Hotel Castor

  • Aosta Valley Ski Area, Italy, Champoluc

  • 3.5

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As soon as you walk into the Hotel Castor you'll get a warm welcome. The family have been running the hotel for four generations and greet each guest as though they know them. Set at the beginning of the main street - Route Ramey, you are close to a range of cafes, bars and shops that Champoluc has to offer. The Crest gondola is a short walk away, however the hotel offers a shuttle service so you can easily get onto the slopes each day. 

Ski Shuttle

It's ideally located in the historic centre of Champoluc and the hotel runs a private shuttle service to the lifts in the morning and afternoon. You can also reach the main Crest gondola in ten minutes or so on foot. Along the main street you can find a variety of cosy cafes, bars and a variety sport shops. 

Live Music

There's a cosy and comfortable ambiance throughout the hotel. You could spend hours relaxing, reading, drinking and socialising in the lounge bar. Once a week there's live music - the place really comes alive. When it comes to dinner, you'll be well-fuelled for your week in the mountains. Enjoy a hearty Italian, four-course meal in the authentic mountain setting of the hotel restaurant.

The Extra Mile

The hotel offer a homely base for your winter holiday, as well as some extras that make for fantastic, memorable experiences. From exploring the back-country with a professional alpine guide, to Pilates classes available, and our personal favourite; the opportunity to sample some local wines in a group tasting session (all payable locally).

Added value

Early booking discount Winter 24/25 available (excludes arrivals 24 Dec 24 - 05 Jan 25 & 09 Feb - 16 Mar 25)

Free daily teatime from 4pm to 5pm

Discount at the resort's Monterosa spa

Weekly wine tastings

Christmas presents from Father Christmas on Christmas day

Live band on New Years Eve

Champoluc

  • Resort altitude: 1,579 metres
  • 180 km of skiing
  • 11 Blue, 33 Red, 9 Black runs
  • Transfer time: approx. 1 hour 45 mins from Turin airport by coach

Champoluc is undoubtedly a hidden gem within Italy's Monterosa ski area, offering an authentic Italian experience for those seeking off-the-beaten-path skiing and snowboarding. The town features a good selection of shops, bars, and patisseries, along with the Monterosa Spa, located at the top end of town near the woodland park—perfect for a relaxing day of pampering.

Skiing and snowboarding in Champoluc

Champoluc's ski area continues to surprise even the most experienced skiers and snowboarders each year. Not only are the pistes impeccably maintained, but they often feel empty compared to the crowded slopes of neighbouring countries. This means minimal queuing, and on weekdays, you can ski freely without navigating through large crowds.

The Monterosa ski area links three main villages—Champoluc, Gressoney, and Alagna—via a modern lift system spanning the valleys. Most people start from the Crest lift in Champoluc, but taking the free ski bus to Frachey (just a 5-minute ride) allows you to bypass four lifts and get on your way to Gressoney and its excellent intermediate skiing. Alternatively, a 10-minute bus ride in the opposite direction brings you to Antagnod, a small area perfect for families or for building confidence on its quiet blue and red runs.

Back in the Monterosa ski area, most slopes cater to intermediate and advanced skiers, but the real highlight is the extensive off-piste terrain. For powder enthusiasts, the Punta Indren lift gives access to un-groomed terrain—ideal for experts, but be sure you’re properly equipped, as this is not for the faint-hearted.

Top Tip: Some black runs in the Monterosa area, including the home run back into Champoluc, were previously classified as red. Only a small section is deemed a black run, and unless it's icy, it's a beautiful, quiet descent—especially early in the morning when most people head towards Gressoney.

Prebookable ski guiding

Enjoy a stress-free tour of the local ski area and get your bearings on the first morning of your holiday with a local qualified guide. Get insight into the best runs and places to ski on the mountain as well as some useful pointers along the way to improve technique.

Free ski away day (Winter 2024/25)

Sign up to our free ski away day, available to all our guests staying in Champoluc who have pre-booked a lift pass. Our in-resort team will take you to another Aosta Valley resort such as Cervinia, where you can spend the day exploring before jumping on the Inghams coach back to Champoluc. 

Where to stay in Champoluc

Like the other villages in the area, Champoluc exudes rustic charm and is a delight to explore, especially if you follow the scenic walkway alongside the river that runs through the village.

We offer a great range of accommodation options, from 3 to 5 star hotels. One of the highest-rated by guests is the Hotel de Champoluc, featuring doorstep skiing, spacious bedrooms (many recently renovated), a kids' playroom, a small spa area, and local cuisine prepared in-house. With breakfast, afternoon tea, and dinner included, it offers excellent value for money.

Bars and restaurants in Champoluc

Champoluc comes alive on weekends as locals from Milan and Turin flock to the area, creating a lively après-ski scene.

On the mountain, you’ll find a variety of restaurants and bars, all offering affordable prices compared to other European ski resorts. As you ski down into Champoluc, the home run conveniently ends near the ski hire shop, making it easy to drop off your gear and join in the après fun.

What's included in an Inghams holiday to Champoluc

Flights, transfers and accommodation based on bed and breakfast or half board. Optional add ons include equipment hire, lift pass and tuition, please see the 'Ski extras' tab below for more information on these.

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Skiing levels
Beginner
Intermediates
Advanced
Snowboard
Cross country

Mountain facts
Ski area 180 km
Runs 11 33 9
Longest run 9 Km
Snowparks
Lifts Drag lifts 5, Chairlifts 12, Cablecars 2
Slope direction NE,E,SE,SW,NW
Ski/resort bus False
Rooms
  • No. of rooms: 34
  • No. of buildings: 1
  • No. of floors: 4
  • Official rating: 3

Local Fees and Taxes

Resort tourist tax of approx. €1.50 per person (aged 15+) per night, payable locally.

Rooms

Twin Rooms are between 16-22m² and sleep two people in a double bed (twin beds are available on request). Rooms have a bath or shower.

Single Rooms are about 14-17m² and have a bath with overhead shower and are available on request.

Family Rooms have one double and two single beds. They are available on request and can sleep up to four.

Room facilities 

  • Sky TV
  • Tea & cooffee making facilities
  • Safe
  • Hair dryer

 

 

  • Lift accessible: Yes
  • Lift serves all floors: Yes
  • No. of steps into property: 4
  • Access ramp: Yes
Lift Passes

Lift Passes

6 days Season Junior
 Youth
 Adult 
 Senior
Full Area Full £150 - £200 £180 - £230 £200 - £260 £180 - £230

Lift pass information

Area Pass includes Champoluc, Gressoney, Alagna & two days skiing in another Aosta Valley resort. Does NOT include Indren lift which allows access to the Freeride Paradise area - you can pay locally on the day to upgrade pass to access this off-piste area. Walker's pass available locally.

The lift pass company operate a dynamic pricing system, so throughout the season the prices can change. Prices printed on the website are a guide and the correct price will be advised at time of booking.  

  • Junior - born between 01/11/2008 and 31/10/2016
  • Youth - born between 01/11/2000 and 31/10/2008
  • Adult - born between 01/06/1960 and 31/10/2000
  • Senior - born before 31/05/1960

Prices and supplements are correct at the time of publishing. Up to date prices will be confirmed at the time of booking.

Ski Equipment

Ski Equipment

6 days Category

Child

3-5 years

Youth

6 - 12 years

Adult

13+ years
Skis Blue - - £62
Red - £45 £86
Black - - £103
Skis & boots Blue - - £92
Red £69 £69 £114
Black - - £132
Snowboard & boots Red - £69 £114

Equipment information

  • Free helmets for children up to 12 years when ski/board are pre-booked

Please see here for a description of hire categories.

Prices and supplements are correct at the time of publishing. Up to date prices will be confirmed at the time of booking.

Tuition

Tuition

Ability

 Days / Times Adult (14+)

Child (4-13 years)

Complete Beginner

(never skied before)

Mon-Fri

11am - 12:50pm

 £185 £185

Beginner

(able to snowplough turn on baby slope)

Mon-Fri

10am - 12:50pm

 £225 £225

 

Inghams Exclusive Tuition

Our exclusive tuition is pre-bookable for children aged between 6-11 and is only available to Inghams guests. Children must be able to parallel turn on easy and medium slopes. Lunch is included in the cost. Guests will be met at the top of the Cretz lift and dropped back to the Hotel De Champoluc at the end of the day.

Ability

 Days / Times

Child (6-11 years)

Intermediate

Inghams Exclusive Tuition (lunch included)

Mon - Fri

9am - 3pm

 from £399

 

Private Tuition

Private Ski Tuition

Mon 10am - 12pm

£120 (1 person)

£30 each additional person

Private tuition is available for ages 6+. Bookable for individuals or groups up to 4 of the same ability level.

 

Tuition information

  • Tuition will be available all season 
  • Group tuition needs a minimum number of guests to take place. Very occasionally these numbers aren’t reached. If you have pre-booked tuition and this happens, the ski school will do their best to offer private tuition to the value of what you had originally booked.
  • Snowboard tuition can be booked directly with the ski school - Scuola Sci Champoluc

Prices and supplements are correct at the time of publishing. Up to date prices will be confirmed at the time of booking.

Ski Guiding & Free Ski Away Day

Ski Guiding

Enjoy a stress-free tour of the local ski area and get your bearings on the first morning day of your holiday with a local qualified guide. Get insight into the best runs and places to ski on the mountain as well as some useful pointers along the way to improve technique.

Groups are maximum 12 people and you must be at an intermediate level, confident and capable of skiing red runs. For just £20 per person, you can enjoy almost 3 hours of guiding. Places are limited, so please call us to book or add via 'My Booking' section of our website. 

 

Free Ski Away Day

Pre-booked your 6 day lift pass? Great news, this grants you access to ski 2 days in another resorts within the Aosta Valley. Inghams have therefore arranged transport, so you can enjoy a day skiing elsewhere at no additional charge on one of the days - as long as you have a 6 day lift pass. Ski away days are weather dependant and the day and time will be advised locally. Please make sure you sign up before you go by either calling us or adding via 'My Booking' section of our website. 

Longitude: 7.726568
Latitude: 45.832511

  • Resort centre location
  • 30 metres to the resort bus stop
  • Shuttle service to lifts in the morning and afternoon
  • 700 metres to the Crest gondola
  • Transfer time: approx. 1 hour 45 mins by coach from Turin airport

Please note the local bus service normally starts from boxing day onwards. 

Facilities
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Shuttle service to lifts in the morning and afternoon
  • Discounted entry to the local Monterosa Spa with three swimming pools, three saunas, a Turkish bath and massage treatments
  • Pilates classes (payable locally)
  • Heated boot room
  • Free parking
  • Kids play room
  • Cots & linen available
  • Sky TV in public room
  • Lounge and terrace
Meals

Start your day well with a full buffet breakfast served between 7.30am and 10am. You'll have a wide selection pastries, cheeses, cereals and fruit to choose from and cooked breakfasts are available on request.

Dinner is taken in the authentic mountain style restaurant, complete with arch ceilings and original paintings and carvings by local artists. Enjoy a four-course meal antipasti and finishing on a high with a delicious home made dessert or help yourself to the cheese buffet. There's also an à la carte menu that you can choose from (payable locally).

There's a great atmosphere in the hotel's bar. It's in the historic part of the building dating back to the 1920's. Catch up on the days events with friends and family over a glass of wine, beer or cocktail.

Board basis options available

  • Half Board

This property caters for the following special dietary requirements

  • Gluten Free
  • Vegetarians

Special diets are available on a request basis. Catering for dietary allergies will need to be checked before booking. Allergies and intolerances not listed above cannot be catered for. All allergies and intolerances, even if listed above, are subject to confirmation by the accommodation.

Transfers

Flights depart Sundays.

Transfer time

  • Turin airport: approx. 1 hour 45 mins by coach

Private transfers and self drive options are available.

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