Where to sleep: Gressoney-Saint-Jean

The well-being of the indoor spa, the freedom of the apartment and the convenience of the restaurant just outside the house.
Villa Fridau is our historic family home, built between 1600 and 1800 and restored by us ten years ago with love and respect. A place far away from traffic where one can find peace and tranquility, among the flowery meadows and the fir and maple forest. And your furry friends are welcome too!
A holiday in Gressoney is what we could naturally call Mountain Wellness: pure air, mountain cuisine, enchanting landscapes, but in order not to leave anything out, we have provided a small oasis of relaxation for you as well.
The Monte Rosa tourist area is undoubtedly among the most complete and well-equipped destinations in Valle d’Aosta. Landscapes and scenarios of rare beauty are associated with everything you need for a wonderful mountain vacation, in any season.

The Apfel Residence is located in a unique position in the heart of Gressoney Saint Jean, a splendid and famous Walser resort at the foot of Monterosa.
It is a few steps away from Lake Gover with its scenic park, where in summer there is sport fishing and in winter, ice skating.
The vast green area bordering it houses the stables in summer and in winter the cross-country track that touches the Residence from where, in a short time, you can easily reach the Savoy Castle and the Golf course by walking along the picturesque “Queen’s Walk” .

In Gressoney Saint - Jean, at the foot of the Monte Rosa Massif, in the ancient village of Ondre Tschossil, there is this beautiful historic home, originally an ancient Walser construction dating back to the 18th century, consisting of two wooden portions joined during the 19th century to form a single stately home. The careful recovery has kept the charm and the historical and architectural value of the house unchanged.
The excellent location offers the possibility of numerous opportunities for winter sports and summer excursions. Just over a km away and just one bus stop away is the Weissmatten ski resort, which is also illuminated at night, and the magnificent Snow Park, the indoor swimming pool, golf, the cross-country ski ring, numerous itineraries of ski mountaineering, ice climbing, free-riding and downhill skiing.
For trekking enthusiasts, the trails that lead to Colle di Loo are part of an ancient access route to Valsesia.