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Courmayeur ski resort

Snow Range

1224-2763m

a charming resort nestling below the majestic peaks of Mont Blanc

Courmayeur lies at the foot of Mont Blanc, Europe's highest mountain, close to the French border in the Aosta Valley. It is a characteristic Italian village of cobbled streets, stylish shops and excellent cafés and bistros, all set within an attractive medieval centre. The main skiing area is at Plan Checrouit and, with over 80% of the skiable terrain covered by snow cannons, snow here is virtually guaranteed.

  • the experience
  • the slopes Courmayeur snowboarding
  • Courmayeur lift passes and tuition
  • ski/snowboarding tuition in Courmayeur

The experience

Courmayeur Après Ski

There is a good range of friendly bars, with something for all tastes.
· Cocktails at the American Bar or the Guides Bar with cosy log fire. There is dancing on the tables at Poppy's Disco pub and Jimmy's in our Hotel Astoria.

Activities

· Indoor ice rink · Sports centre with climbing wall · Heli-skiing · Swimming pool (in next village) · Cross-country skiing · Ski touring and snowshoe walking (with a minimum number of 6 participants) · Local buses to Chamonix and Aosta

Eating out in Courmayeur

An excellent range of no less than 50 restaurants and cafés to choose from, offering delicious local Valdostana and Italian cuisine to suit all tastes and budgets.
· 3-course set menu from €16 · Pizzas from €8 · Le Tunnel for massive pizzas and pasta, Pierre Alexis for excellent Italian cuisine, Piazzetta for pasta and seafood and the Vieux Pommier with its old apple tree, for local specialities.

Family choice

Courmayeur has a friendly atmosphere and excellent children's facilities. The Monte Bianco ski school operates a Kinderheim at Plan Checrouit at the top of the cable car for children aged 6 months-12 years, 9.00am-4.00pm, Mon-Sat.

Resort features
  • High Altitude Skiing
  • Crystal Ski Escort
  • Family Choice
  • Fast Pass
  • Kids ski Free
  • Ski 2 countries
  • Ski Away Days
Transfer time

Turin 2 hrs

The slopes

Beginners

(Crystal rating 4)

There are several gentle nursery slopes situated at Plan Checrouit and Maison Vieille. Tuition is very good and the wide beginners slopes are ideal learning grounds in beautiful surroundings.

Intermediates

(Crystal rating 5)

Courmayeur is the perfect resort for intermediate to good skiers, with an abundance of testing runs, including a huge choice of treeless bowls, challenging mogul fields, steep gullies and wide open pistes.

Advanced

(Crystal rating 3)

The challenging descent from the Cresta Youla to Val Veny entails a long run of 9kms and the Competizione - unpisted, fresh snow or moguls is a must.

Snowboarding

(Crystal rating 3)

If you are into freeriding then Courmayeur is worth checking out. There are plenty of trees to play around in on the lower sections and steeps around Cresta d'Arp to get the heart going. Freestylers will find enough interesting natural terrain for jumping and jibbing all day long. Snow park situated at Plan della Gabba.

Slope facts
  • Total kms of piste

    100kms

    Piste Type No. of Runs
    Easy 6
    Intermediate 12
    Difficult 4

  • Number of lifts

    16 (4 cable cars, 1 gondola, 8 chairlifts, 3 drag lifts)

  • Direction of slopes

    N/E, N/W

  • Snow cannons

    365

  • Longest run

    20kms (Vallée Blanche)

  • Mountain restaurants

    24

  • Cross-country trails

    35kms

  • Snow Range

    1224-2763m

  • Village Height:

    1,224m (4,016ft)

  • Highest Ski Lift

    2,763m (9,065ft)

Lift passes and tuition

Lift pass, ski hire and tuition prices shown are correct at time of publication. However, all prices quoted may be subject to change during the ski season.

Lift Pass

6 Days Adult Junior* Senior
Local pass £175 £88 £140
Aosta Area pass £184 £92 £147
Mont Blanc Unlimited £211 £169 £169

* For children born after 31/10/97.
Photo required for lift pass? No. A €5 deposit is payable locally for electronic pass.
Lift pass coverage: Local pass covers all lifts in Courmayeur and 2 days in the Val D'Aosta resorts. Aosta Area pass covers all lifts in the Val d'Aosta resorts including Courmayeur, La Thuile, Cervinia, Pila and Gressoney. Mont Blanc Unlimited covers all lifts in Courmayeur and the Chamonix Valley.

Ski/Board Tuition

5 Days Adult Child*
Ski tuition £171 £171
Snowboard tuition† (low) £127 £127
Snowboard tuition† (high) £147 £147

Low season: deps. 10/01-30/01, 28/02-03/04
High season: deps. 20/12-09/01, 31/01-27/02
* For children aged 4-10 yrs.
† Subject to minimum numbers
Usual hours of instruction: Ski tuition 1000-1300, Mon-Fri. In low season Thu only will be 0900-1600. Snowboard tuition Mon-Fri, 1000-1300 (low season), 1330-1630 (high season).
Children: From 4-10 years, same hours and days as adult classes.
No. of ski school instructors: 100

Off-Piste

3 Hour Ski Clinic - for intermediate skiers hoping to move up a notch. Try moguls, jumps or gates; whatever takes your fancy! £84
Vallee Blanche
- an amazing off piste run down to Chamonix across the glacier with a guide. Truly breathtaking views of Mont Blanc. Suitable for confident intermediates. Adult £66
Ski Refresher - 3 hours tuition for lower intermediates who want to brush up their skills without joining ski school. £84

First Time Skiing / Boarding

Adult Child*
First Time - ski £416 £290
First Time - board† (low) £389 £264
First Time - board† (high) £408 £283

Includes 6 days ski/board hire, boots, beginners lift pass and 5 days tuition.
* First Time - ski for children aged 4-11 yrs.
First Time - board for children aged 7-11 yrs.
† Subject to minimum numbers
Low season: deps. 10/01-30/01, 28/02-03/04
High season: deps. 20/12-09/01, 31/01-27/02

Ski Pack Further Information

Please be aware the use of helmets by those aged 14 and under is compulsory in all Italian resorts.

the savings

  • FREE lift pass for child born after 31/10/03 when accompanying adult buys same pass.
  • FREE helmet hire for child aged 11 years and under when hiring skis/board and boots.
  • Discounted lift pass available for adults born before 01/11/44.

Ski/board equipment

Ski/Board Equipment

6 Days Adult Child*
Skis/sticks £52 £26
Boots £28 £15
Superior skis £70 -
Snowboard £69 £44
Snowboard boots £28 £15
Helmet £11 £11

* For children aged 4-11 yrs.

the savings

  • FREE lift pass for child born after 31/10/03 when accompanying adult buys same pass.
  • FREE helmet hire for child aged 11 years and under when hiring skis/board and boots.
  • Discounted lift pass available for adults born before 01/11/44.

 

† 2 for 1 lift pass is available on selected accommodation on selected dates. See accommodation page for details.

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