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Courmayeur - Italy

A refreshing diversion from the typical formula of the mega resorts of France, Courmayeur is a grown-up boutique village intent on style and sophistication. With more than 60 restaurants in the village, 23 in the ski domain and over 100 shops and boutiques, Courmayeur is a prime tourist destination – especially for those who like long lunches and lots of shopping with some skiing thrown in. It is also an off-piste and cross-country mecca set on the side of Mont Blanc (or as the Italians call it, Monte Bianco), the tallest mountain in Europe.


Courmayeur centreAll this means it offers the sort of skiing that Chamonix boasts about whilst also catering well for non-skiers and foodies, making it a lot more than just an extreme mountain resort. Whilst the on-piste skiing isn’t extensive and can be covered in a few days, other resorts such as La Thuile and Pila can be easily reached by car or bus and the village’s proximity to the Mont Blanc tunnel means Chamonix is just 24km away. The lift company has also invested heavily in snowmaking, with 80% of their slopes covered by snow cannons ensuring that even in snow-sparse times, Courmayeur is a safe bet.
Resort altitude1224m - 1224m
Highest lift2755m
Lowest lift1224m
Kms of piste100kms
No of lifts24
Black pistes17%
Red pistes58%
Blue pistes25%
Green pistes0%
Snow parks0
GlacierNo
Snowmaking252 cannons

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Where to stay
Courmayeur’s mainstay of accommodation is hotels and it’s easy to find some good value packages, especially for weekends. Many of the hotels are located around the centre of the village, on or around Via Roma. However, if you do have your own transport, it is also worth investigating staying in one of the smaller villages such as Dolonne, Entrèves, or the slightly bigger Pré-Saint-Didier.
On the piste
This page gets you on the piste and around the mountain as quickly as possible. After all, it's why you are here.
Food and drink
Where to find the best food and drink, from a quick pizza to the best antipasti to accompany your drinks.
Other activities
Can't ski, won't ski? Too much snow or not enough? Find out about other things to do in Courmayeur.
Families
Courmayeur is at first glance an adult resort - with a focus on dining out, the lack of many easy slopes and the undeniable trek to the lifts.
The list
The list – sounds boring but here is all the important information from as doctors to dentists, internet to the tourist office.
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Snow Report:
Courmayeur
Report date:2 Jan 2009
Last snowed:1 Jan 2009
Fresh snow:40cm
Lifts open:17 out of 19
Snow depth:
Lower slopes:100cm
Upper slopes:170cm
Piste information:
On-piste:Excellent
Off-piste:Powder
Resort runs:Excellent
Snow conditions:
Great conditions - wax up your skis!
Weather:
Clear skies providing great views