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· Courmayeur ·
· Courmayeur ·
Courmayeur
ITALY
Welcome to the winter travel guide and information fact sheet for the alpine resort of Courmayeur in Italy. If you would like to view the summer season resort information please click on the "summer guide" tab displayed below the resort image.
Resort information
Displayed here are all the facts and figures relating to Courmayeur in winter. The toolbar on the right of the page will also provide you with useful additional information to help you decide on this resort's suitability to your holiday plans.
Resort facts
- Resort height:
- Ski Range:
- Number of lifts:
- KMs of piste:
- Glacier:
- Beginners:
- Intermediate:
- Advanced:
- 1225 m
- 1224-2763 m
- 16
- 100 km
Travel information
- Airport (option 1):
- Airport (option 2):
- Airport (option 3):
- Nearest Railway station:
- Distance from Calais:
- Turin (3h)
- Geneva (2h 55m)
- Milan (4h)
- Pre St Didier (4 miles)
- 570 miles (approx)
Good points
- Village centre is full of character and charm
- Fantastic views of Mont Blanc
- Great choice for weekend breaks
Not so good
- Can get busy at weekends due to popularity
- Hardly any easy runs for beginners
- Relatively small ski area
Description
Courmayeur is one of the most famous resorts in the Val 'Aoste, situated at the foot of the Mount Blanc mountain range, 1224 m above sea level. The beauty of the surrounding countryside, the modern facilities whichallow summer skiing and its privileged location have made Courmayeur one of the most popular Alpine resorts in Italy. Chic, famous mountain village, situated at the foot of a mountain with beautiful view, 37 km north from Aosta. In the resort: supermarket, shops, grocers, boutiques, bank, restaurant, bar, cinema. Thermal pool.
2 funicular railways connect Courmayeur and Entreves to the Courmayeur-Checrouit-Val Veny where you can enjoy wonderful views of Mont Blanc. 4 mountain railways, 1 cable cabin, 8 chair lifts for 100 km of pistes. For those who love cross country skiing, the Ferret valley has 35 km of lcross country ski rails. Calais 920 km. Planned dates for 2007/8: resort opens 8 Dec 2007. Resort closes 25 Apr 2008 (tbc). Ski region Monte Bianco/Mont Blanc, total of 20 lifts. 25 ski runs, snowboard piste, snow park, halfpipe. Ski school, snowboard school, childrens ski school. Cross country ski tracks. Winter golf course.
