monterosa Ski, the experience doesn't end on the slopes – it continues at the table.
INPUT – Travel Notes: a five-star Ecotel
Curated by our Magazine editorial team, for the INPUT Travel Notes feature dedicated to hospitality and lifestyle, we'll be stopping at Au Charmant Petit Lac Ecohotel Spa & Parc, an oasis of charm in the beating heart of Val d'Ayas. A five-star ecotel, just a few steps from the Champoluc ski lifts, where sustainability, wellbeing and alpine design speak a universal language.
Dreamy rooms and suites with large windows, warm and restorative settings, a spa immersed in nature and meticulous attention to detail turn the stay into a special moment for every guest.
A property now familiar to Sky audiences thanks to its win on the show "4 Hotel".
David Romano, journalist and author of the TV series, at the end of production:
«This episode was a wonderful journey of discovery into a destination that truly manages to please everyone. The Monterosa Ski area confirms itself as an ideal destination for the whole family: for those who love altitude and the adrenaline of high mountains, for those who want to live a mountain experience, and for those who simply want to feel pampered by the authentic warmth of alpine hospitality. A place where every kind of traveller finds their own space and their own pace.»
The journey across Italy continues in partnership with local BCCs
In this episode, our itinerary's partner is BCC Valdostana, a cooperative credit bank that puts the common good at the centre of its work, supporting families, businesses and socio-economic projects in Valle d'Aosta and beyond. Founded on a spirit of mutual support and deeply rooted in local communities, BCC Valdostana is an example of cooperation and closeness to the needs of people and the territory.
Taking part in this episode: Paola Turchetti, Marketing Manager, Monterosa SpA;
Fabio Frachey, Pistes Director, Monterosa Ski – Valle di Ayas;
Giorgio Munari, Chairman and CEO, Monterosa SpA; Giada Fantato, Taconet Rifugio Paradisia.
The episode, produced in partnership with Monterosa Ski, will air free-to-air on Wednesday 28 January at 9pm on channel 68 of digital terrestrial TV, and will be available on demand on unagitafuoriporta.it and across all platforms.
Premiering on Sky from Tuesday 27 January, with 3 repeats a day (at different times depending on the daily schedule): Sky channel 222; Channel 60 digital terrestrial Sport Italia (red button on Smart TV remote) via internet connection; Sport Italia BIKE app; in 4K on demand on unagitafuoriporta.it
Una Gita Fuoriporta continues to establish itself as one of the leading Italian TV programmes dedicated to travel and lifestyle, with an increasingly cross-cutting approach offering tips and ideas for crafting the best possible travel experience, whether it's an emotional, relaxing, adventurous or discovery-filled weekend.