Courmayeur
Lying in a basin in the Aosta Valley and towered over by the majestic scenery of Mont Blanc, Courmayeur offers over 100 kilometres of on and off-piste slopes. There is skiing and snowboarding for any level, with a large proportion of the resort suited to intermediate skiers and snowboarders. The two main areas are Checrouit-Val Veny, which is mostly for beginners and intermediates, and Mont Blanc, which is all off-piste and geared towards the expert skier. Off the slopes, the quaint medieval spa town is home to naturally heated thermal baths and waterfalls, has cobbled, car free streets and stylish shops. Add to that a good measure of bars, restaurants, cafés and bistros and you have a wonderful all round holiday resort.
Why Courmayeur
Part of the Aosta Valley ski area with access to 352 kilometres of downhill skiing, with 180 individual pistes, served by 62 ski lifts.
Located on the sunny side of Mont Blanc, Courmayeur is best suited for intermediate and advanced skiers and boarders.
The village is a pedestrian zone only area, with history and charm, offering a wonderful variety of shops, restaurants and bars.
Courmayeur Mountain Statistics
| Summit | 2755m |
| Base | 1224m |
| Vertical | 1531m |
| Lifts | 18 |
| Runs | 41km |
| Average Snowfall | 700cm |
| Beginner | 33% |
| Intermediate | 52% |
| Advanced | 15% |
Courmayeur Accomodation
Photo credits – ©Lorenzo Belfrond & Aiace Bazzana