Champoluc
Champoluc is a village in the commune of Ayas, in the Aosta Valley, Northern Italy.
The area is known as a centre for hiking, mountaineering and skiing, particularly around the Monte Rosa Massif.
Geography
It is one of the 3 main villages in the commune of Ayas, together with Antagnod and Saint-Jacques-des-Allemands. It lies at an altitude of 1568 metres in a broad flat part of the upper Ayas valley. Above Champoluc, to the East, is the Plan du Crest, one of the largest ski areas in the Aosta Valley, reachable by cable car from the centre of the village. In summer, the Crest is a popular place for hiking.Climate
The climate is quite cold in winter. The rainfall is low. In spring and summer, temperatures rise remarkably, with peaks of 20 ° / 22 °C and the wind is more frequent. Summer is short, with autumn starting in September, accompanied by drier days and lower temperatures.Tourism and economy
Champoluc is a well-known ski resort, part of the Monterosa Ski area which connects the upper reaches of the valleys of Ayas, Lys and the Valsesia. The highest point of the Champoluc skiing area is the Bätt Pass at, where lifts and runs allow connection to the Lys Valley and to Gressoney-La-Trinité. Champoluc is the largest resort in the Monterosa area with great glacier views and wide variety of off-piste.Summer tourism is also a significant source of income in the area, with many hiking trails in the Monte Rosa Massif.