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Courmayeur Ski Holidays

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  • Pretty, car-free village
  • International ski pass

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  • Off-piste
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Ski Holidays in Courmayeur

Located on the Italian side of the Mont Blanc tunnel, chic Courmayeur is an intermediates paradise. Whether you want to tour the Aosta Valley, pop over to legendary Chamonix or feast on the best food in the mountains, this quaint little resort is sure to tickle all your taste buds.

  • Flight Time
  • 2 hours
  • From London
  • Nearest Airports
  • Turin, Milan Malpensa
  • Geneva, Innsbruck
  • Time zone
  • GMT + 1 hour
  • Language
  • Italian
  • Currency
  • Euros
  • Ski Season
  • Dec - April

Courmayeur Stats

Top Altitude
2755m
Bottom Altitude
1210m
Resort Altitude
1224m
Total Piste
42km piste
Longest Run
20km (Vallee Blanche)
Slope Orientation
N NE
Vertical Drop
1531m
Skiable Vertical
Night Skiing
No
Glacier Skiing
Yes

Situated on the North-Western corner of Italy and rubbing shoulders with France and Switzerland, Courmayeur is one of the more popular resorts in the Aosta Valley.

Famously founded as a spa town in the 17th Century for its natural outlets of pure alpine water, it became a top destination for the mountaineering community around the 19th century and has maintained its traditional image and beauty ever since. With a car-free village centre, this stylish, family-friendly resort is perfect for anyone who wants a challenge on the slopes followed by relaxing evenings enjoying good food and vino.

As the weekend skiing choice of the social elite of Milan and Turin, the town has a very fashionable feel alongside its alpine heritage. The historic village oozes charm with cobbled streets, old wood and stone buildings and the central Via Roma housing designer boutiques, cafes and some of the best restaurants in the Alps. The surroundings don’t disappoint either - take in stunning views with 14 mountain peaks over 4000m visible on a clear day, including the graceful giant of Mont Blanc.

Thanks to the village being small and easy to travel around, you have the luxury of never being too far from the slopes here. With regular bus shuttles running throughout the village and the outlying areas like Entreves, getting from your bed to the piste is as easy as pie.

The local ski area has 33 pistes totalling 42km and if you count off-piste too, there's a hefty 100km to roam. If you do fancy getting out of town, the ski pass includes access to the legendary French resort of Chamonix. Cham is accessible from the Skyway Monte Bianco lifts from Courmayeur valley (hop off at Punta Helbronner for the incredible Vallee Blanche descent) or a 30-minute drive. It has 173km of slopes and two days in other Aosta Valley resorts are usually also included. La Thuile is only a short drive and getting to the historic town of Aosta and its attached resort Pila is also a breeze.

Winter Sports Ratings

Beginners

Intermediate

Advanced

Snowboarding

Courmayeur Transfer Times

Geneva117 km, 1 hr 20

The nearest airport to Courmayeur is Geneva at 117 km or about 1 hour 20 minutes by car

What's the ski area like in Courmayeur?

Courmayeur has two main areas: the Chécrouit-Val Veny is by far the biggest, serviced by a cable car from Plan Chérouit, a gondola in Dolonne and a cable car in Entrèves for those staying out of town. The Mont Blanc lift network makes up the second area, which includes the legendary Vallee Blanche.

Which other ski resorts are near to Courmayeur?

The nearest ski resorts to Courmayeur include Chamonix, La Thuile, Pila.

Ski Area Facts

LocationItaly, Alps.
Established1910
Downhill42km piste
Lift Pass254€ (adult 6 day)

Beginner Slopes

11 runs33%

Intermediate Skiing

17 runs52%

Advance & Expert Terrain

5 runs15%

Snowboarding Trails

42km piste100%

What is Courmayeur like for Beginner skiers?

The two ski schools (Societa Guide Alpine Courmayeur and Scuola di Sci) maintain a solid reputation intuition and with a number of blues on either side of the ridge, beginners can experience a variety of terrain. There’s a small selection of nursery and blue runs such as Chetif, near the Entrèves cable car and the Pra Neyron chair lift also has access to two of the longer blues: Val Veny down the Entreves side, and Pra Neyron on the Dolonne side.

What is Courmayeur like for Intermediate skiers?

More confident snow lovers have heaps to ski. Lavenchon is one of our favourite reds, with plenty of open space before an open and smooth descent down to the Le Greye button lift. Internazionale is another which is both challenging and friendly, as well as being long, with connections to a number of blacks including Des Eves, Rocce Bianche and Diretta if you fancy cranking things up a bit.

What is Courmayeur like for Advanced skiers?

The Bertolini chairlift serves the Rocce Bianche and Des Eves black runs, both of which have awesome views of the Mont Blanc massif. The black Diretta has everything from wide-open areas, to tight tree-lined steeps, and leads to the Zerotta lift, which accesses the Pista Dell’Orso black.

What is Courmayeur like for snowboarding?

The snow park on the red Aretu run is amazing, with a good mixture of easy rails and trickier jumps up to 8 metres high and an airbag with jumps for beginners and experts.

What is Courmayeur like for off-piste skiing?

Off piste, the Vallee Blanche is a legendary must ski, while Cresta d’Arp and the Toula glacier are best taken on with a guide. For a bigger challenge, book a heli trip.

What is Courmayeur like for cross country skiing?

Nordic skiers have acces to about 31km of trails. Prepared for both classic and skating styles. Beginners should try the Plan Checrouti loop and a good expert option is the Planpincieux route at the base of Mont Blanc.

Courmayeur Restaurants

Courmayeur is a hub of Italian mountain dining and one of the best resorts in the world for foodies, with classic pizza and pasta dishes on every menu. La Terrazza, just off the pedestrian town centre serves reasonably priced meals including the best pizza you’ll eat. For a bit of mountain dining, we like Alpetta at the top of the first set of cable cars, whether you’re looking for a mountainside lunch, or just a quick drink and sugar boost (it’s worth visiting for their fantastic chocolate cake alone). For something different of an evening, Rifugiuo Maison Vieille usually organises regular torchlit descents and skidoo races – dinner and drinks included.

Where to eat in Courmayeur and on the mountain

Ristorante Pierre Alexis 1877 Located in the pedestrian-only area of the town centre, they offer a good range of dishes including a large variety of pasta dishes and fine wine selection. Italian only menus, it allows you to drop into a very Italian restaurant and enjoy the alpine atmosphere.

Rifugio Maison Vieille Located near the Maison Vieille chair lift, enjoy an alpine meal or drink from the traditional menu and enjoy the scenery. Visit during the evening and you may get whisked up to us from Dolonne on a motorised sleigh or snowmobile.

Ristorante La Terrazza A wide selection of dishes are as Italian as they come, and families should find a good choice for their children. Located a short distance from the cable cars in the town, it is a good place to eat before moving further into the car-free village centre.

Pizzeria Du Tunnel Relatively small and popular on weekends, they specialise in pizza but also offer traditional dishes. With a wide selection of beers and pizza topping, this is enjoyed by tourists and locals alike. www.pizzeriadutunnel.it

Courmayeur Après Ski

While this is the ski destination for the natives of Turin and Milan, with shopping to match their tastes including the likes of Cartier and Hermes, this isn’t to say the town is only for the elite. Courmayeur is the perfect place to relax in an armchair with a cocktail and canapés in bars like Prive. Bar Americano is perfect for late-night snacking on crepes, sandwiches and burgers. Roma is also a popular destination – in the past, they’ve given out free canapés with drinks.

Bars Late Night Clubs and Cafes in Courmayeur

Le Prive A sophisticated and relaxing cocktail bar, this is a good place for spending an evening lounging. Enjoy fine food with friends while tasting some of their signature drinks and avoid the cold of the outside until the late evening.

Bar Roma Relaxing yet lively, this is the place to be if you want to kick back and enjoy the alpine lifestyle. Free canapés when drinks are ordered, this is popular for choice among the bars in Courmayeur.

Bar Americano A little piece of home from home, this American sports bar shows international sports games and sometimes has complimentary buffet food as well as beer on tap, this is a little piece of international in the very Italian village.

Courmayeur Activites for Non-skiers

For a change from the slopes, check out the indoor sports centre for a variety of different activities. Kids can have a go at the indoor climbing wall and ice skating, while those looking for a run around can play some five-a-side-football; or book the tennis, squash, volleyball and basketball courts. If all you need is a wind-down, head down the road to the Pre St Didier, for a mountain spa experience to die for.

Guide Alpine Monte Bianco di Gianni Carbone Always dreamt of climbing and conquering the Mont Blanc? The dream becomes a reality this summer with Gianni Carbone, Monte Blanc’s very own mountain guide. Book one of his climbing or free climbing courses for the best photo opportunity of your life. Overnight mountain lodge stays possible for the complete natural experience.

Societa Guide Alpine Courmayeur With a rich history in alpine guiding, they can provide expertise in mountaineering and summer sports in the region. From mountaineering to climbing, hiking trip, canyoning and mountain biking; they specialise in alpine activities for summer and winter months. For those looking for a warmer setting, they also provide indoor climbing sessions to get climbers ready to take on the natural outdoor challenges.

Bike and Mountain Gianfranco Sappa and his colleagues are experts of the mountain and the activities that come with it, specialising in mountain biking. He has been recognised in Valle d’Aosta law as Master of the Bike as well as being a member the Societa Guide Alpine Courmayeur. They have a lot of experience in taking group on biking tours throughout the Valle d’Aosta, and are happy to take care of people looking to push their existing skill, as well as complete novices new to the sport.

Sport Centre, Courmayeur A wide variety of sports to offer some respite from the piste, these are ideal for both parents and children. Ice skating and curling for those who fancy a wintery sport without the snow; indoor tennis, squash and volleyball may also be on offer as well as a large climbing wall, perfect people who want to try something different, or perfect their technique ready for the summer.

QC Terme Pré Saint Didier Enjoy a true alpine relaxation treatment at the spa to relax the muscles properly after a hard day on the piste. Transport your mind to a day dreaming state as your muscles relax, adding another dimension to your après ski experience while staying in this magical mountain resort.

Clothing Food & Souvenir Shops

Courmayeur has arguably the best shopping of any western Italian ski resort. This lovely historic town as a high level of luxury and modernity, optimised by quaint old pedestrianised cobbled streets and in the selection of top-class boutiques - with names such as Cartier, Hermes and Timberland. The long Via Roma is Perfect for wandering, window shopping and picking up that much desired or needed item. Clothing stores worth a visit for a bit of that Italian style include Azzurra, Guichardaz, Moncler and Bazaar des Senteurs. There are several shops selling the best in Italian foods, books and maps, and crafts created by local artisans. There is a weekly market on Wednesdays, where you can sample and buy delectable local produce.

Ski In Courmayeur, Mont Blanc Offering a selection of ski and snowboarding equipment to purchase and rent for up to 7 days, they have products suitable for all budgets. With an office in town, as well as on the slopes picking up equipment is fairly easy. They also providing storage on the piste, and the purchase of ski passes. Tel. +39 0165 848046, (in town) Tel. +39 0165 841231 (on the piste) (in town) Strada Regionale 33 (on the piste) Plan Checrouit 6/7

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Best Time to Visit Courmayeur

Situated at 1224 metres above sea level, and with a top piste altitude of 2755m, the resort is snowsure for a large proportion of the season. This is aided by more than 300 snow cannons throughout the village to offer a little man-made support should mother nature decide to take a break. With access to the Vallee Blanche as well, starting at 3812m and leading down to Chamonix, there’s nearly always access to snow if you are willing to travel, and you don’t mind a spot of off-piste.

January and February usually offer the best helping of snow here, and with the high altitude, the temperature should keep it in place between fresh powder dumps. March and April have also been known to see some fantastic snowfalls, and with the flexibility of the premium ski pass, you can usually find some good snow in the local resorts.

What's Courmayeur like at Christmas?

Enjoy Christmas in Courmayeur in true Italian style with the car-free village centre allowing you to truly soak up the festive atmosphere. Meet the Italian Father Christmas, and lounge in the late-night bars for some people watching.
Christmas Ski Holidays

What's Courmayeur like in the New Year?

New Years in Courmayeur is a great experience if you want to enjoy classic alpine style with a glass of fine wine, good company, and live music and DJs to play you into the night. Watch the torchlit piste descent as you party into the New Year.
New Year Ski Holidays

What's Courmayeur like in Half-Term?

A popular choice and snow-sure, enjoy all the Aosta Valley has to offer as you ski this intermediates paradise. February half term in Courmayeur is also a good choice as the snow will be good and the piste less crowded as many heads to France
Half Term Ski Holidays

What's Courmayeur like at Easter?

Courmayeur at Easter is generally a reliable choice - with high altitudes and access to a good amount of off-piste, snow is usually accessible without much difficulty. In addition, with a great choice on après skiing and sports, there are always activities to keep you entertained if not on the slopes.

Courmayeur Snow Conditions

Snow Report, History & Forecast

View our detailed Courmayeur snow report to see skiing confitions now. Our Courmayeur snow history shows you what snow depths have been in recent years month-by-month. If you're visiting soon, use the Courmayeur snow forecast to see predicted snowfall over the coming days.

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  • Current snow depth at top
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Ski Accommodation in Courmayeur

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A small mountain resort with a car-free centre, this town prides itself as being a family-friendly and welcoming place. With many hotels, apartments and restaurants being family-owned businesses, kids are welcomed and in true Italian hospitality will be well looked after.

The area’s best suited to those with children who have already had a couple of weeks on the slopes but if you’re looking for a place to get kids started, fear not - there are two ski schools with fantastic reputations, with the Ski School Monte Bianco Courmayeur widely considered as one of the best in Italy. The Ski and Snowboard School Courmayeur is great if your youngsters have conquered skis and want to test out the dark side. The snow park off the Aretu red slope is also a perfect area for the kids to get some adrenaline soaring highs without venturing too far out of their comfort zones. For the very young, there are also excellent childcare facilities and nurseries if parents want to spend some time on the slopes. While some hotels offer their own childcare services, the ski school has one of the best mini clubs for kids up to 10 and provides indoor and outdoor activities in a safe environment. Based just in Plan Checrouit, it’s perfectly located for parents to drop them off and collect them on their way to and from the piste.

If all else fails, the non-ski activities are very well suited to all ages, with the indoor climbing wall and ice rink easy to keep the kids entertained. The tennis and squash courts might just inspire their summer sports choices for the year while the lovely shops and boutiques will satisfy any need for retail therapy.

Courmayeur is heaven for experienced groups looking to improve their skill and push themselves on the piste and enjoy the chic village charm and world-famous food later on in the day. With a wide selection of hotels throughout the village and in the surrounding areas, as well as self-catering apartments, groups of all shapes and sizes are catered for really well.

Those who are beginners or need a refresher can book tuition with the Scuola di Sci ski school. The inclusion of a snow park on the Aretu red run is superb for the more experienced, who can get to know the area with a local instructor. If adrenaline-pumping powder is what you’re looking for, the Societa della Guide Alpine di Courmayeur do heli-skiing and off-piste tours.

The après ski is sure to tickle the taste buds regardless of when in the season you come. Arrive at the weekend and enjoy the nightlife come alive as the Italians get out and party before hitting the slopes in the morning. Bar Americano plays major European sports, so you can watch some football or rugby while having a burger and chips. The welcoming and hospitable Italian village has a great balance of fine dining and reasonably priced restaurants to suit all budgets; with all kinds of pizza, pasta and grilled meat. Cadran Solaire is a great option if you are in the village centre and fancy some fine food (we love their wine list).

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This little gem of an Italian resort could not have been more perfect for my family Christmas holiday. Charming, chocolate-box village with narrow, cobbled streets and historic buildings, all nestled under the mighty Mont Blanc. The atmosphere was very festive, and the skiing was great for the various abilities... + more
Rich, SNO staff
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Absolutely fabulous week – the weather was just perfect, it was sunny every day. The snow conditions were fine, they had a nice continuity of snow (on the final day we couldn’t see it was so snowy!). We don’t want somewhere for partying so it’s perfect for us. + more
Ann & Keith, Lancaster
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The best thing about Courmayeur is the off piste skiing. They’ve just opened a massive off piste lift system that goes all the way to Helbronner – I haven’t been there to use it yet but it sounds really good. Besides the off-piste, the pistes are mainly reds and blues with a couple of blacks and I’ve always... + more
Peter Davidson, Nottingham
5 out of 5
Not only can you experience the thrills and excitement of riding the slopes of Courmayeur, but there is also the chance to ski in Chamonix, where the Ski pass gives you an exciting opportunity to ride the slopes of Mount Blanc. This provides visitors one of the most outstanding thrills the ski world has to offe... + more
Declan Ivory-Hankin, Hertford
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Ski Extras

How much is a ski pass in Courmayeur

Maximum and minimum adult Courmayeur lift pass prices ranged from €239 to €239 for 6 days access to the Courmayeur ski lift system at the start of the 2025 winter season. Our lift passes are part of a packaged Courmayeur holiday with accommodation, so prices vary depending on chalet or hotel suppliers. Confirm price for the lift ticket before booking your holiday.

Lift Tickets Child Adult Senior
1 Day Price €12 - €40 €47 - €57 €42 - €50
6 Day Price €60 - €168 €239 - €239 €211 - €211
Age Range N / A 15 - 64 65+
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Getting to Courmayeur

Most of our ski holidays to Courmayeur packaged with flights include airport transfers. We can also arrange private transfers to Courmayeur from nearby airports

How long does it take to fly to Courmayeur from the UK?

Flights from London take about 2 hours to Turin, Milan Malpensa, Geneva, Innsbruck. This table shows approximate transfer times to Courmayeur from the nearest airports, smaller airports can be more prone to delays.

Airport Distance to Courmayeur Transfer Time
Geneva 117 km 1 hour 20 minutes
Milan 244 km 2 hours 40 minutes
Turin 154 km 1 hour 30 minutes
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How long does it take to drive to Courmayeur from the UK?

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How long is the transfer from nearest Italy train station to Courmayeur?

The transfer time from alpine train stations are generally shorter than from airports, Call us for details of Courmayeur transfers.

Station Distance to Courmayeur Transfer Time
Pre St Didier 6 km 6 minutes
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Going to Courmayeur under your own steam

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Tourist Office Courmayeur is a fantastic resort that is full of character and surround by breath-taking scenery. It is an alpine resort, at the foot of the Mont Blonc. Being at Courmeyeur is a unique experience because of the exciting slopes and memorising alpine peaks. The cobbled streets and exciting gondolas is a wonderful and magic experience to do with your family or with friends! The Tourist Office is located in Piazzale Monte Bianco, it’s a strategic place in order to give all information to people who arrive at Courmayeur. The services they offer are: -Sale of tickets for castles and archaeological sites and for Bard Fortress - Museum passes are also available -Sale and reservation for the funicular Skyway Monte Bianco -Assistance with the touristic card Aosta Valley Card -Sale of hiking maps of the Aosta Valley and gadgets with the tourist logo -Reservation of workshops and organised activities -Sale of fishing licences in the Aosta Valley -Support in organizing meetings, conferences and events with the Convention Bureau Opening Times: Even though the tourism office is open all year round, please see the times below. From September to June Daily 9.00-13.00/ 14.30-18.00 25th December: closed From 26th December to 7th January 09.00-13.00/14.00-19.00 July and August 09.00 - 13.00/14.00-19.00

Farmacia Monte Bianco Open Mon to Sat: 08h30 - 12h30 and 15h00 - 19h30 Sun: 09h00 - 12h30 and 15h30 - 19h30

Centro Traumatologico Open during ski season from the 7 Dec 2024. Located near the Courmayeur Gondola times: 09h30-17h30 daily

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