Destination guide

Courmayeur

Italy

Valle d'Aosta

Facing Mont Blanc, with serious terrain and unmistakably Italian style

Is Courmayeur right for you?

  • Faces Mont Blanc across the valley, with some of the most dramatic mountain views in the Alps
  • Genuinely serious, high terrain including excellent off-piste for those who look
  • An elegant, authentically Italian village rather than a purpose-built resort
  • Easy access to Chamonix through the Mont Blanc Tunnel for a change of scene
  • Heads up: The main ski area is smaller than its glamorous reputation might suggest, so dedicated piste-hounds may ski it out inside a few days.

Altitude range

1205–2755m

Season

Dec–Apr

Resort height

1224m

Claimed piste km

42km

Number of runs

43

'True' piste km

31km

Number of lifts

18

Kms linked area

km

Linked to

Terrain mix

Terrain mix: 38.6% blue, 51.8% red, 9.6% black

Who this resort is for

Best suited to your skiing style

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Beginners

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True blue skiers

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Intermediates

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Expert skiers

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Off-piste

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Terrain parks

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Convenience

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Families

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Village charm

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Escape the crowds

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Non-skiers

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Après ski

Mountain food

On-mountain restaurants and quality

14

mountain restaurants

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Quality

Variety

Price

“Courmayeur faces Mont Blanc across the valley, pairing serious, high-altitude terrain with an elegant, unmistakably Italian village. Best for stronger skiers who want genuine off-piste and views to match, with Chamonix within easy reach for more terrain."

Getting there

GVA · Geneva

1h15–1h45

TRN · Turin

1h45–2h15

MXP · Milan Malpensa

2h15–2h45

Train · Pré-Saint-Didier

20 min

Map showing Courmayeur relative to Geneva, Turin and Milan Malpensa and the Pré-Saint-Didier train station

Want to know more about Courmayeur's terrain, the scenery and the mountain restaurants?

Ski holidays in Courmayeur