Visit historic Courmayeur in Valle d’Aosta at the foothills of Monte Bianco. Ski Courmayeur’s engaging groomed areas or carve trails in the magnificent upper backcountry. Enjoy fantastic mountainside nightlife, restaurants serving Italy’s finest cuisine and breathtaking alpine sunsets.
Travel on Skyway Monte Bianco, a unique glass-and-steel cable car offering rotating 360-degree views of the “Roof of Europe.” The cable car stops at three mountain stations on the way up. Punta Helbronner is the highest at 11,371 feet (3,466 meters).
With boutique stores and enticing delicatessens alongside steep cobblestone alleys, Courmayeur village is a great spot for a slow and relaxing start to the day. Enjoy luxurious mornings with freshly brewed espressos. Rent equipment or purchase gear at the village’s charming pedestrianized shopping strip, Via Roma.
The Dolonne Gondola connects the village to the ski slopes of Plan Chécrouit. Hit the mountain and explore 30 different slopes. Enjoy a good-sized area for beginners and many fun blue-graded slopes. Cruise down these intermediate slopes and view the magnificent surrounding scenery. For a greater challenge, tackle exciting skiing in the lower wooded slopes from Cresta d’Arp.
After carving through the mountain’s powder and appreciating a beautiful sunset, select from several different restaurants for dinner or enjoy an après-ski drink at one of the mountain bars.
Hike on mountain trails that host international trail-running competitions, including the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc®, the Tor des Géants® and the Grand Trail Courmayeur. Test your personal running skills, enjoy race festivities and view majestic Mont Blanc from mountain huts in Italy, France and Switzerland.
Courmayeur is located near Italy’s French border and the Monte Bianco tunnel. The village is about 140 miles (220 kilometers) from Milan. Geneva and Turin airports are within a 90-minute car journey. Alternatively, take a bus to Courmayeur from the nearest train station, Pré-St-Didier.
Not just a winter wonderland, Courmayeur is a beautiful spot to embark on a summer hiking or climbing adventure. Visit the Giardino Botanico Alpino Saussurea to see one of Europe’s highest botanical gardens or hike to the impressive Virgin Mary statue that stands on Mont Chétif over the Courmayeur village area.
